William Bartholomew's son, William

We were "discussing" William Bartholomew, direct ancestor of Mary Bartholomew my second ggrandmother, married to Lucius Carrington. Now we'll go on to he and Anne's son, William. I'm strictly using a cousin of Irene Carrington's information for this blog.

William (Jr.)was born abt. 1640 in Ipswich, MA. He married Mary Johnson in Roxbury, MA, 1663. Mary was the daughter of Captain Isaac and Elizabeth Porter Johnson and granddaughter of John Johnson who held the title of "Surveyor of all Ye King's Armies in America." Both the grandfather and father of Mary represented Roxbury many years in the General Courts and held high social rank. Captain Isaac Johnson was killed in 1675 in the famous Narragansett Fort Fight leading his men over the bridge (a fallen tree) into the fort. Note to self...This needs to be a subject for future blogs. l

William died in the spring of 1697. Mary was born in 1642 and was living in 1705 in Branford, Conn. Lt. William Bartholomew "seems to have early taken a practical view of life as is shown by his learning the carpenter's trade. In 1662 he received his first experience in the mill business under his father. He may have subsequently assisted his Uncle Henry in building the Old South Mills in Salem. This needs to be researched...are these mills still standing? Just in case I ever get to visit the East again.

At the time of the noted raid of the Indians on Hatfield, Sept. 19, 1677 (another field of reseach)he was there with his family and probably assisted in the erection of the buildings then being raised. His daughter Abigail, aged four, was taken with twelve others and carried through the forests into Canada and kept 8 months, but finally ransomed Mary 23, 1678, with others by the payment of 200 pounds! Note: I just found a website: History of Hatfield in three parts...by Daniel White Wells and Reuben Field Wells. Make sure to get back to it sometime.

The town of Branford, MA gave William land on which he erected a mill. They later gave him more land. In 1663 William was chosen and appointed to "Keep ordinary in Branford." Only the best men received such appointments. He was appointed surveyor of the town twice. in 1685 the town of Woodstock (New Roxbury) was anxiousto obtain his services and gave him land for building a corn mill.

It is supposed that William's remains lie buried in Woodstock Hill Cemetery, adjoining the graves of his sons Joseph and Benjamin. Two rough stones, unmarked, at the head of the graves probably show his and his son John's last resting places. He died at the age of 57 and judging by the age of his fathers and descendants, his death must have been greatly hastened by some cause, possibly exposure during his trying times in the Indian Wars.

There's quite a few sources out there for more information on this family. I've got years of work ahead for me. Note: There is a Montgomery, NY. I've been wanting to know where Mary Bartholomew got her middle name of "Montgomery". I I wish I could find some photos or paintings of these ancestors.