Bartholomew Notes - 3

I'm really not sure where I found these extensive findings for the Bartholomew family. They were given to me by Aunt Dolores many, many years ago. They were the beginnings of an interest in genealogy for me. I think they were compiled by that Bartholomew cousin of my grandmother, Irene Daugherty. There are many places, dates, etc. I am only picking out the more interesting. If a reader would like, I'd be glad to send a copy of the entire documents and also the earlier one that I reported on.

William Humphrey, who died in 1573, was my 12th great grandfather. He came into possession of Friars Manor in Co. Essex, in 1544 when the religious houses were confiscated by Henry VIII. I'll have to remember this on my next trip to Great Britain.

Robert Humphrey, my 10th great grandfather, was a justice of the peace and mayor of Thaxted (England)in 1634.

John Houghton, 10th great grandfather, born about 1618. He fled England, to New England, from "religious troubles in the Civil War, but returned to England as soon as it was safe for him to do so."

The above John's son, also John, came to New England before 1650 on the ship "Abigail" and later moved to Lancaster, Mass. where he and his family lived though the Indian massacres. All survived.

Jonathan Houghton, b. 1685, my 7th great grandfather, was the first treasurer of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Rufus Houghton, born 1751, 5th great grandfather, was one of the Minute Men in Sgt. Daniel Wilder's Co., Col. John Whitcomb's Reg't, which marched on the alarm, April 19, 1775.

Thirza Houghton, my 3rd great grandmother's tombstone is located in Sucker Brook Cemetery, Waddington, NY.

Jacob Farrar, 9th great grandfather, came to New England in 1653, settling in Lancaster, Mass. He had wife Anna had two sons killed in the Indian raid on Lancaster.

Simon Willard, 9th great grandfather, was a wealthy man. He was a merchant and dealt with the Indians in furst. He was a first settler of Concord, Mass., and was deputy to the General Cour 1636-1654.

John Whitcomb, b. 1588. 9th great grandfather, came to New England in 1634. He was the largest landholder in Lancaster, Mass.

His son Jonathan, wife, Hannah, was killed by Indians in the Lancaster area.

General John Whitcomb, 6th great grandfather, born 1713, was a noted soldier, served in the French and Indian War. He was a Brigadier-General being appointed by George Washington. There is much in print regarding John Whitcomb. Must check some websites out regarding John.

Nicholas Wilder was my 13th great grandfather. He was a leading soldier in the army of the Earl of Richmond at the Battle of Bosworth, 1485. In 1497 King Henry VII, King of England, gave him the estate of Shiplake House, co. Oxford, England as a reward for his loyalty. Another place to find on my next trip to England.

My 8th great grandmother, Mary Hayward Fairbanks, was born in Concord, Mass. in 1667. She had married Jonathan Fairbanks who was killed by Indians at Lancaster in 1697 and she was taken prisoner by the Indians and taken to Canada and held until Jan. 17, 1699. While held captive by the Indians she acquired a knowledge of herbs which resulted after her return in her dispensing medicine and being called Doctress Whitcomb (having married David Whitcomb). Must check this out as well on the Internet.

Richard Welby, b. 1564, 11th great grandfather, has a family line that goes "back endlessly and fills two large notebooks. I believe one could devote unlimited time to this tracing and still never complete the lineage. Enclosed is the line back to William the Conqueror, and from there it can be traced to Charlemagne, etc.

Rev. John Lyford, 9th great grandfather, a graduate of Oxford University, born in Ireland. He came to Plymouth, Mass. in 1624 where he was the first pastor. He was a troublemaker and was constantly in trouble and was banished from Plymouth.

John Otis, 8th great grandfather, served in King Philip's War. "He was of a pugnacius disposition and had many brushes with the law."

Honorable William Thomas, born in Wales, 1573, 10th great grandfather, was deputy to the General Court in 1641 and in 1642 was selected Deputy Governor of the Mass. Bay Colony.

Capt. Nathaniel Thomas, 9th great grandfather, was ensign, then lietenant, and finally captain, succeeding Capt. Miles Standish. Need to read up on this.

John Waite, 8th great grandfather, was deputy to the General Court in 1666. He helped revise the laws of the colony of Mass.

Joseph Hills, b. about 1602, 10th great grandfather, came to Boston on the ship "Susan and Ellen". He was deputy to the General Court and later speaker of the House of Deputies. He prepared and wrote the first code of laws for the New England Colonies. Must check up on him also.

There are so many last names in this writing that are unfamiliar to me. It brings together a whole new way of observing my heritage. There are endless hours ahead of me, searching out information for the names I've mentioned on this blogsite, and the many, many that I didn't include. A family chart, concisely drawn out, very impressive was also included. Again, let me know if you want copies.