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Governor Thomas Dudley

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Father	Roger Dudley d. b 29 Oct 1588
Mother	Susanna Thorne b. after 5 March 1559/60, d. a 29 Oct 1588

Last Edited

14 Feb 2021

Birth*	Governor Thomas Dudley was born on 12 October 1576 in Yardley Hastings, Northamptonshire, EnglandG.1
Marriage*	He married Dorothy Yorke, daughter of Edmund Yorke, on 25 April 1603 in Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, EnglandG.1
Death*	Thomas died on 31 July 1653 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, MassachusettsG.1
	Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Dudley.

Child of Governor Thomas Dudley and Dorothy Yorke

Rev. Samuel Dudley+ b. 30 Nov 1608

Dorothy Yorke

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Father

Edmund Yorke

Last Edited

23 Aug 1998

Birth*	Dorothy Yorke was born in 1582.
Marriage*	She married Governor Thomas Dudley, son of Roger Dudley and Susanna Thorne, on 25 April 1603 in Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, EnglandG.1
Death*	Dorothy died on 27 December 1643 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, MassachusettsG.1

Child of Dorothy Yorke and Governor Thomas Dudley

Rev. Samuel Dudley+ b. 30 Nov 1608

Roger Dudley

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Last Edited

5 Jun 2005

Birth*	Roger Dudley was born.
Marriage*	He married Susanna Thorne, daughter of Thomas Dorne alias Thorne and Mary Purefoy, on 8 June 1575 in Lidlington, Bedfordshire, EnglandG.
Death*	Roger died before 29 October 1588. His wife was called a widow in her father's will of that date.

Child of Roger Dudley and Susanna Thorne

Governor Thomas Dudley+ b. 12 Oct 1576, d. 31 Jul 1653

Susanna Thorne

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Father	Thomas Dorne alias Thorne
Mother	Mary Purefoy

Last Edited

5 Jun 2005

Birth*	Susanna Thorne was born after 5 March 1559/60 in EnglandG. The date of her baptism at Yardley, England.
Marriage*	She married Roger Dudley on 8 June 1575 in Lidlington, Bedfordshire, EnglandG.
Death*	Susanna died after 29 October 1588. The date she was called a widow in her father's will.
	For information on the Thorne family, see: Fradd, Brandon, "Ancestry of Thomas Thorne, Grandfather of Thomas Dudley", The Genealogist, Rockport, ME: Picton Press,Spring 2005, Vol. 19, No.1, pp. 112-128.

Child of Susanna Thorne and Roger Dudley

Governor Thomas Dudley+ b. 12 Oct 1576, d. 31 Jul 1653

Edward Gilman

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Father	Edward Gilman b. 22 Jun 1555, d. 6 Mar 1613
Mother	Mary (?) d. c 1617

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*	Edward Gilman was born circa 1585, near Hingham, Norfolk, EnglandG.1,2
Marriage*	He married Mary Clarke on 3 June 1614 in Hingham, Norfolk, EnglandG.1
Death*	Edward died in 1655, probably in Exeter, New HampshireG. He deeded his estate to his heirs on 14 Jan 1654-5 and administration of his estate was granted to his widow on 10 Apr 1655. It is not certain where he died, but he was probably living in Exeter at the time.1

Children of Edward Gilman and Mary Clarke

Mary Gilman+ b. 6 Aug 1615, d. a 1681 Edward Gilman+ b. 26 Dec 1617, d. a Jun 1653 John Gilman+ b. 10 Jan 1624?, d. 24 Jul 1708 Moses Gilman+ b. 11 Mar 1630, d. in 1701 or 1702

Mary Clarke

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Last Edited

30 May 2020

Birth*	Mary Clarke was born in EnglandG.
Marriage*	She married Edward Gilman, son of Edward Gilman and Mary (?), on 3 June 1614 in Hingham, Norfolk, EnglandG.1
Death*	Mary died on 22 June 1681 in Hingham, Plymouth County, MassachusettsG.1

Children of Mary Clarke and Edward Gilman

Mary Gilman+ b. 6 Aug 1615, d. a 1681 Edward Gilman+ b. 26 Dec 1617, d. a Jun 1653 John Gilman+ b. 10 Jan 1624?, d. 24 Jul 1708 Moses Gilman+ b. 11 Mar 1630, d. in 1701 or 1702

Edward Gilman

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Father	Edward Gilman b. c 1525, d. b 7 Jul 1573
Mother	Rose Rysse b. s 1529, d. 1 Oct 1613

Last Edited

9 May 2020

Birth*	Edward Gilman was born on 22 June 1555 in Caston, Norfolk, EnglandG.1
Marriage*	He married Mary (?) circa 1581 in EnglandG.1
Death*	Edward Gilman died on 6 March 1613 in Caston, Norfolk, EnglandG.1

Child of Edward Gilman and Mary (?)

Edward Gilman+ b. c 1585, d. 1655

Mary (?)

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Last Edited

9 May 2020

Marriage*	She married Edward Gilman, son of Edward Gilman and Rose Rysse, circa 1581 in EnglandG.1
Death*	Mary (?) died circa 1617 in EnglandG.2

Child of Mary (?) and Edward Gilman

Edward Gilman+ b. c 1585, d. 1655

Edward Gilman

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Last Edited

9 May 2020

Birth*	Edward Gilman was born circa 1525 in Caston, Norfolk, EnglandG.1
Marriage*	He married Rose Rysse on 12 June 1550 in Caston, Norfolk, EnglandG.1
Death*	Edward Gilman died before 7 July 1573 in Caston, Norfolk, EnglandG.1

Child of Edward Gilman and Rose Rysse

Edward Gilman+ b. 22 Jun 1555, d. 6 Mar 1613

Rose Rysse

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Last Edited

9 May 2020

Birth*	Rose Rysse was born say 1529 in EnglandG.1
Marriage*	She married Edward Gilman on 12 June 1550 in Caston, Norfolk, EnglandG.2
Death*	Rose Rysse died on 1 October 1613 in Caston, Norfolk, EnglandG.1

Child of Rose Rysse and Edward Gilman

Edward Gilman+ b. 22 Jun 1555, d. 6 Mar 1613

James Treworgye

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Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*	James Treworgye was born.
Marriage*	He married Catherine Shapleigh, daughter of Alexander Shapleigh and Unknown Unknown, on 16 March 1616 in Kingsweare, Devonshire, EnglandG.

Children of James Treworgye and Catherine Shapleigh

Lucy Treworgye+ Elizabeth Treworgye+ b. c 1638, d. 8 Sep 1719

Catherine Shapleigh

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Father	Alexander Shapleigh
Mother	Unknown Unknown

Last Edited

23 Jan 2018

Birth*	Catherine Shapleigh was born in 1600 in Kingsweare, Devonshire, EnglandG.
Marriage*	She married James Treworgye on 16 March 1616 in Kingsweare, Devonshire, EnglandG.
Death*	Catherine died on 29 May 1676 in Exeter, New HampshireG.

Children of Catherine Shapleigh and James Treworgye

Lucy Treworgye+ Elizabeth Treworgye+ b. c 1638, d. 8 Sep 1719

Alexander Shapleigh

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Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*	Alexander Shapleigh was born.
Marriage*	He married Unknown Unknown.
	Shapleigh-19.

Child of Alexander Shapleigh and Unknown Unknown

Catherine Shapleigh+ b. 1600, d. 29 May 1676

Unknown Unknown

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Last Edited

26 Dec 2019

Marriage*	She married Alexander Shapleigh.
Birth*	Unknown Unknown was born.

Child of Unknown Unknown and Alexander Shapleigh

Catherine Shapleigh+ b. 1600, d. 29 May 1676

Deacon John Folsom

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Father	John Folsom b. c 1615, d. 27 Dec 1681
Mother	Mary Gilman b. 6 Aug 1615, d. a 1681

Last Edited

13 May 2020

Birth*	Deacon John Folsom was born circa 1641 in Hingham, Plymouth County, MassachusettsG.1
Marriage*	He married Abigail Perkins, daughter of Abraham Perkins and Mary Wythe, on 10 November 1675. Probably in either Hampton or Exeter, need original source.2
Death*	Deacon John Folsom died before 6 December 1715 in Exeter, New HampshireG. His will dated 4 Nov 1715 was probated a few days later on 6 Dec.2
	Notes from the Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire: Jury 1666, 1669, 1674, 1679; grand jury 1683. Constable 1676 and under Cranfield. Selectman 1681, 1691, 1696. Representative 1685, 1688, 1694, 1695. Lists: 376b 377 381 383 49 62 69 ------------------------------------- From A Genealogy of the Folsom Family by John Chapman He is called in the records Deacon John, to distinguish him from his son, his nephews, and his grandsons named John. Dea. John Folsom was a man of high standing and good property, active both in church and in political affairs. He is among the worthies of the first centuries of Exeter, of whom Judge Smith, in his centennial address, July 4, 1838. says that "they filled acceptably the municipal and public offices conferred upon them." He was frequently sent to the general assembly. In the first volume of "Provincial Papers," already quoted with reference to his father, there is a deposition (pp. 554-7) from the son, as constable, bearing date 1684, "that he had received a list of names in Exeter, with fines annexed, amounting to 50£; that he was required by the Governor & council to go & demand the sum; but the people refused to pay, saying the taxes should be raised by the General Assembly, which answer he gave to Gov. & council : whereupon they took the scroll out of his hands & delivered it to Thos. Thurton, provost marshall, & he was ordered by a warrant from the Secretary to aid the said Thurton." This summary treatment was honorable to him from such a government as that of Cranfield's, and shows how "acceptably," at least to the people if not to the party in power, he filled that special office of constable by forbearing to push the demand for oppressive and unconstitutional taxes and fines. The following quotation from the same portion of the "Provincial Papers" will show the sort of " aid" he gave to the provost marshal, and that he could turn with wrath and contempt on the public foes, deacon though he was. Under date of December 29, 1684, there is a deposition of this Thurton, that "being sent to collect those fines, and one of 50 shillings on John Foulsham for neglecting the duty of his office as constable, Foulsham told him that if he came to levy execution at his house, he should meet him with a red-hot spit and scalding water ; and bade him go, like a rogue as he was." The women of the Gilman family must also have some of the fame of this affair; for the provost marshal adds, that "being at the house of Edward Gilman [son of the first Edward, and lost at sea abt. 1653] the wife of James Gilman [grandson of the first Edward, b. 1659] told him she had provided a kettle of scalding water for him, if he should come." He thought it rather rough treatment, especially as no money had yet been demanded of them. In one instance, in which Dea. John's wife had been slandered by his sister-in-law Hannah, wife of his brother Nathaniel, he was determined the offender should smart for it ; and accordingly, making complaint before Mr. Commissioner Dalton, he obtained sentence against her that she should "make acknowledgment at some public town-meeting." WILL OF DEACON JOHN FOULSAM, EXETER NOVEMBER, 1715. I John Foulsam of Exeter, in the Province of New Hampshire, being weak of body, but of sound & perfect memory, praise be therefore given to Almighty God, do make & ordain this my present last will & testament, in manner & form following. That is to say, First & principally, I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God, hoping through the merits, death & passion of my Savior, Jesus Christ, to have full & free pardon & forgiveness of all my sins, & to Inherit everlasting life ; And my body I commit to the Earth to be decently buried, at the discretion of my Executrix, hereafter named. And as touching the disposition of such temporal estate, as it hath pleased God, in his providence to bestow upon me, I give & dispose of as followeth. Imp'r. I will that my Just debts & funeral charges be payed. Item. I give unto my son Abraham Foulsam, four acres of salt marsh, at Hampton, to be taken out of the South end of the great Lot ; & I give him three fifths of my Lower pasture, in Exeter, known by the name of Pine hill pasture, he taking his part next to Jonathan Smith's land. Item. I give to my son John Foulsam, twenty acres of land, lying upon Pickpocket Road, on this side of the great River; & thirty acres, on the other side of the great River, where now he lives. Item. I give to my son Jonathan Foulsam my house & barn & the land adjoining to it ; & all my marsh, both in Hampton & Exeter not already disposed of, & three acres of land in the common field, & three acres of swamp in the neck, & the whole of my upper & lower pasture, not already disposed of, & my part in the saw mill. ?Item. My will is that my sons, Abraham & Jonathan shall not have their portions till after my wife's decease. ?Item. I give to my son Jeremiah Foulsam, an hundred acres of land at Lamperele River where now he lives. ?Item. I give to my daughter Abigail Gillman, seven pounds. ?Item. I give to my daughter Sarah Stevens twelve pounds. ?Item. I give to my daughter Mary's two children each five pounds apiece. ?Item. I give to my son John Foulsam, & to my daughters, Lydia Stockman & Mercy Dudley all my Land at the white pine plains & over the great River, known by the name of Foulsam's Meadow, being by estimation, two hundred acres, be it more or less to be equally divided between them. ?Item. My will is that my son Jonathan Foulsam shall pay my just debts & funeral charges, & that he shall pay his two sisters, Abigail Gilman t& Sarah Stevens, their portions as above named, & likewise his two cousins, my daughter Marys children immediately after his mothers decease. Item. I give to my well beloved wife Abigail Foulsam, the use of my dwelling house & barn & the land, adjoining it, — of my saw mill & all my marsh both at Hampton & Exeter, & all my upper & lower pasture lying by son Abraham's & my land both in the common field & neck, during her life ; and I give her the whole of my stock & moveable estate both within doors & without, as her own proper estate, & to dispose of to whom she sees fit. Finally. My will is & I do hereby appoint my beloved wife, Abigail Foulsam, to be full and sole executrix to this my last will & testament, and do hereby revoke disannul and make void all former wills and Testaments by me heretofore made. In witness whereof I the said John Foulsam have to this my last will & Testament set my hand & seal this twenty fourth day of November Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and fifteen Annoq. R : Regis George Brittanniae &c. Secundo. Signed Sealed & owned in the presence of, — John Foullsam ?John Odlin [SEAL] ?Thomas Edgerly ?Daniell Thing ?Portsmouth De. ye 6 1715 ?John Odlin & Daniel Thing personally appearing before me, Richard Waldron Esqr. Judge of Probate of Wills &c and made oath that they were present and saw John Foulsam sign seal & declare the foregoing instrument to be his Last Will & Testament, and that they also saw Thomas Egerly who was then present sign as a witness, & that Mr. Foulsam at the same time was of a sound & disposing mind & memory. Coram Rich'd Waldron.

Child of Deacon John Folsom and Abigail Perkins

Mercy Folsom+ b. c 1691

Abigail Perkins

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Father	Abraham Perkins
Mother	Mary Wythe b. c 1618, d. 29 May 1706

Last Edited

21 May 2020

Birth*	Abigail Perkins was born on 12 April 1655 in Hampton, New HampshireG.1
Marriage*	She married Deacon John Folsom, son of John Folsom and Mary Gilman, on 10 November 1675. Probably in either Hampton or Exeter, need original source.2

Child of Abigail Perkins and Deacon John Folsom

Mercy Folsom+ b. c 1691

John Folsom

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Father	Adam Foulsham d. 1627
Mother	Agnes (?)

Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*	John Folsom was born circa 1615 in Hingham, Norfolk, EnglandG. He was baptized there in 1615.1
Marriage*	He married Mary Gilman, daughter of Edward Gilman and Mary Clarke, on 4 October 1636 in Hingham, Norfolk, EnglandG.2
Death*	John Folsom died on 27 December 1681 in Exeter, New HampshireG.1

Children of John Folsom and Mary Gilman

Deacon John Folsom+ b. c 1641, d. b 6 Dec 1715 Peter Folsom+ b. 8 Apr 1649, d. 1717 Ephraim Folsom+ b. 23 Feb 1654, d. 11 Jun 1709

Mary Gilman

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Father	Edward Gilman b. c 1585, d. 1655
Mother	Mary Clarke d. 22 Jun 1681

Last Edited

30 May 2020

Baptism*	Mary Gilman was baptized on 6 August 1615 in Hingham, Norfolk, EnglandG.1
Marriage*	She married John Folsom, son of Adam Foulsham and Agnes (?), on 4 October 1636 in Hingham, Norfolk, EnglandG.2
Death*	Mary died after 1681, possibly in Exeter, New HampshireG. She outlived her husband John, who died on 27 Dec 1681, but it is unknown where or when she died.2

Children of Mary Gilman and John Folsom

Deacon John Folsom+ b. c 1641, d. b 6 Dec 1715 Peter Folsom+ b. 8 Apr 1649, d. 1717 Ephraim Folsom+ b. 23 Feb 1654, d. 11 Jun 1709

Abraham Perkins

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Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*	Abraham Perkins was born.
Marriage*	He probably married Mary Wythe, daughter of Humphrey Wythe and Susan Pakeman, by 1637.1

Child of Abraham Perkins and Mary Wythe

Abigail Perkins+ b. 12 Apr 1655

Mary Wythe

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Father	Humphrey Wythe b. by about 1591, d. b 4 Mar 1638/39
Mother	Susan Pakeman b. 8 Mar 1597

Last Edited

24 Oct 2011

Birth*	Mary Wythe was born circa 1618 in EnglandG. Based on her age at death of 88.1
Marriage*	She probably married Abraham Perkins by 1637.1
Death*	Mary Wythe died on 29 May 1706 in Hampton, New HampshireG.1

Child of Mary Wythe and Abraham Perkins

Abigail Perkins+ b. 12 Apr 1655

Humphrey Wythe

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Last Edited

13 May 2020

Birth*	Humphrey Wythe was born by about 1591, possibly in Woolverstone, Suffolk, EnglandG. He was from Woolverstone but not necessarily born there.1
Marriage*	He married Susan Pakeman, daughter of Christopher Pakeman, on 8 April 1616 in Nacton, Suffolk, EnglandG.2
Death*	Humphrey Wythe died before 4 March 1638/39 in Ipswich, Essex County, MassachusettsG. He was referenced in a deed of that date as being deceased, and a court record later in the month stated that he "died lately at Ipswich."3

Child of Humphrey Wythe and Susan Pakeman

Mary Wythe+ b. c 1618, d. 29 May 1706

Susan Pakeman

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Father

Christopher Pakeman

Last Edited

13 May 2020

Baptism*	Susan Pakeman was baptized on 8 March 1597 in Nacton, Suffolk, EnglandG.1
Marriage*	She married Humphrey Wythe on 8 April 1616 in Nacton, Suffolk, EnglandG.1

Child of Susan Pakeman and Humphrey Wythe

Mary Wythe+ b. c 1618, d. 29 May 1706

Moses Gilman

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Father	Edward Gilman b. c 1585, d. 1655
Mother	Mary Clarke d. 22 Jun 1681

Last Edited

29 Dec 2022

Baptism*	He was baptized on 11 March 1630 in Hingham, Norfolk, EnglandG. He was reported as age 46 in Mar 1678 and 63 in Dec 1694.1
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Hersey, daughter of William Hersey and Elizabeth (?), circa 1658 in Exeter, New HampshireG. No marriage record exists, so place and approximate date are not certain.2,3
Death*	Moses died in 1701 or 1702, probably in Exeter, New HampshireG. He made his will on 12 Jan 1701 and it was probated on 6 Aug 1702. It's not certain that he died in Exeter, but he lived there at the time.4

Children of Moses Gilman and Elizabeth Hersey

Capt. John Gilman+ Caleb Gilman+ b. 1678, d. 22 Mar 1766

Elizabeth Hersey

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Father	William Hersey b. b 22 Aug 1596, d. 22 Mar 1657/58
Mother	Elizabeth (?) b. c 1610, d. 8 Oct 1671

Last Edited

29 Dec 2022

Birth*	Elizabeth Hersey was born circa 1636 in Hingham, Plymouth County, MassachusettsG.1
Marriage*	She married Moses Gilman, son of Edward Gilman and Mary Clarke, circa 1658, probably in Exeter, New HampshireG. No marriage record exists, so place and approximate date are not certain.2,1
Death*	Elizabeth Hersey died on 8 September 1719 in Exeter, New HampshireG.1

Children of Elizabeth Hersey and Moses Gilman

Capt. John Gilman+ Caleb Gilman+ b. 1678, d. 22 Mar 1766

Peter Folsom

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Father	John Folsom b. c 1615, d. 27 Dec 1681
Mother	Mary Gilman b. 6 Aug 1615, d. a 1681

Last Edited

21 May 2020

Baptism*	Peter Folsom was baptized on 8 April 1649.1
Marriage*	He married Susanna Mills, daughter of Thomas Mills and Mary Wadleigh, on 6 May 1678.1
Death*	Peter Folsom died in 1717 in Exeter, New HampshireG.1

Child of Peter Folsom and Susanna Mills

Susanna Folsom+

Susanna Mills

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Father	Thomas Mills
Mother	Mary Wadleigh

Last Edited

21 May 2020

Birth*	Susanna Mills was born.
Marriage*	She married Peter Folsom, son of John Folsom and Mary Gilman, on 6 May 1678.1

Child of Susanna Mills and Peter Folsom

Susanna Folsom+

Thomas Mills

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Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*	Thomas Mills was born.
Marriage*	He married Mary Wadleigh, daughter of John Wadleigh and Mary (?).
	Mills-5165.

Child of Thomas Mills and Mary Wadleigh

Susanna Mills+

Mary Wadleigh

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Father	John Wadleigh
Mother	Mary (?)

Last Edited

30 Nov 1993

Marriage*	She married Thomas Mills.
Birth*	Mary Wadleigh was born.

Child of Mary Wadleigh and Thomas Mills

Susanna Mills+

John Wadleigh

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Last Edited

20 Jun 2020

Birth*	John Wadleigh was born.
Marriage*	He married Mary (?).

Child of John Wadleigh and Mary (?)

Mary Wadleigh+

Mary (?)

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Last Edited

30 Nov 1993

Marriage*	She married John Wadleigh.
Birth*	Mary (?) was born.

Child of Mary (?) and John Wadleigh

Mary Wadleigh+