Capt. Nathaniel SOUTHWORTH

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He is called lieutenant in Middleboro town records. He succeeded his brother Ichabod as captain of the Second Middleboro Militia in 1733.

Nathaniel married Jael HOWLAND before 1710 in Middleboro, Massachustts. Jael (daughter of Isaac HOWLAND and Elizabeth VAUGHN) was born on 13 Oct 1688 in Middleboro, Massachusetts; died on 9 Nov 1743 in Middleboro, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Gideon SOUTHWORTH was born on 05 Sep 1718 in Middleboro, Massachusetts; died on 25 Oct 1788 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.

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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]

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Little Compton vol. 2, editor's note: Edward Southworth was a sill worker in Leyden andone of the Pilgrim exiles who formed the Rev. John Robinson's church. It is not known what part of England he came from but in my journey to England in 1923 I visited Wellam in Notts and found the baptisms of an Edward Southworth with brothers Robert and Thomas. I have an idea that they came from this town but it has not been proven. He died in London about 1621.

After his death Governor Bradford of Plymouth sent for his widow, Alice Carpenter, whom he had known in England and married her in New England. There is much more on Edward Southworth given in the Southworth genealogy by Samuel G. Webber, but let it be understood that up to this time it has never been proved that he came from the celebrated Southworth family of Lancashire, although much work has been done on this family in England--BFW.

Edward married Alice CARPENTER on 28 May 1613. Alice (daughter of Alexander CARPENTER and ? UNKNOWN) was born in abt. 1590 in England; died on 26 Mar 1670 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact: Daughter of Alexander Carpenter of Wrington, Somersetshire, England
• Baptism: 03 Aug 1590, Wrigton, Sommerset co., england

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William Collier was one of the merchants of London who aided the Pilgrims in coming to Plymouth, furnishing the money for their outfit. After the partnership between the Pilgrims and the Adventurers was terminated, he came over in 1633 in the "Mary and Jane" with one hundred and ninety-six passengers; with him came his four daughters; Sarah, who married Love Brewster; Rebecca, married Job Cole; Mary, married Thomas Prence; Elizabeth, married Constant Southworth. There is no mention of his wife, so she probably died before he came over. It has been said that he was not content to share the profit of the enterprise of the Pilgrims without also sharing their hardships. he at once took a prominent position in the young colony. He was made freeman in 1633; in 1634 he was one of the tax assessors, was himself rated at L2.05.00. he was on many committees, for assigning and laying out land, for building a meeting house, on highways, to revise the laws, and with his son-in-law, Constant Southworth, he had the task of looking after Goodwife Thomas, the Welsh woman. he served on the council of war more than once. he was assistant twenty-eight years and was one of the most regular in his attendance, being rarely absent. he was one of the commissioners at the first meeting of the United Colonies in 1643. In 1659 "on account of his age and much business on him,' the court ordered the treasurer to procure him a servant and allowed L10 for that purpose. He died in 1670.

William married Jane YATES on 16 May 1611 in St Olave, Southwark, Surrey, England. Jane (daughter of Henry YATES and Alice ?) was christened on 5 Feb 1586/7 in St. Olave's Parish, Southwark, Surrey; died after 28 Jun 1666 in Prb. in Duxbury Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary CHILTON before 22 May 1627. Mary (daughter of James CHILTON and ? UNKNOWN) died between 23 Oct 1678 and May 1679. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]