Mary SOUTHWORTH

Mary married Joseph RIDER on 10 Mar 1706/7. Joseph was born about 1671; died on 29 Dec 1766. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He lived at first in Plymouth, later in Middleboro, Massachusetts. In 1708 he is described in deeds as "of Plymouth, often residing in Middleboro"; in 1708 he is described definitely as "of Middleboro." He was surveyor of highways for Plymouth in 1673; constable for Plymouth, 1668; and two years later was fined 10s for refusing to aid the constable in the execution of his office. He was selectman for Plymouth 1689 and 1691; was ensign in 1694-95. He owned land in Tiverton, Rhode Island. For many years the Southworth family owned large tacts of land in Middleboro, some of the richest and most valuable land in that town belonging to them.

Nathaniel married Desire GRAY on 10 Jan 1672 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Desire (daughter of Edward GRAY and Mary WINSLOW) was born on 06 Nov 1651 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; died on 04 Dec 1690 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact: Daughter of Edward Gray and Mary Winslow

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Besides the land that he owned in Duxbury, he had land in Tiverton and Little Compton. From his position as treasurer he had an opportunity to know what land was of value and opportunities to select his land. He came to Little Compton with William Pabodie at its settlement and surveyed much of the land there. His will, made 27 Feb 1678 and proved in March 1678/9: "....To wife Elizabeth Southworth during her terme of live this dwelling house with out-housing and mill belonging and all uplands and meddowes lying within the town of Duxburrow or Marshfield for her support and comfort. To son Edward Southworth after the decease of my aforesaid wife my aforesaid dwelling house with out-housing and mill. Also twelve pounds in money. To son Nathaniel Southworth the one halfe share of lands that lyeth neare Taunton by name of Ffreeman's lands. To three daughters Marcye Ffreeman, Alice Church and Mary Alden, my other one half share of the Ffreeman's lands. To my daughter Elizabeth Southworth my next best bed and furniture, provided she doe not marry William Fobbes but if she doe then to have five shillings. To daughter Prissila Southworth my next best bed and furniture. Unto my son William Southworth my next best bed. To my grandson Constant Ffreeman and all those lands and meddows that I have at a place called Pawomett in the town of Eastham. To my cosen Elizabeth Howland, my brother Thomas his daughter five pounds. All the rest and residue to my beloved wife, and she to be sole executrix..."

Constant married Elizabeth COLLIER on 02 Nov 1637. Elizabeth (daughter of William COLLIER and Jane YATES) was christened on 09 Mar 1619 in Saint Olave, Southwark, Surrey, England; died after 20 Feb 1678/9 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Mary WINSLOW. Mary (daughter of John WINSLOW and Mary CHILTON) was born before 1635; died between 28 Oct 1663 and Nov 1665. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]