1687 AMERICAN Handwritten COLONIAL Manuscript PLYMOUTH New England BRIDGEWATER

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1687 AMERICAN Handwritten COLONIAL Manuscript PLYMOUTH New England BRIDGEWATER :
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[ 1687 (327 Year Old )AMERICAN MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT; BRIDGEWATER, NEW PLYMOUTH COLONY, MASSACHUSETTS; GENEALOGY]. Original and extremely rare 17th century American deed, penned in 1687; a 327 year-old American original Colonial treasure! 100% guaranteed original DEED and not a later copy!
This 17th Century American document is a rarely seen commodity on the open market. This SCARCE American 17th century legal document attests to recording the sale of land to Edward Fobes of Bridgewater in the Colony of New Plymouth from an Elihu Brett and is dated July 11th, 1687. It is signed by Edward Fobes along with two other witnesses (Josiah Edson, Jonah Austen). There are additional names mentioned in the sale, namely Thomas Snell, and a Zacheus Packard. Many were directly related to Mayflower passengers as well as proprietary families of Bridgewater. See below for a detailed genealogy. Large folded sheet, when unfolded, reveals additional writing on the interior, as shown. Opened measures about 15 x 11.5 inches. Overall condition is very good for a document of this age and it displays well. Small section of loss on the central fold. Written in an easily read American hand, with attractive wax seal at the foot. Penned in period ink on hand laid Colonial paper with beautiful flourished and early American-English penmanship. The ink remains bold and completely legible. Some edgewear and light staining. Pics taken with and without flash, document is not too yellowed. A rare and important piece of American history. Good luck!
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Edward Fobes:
Hon. Deacon EdwardFobes,born 1651 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, died in Bridgewaterin 1732; married 1676 ElizabethHoward.Edward was declared a freeman on 1 June 1680. He had large land interestsand was part owner of a saw mill. He was Constable 1681; juryman 1684,1686, 1689; on a committee to mark out a road in 1691; Representative tothe General Court of Massachusetts from Bridgewater in 1702, 1711, 1715and 1722; and also an agent to settle the Easton town boundary line in1710.

Childrenof Edward Fobes and Elizabeth Howard (all born in Bridgewater):

Elizabeth,born 20 March 1677; married Joseph Keith.
John,born 1 July 1679; married Abigail Robinson.
Mary,born 7 September 1681; \"never married.\"
Bethia(h),born 11 October 1683; married Samuel Keith.
Hannah,born 31 March 1686; married Timothy Keith.
Ephraim,born 9 February 1688; married Martha 24 August 1692; married Martha Hunt.
William,born 24 July 1698; married Thankful Dwelly.

Elihu Brett:
ELIHU BRETT (William1) was born in Bridgewater, probably before 1650. He was the second son, and early became prominent in town and colony. Married before 1679 Ann, sometimes written Hannah, daughter of George and Mary (Robbins) Turner.He was Justice of the Peace and solemnized marriages in Bridgewater and surrounding towns for many years. He was Representative to the General Court from 1691 to 1700. Was the next Magistrate after Hayward, and appointed Judge of the Court of Common Pleas and Sessions, 1700.He died January 13, 1712, “very suddenly, while sitting in his chair.” Judge Sewall in his Diary thus notices the event: “February 8; I read of the death of Pious Mr. Brett, Bridgewater Jan’y 14, 1711-12. Last Sabbath, yesterday, we had a solemn breach made upon us here. Our Justice Brett got up well, by what apear’d, early in the morning, and having been at his barn, came into his dwelling house, sat down in a chair, being about to take some repast, fell down dead, dead in an instant.”Josiah Edson Esq. was the son of Samuel and Susanna, nee Orcutt, Edson. He was married to Elizabeth Hayward, probably the daughter of Nathaniel and Hannah, nee Willis, Hayward. Josiah and Elizabeth had no children. Based on that, Mitchell reported in his book...\"His will proved 1734; Capt. Josiah Edson Executor, Rev. John Angier and Joseph Pratt, Trustees. He had a large estate, and gave lands to the Town and to the South Parish where he lived, for the maintenance of schools, commonly called the \'school lands\'; he made his nephew, Capt Josiah Edson (1682-1763), son of his brother Joseph, his principal devisee, on whom also he bestowed most of his estate before his death, viz. in 1704; his nephew to maintain him and his wife during life.\"Sources: History of Bridgewater by Nahum Mitchell, pages 153 and 154 (pub. 1840, 1897, 1970, 1975) and Epitaphs in Old Bridgewater Massachusetts by Williams Latham (pub. 1882). - See more at: County
Massachusetts, USADeath:Oct. 4, 1734
Bridgewater
Plymouth County
Massachusetts, USA
Josiah Edson Esq. was the son of Samuel and Susanna, nee Orcutt, Edson. He was married to Elizabeth Hayward, probably the daughter of Nathaniel and Hannah, nee Willis, Hayward. Josiah and Elizabeth had no children. Based on that, Mitchell reported in his book...\"His will proved 1734; Capt. Josiah Edson Executor, Rev. John Angier and Joseph Pratt, Trustees. He had a large estate, and gave lands to the Town and to the South Parish where he lived, for the maintenance of schools, commonly called the \'school lands\'; he made his nephew, Capt Josiah Edson (1682-1763), son of his brother Joseph, his principal devisee, on whom also he bestowed most of his estate before his death, viz. in 1704; his nephew to maintain him and his wife during life.\"Sources: History of Bridgewater by Nahum Mitchell, pages 153 and 154 (pub. 1840, 1897, 1970, 1975) and Epitaphs in Old Bridgewater Massachusetts by Williams Latham (pub. 1882).Family links:
Parents:
Samuel Edson (1613 - 1692)
Susanna Bickley Edson (1618 - 1699)Spouse:
Elizabeth Hayward Edson (1650 - 1737)Siblings:
Susanna Edson Keith (1640 - 1705)*
Sarah Edson Deane (1641 - 1717)*
Samuel Edson (1645 - 1719)*
Mary Edson Byram (1647 - 1727)*
Josiah Edson (1651 - 1734)*Calculated relationship
Burial:
First Cemetery
Bridgewater
Plymouth County
Massachusetts, USA
Plot: Section A, grave 47
Thomas Snell:
Thomas Snell, 1634, and Martha Harris, his wife.

This is our first ancestor to come to America. He left a brother, Manasses, in Fillongley. There is some question that a brother, Issachar, may have come with Thomas and their Uncle, Deacon Samuel Edson.

Thomas Snell was christened in Fillongley, Warwickshire, England on 19 Mar 1634. His older brother, Manasses, was christened on 14 Jan 1628.

Richard Snell, the father of Thomas and Manasses, died 12 Jun 1637. His wife Ann Edson married Jeffrey Hall in 1638. Shortly afterwards, Thomas left Fillongley with his uncle, Deacon Samuel Edson.

They made their way to the sea and ultimately settled in Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts sometime prior to 1650. The Passenger list of the ship on which they traveled is in the rare books section of the Library of Congress.

Thomas was a landowner in Bridgewater by 1668. He served as Constable during 1671-1680. He died 25 Jan 1724-25. His will is dated on 10 Mar 1724.

The Edson Genealogy says that Samuel Edson was born in Fillongley, Warwickshire, England in 1612. He was admitted a freeman in Salem, Massachusetts in 1639, settling in Bridgewater around 1651.

In Pilgrim\'s Hall in Plymouth, Massachusetts is a case of swords that is marked Exhibit No. 248. Sword number 1 is marked \"Brought from Plymouth, England by Thomas Snell about 1640.\" It was presented by Mrs Stella Snell Gurney.

Zacheus Packard:
Zaccheus Packard (son of Samuel Packard and Elizabeth George Stream)3154, 3155, 3156, 3157, 3158, 3159, 3160 was born Bef. Apr 20, 1651 in Hingham, MA3161, 3162, 3163, and died Aug 03, 1723 in Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA3164, 3165. He married Sarah D. Howard on Feb 01, 1681/82 in Bridgewater, Plymouth Co. MA3166, 3167, daughter of John Howard and Martha Hayward.\"Zaccheus Packard b. 20 Apr 1651 Hingham MA, p. Samuel Packard &
Elizabeth Stream, m. Sarah Howard, d. 3 Aug 1723 Bridgewater MA\".
LDS Ancestral File says \"Zaccheus Packard b. & Christened 20 Apr 1651
Bridgewater, Plymouth Co MA, p. Samuel Packard & Elizabeth Stream, m. Sarah
Howard 1 Feb 1682 Bridgewater, Plymouth Co MA, d. 3 Aug 1723 N. Bridgewater,
Plymouth Co MA\".
PIEMF says \"Zaccheus Packard b./chr. 20 Apr 1651 Hingham MA, p. Samuel Packard
& Elizabeth Stream, m. Sarah Howard 1679, d. 3 Aug 1723\".
PIEMD says \"Zaccheus Packard b. Hingham MA, bap. 20 Apr 1651, p. Samuel
Packard, m. Sarah Howard 1679, d. 3 Aug 1723 Bridgewater MA\".
HESB & GDFSNE say \"Zacheus Packard, p. Samuel Packard, m. Sarah Howard, d.
1723\".
PAFA says \"Zacheus Packard b. 1650 Hingham, bap. 20 Apr 1651, p. Samuel
Packard & Elizabeth ?, m. Sarah Howard, d. 3 Aug 1723 Bridgewater\".
\"Ancestors and Descendents of Daniel Packard\" says \"Zacheus Packard b. 1651, p.
Samuel Packard & Elizabeth Stream\".
SPBM says \"Zaccheus Packard b. ca 1650 Hingham MA, bap. 20 Apr 1651, p. Samuel
Packard & Elizabeth ?, m. Sarah Howard ca 1678\".
The first permanent settlement in Brockton was in 1697 by Zaccheus Packard,
on the north west corner of Copeland Street and Samuel Avenue. He and Sarah
(Howard) had eight boys and one girl.More About Zaccheus Packard:
Baptism (LDS): Nov 04, 18843168
Christening: Apr 20, 1651, Hingham, Plymouth, MA.3169, 3170, 3171
Comment 1: His younger sons moved to N. Bridgewater.3172, 3173
Died 2: Aug 03, 1723, North Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA.3174
Endowment (LDS): Sep 26, 18843174
Event 1: Apr 20, 1651, Baptism.3175, 3176, 3177
Residence: West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA.3178, 3179
Sealed to parents (LDS): May 10, 19503180More About Zaccheus Packard and Sarah D. Howard:
Marriage 1: Feb 01, 1681/82, Bridgewater, Plymouth Co. MA.3181, 3182
Marriage 2: 16793183
Marriage 3: 1679, Taunton, Bristol, MA.3184, 3185, 3186
Marriage 4: Abt. 1680, West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA..3187, 3188
Marriage 5: Bef. 1690, MA.3189, 3190
Marriage 6: Bef. 1680, Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA..3191
Sealed to spouse (LDS): Sep 26, 18883191Children of Zaccheus Packard and Sarah D. Howard are:

+Israel Packard, b. Aug 27, 1680, Bridgewater, Plymouth Co. Massachusetts3192, d. Jul 16, 17233192.

Jonah Asten:
Jonah Austin was born at England 1629/30. His parents were Jonah Jonas Austin and Constance Kent.

He married Esther Read . Esther Read was born at 1633 .

Jonah Austin died 10 May 1676 at Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts .