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     Elizabeth Haskell married John Parsons. Her married name was Parsons.

     Samuel Dolliver married Mary Elwell, daughter of Robert Elwell and Joanne (?), on 15 August 1654 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. Samuel Dolliver died on 22 July 1683 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Mary Elwell was born circa 1634. She married Samuel Dolliver on 15 August 1654 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. As of 15 August 1654,her married name was Dolliver. As of 16 December 1684,her married name was Gardner. Mary Elwell married James Gardner on 16 December 1684 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Her married name was Redding. Jane (?) married John Redding. As of 14 October 1718,her married name was Babson. Jane (?) married Richard Babson, son of James Babson and Elinor Hill, on 14 October 1718.

     John Redding married Jane (?). John Redding died on 17 November 1716 at Falmouth, Cumberland, ME, USA.

     John Babson was born on 9 July 1687 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Sarah Babson was born on 12 January 1688/89 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. As of 3 February 1709,her married name was Millet. She married Nathan Millet, son of Nathaniel Millet and Ann Lester, on 3 February 1709.

     Joseph Babson was born on 25 June 1690 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. He died on 1 February 1690/91 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Joseph Babson was born on 19 November 1691 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. He died on 19 July 1692 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Hannah Babson was born on 22 December 1695 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

      Experience Babson was also known as Experiance. She was born on 23 April 1698 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

      Rebecca Babson was also known as Rebeckah. She was born on 6 August 1700 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. She died on 8 April 1720 at Billerica, MA, USA, at age 19. Rebecca, d. Richard, "reported died at Billerica," Apr 8, 1720, a/ abt 19y 8m.

     Thomas Babson was born on 3 May 1706 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. He died on 26 May 1706 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Abigail Babson was baptized on 13 May 1708 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. She was born on 13 May 1708 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Rachel Babson was born circa 1710 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. She died on 25 April 1791 at Beverly, Essex, MA, USA. Presumably the daughter of Richard.

     James Babson was born in 1622 at England. He was baptized on 7 April 1622 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. He emigrated in April 1637 from Weymouth, England; Vessel commanded by John Driver. He lived in June 1642 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. He was court - civil on 12 July 1642 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; James Babson, along with Abraham Robinson (an early settler of Gloucester) and William Brown "of Gloucester" were involved in a court case. They all brought suit against Thomas Ruck for taking up his skiff. [small boat]
He married Elinor Hill, daughter of Philip? Hill, on 16 November 1647 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. James Babson was church member on 8 March 1657 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. James Babson supported the First Church of Gloucester when on 8 Mar 1657 he gave 10 shillings toward the maintenance of Brother Thomas Millet, the Teaching Elder there. On 28 December 1658, at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA,, On 28 Dec 1658 James Babson was granted "twelve acres of fresh meadow [at Beaver Dam] lying above the Mill, also twenty acres of upland lying by the side of it". This was where he and his wife settled and was known as the James Babson farm. It was here that he built the little stone cooperage shop, still standing today, which is open to visitors every summer at Gloucester.
James, a cooper, made barrels that were taken to Good Harbor Beach, filled with fish, and shipped to England and the West Indies. Roger W. Babson's research indicated that James Babson's stone shop was the first factory on Cape Ann. He was court - civil in June 1660 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; James Babson was in court in 1660 at Gloucester when James Babson's neighbor, John Jackson, was accused of lascivious behavior toward his own maid, Mary Somes. James and 26 other Gloucester citizens made this testimony:
Gloster, this 6:& mo, 1660. Wee whose hands are heare under written doe testiefie that our nabor John Jacksonn, Sener, hath lived in our Towne Sevenn yeare or thereabought and behaved himselfe in good order soe fare as wee cann or could see and lived onestly, witness our hands.
Following this was a list of 27 names, including James (his mark) Babson's. Only 14 of the 27 could sign their names. He was court - civil on 5 May 1663 at MA, USA; James Babson was in court on 5 May 1663 at MA. In a court case of Mr. Peter Duncan vs. Thomas Verry for a debt, James Babson testifies that "last spring Mr. Duncan sent for Tho. Very to go to deponent's house...Said Very declared he would not deliver the boat nor pay him until Duncan had given an account of the particulars". James Babson's age, which was given as 30, must have been a clerical error for 40, as we know he was born before 7 April 1622. On 14 March 1671/72, at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA,, James Babson and Elinor Hill sold land on 14 Mar 1671/72 at Gloucester. He sold eight acres of meadow and upland, six being on the east side of "Long Poynt" and two at said "Long Poynt" to William Haskell, his wife Elinor signing with him. He left a will on 4 December 1683 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. James Babson made a will on 4 Dec 1683 at Gloucester. He gave his son John "my two acres of land which his house standeth upon Lying & being situate adjoining the harbor in Gloucester" and "to all the rest of my children five shillings a piece after my decease." All the rest and remainder was to go to his wife. If she should marry again, then all the residue was to be divided equally amongst her children. His wife and his son, Phillip, were named to be the executors.

The inventory, which was taken 21 dec 1683, included:
     Houses and upland and Marsh, fresh & Salt £ 52.10s;
     other pices of land in the harbour 10.0;
     Cattle, great and small 30.16s;
     one mare £ 1;
     swine great and small 2.10s;
     beds & beding there unto belong 6;
     pewter .10s;
     guns & swords, bullets & bullet moulds 2.0;
     barrels, chest & other lumber .10s;
     one cart and sled, one plough and tackling there unto belonging and other husbandry tools 3.10s;
     wearing clothes 1.10s;
Total: £ 111.16s.. He died on 21 December 1683 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, at age 61. His estate was probated on 25 March 1684.

     Elinor Hill was born circa 1629/30 at Bristol, England. She immigrated before 1637 to Weymouth, England. She married James Babson, son of Thomas Babson and Isabel Babson ?, on 16 November 1647 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. As of 16 November 1647,her married name was Babson. Elinor Hill moved in 1683; After James died in 1683, Elinor lived with her daughter Abigail and son-in-law Thomas Witham. In appreciation, Elinor gave them land near her own residence at The Farms, Gloucester. She On 18 Feb 1683/84 Elinor, widow of James Babson, deceased, paid 3 pounds sterling to Isaac Elwell "with ye Consent of My Wife Mehitabel Elwell" who sold her one acre of marsh located at Stark Naught Harbor, so called. She was granted Elenor Babson of Gloucester, widow, and releck [sic] of James Babson deceasd "for the Love and affection that I bear unto Richard babson of glocester in new engalnd...my own naturall son..." gave Richard "all that my farme or Tenement where I do now dwell it being formerly the estate of my husband James babson aforesd & given by him in his Last will and testament unto me..." For this Richard was to maintain his mother during the remainder of her natural life on 13 Aug 1695 on 18 February 1683/84 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. On 5 August 1708, at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA,, Elinor Hill sold land on 5 Aug 1708 at Gloucester. As executrix of her late husband, "James Bapson late of Gloucester ... Cooper" she sold for 10£ to my loving Sister Abigail Hill relict widow" and administratrix of the estate of my Brother John Hill late of Beverly, cooper deceased ... and also on condition that Anna Babson ye only child of my son Philip Babson Deceased without lawful heirs of her body begotten at or before such time as ye sd Abigail shall Dye & Deceased Will then & in such case only ye heirs of ye said Abigail her Administrator or assigns shall pay or cause to be paid to me*Ten Pounds like Money of New England*do quitclaim all my right and interest out of the estate of my deceased brother, John Hill, aforesaid. She died on 14 March 1713/14 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Zebulon Hill and his younger brother, John, were coopers from Bristol England. Before Zebulon moved to Salem from Gloucester in 1657, the Hills and Babsons were neighbors and perhaps they worked with James at this trade. Zebulon Hill married Elizabeth Dyke on 16 November 1651.

      As of 16 November 1651,her married name was Hill. Elizabeth Dyke married Zebulon Hill, son of Philip? Hill, on 16 November 1651.

     James Babson was born on 29 July 1648 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; Babson Historical states 29 Sep 1648.

     Elinor Babson was born on 15 June 1650 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; Babson Historical Society states 15 Jun 1651.

     Phillip Babson was born on 15 August 1654 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; babson historical states 15 Oct 1654.

      Sarah Babson was also known as Sare. She was born on 16 December 1655 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. She was baptized on 15 February 1656. She died on 19 January 1675/76 at age 20.

     Thomas Babson was born on 21 May 1658 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. He died between 29 January 1678 and 23 May 1679. Died at sea. He began military service on 29 January 1677/78 at Salem, Essex, MA, USA. He was a seaman. He took the oath of fidelity as a seaman at a court held at Salem 29 Jan 1677/8 along with many others from Gloucester. During King Phillip's War, Thomas served both at Hadley MA and Hampton NH as a soldier in Capt William Turner's Company. His name appears on the company rolls dated 7 Apr 1676.

     John Babson was born on 27 November 1660 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Elizabeth Babson was born on 8 October 1665 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Ebenezer Babson was born on 8 December 1667 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. He "Thus ended the year 1692, except a strange and inexplicable occurrence that happened this year at Gloucester. In the month of July this year, there appeared several men, as they that saw them apprehended, not together, but sometimes one only, at other times two or three together, and once about a dozen in company, and heard them stamping in the night about the garrison. Several men shot at them, and they were seen to fall down as dead; but when those that supposed they had killed them came near the place, they would either disappear, or stand up and run away; and though they ran over muddy places, they left no track behind them. One Ebenezer Babson, being in the woods alone, heard the report of a gun fired by one of those which cut off the limb of a pine bush near to him, and lodged in a hemlock tree, which was after cut out, and preserved a long time, if not to this day. For the truth of these strange occurrences, we have the testimony of this Babson, Day, Hammond, Ellery, Dolliver, who with others fired at them, but to no purpose." [Ebenezer]" may have been distinguished in an encounter with a less ethereal enemy, and thus have been the occasion of the loyal saying, 'The knife that Babson killed the bear with'". This legend now appears in the couplet: "Babson, Babson, killed a bear, With his knife, I do declare."
Roger W. Babson in his Story of Bear Skin Neck puts it as follows: "...Ebenezer Babson, who then resided at the Farms, saw the bear attack the boy [his nephew, Henry Witham]. He immediately attacked the bear to get his attention away from the child, but having no gun he permitted the bear to follow him into the water. There - after a terrific struggle - Ebenezer killed the bear with a fish knife."
The story is continued by George Jay Babson: "He then brought the bear onto the shore, skinned him, and spread the skin on the rocks to dry. Ebenezer died shortly afterwards, presumably at sea, but his nephew Henry Witham, whose life he saved, lived to a ripe old age. Naturally, he often told the story of his rescue, and when people asked how Ebenezer killed the bear, he would reply: 'With his knife, I do declare.'" in 1692 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. He died before 1696.

     Abigail Babson was born on 13 March 1670 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.

     Thomas Babson was born at Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. He married Isabel Babson ? circa 1605 at Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. Thomas Babson died in 1630 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. He was buried on 28 December 1630 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England; Located just south of Wales.

     Isabel Babson ? The surname of Babson is extremely rare in England. It is possible that after Isabel and her sons left there was no other family that bore the name of Babson left in the country. When one considers that in 1637, Isabel was a widow with a married daughter, two unmarried sons, aged 25 and 15, and had lost her youngest daughter three years previously, it is not surprising that she elected to undertake a new life in the colonies. One may also add the fact that there had been serious outbraks of the plague in England as well as an unsettling economic depression an d"harassment by overzealous Church Officials"

She is also remembered through the Isabel Babson Maternity Wing at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester.

Isabel Babson Memorial Library. 69 Main St Gloucester, MA. She was born on 1 July 1579 at England. She married Thomas Babson circa 1605 at Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. As of circa 1605,her married name was Babson. Isabel Babson ? emigrated in April 1637 from Weymouth, England; Captain of the vessel was John Driver. She lived on 25 September 1637 at Salem, Essex, MA, USA; The earliest known record of her in this country is dated 25 Sep 1637 and appears in the Salem Town Records. "Isabell Babson desires admittance to become an inhabitant" Isabel probably first settled at Salem as it was her port of disembarkation. She was. Served her community as a midwife.

Isabel Babson was one of Cape Ann's earliest midwives. She came to Cape Ann as a widow and mother from England in 1637. She delivered all the babies on Cape Ann from 1640 until her death on April 6, 1661.
She was court - civil on 24 September 1639 at Salem, Essex, MA, USA; John Woodbury, Peter Palfrey and John Balch, three of Salem selectmen, brought a civil suit against her. Although the records do not specify the charge, this type of case often involved property. She was court - civil on 29 June 1641 at Salem, Essex, MA, USA; She brought suit against John White. Samuel Colborne testified on the case. Although no specifics are given, the usual suits involved debts, defamations, trespassing, mening of fences, allowing "tippling" at one's house, etc. She lived in June 1642 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; This move may have been brought by the arrival from England during this time period of her daughter Joan (Babson) Collins, with her husband John, and their children. It is also possible that the town officals of Gloucester offered her inducements to settle there because of her profession of midwifery. On July 1642, at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA,, Purchased land at what is now at 75-77 Front Street, Gloucester. The lot at Gloucester Harbor, which Isabel bought from Gloucester selectman, Thomas Milward, had formerly belonged to Thomas Ashley. Ashley's lot had been attached by Mr Wilward on 12 Jul 1642 in the first insolvency case in the Essex County Courts. Isabel probably purchased this lot soon after July 1642. A portion of this lot is situated at what is now 75-77 Front Street and continued in the family about a century and a half. On 1644, at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA,, Granted land in 1644 at Main Street, Gloucester. Her dwelling, a little to the west of Porter Street, was located at what is now 69 Main Street. She was court - civil on 30 March 1657 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; Isabel was in court again on 30 Mar 1657 at Gloucester. Her descendants are most fortunate in having an extraordinary account in Isabel's own words fully preserved from a record -- a distinction reserved generally for a Winthrop or a Spotswood or other colonial governors. As a neighbor and midwife, Isabel had been asked to testify in a scandalous court case in which Thomas and Margaret Prince accused William Browne of causing the death of "Goodie" Prince's unborn child. William Browne was found guilty and was forced "to lie in prison one week and be fined twenty marks and pay costs to Thomas Prince etc." These words of Isabel afford us the only true glimpse into her character, her religious beliefs, her compassion, her medical knowledge. The fact that she was literate is verified by her ability to sign her name, a true achievement in her day. (Essex Qt. Ct. Records, 1:36). She died on 6 April 1661 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA, at age 81. She was buried after 6 April 1661 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; She was buried in 1661 at Gloucester although the exact location of her grace is unknown. A simple stone has been placed in the ancient Bridge Street Burying Ground in memory of this courageous woman, an honored and beloved citizen of her community, whose memory lives on as an inspiration to her many descendants. This stone giver her birth date as 1 July 1579. Her estate was probated on 25 June 1661 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; Administration on the estate of Isabel Babson, widow, late deceased, was granted to her son, James Babson, on 25: 4: 1661 [25 June 1661]. The inventory of the estate of Isable Babson of Glositer, taken by Samuel Delaber [Doliver] and Phillip Stainwood and sworn to in court by James Babson, before Hilliard Veren, cleric: "The Vallue of those lands and goods com to twenty seven pounds, six shillings" on 9 Apr 1661. As a tribute to her memory, Roger W. Babson established the Isabel Babson Memorial Library on Main Street, which specializes in books for expectant mothers.

     Rose Babson was baptized on 17 June 1606 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. She was buried on 24 June 1606 at England. She died on 24 June 1606 at England.

     Joan Babson was born in October 1608 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. She was baptized on 9 October 1608 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England.

     Richard Babson was born in September 1612 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. He was baptized on 6 September 1612 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England.

     Thomas Babson was born in October 1614 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. He died in January 1614/15 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England.

     Sarah Babson was born in December 1615.

     Thomas Babson was born in February 1618/19 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England.

     Anne Babson was born in December 1625 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England. She died on 10 May 1634 at Wookey Parish, Somersetshire, Somersetshire, England, at age 8. Buried as Agnes, daughter of Isabel Babson, widow. The names Ann and Agnes were interchangeable at this time period.

     Her married name was Millett. Jane D Sturtevent married Ozias Millett, son of John Millett and Sally George. Jane D Sturtevent appeared on the census of 7 June 1880 at Monmouth, Kennebec, ME, USA. Age 21
School Teacher.

     Mary Jane Millett was born on 29 May 1842 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA. As of 5 January 1861,her married name was Gould. She married Llewellyn J Gould on 5 January 1861 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     James Ozias Millett was born on 18 October 1851 at Leeds, Androscoggin, ME, USA.

     Laura Church was born circa 1845 at ME, USA. She appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 at Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA. Age 13.

     William A Church was born in 1849 at ME, USA. He appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 at Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA. Age 11. He appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA. Age 21
Name listed as Andrew.

     Dolly A Church was born in 1853 at ME, USA. She appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 at Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA. Age 7.

     Martha E Church was born circa 1856 at ME, USA. She appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 at Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA. Age 4. She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA. She died in 1864.

      Ada G Church was also known as Adoh G. She was born on 16 October 1858 at ME, USA. She appeared on the census of 8 July 1860 at Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA. Age 2. She appeared on the census of 24 June 1870 at Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA. Age 11. She appeared on the census of 11 June 1880 at Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA. Age 21. She died on 17 July 1918 at age 59. She was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Phillips, Franklin, ME, USA.

     Mary E Gilcrease was born in 1854 at Lemington, Essex, VT, USA; Census states born in Maine. As of 15 January 1874,her married name was Thompson. She married Frank P Thompson on 15 January 1874 at Wolcott, Lamoille, VT, USA. Mary E Gilcrease died from 1875 to 1880.

     Bernice Gilcrease was born in 1872 at VT, USA.

      Joseph Gilcrease was also known as Orra or Orin N. He was born on 15 June 1857 at Wolcott, Lamoille, VT, USA; Census states Maine. He died on 31 May 1861 at Wolcott, Lamoille, VT, USA, at age 3.

     Robert Patterson was born at Scotland. He married Jane Aikeu or Aikerr.