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     John Leighton was born in 1480 at Wattlesborough, Shropshire, England. He died at Wattlesborough, Shropshire, England.

     Joyce Sutton died at Wattlesborough, Shropshire, England.

     Thomas Scriven was born in 1477 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. He died in 1533 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Edward Croft was born in 1465. He died between 23 March 1546 and 1547.

     Robert Scriven was born circa 1417 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. He married Alice (or Elizabeth) Corbet, daughter of Thomas Corbet and Jana Burley, at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. Robert Scriven died circa 1496 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Alice (or Elizabeth) Corbet was born circa 1417 at Leigh, Shropshire, England. She married Robert Scriven, son of John Scriven and Marion Salter, at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. Alice (or Elizabeth) Corbet died at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Thomas Corbet was born at Leigh, Shropshire, England.

     John Scriven was born circa 1391 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. He married Marion Salter, daughter of Richard Salter, in 1441 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. John Scriven died circa 1466 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Marion Salter was born at Oswestry, Shropshire, England. She married John Scriven, son of John Scriven and Johanna Hunald, in 1441 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. Marion Salter died at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Richard Salter was born at Oswestry, Shropshire, England. He died at Oswestry, Shropshire, England.

     John Scriven was born at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. He died before 1437 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Johanna Hunald was born at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. She died at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     John Hunald was born at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. He died at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Reginald Scriven was born at Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. He married Helen Hunald, daughter of Simon Hunald, before 1406 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. Reginald Scriven died circa 1428 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Helen Hunald was born at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. She married Reginald Scriven, son of Richard Scriven and Jane Acton, before 1406 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England. Helen Hunald died at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Simon Hunald was born circa 1406 at Frodesley, Shropshire, England; The Hunalt family had held possession of the Manor of Frodesley from the early 1200's. He died at Frodesley, Shropshire, England.

     Richard Scriven was born. He married Jane Acton, daughter of Roger Acton and Alice Collins.

     Jane Acton was born at Acton Scot, Shropshire, England. She married Richard Scriven, son of David (Edward) Scriven and Joyce Cadogan.

     Roger Acton was born at Acton Scot, Shropshire, England. He died at Acton Scot, Shropshire, England.

     Alice Collins was born at Stretton, Shropshire, England. She died at Acton Scot, Shropshire, England.

     Joyce Cadogan married David (Edward) Scriven.

     John Scriven was born on 27 October 1623 at Wem, Shropshire, England. He married Mary ??? circa 1655 at Dover, Strafford, NH, USA. John Scriven died on 2 October 1675 at Dover, Strafford, NH, USA, at age 51.
     John Scriven lived in 1662 at Dover, Strafford, NH, USA. He left a will on 27 November 1674 at Dover, Strafford, NH, USA. The 27th of Novembr 1674, I Jno Scriven of Dover being Sick & weak in body

It I doe give unto my Wife Mary Scriven the one third part of my house & land dureing her Naturall life as also two Cowes two Swine one ffetherbed & bolster & the bed clothes belonging to it & two sheep

It I give unto my Eldest son John when he comes to be of ye Age of twentie one years my house & all my land wth all the priviledges therunto belonging onely reserveing the third thereof to my Wife dureing her Naturall life as alsoe he paying unto my two younger sons Edward & Thomas ffive pounds a peece wth they come to be twentie one years of Age & ffive pound to my daughter Elizabeth when she comes to be of the Age of Eighteen years to be paid in the Currant Pay of the place

Item I Give all the Remainder of my estate in Moveables or any debts in Ye hands of any son into the hands of my Overseers hereafter Mentioned to be Improved ffor ye Education & bringing up of my Children in whose hands I likewise leave my Children to be disposed of wth the Advise of my Wife & doe hereby Apoint my Son Jno to be ye sole Executr of this my last Will & Testament & ffor my Overseers to Manage him & the estate till he Comes to be of the Age of twenty one years And lastly I doe desire & Apoint my loveing ffriends & Neighbours Elder Wm Wentworth L Peter Coffin to be my trustees & Overseers to See this my last will & Testament performed As Wittnesse my hand & seal the day & year beforewritten.
Signed & Sealed the mark of
in prsence of John X Scriven [seal]
Richard Waldron Junr
Stephen Otis
[Proved June 27, 1676]

[Inventory of the estate of John Scribner, who dies Oct 2, 1675; taken Oct 8, 1675; amount, £79.16.0; signed by John Heard, Edward Colcord, and Nathaniel Stevens].

     David (Edward) Scriven was born. He married Joyce Cadogan.

     Jana Burley was born at Bromcroft, Shropshire, England.

     Elizabeth Cloyes was born circa 1665 at Charlestown, Suffolk, MA, USA. She married John Scribner , Sr., son of John Scriven and Mary ???, circa 1688 at Dover, Strafford, NH, USA. Elizabeth Cloyes died circa 2 March 1735/36 at Exeter, Rockingham, NH, USA.
     As of circa 1688,her married name was Scribner.

     John Cloyes was born on 26 August 1638 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA. He married Mary Long, daughter of Robert Long and Alice Short, in 1664 at Charlestown, Middlesex, MA, USA. John Cloyes died circa 1713.

     Robert Long was born in 1621. He married Alice Short in 1647 at Newbury, Essex, MA, USA. Robert Long died on 27 December 1690 at Newbury, Essex, MA, USA.

     Mary Long was born on 24 February 1646/47 at Newbury, Essex, MA, USA. She married John Cloyes in 1664 at Charlestown, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     Alice Short was born circa 1620. She married Robert Long in 1647 at Newbury, Essex, MA, USA. Alice Short died on 17 January 1690/91 at Newbury, Essex, MA, USA.

     Edward Cate was born circa 1655 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA; Mary Partridge gave a deposition statign that Edward was "borne about forty seven years agoe" and stated that Edward was the first Child. He married Elizabeth Tucker, daughter of Philip Tucker and Hannah or Elizabeth (?), circa 1685 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. Edward Cate died before 24 August 1732 at Greenland, Rockingham, NH, USA. Died Intestate. His estate was probated on 24 August 1732; Edward died Intestate. A bond of James Cate and Elizabeth Cate, son and widow of Edward Cate was issued.

Edwards Estate was bequeathed to the following:
"James Cate the Eldest son"
"Edward Cate"
"Tucker Cate"
"William Cate"
"Joshua Cate"
"Jonathan Weekes and Elizabeth his wife"
John Wiat & Margaret his wife"
"Bridget Dunnavan"
"John ffrost in the Right of his Children By Mary his wife."
     Edward Cate was First child of James and Alice. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: was in a quarrel with John Cross in 1707 in Fisherman
Unknown GEDCOM tag: _FA3 at Portsmouth. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Carpenter and farmer at Greenland and Stratham.
He appeared on the tax list of between 1683 and 1686 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. He was a Carpenter. He was appointed between 1693 and 1694 at Constable. He was appointed from 1695 to 1696 at Jury. On 1698, at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. He was appointed in 1698 at Grand Jury.

     Elizabeth Tucker was born circa 1655 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. She married Edward Cate, son of James Cate and Alice (?), circa 1685 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA.
     Elizabeth Tucker was only child. Her married name was Cate. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Elizabeth and son James granted admission on 24 August 1732.

     James Cate was born in 1624 at Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England. He married Alice (?) circa 1655 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. James Cate died on 15 May 1677 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. His estate was probated on 8 June 1702; Estate was settled. Edward received his father's estate. He was to pay his mother, Alice Cate, 17 shillings 6 pence yearly.

Others mentioned are:
John (son)
John and Rebecca (daughter) Urin
Peter and Sarah (daughter) Babb
Samuel and Mary (daughter) Whidden
Elizabeth (daughter).
     James Cate The inventory and settlement of James's estate contained in the probate records of New Hampshire, State Paper Series, vol. 31, pp 201-203 = all children mentioned except William and Isabel.Adminstration granted to widow, Alice. Settlement of estate in 1702 Cate, James, Portsmouth, carpenter, had a bill against the town 4 Feb. 1660-1. He died May 15, 1677; admin, granted to his widow Alice. Mary Partridge age 59 or thereabouts, desposed 8 June 1702, that she knew Edward Cate born about 47 years ago, first child of James and Alice Cate. Other children shown in Probate papers: John, Rebecca, wife of John Urin; Sarah, wife of Peter Babb; Mary wife of Samuel Whidden, and Elizabeth Cates From Maine Pioneers, 1623-60 Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire pg 132 James B, -abt 1634, carpenter, Portsmouth, where first mentioned in 1657. At age 52, he died 15 May 1677, Adminstration granted to widow, Alice, who m-2nd before 1679, John Westbrook, and thereafter evidently, used name Westbrook or Cate according to which family she was dealing with. Children named in settlement, in 1702, on her petition, after son, Edward had kept her out near 4 years. Edward, John, Rebecca m John Urin, Sarah m - Peter Babb, Mary m - Samuel Whidden. Elizabeth. Also William, last mentioned 1690. Also presume, Isabel m - Joseph Jewell 1681, in 1682 gave permission to Samuel Reed of Mendon to sell Portsmouth Land. Note - William, brother of James had a son William Jr. killed by indians. Three others wounded. He immigrated; Port of entry = Boston Harbor. He was in court on 25 June 1656 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. "Jams skat and his wife being presented for furnication befor marriage is admonished, and to acknolidg the falt and to pay the fees of the Court 2 shillings siz penc." He First appears in record in 1657. He was a Carpenter at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. On 22 January 1660/61, at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA,, Grant increased to 8 acre. He Had a bill against the town. on 4 February 1660/61 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. He was in court on 24 April 1662. “James pendleton & W^m Howard ag^ts & Attorneys to Cap^t Brian Pendleton & m^r Jn^o payne p^l against James Cate of Portsmouth in an acc’on of debt upon acc^t & due damages
James Cate came into Court & Confest a Judgm^t of 10^l 17^s 6^d due unto the p^” He was in court on 27 January 1663. He was in court on 2 February 1663. “James Keat acknowledgeth his excessive drincking y^t night hee brake Rechel Websters signe & doore fined 3^s 4^d & Clerks fees^” He was in court on 6 July 1663 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. Member of jury: Robert Marshall and Jer Dollet, in a canoe drunk, both "drowned lasr night." He was Signed petition on 9 October 1665 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. He was in court on 13 September 1673 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. Inquest, John Ellis.
John Ellis, James Skate, George Ford, Walter Luckraft, Edward Skate, and Hanca, a Negro, were nere the house of Caleb Beck. James Skate and his son were taking leave of the rest, who had been drinking flip ( a quart of rum mixed with water or beer) and Lodowick Fowler had been drinking with them but now "being of the watch came up the lane after them" Fowler's gun went off, shooting Ellis in the leg so that he died. Fowler was indicted and convicted in Boston. He was in court on 30 June 1674. “James Cate & his sonn being bound in a bond of 10^l to appear at this court to answ^r for abusing m^r Jn^o Cutts man & being called & not appearing y^e Court declaires his bond forfeited^”

     Alice (?) was born circa 1633 at England. She married James Cate, son of (?) Cate, circa 1655 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. Alice (?) married John Westbrook (?) circa 1678. Alice (?) died circa 8 June 1702 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA.
     Her married name was (?) Cate. She was court - on 7 August 1661. "Alice Cate & Sarah Abbutt being bound over to this Court by the Commissio^th of portsmouth to Answ^r for such miscariages as should be proved aga^st them or either of them for abusing on the other by words or otherwise, this Court having heard the comp^lt of sarah Abbut & considered the testimoneys, doe sentence that Allice Cate for drawing of blood from the s^d sarah & for saying she was the cause of the loss of her child proved by the testimonys is to have 10 stripes with a whip or redeeme it by paying a fine of 40^s w^eh her husband promised to pay in her behalfe & fees court, & the s^d sarah Abbutt to have an admonition & oay fees Court Scate is to allow 4 witnesses 6^s 4^d to abbut & his wife”
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"The deposishon of may dow
The deponant saith she heard Goody Sket say that Goody Abbot was the Caues of Loosing her Child and Goody Abbot Cam In with her face Cracht and Al Blody and had much A due ti kip lif In her and forder more the deponant saith not
Taken upon oath in Com'isson Court the 5 aug 1661
Elias Stileman Comis^r"
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The Deposition of Ann Elliott
The depon^t Saith that being at y^e house of Walter Abbutt,
she this depon^t saw the wife of walter Abbutt & Allice Cate at
difference, the occasion this depon^t Knowes not, but this depon^t
saw the thumb of Sarah Abbut in the mouth of Allice Cate &
this depon^t to get the thumb of y^e s^d Sarah out of the mouth
of y^e s^d Allice Skates mouth thrust her the s^d Allice downe
before she this depon^t could part them & get her thumb out of
her mouth, further this depon^t sath that she this depon^t heare
the wife of James Cate afores^d say that she meaning the s^d sarah
Abbut had been y^e cause of Loosing her the s^d Allice Cates child,
& y^e she the s^d Allice would make her the s^d sarah Keep ordinary
Noe Longer & bring her y^e sarahs children to y^e rish & further
This depon^t sath not
Taken upon oath y^e 5^th Aug 1661 in Commissⁿ Court
Elias Stileman Commiss^r
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The Deposition of Elizibeth Lock
The deponent saith she heard Goody Sket say that Goody Abat was the Caus of Loosing her Child and Goody Abbat Cam In with her fas All blody and Cracht and whee had much a due to kep Lif In her and forder more the deponent saith not
Taken upon oath before the com’ission court y^e 5 august 1661
Elias Stileman Com’iss^r
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The Deposition of Ann Jones
The deponent saith she heard a distourbanc A brod she Cam out and she say Goody skey down and with that Goody Abat Cried owt she had a most bit of my thom and I saw them both blody and Goody Skey sayd Goody Abbat was the Cawes of Lowesing her Child and forder the deponent sayth not
Taken upon oath before y^e comiss Court 5 august 1661
Elias Stileman Com’iss^r As of circa 1678, Alice (?) was also known as (?) Westbrook.

     James Cate was born in 1693 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA; Rootsweb (No source) states 5 Nov 1693.
Eldest son of Edward Cate. He was baptized on 5 November 1693. He married Margaret Baird, daughter of Elisha or Enoch Baird and Abigail Drew, in September 1715 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. James Cate died after 1754 at Greensboro, Orleans, VT, USA.
     James Cate was at Greenland, Rockingham, NH, USA. Carpenter and a Farmer. He was church member in 1716 at Greenland, Rockingham, NH, USA.

     (?) Cate was born at Warrington, Lancashire, Lancaster, England.

     Philip Tucker was born circa 1625 at Devonshire, England. He married Hannah or Elizabeth (?). Philip Tucker died before 18 June 1695. His estate was probated on 18 June 1695 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA; Inventory of estate: £60.0.0.
Administration of estate granted to Edward Cate, and his wife, Elizabeth Cate, daughter of deceased.
A widow in Boston Mass is mentioned at the settlement of the estate, 9 Aug 1701.

     Hannah or Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1629 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. She married Philip Tucker. Hannah or Elizabeth (?) died after 9 August 1701.
     Her married name was Tucker.

     Margaret Baird was born on 30 November 1693 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA. She married James Cate, son of Edward Cate and Elizabeth Tucker, in September 1715 at Portsmouth, Rockingham, NH, USA.
     Margaret Baird was also known as Briard. As of September 1715, Margaret Baird was also known as Briar. As of September 1715,her married name was Cate. She was church member in 1720 at Greenland, Rockingham, NH, USA.

     Elisha or Enoch Baird was born circa 1661. He married Abigail Drew on 4 October 1689. Elisha or Enoch Baird died on 27 May 1718.
     Elisha or Enoch Baird was at Portsouth. Blockmaker.

     Abigail Drew was born on 26 September 1660 at Newton, Devon, England. She married Elisha or Enoch Baird on 4 October 1689.
     As of 4 October 1689,her married name was Baird.

     Jacob Taylor was born on 8 May 1662 at Concord, Middlesex, MA, USA. He married Deborah Nutting, daughter of John Nutting and Sarah Elizabeth Eggleston, on 29 November 1687 at Concord, Middlesex, MA, USA. Jacob Taylor died in 1705.
     Jacob Taylor was Birth never recorded.

     William Taylor was born in 1625 at Concord, Middlesex, MA, USA. He married Mary Merriam, daughter of Joseph Merriam and Sarah Goldstone, on 19 October 1650 at Concord, Middlesex, MA, USA. William Taylor died on 10 December 1699 at Concord, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     Mary Merriam married William Taylor on 19 October 1650 at Concord, Middlesex, MA, USA.
     Her married name was Taylor.

     Joseph Merriam was born BET. 1599 - 1600 at Hadlow Of Tudeley, Kent, England. He married Sarah Goldstone, daughter of John Goldstone and Frances Jefferie, in 1623 at Tudeley, Kent, England. Joseph Merriam died in January 1640/41 at Concord, Middlesex, MA, USA. He was buried in January 1640/41 at Concord, Middlesex, MA, USA.
     Joseph Merriam was Came from England to Charlestown at MA, USA. Unrecognized GEDCOM data: Unknown GEDCOM tag: _FA2
The immigrant.

     Sarah Goldstone was born in 1602 at Hadlow Of Tudeley, Kent, England. She married Joseph Merriam, son of William Merriam and Sarah Burges, in 1623 at Tudeley, Kent, England. Sarah Goldstone died on 12 March 1669/70 at Concord, Middlesex, MA, USA.
     Her married name was Merriam.

     William Merriam was born on 11 May 1564 at Hadlow Of Tudeley, Kent, England.

     Sarah Burges was born in 1599 at Goudhurst, Kent, England. She died after 1635 at Hadlow, Kent, England.

     James Burges was born circa 1529.