Edward BELCHER, gent.

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• Fact: 4th son of William Belcher and Christian Dabridgecourt of Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, England

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Name:
Mr. Edward Belcher, gent., fourth son of William and Christian (Dabridgecourt) Belcher of Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, England, was born about 1595 and came to New England in the fleet with Governor Winthrop in 130, and became one of the founders of Boston. His pedigree is recorded in the Visitations of Warwickshire and Northamptonshire in 1619. Although a member of an armorial family of the landed gentry of England, Edward Belcher took a very inconspicuous part in the settlement of Boston, his descendants soon were reduced to very humble circumstances, and the family became extinct in the male line with the death of his grandsons. He was an original member of the First Church in Boston, and carried on the business of pipestave culler. His houselot was located on the north side of the present Boylston Street, between Washington and Tremont Streets, and he also had a garden on the opposite side of Boylston Street. In his will he calls himself "Edward Belcher, gent., of Boston, late of Guilsborough, Northamptonshire, England." As the witnesses to the will were doubtful whether or not he was of sound mind, the will was not allowed, and his son was appointed administrator of his estate, on Mar. 17, 1762/3. The name of his first wife, whom he married in England, has not bee discovered. He married second, in Boston, about 1650, Christian, sister of William Talmage and widow of William Worman, Wormwood, or Wornal. She was admitted to the First Church Apr. 4, 1646, being then wife of Wormwood, by whom she had two daughters.

Edward married ? UNKNOWN in 1627 in England. ? was born in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Edward BELCHER was born about 1627 in England; died about 12 Mar 1713.

Edward married Christain TALMAGE about 1650. Christain (daughter of Thomas TALMAGE and Unknown ?) was born about 1616 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]