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Richard Thomas Minigan

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Father	Richard Washington Minigan b. 12 Aug 1882, d. 16 Jun 1946
Mother	Mary Jane Dolan b. 11 Oct 1885, d. 2 Oct 1962

Last Edited

12 Sep 2011

Birth*	Richard Thomas Minigan was born on 16 July 1915 at home, 30 Wellman St. in Beverly, Essex County, MassachusettsG.1
Marriage*	He married Margaret Mary Powers, daughter of John Joseph Powers and Mary Louise Brawders, on 11 June 1944 at St. Mary's Church in Beverly.2
Death*	Richard Thomas Minigan died of a heart attack on 13 December 1967 at Beverly Hospital in Beverly. His death record states that he was a retired timekeeper for a municipal Public Works Department, and that he had served as a Corporal in the First Marine Division during WWII from January 10, 1942 to January 10, 1946.3
Burial*	He was buried on 15 December 1967 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Salem, Essex County, MassachusettsG.3
	When they were married in 1944 Richard was in the U.S. Marines and Margaret was a bookkeeper living at 7 Doane Avenue in Beverly.2
	When their son Richard was born in June 1946 Richard and Margaret were living at 50 Broadway Street in Beverly. Richard Sr. was working for a railway express agency at the time.4
	When their daughter Margaret was born in July 1947 they were still living at 50 Broadway Street in Beverly. Richard gave his occupation as "expressman". When son John was born in Oct 1948 they were living at 24 Wellman Street in Beverly and Richard's occupation read "Railway Express". When Ann Marie was born in May 1953 they were at the same address and Richard worked as a "timekeeper."5
	Richard Thomas Minigan was living at 24 Wellman Street in Beverly when he died.3
	His obituary appeared in the 13 December 1967 Salem Evening News and read as follows: RICHARD MINIGAN, BEVERLY VETERAN - ...52, of 24 Wellman St., died today following a long illness. He was a timekeeper for the city until his retirement last April due to ill health. Born in Beverly, he was the son of the late Richard W. and Mary (Dolan) Minigan. A veteran of World War Two, he served with the first Marines at Guadalcanal and was a member of Cadigan Post, A.L. and the Beverly Municipal Employees Association. He attended St. Mary's Church. He leaves his wife Margaret M. (Powers) Minigan; two sons, Richard W., now serving in Vietnam with the Seabees and John P. Minigan of Beverly; two daughters, Miss Margaret M. Minigan and Miss Ann Marie Minigan; two brothers, Robert J. and William J. Minigan, all of Beverly; two sisters, Mrs. Fred (Susan) Harney of Salem, and Mrs. E. Augustus (Mary) Larivee of Beverly; several nieces and nephews... This funeral notice appeared in the December 18th paper and read: The funeral of Richard T. Minigan, of 24 Wellman St. , husband of Margaret M. Minigan, was held Friday morning from the Campbell Funeral Home. A solemn requiem high mass followed at St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Church. The Rev. Frederick J. Minigan, of St. George Church, Haverhill, was celebrant; the Rev. Leo X. Lynch of St. Mary’s Church, deacon and the Rev. Frederick R. McGowan, subdeacon. Present at the well-attended services were representatives of the Beverly Public Works Department, Municipal Employees Association, M.J. Cadigan Post American Legion, Mayor-elect James A. Vitale, Police Chief Edward Aucone and various city officials. Bearers were Frederick Harney, Richard Harney, William Minigan, Harry Heffernan, Harry Shepard and John Drinkwater. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem with committal prayers.6,7

Children of Richard Thomas Minigan and Margaret Mary Powers

Richard Washington Minigan+ Margaret Mary Minigan+ John Powers Minigan+ Ann Marie Minigan

Sarah Simmons

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Father	John Simmons b. c 1640, d. b 18 Oct 1708
Mother	Elizabeth Boynton b. 11 Dec 1642, d. 1 May 1677

Last Edited

19 Feb 2022

Marriage*	She married Meturin Ricker, son of Noel Ricard and Jeanne Marquand. Probate and land records in Essex County, Massachusetts suggest that Maturin Rciker's wife may have been Sarah Simmons baptized at Bradford 4 August 1672 daughter of John and Elizabeth (Boynton) Simmons. The 1708 will of John Simmons includes a bequest to "Daughter Sarah alias reckords." (Essex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1638-1881.) On 20 March 1711/12 (deed recorded 23 February 1712/13), Sarah Ricker alias Records, widow of Dover in the province of New Hampshire, in consideration of the sum of fifteen pounds by Nathaniel Griffin, conveyed to Nathaniel Griffin a “twelve pound share” or “my part of fourscore acres of land that my Father John Simmons late of Bradford gave to me by his last will and testament bearing date March 11th 1708.” (Essex County Deeds, 26:109.)
Baptism*	Sarah Simmons was baptized on 4 August 1672 in Bradford, Essex County, MassachusettsG.1
Death*	She died after March 1712. As a widow in Dover she coveyed land on 20 March 1711/12. Nothing further after that is known.2

Child of Sarah Simmons and Meturin Ricker

Meturin Ricker Jr.+ b. s 1693, d. b 12 Nov 1783

Stephen Noble

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Father	Christopher Noble b. s 1645, d. a 1721
Mother	Martha Peverly b. s 1646

Last Edited

27 Jun 2020

Birth*	Stephen Noble was born say 1675 in Portsmouth, New HampshireG.1
Marriage*	He married Mary Barnes, daughter of Thomas Barnes and Mary Rand, circa 1701 probably in Portsmouth, New HampshireG.2
Death*	Stephen Noble died after 1738 probably in Portsmouth, New HampshireG. His name last appears on the Portsmouth tax lists in 1738.2

Child of Stephen Noble and Mary Barnes

Thomas Noble+ b. c 1704, d. after about 1760

Mary Barnes

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Father	Thomas Barnes
Mother	Mary Rand

Last Edited

27 Jun 2020

Birth*	Mary Barnes was born.
Marriage*	She married Stephen Noble, son of Christopher Noble and Martha Peverly, circa 1701 in Portsmouth, New HampshireG.1

Child of Mary Barnes and Stephen Noble

Thomas Noble+ b. c 1704, d. after about 1760

Pomfret Whitehouse

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Father	Thomas Whitehouse b. 1640, d. 3 Dec 1707
Mother	Elizabeth Dam b. 1 May 1649

Last Edited

16 Dec 2006

Marriage*	He married Rebecca (?).
Birth*	Pomfret Whitehouse was born in 1673 in Dover, New HampshireG.

Child of Pomfret Whitehouse and Rebecca (?)

Thomas Whitehouse+ b. 8 Apr 1713, d. 1786

Rebecca (?)

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Last Edited

2 Dec 1993

Marriage*	She married Pomfret Whitehouse, son of Thomas Whitehouse and Elizabeth Dam.
Birth*	Rebecca (?) was born.

Child of Rebecca (?) and Pomfret Whitehouse

Thomas Whitehouse+ b. 8 Apr 1713, d. 1786

Richard Goodwin

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Father	Richard Goodwin b. 22 Feb 1669/70
Mother	Hannah Major b. 18 May 1673

Last Edited

4 Jan 2024

Marriage*	He married Sarah Hall, daughter of John Hall and Elizabeth (?).
Birth*	Richard Goodwin was born on 8 May 1698 in Newbury, Essex County, MassachusettsG.
	Https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Goodwin-3350.

Child of Richard Goodwin and Sarah Hall

Elizabeth Goodwin+ b. 25 Aug 1722

Sarah Hall

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Father	John Hall b. 27 Jun 1673
Mother	Elizabeth (?)

Last Edited

28 May 2020

Marriage*	She married Richard Goodwin, son of Richard Goodwin and Hannah Major.
Birth*	Sarah Hall was born on 25 July 1696 in Dover, New HampshireG. Place of birth is uncertain.1

Child of Sarah Hall and Richard Goodwin

Elizabeth Goodwin+ b. 25 Aug 1722

William Goodwin

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Father	Daniel Goodwin d. probably in 1712
Mother	Margaret Spencer

Last Edited

26 Aug 1998

Birth*	William Goodwin was born in Kittery, York County, MaineG.
Marriage*	He married Deliverance Taylor, daughter of John Taylor and Martha (?).
Death*	William died, between 26 April 1713 and 1 August 1713.1

Child of William Goodwin and Deliverance Taylor

Taylor Goodwin+ b. s 1703, d. c 1773

Deliverance Taylor

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Father	John Taylor d. bt 7 May 1687 - 28 Jan 1690/91
Mother	Martha (?) d. bt 7 Sep 1702 - 10 Feb

Last Edited

4 Jul 2020

Marriage*	She married William Goodwin, son of Daniel Goodwin and Margaret Spencer.
Birth*	Deliverance Taylor was born circa 1670.

Child of Deliverance Taylor and William Goodwin

Taylor Goodwin+ b. s 1703, d. c 1773

Benjamin Nason

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Father	Benjamin Nason d. 1714
Mother	Martha Canney b. 5 Feb 1670

Last Edited

2 Dec 1993

Birth*	Benjamin Nason was born on 10 October 1691 in Berwick, York County, MaineG.
Marriage*	He married Mary Kennard, daughter of Edward Kennard and Elizabeth Martyn, on 10 September 1710.
Death*	Benjamin died in 1756.

Child of Benjamin Nason and Mary Kennard

Elizabeth Nason+

Mary Kennard

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Father	Edward Kennard
Mother	Elizabeth Martyn b. 31 Jul 1662

Last Edited

30 Oct 1999

Christening*	She was christened on 3 September 1693 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New HampshireG.
Marriage*	She married Benjamin Nason, son of Benjamin Nason and Martha Canney, on 10 September 1710.

Child of Mary Kennard and Benjamin Nason

Elizabeth Nason+

Christopher Noble

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Last Edited

27 Jun 2020

Birth*	Christopher Noble was born say 1645 in EnglandG.1
Marriage*	He married Martha Peverly, daughter of Thomas Peverly and Jane Walford, say 1665. They may have been married in Portsmouth, or perhaps back in England.2
Death*	Christopher Noble died after 1721. His name last appears on the tax lists of Portsmouth in 1721.3

Children of Christopher Noble and Martha Peverly

Stephen Noble+ b. s 1675, d. a 1738 Christopher Noble+ b. probably as early as 1680

Martha Peverly

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Father	Thomas Peverly d. 1670
Mother	Jane Walford b. s 1624

Last Edited

27 Jun 2020

Birth*	Martha Peverly was born say 1646 in EnglandG.
Marriage*	She married Christopher Noble say 1665. They may have been married in Portsmouth, or perhaps back in England.1

Children of Martha Peverly and Christopher Noble

Stephen Noble+ b. s 1675, d. a 1738 Christopher Noble+ b. probably as early as 1680

Thomas Peverly

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Last Edited

26 Jun 2020

Birth*	Thomas Peverly was born.
Marriage*	He married Jane Walford, daughter of Thomas Walford and Jane (?), by about 1644 in Portsmouth, New HampshireG.1
Death*	Thomas died in 1670.
	Peverly-11.

Child of Thomas Peverly and Jane Walford

Martha Peverly+ b. s 1646

Jane Walford

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Father	Thomas Walford b. c 1599, d. between 15 and 21 Nov 1666
Mother	Jane (?) b. c 1598, d. by 7 September 1681

Last Edited

20 Feb 2010

Birth*	Jane Walford was born say 1624, probably in EnglandG.1
Marriage*	She married Thomas Peverly by about 1644, probably in Portsmouth, New HampshireG.1

Child of Jane Walford and Thomas Peverly

Martha Peverly+ b. s 1646

Thomas Walford

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Last Edited

26 Jun 2020

Birth*	Thomas Walford was born circa 1599 in EnglandG.1
Marriage*	He married Jane (?) by about 1624, probably in EnglandG.1
Death*	Thomas died between 15 and 21 Nov 1666 in Portsmouth, New HampshireG.1
	Walford-8.

Child of Thomas Walford and Jane (?)

Jane Walford+ b. s 1624

Jane (?)

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Last Edited

20 Feb 2010

Birth*	Jane (?) was born circa 1598 in EnglandG.1
Marriage*	She married Thomas Walford by about 1624 in EnglandG.1
Death*	Jane died by 7 September 1681, probably in Portsmouth, New HampshireG.1

Child of Jane (?) and Thomas Walford

Jane Walford+ b. s 1624

Thomas Barnes

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Last Edited

1 Jun 2020

Birth*	Thomas Barnes was born.
Marriage*	He married Mary Rand, daughter of Francis Rand and Christian (?).

Child of Thomas Barnes and Mary Rand

Mary Barnes+

Mary Rand

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Father	Francis Rand b. 1616, d. 29 Sep 1691
Mother	Christian (?) d. 29 Sep 1691

Last Edited

2 Dec 1993

Marriage*	She married Thomas Barnes.
Birth*	Mary Rand was born.

Child of Mary Rand and Thomas Barnes

Mary Barnes+

Francis Rand

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Last Edited

1 Jun 2020

Marriage*	He married Christian (?).
Birth*	Francis Rand was born in 1616 in EnglandG.
Death*	Francis died on 29 September 1691 in Sandy Beach (Rye), New HampshireG.

Child of Francis Rand and Christian (?)

Mary Rand+

Christian (?)

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Last Edited

2 Dec 1993

Marriage*	She married Francis Rand.
Birth*	Christian (?) was born.
Death*	Christian died on 29 September 1691 in Sandy Beach (Rye), New HampshireG.

Child of Christian (?) and Francis Rand

Mary Rand+

Thomas Whitehouse

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Last Edited

1 Jun 2020

Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Dam, daughter of John Dam and Elizabeth Pomfret.
Birth*	Thomas Whitehouse was born in 1640.
Death*	Thomas died on 3 December 1707 in Dover, New HampshireG.

Children of Thomas Whitehouse and Elizabeth Dam

Thomas Whitehouse+ d. by 28 November 1750 Edward Whitehouse

Child of Thomas Whitehouse and Elizabeth Dam

Pomfret Whitehouse+ b. 1673

Elizabeth Dam

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Father	John Dam
Mother	Elizabeth Pomfret

Last Edited

16 Dec 2006

Marriage*	She married Thomas Whitehouse.
Birth*	Elizabeth Dam was born on 1 May 1649 in Dover, New HampshireG.

Child of Elizabeth Dam and Thomas Whitehouse

Pomfret Whitehouse+ b. 1673

John Dam

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Last Edited

1 Jun 2020

Birth*	John Dam was born.
Marriage*	He married Elizabeth Pomfret, daughter of William Pomfret and Hosanna (?).

Child of John Dam and Elizabeth Pomfret

Elizabeth Dam+ b. 1 May 1649

Elizabeth Pomfret

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Father	William Pomfret
Mother	Hosanna (?)

Last Edited

2 Dec 1993

Marriage*	She married John Dam.
Birth*	Elizabeth Pomfret was born.

Child of Elizabeth Pomfret and John Dam

Elizabeth Dam+ b. 1 May 1649

Richard Goodwin

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Father	Richard Goodwin b. c 1640, d. 5 Mar 1708/9
Mother	Hannah Jones b. c 1633, d. 4 Feb 1724/25

Last Edited

4 Jan 2024

Birth*	Richard Goodwin was born on 22 February 1669/70 in Gloucester, Essex County, MassachusettsG.1
Marriage*	He married Hannah Major, daughter of George Major and Susanna (?), on 26 March 1692 in Newbury, Essex County, MassachusettsG.2
	Lived in Gloucester and Newbury, Mass.
	Https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Goodwin-3322.

Child of Richard Goodwin and Hannah Major

Richard Goodwin+ b. 8 May 1698

Hannah Major

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Father	George Major
Mother	Susanna (?)

Last Edited

29 May 2020

Birth*	Hannah Major was born on 18 May 1673 in Newbury, Essex County, MassachusettsG.1
Marriage*	She married Richard Goodwin, son of Richard Goodwin and Hannah Jones, on 26 March 1692 in Newbury, Essex County, MassachusettsG.2

Child of Hannah Major and Richard Goodwin

Richard Goodwin+ b. 8 May 1698

George Major

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Last Edited

29 May 2020

Birth*	George Major was born in JerseyG.
Marriage*	He married Susanna (?) on 21 August 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, MassachusettsG.1

Child of George Major and Susanna (?)

Hannah Major+ b. 18 May 1673

Susanna (?)

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Last Edited

29 May 2020

Birth*	Susanna (?) was born.
Marriage*	She married George Major on 21 August 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, MassachusettsG.1

Child of Susanna (?) and George Major

Hannah Major+ b. 18 May 1673