David WILLIAMS

Seth married Mary DEANE. Mary (daughter of John DEANE, II and Sarah EDSON) was born on 15 Jul 1680 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; died on 08 Jun 1746 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 06 Aug 1697
• Fact: 31 Aug 1697, Inventory of estate

Samuel married Jane GILBERT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: 18 Feb 1716/7

John married Sarah EDSON on 7 Nov 1663. Sarah (daughter of Samuel EDSON and Susanna ORCUTT) was born about 1641 in Salem, Bay Colony, Massachusetts; died on 18 Feb 1717 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Daughter of Dea. Samuel Edson of Bridgewater
• Death: Bef 29 Oct 1723

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Selectman
• Fact: Deputy to the general Court of Plymouth Colony
• Religion: A member and Deacon of the First Church of Dighton
• Emigration: Abt 1636 or 1637

Notes:

Will:
Richard Williams "aged about Eighty being in Competent health", made his will May 5, 1686. To my eldest son Samuell my two lots which I purchased of Timothy Holloway, now in possession of said son Samuell, also the rights to future divisions of lands belonging to that lot formerly in the occupation of Anthony Slokam. To my son Nathaniell the land, house and barn which now he possesseth being part of the lot which I boutht of Henry Uxley containing half an acre, with rights to future divisions thereto belonging, also seven acres lying between the great lots of Nicholas White and Hezekiah Hoare, also sixteen acres which I had for my great lot bounded on the west by Walter Deans land, also three acres of swamp at pale Brook, one half my meadow at little worth and three acres of land alowed me by the town in satisfaction for a highway through said seven acres. To my son Joseph the land, house and barn now in his possession, and rights to future divisions belonging to the lot heretofore of John Gingell now in the possession of my son Samuell, also eight acres on the south side of the great river by the land of mr John Pooll, also two acres of salt marsh at Assonaat between the land of Leiften George Macey and the next Creek westerly. To my son Thomas the westerly part of my dwelling house with six acres of land being the westerly part of the lot on which said part of my dwelling house stands, also one half my division of land at "Weefquobonoonfuk" with one half my meadow adjoining thereto and one quarter of meadow at Littleworth, also one half my fifty acres "about Stonie ware on the great River", also my twenty two acre division on the Three mile river, he to keep one cow for his mother during her pleasure. To my son Benjamin my share of land in the North purchase, the other half of my division of lands at "Weefquobonoonfuk", the other half of my said meadow thereto adjoining the other half my fifty acres at "Stonnie ware", one quareter my meadow at Littleworth, also my Tan yard with the stock thereof, and after my wifes decease the easterly part of my dwelling house and the remainder of the house lot not disposed of to said Thomas, also one bed with its furniture, he to pay my wife annually four pounds in money and keep one cow for her during pleasure. To my daughter Elizabeth sixty acres at "goofbery" meadow with two acres of meadow I bought of James Philips. To my daughter Hannah my whole share of land in the South purchase. To my two sons Thomas and Benjamin my pasture with my barn thereon to be equally divided between them. To "my beloved wife frauncis" during her life, the easterly part of my dwelling house with the garden, lands at Assonat & meadow not disposed of, with fifteen pounds annually and the keeping of two cows during pleasure, also I give her two cows and all household goods forever.
If my wife's necessity require it, the land at Assonate and share in the Iron works shall be sold for her supply, if not, I give it after her decease to sons, Samuell, Nathanell, Joseph, Thomas and Benjamin. The above sons to be joint executors and to pay annually to my wife during her life eleven pounds besides the four pounds before assigned to be paid by son Benjamin. "I alfo will them to tack Care of her their laid mother in all things Neceffary for her Comfort to their abillitie". I make null and void all former wills made by me. Witnessed by James Walker, Thomas Leonard and James X Leonard Junr. October 10, 1693, Capt. Thomas Leonard and James Leonard both of Taunton made oath before Jn Saffin Prob. John Cary Regis. athat they saw Richard Williams late of Taunton dec'd sign said will and saw James Walker late of Taunton sign as a witness. Entered by John Cary Regt October 11, 1694.

Richard married Frances DEIGHTON on 11 Feb 1632 in Witcombe Magna, Gloucester, England. Frances (daughter of Dr John DEIGHTON, Gent. and Jane BASSET) was born about 1611; was christened on 1 Mar 1611 in St. Nicholas, Glouceste; died in Feb 1705/6 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: 7 Jun 1660

Notes:

Name:
John Deane and his brother, Walter, were from near Taunton, England, and were "original purchasers" of the Cohanet land. They arrived in Boston about 1636, and stayed for a yer in Dorchester. They then took up their farms on the west bank of Taunton Ricer about a mile south of the present center of town. The road which ran by their homes is still called Dean Street. We do not know whether John was married at this time or not. He is listed in 1659 with a family of 'eight heads'. He and his descendants were leading citizens of Taunton and active in the community's affairs.

It is told that John Deane came near losing his life out on a hunting expedition alone. Perceiving thru the bushes some Indians cautiously approaching, evidently with the purpose of capturing or killing him, the thought struck him of making it appear as though he were in the company of a number of others. So he shouted, "Rush on, boys, and we'll have them!", fired his gun and charged forward. the Indians fled.

He was an earnest Puritan. His will reads, "My will is that these my overseers, with the consent of my wife, shall in case there is no settled minister in Taunton, have full power to sell either the whole or part of these my housings and land, so as my children & posterity may remove elsewhere where they may enjoy God in his ordinances."

John married Alice ?. Alice died after 1668. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: 1677

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Son of Thomas Edson and Elizabeth Copson

Samuel married Susanna ORCUTT in 1638 in Warwickshire, England. Susanna was born in 1618; died on 20 Feb 1699 in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Daughter of William Orcutt