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1615 - 1692 (~ 76 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Mary GILMAN was christened on 6 Aug 1615 in Hingham, Norfolk, England; died in 1691/2 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Mary married John FOLSOM on 04 Oct 1636 in Hingham, Norfolk, England. John was christened in 1615 in Hingham, England; died on 27 Dec 1681 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Peter FOLSOM was born in 1649 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; died in 1717 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- 3. John FOLSOM was born in 1638/9 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; died on 11 Dec 1715 in Exeter, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.
- 4. Nathaniel FOLSOM was born in 1644; died before 1725.
- 5. Israel FOLSOM was born in 1646; died in 1677 in New Jersey, USA.
- 6. Ephraim FOLSOM was born on 23 Feb 1654 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; died on 11 Jun 1709.
- 7. Mary FOLSOM was born in 1651 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; was christened on 13 Apr 1651 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.
- 8. Samuel FOLSOM was born between 1638 and 1639; died about 1700.
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Generation: 2
2. | Peter FOLSOM (1.Mary1) was born in 1649 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; died in 1717 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 08 Apr 1649, Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts
Peter married Susanna MILLS on 06 May 1678. Susanna was born in Wells, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 9. Susanna FOLSOM was born in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- 10. Mary FOLSOM was born in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- 11. Peter FOLSOM was born about 1682 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1718.
- 12. Benjamin FOLSOM was born in 1696 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in Mar 1752.
- 13. Elizabeth FOLSOM was born in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 08 Apr 1756.
- 14. John FOLSOM was born about 1685 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1757.
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3. | John FOLSOM (1.Mary1) was born in 1638/9 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; died on 11 Dec 1715 in Exeter, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 03 Oct 1641, Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts
Notes:
"Folsom Genealogy": John Folsom, bapt. in Hingham, Mass. 3 oct. 1641; made his will 24 Nov. 1715 and d. bef. 6 Dec. 1715 aged about 75; m. 10 Nov. 1675, ABIGAIL PERKINS (dau. of Abraham) of Hampton, NH b. there 12 Apr 12. 1655.
He is called in the records, Deacon John, to distinguish him from his son, his nephews and his grandsons named John.
On the 28th of Sept. 1668, the town of Exeter "granted to John Folsome, Junior, 20 acres of land about Salisbury old way between James Walls land and Hampton line provided it was not formerly given." That same year he was one of the men chosen to "run the line between Hampton and Exeter upon the line west and by north." On 22 Feb. 1670, "John Folsome,Jr. was added to the men formerly agreed upon to run the line between Hampton and Exeter, according to the Court order, that is to begin at ye bound tree at Asse Brooke and soe to direct upon a direct lyne so as to leave Exeter falls a myle and halfe due north of ye same, and from thence upon a West and by north lyne to the extent of ten miles." (Exeter Town Records)
John married Abigail PERKINS on 10 Nov 1675 in New Hampshire. Abigail was born on 12 Apr 1655 in Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. John FOLSOM was born about 1680 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1755.
- 16. Abigail FOLSOM was born on 23 Dec 1676 in Exeter, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.
- 17. Mercy FOLSOM was born on 12 Apr 1691 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- 18. Jeremiah FOLSOM was born about 1680; died on 08 Oct 1757 in Newmarket, New Hampshire.
- 19. Abraham FOLSOM was born about 1678 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died about 1740 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
- 20. Lydia FOLSOM
- 21. Sarah FOLSOM
- 22. Jonathan FOLSOM was born in 1685; died in Feb 1740.
- 23. Mary FOLSOM was born on 27 Sep 1684 in Exeter, Rockingham Co. New Hampshire; died on 14 Feb 1711 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
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5. | Israel FOLSOM (1.Mary1) was born in 1646; died in 1677 in New Jersey, USA. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 26 Apr 1646, Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts
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6. | Ephraim FOLSOM (1.Mary1) was born on 23 Feb 1654 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; died on 11 Jun 1709. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 25 Feb 1654, Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts
Family/Spouse: Phaltiel HALL. Phaltiel died about 1734. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Mary FOLSOM (1.Mary1) was born in 1651 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; was christened on 13 Apr 1651 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts. Mary married Capt. George MARSH on 12 Jun 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. George (son of Hugh MARCH and Judith ?) was born in 1646 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1699 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Mary married Joseph HERRICK on 29 Jan 1706/7. Joseph was christened on 6 Aug 1645; died on 04 Feb 1717/8. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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8. | Samuel FOLSOM (1.Mary1) was born between 1638 and 1639; died about 1700. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptism: 03 Oct 1641, Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts
- Death: Between 17 Feb 1671 and 1672
Notes:
"Folsom Genealogy": Samuel Folsom, bapt, in Hingham, Mass. 3 Oct. 1641; deposed 17 Feb. 1671/2, aged 32, thus b. about 1639/1640, and doubtless the eldest child of John Folsom, for his name stands first on the record; the office of administrator on his father's estate was given him, in accordance with the custom which was to offer it to the widow or eldest son before any others of the family. He d. before 27 Feb. 1701/2, when his widow and eldest son renounce administration on his estate. he m. in Hampton, NH "22nd 10 mo 1664" (Hampton Rec.) Mary Robis (Dau. of Judge Henry) of Hampton.
He was styled a "husbandman" and dealt some in lumber but engaged less in public affairs than his father and some of his younger brothers...
In January 1692 Samuel was appointed administrator upon the estate of "John and Mary Folsom both deceased." In the performance of this business he provoked his brother, Dea. John, who in his passion, by violent language, exposed himself to prosecution for a violation of the law; but after some deliberation the trouble was amicably settled..
Samuel Folsom died intestate: "Mary Folsom of Exeter widow of Samuel Folsom, and Ebenezer Folsom, oldest son, renounce administration on the estate, Feb. 27, 1701/2, and request that a younger son Samuel Folsom, may be appointed; witnesses, Moses Leavitt, Jr. and Dorothy Leavitt.
Administration on the estate of Samuel Folsom of Exeter, yeoman, granted to his son, Samuel Folsom of Exeter, yeoman, Feb 28, 1701/2.
Inventory May 27, 1702' amount L36:16:6; signed by Benjamin Jones and Charles Rundlett, Jr. (New Hampshire Wills, Vol. 1, p. 493)
Samuel Folsom's estate on May 27, 1702 showed only L36:16:6; and the following July the widow Mary was in prison for debt.
PETITION OF MARY FOLSOM, WIDOW OF SAMUEL
At a council and General Assembly held at Portsmouth, July 20, 1702, a petition from Mary Foulsham was read at the Board relating to her being released out of Prison being in for Debt, and a very poor woman as upon file. In answer to which petition his Excellency and Council doth order that the Secretary write to the Creditor or his attorney, who keeps the petitioner in gaol, that if they do not take care, to find out the petitioner's estate whereby he may satisfy his Debt by laying his execution thereupon in twenty days time at farthest, that then the said Creditor shall allow said Petitioner 2s 6d per week, or otherwise the petitioner to be discharged. (Miscellanous Provincial Papers)
Samuel married Mary ROBEY on 22 Dec 1663. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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