TALLMAN, Peter

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1 NAME Peter /Tallman/
1 NAME Peter /Tallman/
2 SOUR S006577
2 SOUR S002387
3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Aug 17, 2002




From the book "Talman/Tallman Families", by Herbert S. Ackerman:

Page 104:

"G29 Dr. James Tallman; Peter (G1).
Born 1668. Lived at Portsmouth, R.I. Died 1724.
Married: 2d. Sep 14, 1701 Portsmouth, R.I. to Hannah Swain, a physician. Daughter of John Swain and Mary Weare. Born 1680(?). Died Sep. 1765.
Children:
G354 Stephen, ...
G355 Mary, ...
G356 Peter, born June 17, 1706 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G357 Jemima, ...
G358 James, ...
G359 Jeremiah, ...
G360 Silas, ...
G361 Joseph, ...
G362 Hannah, ... "

Page 109:

"G356 Peter Tallman; Dr. James (G29); Peter (G1).
Born Dec. 27, (June 17), 1706 at Portsmouth, R.I.
Married: Nov. 7, 1724 at Portsmouth (Oct. 19, 1724 Tiverton), R.I. to Sarah Cook of Tiverton, R.I. Daughter of James Cook and Elizabeth.
Children:
G451 Patience, born May 7, 1725 at Tiverton, R.I.

Married: 2d. ________ to Margaret Imlay
Children:
G453 Benjamin Horatic,
G454 Peter,
G455 Thomas,
G456 Ann,
G457 Sarah,
G458 Margaret,
G459 Agnes,

Feb. 28, 1786. Admr Estate of Peter Tallman of Burlington Co., New Jersey Renunciation by Margaret Tallman, widow of Peter in favor of Joel Gibbs and Jacob Wolcott."

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From the book, "One Hundred and Sixty Allied Families", by John Osborne Austin, pg.234:

"VI.|PRTER, b. 1706, 6, 17, d. 1764 +
m.
Patieuce, 1732, 1, 3

m. 1724, 11, 7, SARAH COOK, b. ___ , d. ___ , dau. of Thomas and Elizabeth ( ) Cook.
Mary, 1733, 5, 12
Hannah, 1734, 3, 15
David, 1736, 12, 4
Christopher, 1738, 9, 11
Charity, 1740, 6, 11
Ann, "

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!Descendants of Peter Tallman Worksheet, June 1993 Chart No. 1 from Nancy Walkowski (Tallman News Letter)

!MAR:Greater Tallman Family News No.33 1993 Summer Issue.

From Vicky Burns Canal Winchester, Ohio Email Cmom4@aol.com

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From the book, "Rhode Island Genealogical Register, Volumes 1 & 2", by Alden G. Beaman, Ph.D., page 271:

"TALLMAN, Peter, of Ti, yeoman. Will dated 4 July 1774, proved 2 June 1783, pgs 346-347. Mentions: Son Stephen Tallman. My son so so called Jeremiah Tallman Rogers the son of Patience Rogers. Daughters Macy Cook wife of Joseph Cook & Patience Slocum dec formerly wife of son-in-law Samuel Slocum leaving 3 unnamed granddaughters. Granddaughters Ruth Hall & Sarah Hall. Witn: Abner Durfee, Lydia Durfee, Benjn Hambly. "

Note: this links Jeremiah Tallman Rogers to this Peter Tallman. He may have possibly been the illegitimate son of Peter and Patience (?) Rogers.

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Will of James Tallman, dated January 11, 1723/4, Portsmouth, Newport Co., Rhode Island:

Peter is mentioned in his father's, James Tallman's will.

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From the document, "Cook-Tallman Connections" by Cynthia C. Cook, dated January 5, 2004:

"...
Sarah, born about 1707 at Tiverton, married Peter(2) Tallman at Portsmouth on 7 November 1724. She probably died before October 1754. Peter(2) Tallman, as you already know, was the son of Dr. James Tallman and his second wife, Hannah Swain; James was the son of the original Peter Talman and his second wife, Joan Briggs. Dr. James was born in 1668 at Portsmouth and died in 1724. Peter(2) Tallman died at Tiverton, which was then in Rhode Island, about 1783.

... Sarah Cook and Peter(2) Tallman had three children: Patience, who is not of further interest to us; Stephen; and Mary. Stephen Tallman married his cousin Mary Cook (daughter of his mother's brother Joseph), and Mary Tallman married her cousin Joseph Cook Jr. (son of her mother's brother Joseph).

However! It appears that Peter Tallman, later in life, perhaps after the death of his wife Sarah, fathered another child, Jeremiah, with "Patience Rogers, spinster." In his will, dated 1774 and probated in 1783, Peter Tallman left his homestead farm to Jeremiah Tallman Rogers "so-called," son of Patience Rogers. Later, Patience Rogers, "spinster," and Jeremiah Tallman Rogers had to sue Peter Tallman's legitimate son Stephen to gain possession of the farm. (Records on this are cited in Jane Fiske's book.) I would guess that it is this Jeremiah Tallman who settled in Berne, New York, in 1799.
... "

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From the book, "Thomas Cooke of Rhode Island", by Jane Fletcher Fiske (page 121-122):

"Sarah Cook, daughter of Thomas Cook and his wife Elizabeth Pearce"
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"She married at Portsmouth, 7 November 1724, by Gideon Freeborn, Justice, (intentions 19 October at Tiverton), to Peter Tallman, son of Dr. James and Hannah (Swain) Tallman. He was born 17 June 1706 at Portsmouth and died 11 May 1783 at Tiverton (date from count case, cited below). By the will of his father, dated 11 November 1723, Peter received 50 acres in Tiverton.

On 17 January 1724/5 "Peter Tolman being bound for recognizance to appear at this Court made his personal appearance to answer to begetting of Sarah Cook with child and Sarah Cook being likewise bound to appear at this Court for whom her father Mr. Cook appeared and Peter Tolman and Cook declaring that they werer married the Court therefore considered that ye said Tolman pay a fine of twenty shillings for sd crime to His Majesty ..." (Bristol County Court of General Sessions 1714-1738, vol. 2, p. 14 front).

On 13 January 1727/8 Peter Tallman, yeoman, and wife Sarah, of Tiverton, sold some land there to Josiah Stafford. On 31 October 1754 when Peter Tallman, innholder, sold land to Blake Perry, Sarah did not sign (Tiverton Deeds 3:257; 4:131).

On 12 July 1756 Peter Tallman, Patience Hall, widow of Benjamin, Thomas Cook Sr., John and Oliver Cook, Richard Durfee, and Stephen and Mary Tallman were called to show the Portsmouth Town Council what goods they had of Benjamin Hall, deceased (Portsmouth TC 4:111). From Peter's will, below, it would appear that he was father-in-law of Benjamin Hall.

The will of Peter Tallman, dated 4 July 1774 and proved 2 June 1783, named his son Stephen, who received the farm already in his possession; granddaughters Ruth and Sarah Hall; daughter Mary Cook, wife of Joseph; son-in-law Samuel Slocum; and in lieu of his daughter Patience, "three granddaughters." His own homestead farm he left to Jeremiah Tallman Rogers, "so-called," son of Patience Rogers (Tiverton Probate 4:346).

Jeremiah Tallman Rogers of Tiverton, an infant under 21 years, yeoman, by Patience Rogers, spinster, his mother and guardian, sued Stephen Tallman (Jr.) for possession of the farm and dwelling left to him by the will of Stephen Tallman (Sr.) (Newport Court Files, November term 1783, No. 193). "

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Peter Tallman's Last Will and Testament, dated July 4, 1774:

"In the name of God Amen the fourth day of July in the year fourteenth year of his majesties reigns George the third King of Great Brittain ye Anno 9th Domini 1774, I Peter Tallman of Tiverton in the County of Newport in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations in New England Yeoman being very weak in body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God for the same, therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die Do make and ordaine this my Last will and Testament that is to say, Principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the thanks of God that gave it and my body I commit to the Earth to be buried in a Decent Christian Manner at the Discretion of my Executor herein after mentioned, and asXounXing Such worldly Estate where with it hath pleased God to bless me in this life I Give and Dispose of the Same in the following manner and form.

Item - I will that all my last debts and General Charges be well and truly paid in the same condition time after my decease

Item - I Give and Devise unto my son Stephen Tallman his Heirs and assigns for ever the farm that he liveth on Now and is bounded Northerly on land of Benjamin Durfee and Easterly on a pond & southerly on land of said Durfee and westerly on the Salt water, and that Peice of land that was part of the Estate of Bennet Baley Deceased and is bounded Easterly on the Highway and Southerly & westerly on land that was Bennet Baley Deceased and Northerly on my homestead farm and also the South half of a swamp lot bounded Easterly on a PuXchesoXs way Southerly on land of John Borden & westerly on a pond & Northerly on the North half of said Lot to him his Heirs and assigns forever.

Item - I Give to my Son so Called Jeremiah Tallman Rogers the Son of Patience Rogers my Homestead farm with my House and the buildings there on to him his Heirs and assigns forever, and is bounded as followeth Northerly on the land of Benjamin Durfee and Easterly on a pond Southerly partly on that land I bought out of the Estate of Bennet Baley and partly on land in the possession of Isaac Hathaway and like the Northerly half of a swamp lot that is bounded westerly on the pond Northerly on land of David Eddy and easterly on the purchasers way to him his Heirs & assisgns forever

Item - I Gived unto my Granddaughter Ruth Hall a Feather bed and two blankets & two Sheets and a aboster & two pillows and a Coverlid and one cow and a high case of Draws and one Chest & one Silver Spoon.

Item - I Give unto my Grandaughter Sarah Hall one Feather bed the FiXX part wollen and part linen.

Item - I Give to my Daughters Mary Cook wife of Joseph Cook five shillings.

Item - I Give to my Son in law Samuel Slocum fifteen shillings to be Equally Divided between mt three Granddaughters in lieu of the Right my Daughter Patience had

Item - – Furthemore I Give to my son Stephen Tallman one Silver Spoon and my Fustian coat with the button thereon, and also my Devon XXeaX XXXX coat my biggest Iron bed and half of my sheep and my ovel Table and all my money bills bonds Notes and book Debts whatsoever and wheresoever the same may be found

Item - – Furthermore I Give unto my son so called Jeremiah Tallman Rogers son of Patience Rogers all my stock and Household goods and Manable Estate of what name and nature whatsoever Except what I have heretofore given away and also half a Dozen of Silver Teaspoons and one Large Spoon

Lastly I do hereby Nominate Constutute and appoint my son Stephen Tallman my only and sole Executor to this my last will and Testament and I do hereby utterly Disallow Revoak and Disannull all and Every other to be my Last will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day year XXXX above written

Signed Sealed Published Pronounced and Declared
By the Said Peter Tallman to be his last will and
Testament in Presence of us

Abner Durfee (signature)
Lydia Durfee (signature)
Benj Hambly (signature)

Peter Tallman (seal and signature)


Newport} at Tiverton on the 2nd day of June 1783 the above and before written was exhibited Xn Town Council was proved & approved Lydia Durfee & Benjamin Hambly two of the witnesses being engaged according to Law testify and say that they saw the above named Peter Tallman sign seal and declare the before written to be his last will and Testament and in the presence of Abner Durfee they set their hands as witnesses thereto and that the said Peter was at the that time in his perfect mind and memory according to the best of their understanding Taken in presence of Council

Joesph Taber (signature) President "

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Notes:

From the book "Talman/Tallman Families", by Herbert S. Ackerman:

Page 101:

"Peter Tallman; son of Henry, of Germany.
Born about 1623 in Hamburgh, Germany. Came to the Island of Barbadoes, W.I., then to New York and then to Rhode Island. Died 1708 at Portsmouth, R.I.
Married: 2d. 1665. Taunton, Rhode Island to Joan Briggs. Born ? Died 1685. Daughter of Samuel Briggs.
Children:
G28 Jonathan, ...
G29 James, born 1668
... "

Page 104:

"G29 Dr. James Tallman; Peter (G1).
Born 1668. Lived at Portsmouth, R.I. Died 1724.
Married: 1st. Mar. 18, 1690 at Portsmouth, R.I. to Mary Devoe of Niantic Co., R.I. Daughter of Joseph (John) Devoe and Mary Brayton.
Children:
G351 John, born Sep. 19, 1692 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G352 Joseph, born July 13, 1694 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G353 Elizabeth, born June 13, 1699 at Portsmouth, R.I.

Married: 2d. Sep 14, 1701 Portsmouth, R.I. to Hannah Swain, a physician. Daughter of John Swain and Mary Weare. Born 1680(?). Died Sep. 1765.
Children:
G354 Stephen, born June 20, 1702 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G355 Mary, born June 26, 1704 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G356 Peter, born June 17, 1706 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G357 Jemima, born Sep. 11, 1708 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G358 James, born Apr. 10, 1710 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G359 Jeremiah, born Sep. 25, 1712 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G360 Silas, born Sep. 10, 1717 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G361 Joseph, born June 1, 1720 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G362 Hannah, born Sep. 14, 1723 at Portsmouth, R.I.

James Tallman his will was proved Feb. 1724. Wife Hannah exectuor. Estate value 1373(pounds) "

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From the book, "One Hundred and Sixty Allied Families", by John Osborne Austin:

Page 228:

"VIII.|Hannah, b. 1679 ñ, d. 1765.
m. September 14, 1701 JAMES TALIMAN son of Peter and Joan (Briggs)
Children:
Stephen, b.1702, 6, 30
Mary, b. 1704, 6, 26
Peter, b. 1706, 6, 17
Jemima, b. 1708, 9, 11
James, b. 1710, 4, 10
Jeremiah, b. 1712, 9, 25
Silas, b. 1717, 9, 10
Joseph, b. 1720, 6, 1
Hannah, b. 1723, 9, 14 "

Page 234:

"2.|JAMES, b., d. 1724.
m. (1), 1689, 3, 18, MARY DAVOL, b. __ ,d. __, dau. of Joseph and Mary (Brayton) Davol.
m. (2), 1701, 9, 14, HANNAH SWAIN, b. 1679 ñ, d. 1765, dau. of John and Mary (Wyer) Swain.

(1st w.)
I. JOHN, b. 1692, 9, 19, d. 1741.
II. JOSEPH, b. 1694. 7, 13, d. young.
III. ELIZABETH, b. 1699, 6, 13, d. 1724 (--), unmarried.

(2d w)
IV. STEPHEN, b. 1702, 6, 30, d. 1774, 8, 24
V. MARY, b. 1704, 6, 26, d. 1764 +
VI. PRTER, b. 1706, 6, 17, d. 1764 +
VII.|Jemima, b. 1708, 9, 11, d. 1780, 2.
VIII. JAMES, b. 1710, 4, 10, d. young.
IX. JEREMIAH, b. 1712, 9, 25, d. 1764 +
X. SILAS, b. 1717, 9, 10, d. 1764 +
XI. JOSEPH, b. 1720, 6, 1, d. 1764 (--)
XII. HANNAH, b. 1723, 9, 14, d. 1797, 8, 15.

"Portsmouth, R. I.
He was a physician (as was his brother Peter).
1698, 6, 3. He deeded to Mary Timberlake, of Tiverton, wife of Joseph, for many kindnesses formerly to me shown and given by her, certain land and buildings in Portsmouth for life, and them to her daughters Joan Cory and Sarah Timberlake.
1700. He had lot 77 assigned to him; paying therefor oe1.
1701, 9, 14. His marriage to Hannah Swain, at Nantucket, by Wm. Worth, Justice of the Peace, is noted upon the records at that island; wherein he is called "James Tallman, M.D."
1705, 5, 14. He deeded brothers Benjamin, Samuel and Joseph, for love, etc., twelve acres.
1706, 9, 24. Thomas Barnes of Providence, died and made will on this date, and directs that his debts be paid to utmost of his estate, "especially to my careful and kind Doctor, Mr. James Tallman," etc.
1724, 1, 11. Will, proved 1724, 2. Executrix, wife Hannah. Witnesses, Josiah Arnold, Jr., Daniel Amory, William Anthony. Overseer of will, John Earl. To son John, 100 acres in Tiverton; he to pay his brother Jeremiah oe500. To son Peter, 50 acres in Tiverton. To son Silas, land in Tiverton. To son Joseph, land in Portsmouth. Son Stephen to have the rest and remainder of homestead where I do dwell, etc., he paying sister Jemima oe200, and sister Hannah oe100, when she is 17, etc. Wife Hannah to have use of land given Joseph until he is 21; and use of 1/2 of land given Stephen with privilege of 1/2 the housing to live in with as many of her children as she wishes. The rest of property is given her, she paying my (and her) daughter Mary, oe200. If Silas dies before 21, his share goes to Peter, and if Joseph dies before 21, his share goes to Stephen.
Inventory, oe1373, 16s. 6d. Neat cattle oe138. 100 sheep oe40. Little boat oe5. "Horse kind" oe35. 4 swine oe7, 10s. Poultry oe1. Bills due oe287. 2 guns and 1 sword oe4. Cider mill, 2 cheese presses, 1 flock bed, 2 saddles, 1 side saddle, pillion, etc. His profession is disclosed by following items: 1 bell metal mortar, and 2 other mortars, 1 still, and physick and syrup oe5. He also left a negro woman valued at oe40.
1734, 12, 9. Ordered by town that "Hannah Tallman, for keeping Job Bennett ten days and doctoring his foot, be allowed 20s. to be paid out of the Treasury." She seems to have inherited her husband's profession, as well as estate.
1764, 7, 18. Will, proved 1765, 9, 9. Widow Hannah. Executors, sons-in-law David Fish and Mathew Slocum. Witnesses, Henry Hedley, Joseph Thomas, Robert Dennis. To 3 sons Stephen, Peter, and Silas, 5s. each. To daughter Mary Freeborn, oe700. To daughter Jemima Fish and son-in-law David Fish, oe600. To son Jeremiah, oe600. To daughter Hannah Slocum, household goods. To son-in-law Matthew Slocum, oe500. To 3 daughters aforesaid, land in Tiverton.
Inventory, oe3868, 18s."

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Dr. James Tallman:

Batch 7007605-25 Call Number 538354. A455159 455159

Batch 7624602-87 Call Number 1058660

NOTE: According to James Stillwell, the Tallmans of New Jersey were possessed of a "fiery character" for 6 generations!

Subject: Tallmon ancestry update
Date: Sun 20 Feb 2000 20:24
From: Kimberly Knutson kknutsn@trib.com
To: mama@slkc.uswest.net

6. JAMES S/O PETER5 TALLMAN (PETER (THE IMMIGRANT)4, PETER3 TALEMANN,
S/O JAQUES, JACQUES2 TALEMAN, MICHIEL1) was born 1668 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, and died 1724 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island. He married (1) MARY DAVOL March 18, 1688/89, daughter of JOSEPH DAVOL and MARY BRAYTON. She was born Abt. 1668. He married (2) HANNAH SWAIN September 14, 1701 in Nantucket, daughter of JOHN SWAIN and MARY WYER. She was born Abt. 1679, and died 1765.

Children of JAMES TALLMAN and MARY DAVOL are:
i. JOHN6 TALLMAN, b. Aft. 1688.
ii. JOSEPH TALLMAN, b. Aft. 1688.
iii. ELIZABETH TALLMAN, b. Aft. 1688.

Children of JAMES TALLMAN and HANNAH SWAIN are:
iv. JAMES6 TALLMAN, b. 1710.
v. JEREMIAH TALLMAN, b. 1712.
vi. PETER TALLMAN, b. 1706.
vii. SILAS TALLMAN, b. 1717.
viii. JOSEPH TALLMAN, b. 1720.
ix. STEPHEN TALLMAN, b. June 30, 1702.
x. JEMIMA TALLMAN, b. 1708; m. DAVID FISH.
xi. HANNAH TALLMAN, b. 1723; m. MATHEW SLOCUM.
xii. MARY TALLMAN, b. 1704.

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From the book, "Rhode Island Genealogical Register, Volume 3", page 361:

"TALLMAN, James, of Po. Will dated 11 Jan 1723/4, proved 12 Feb 1723/4, pgs 89-90. Mentions: Wife Hannah Tallman. Sons John Tallman, Jeremiah Tallman, Peter Tallman, Silas Tallman under 21, Joseph Tallman under 21, & Stephen Tallman under 17. Friend Daniel Howland coexor with wife. "

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Will of James Tallman, dated January 11, 1723/4, Portsmouth, Newport Co., Rhode Island:

"The Last Will and Testament of James Tallman of Portsmouth in the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantation in New England Practitioner in Physical xx very weak in body, but of a perfect mind and memory thanks be given unto God. Therefore calling unto mind the uncertainty of this Transitory Life do make and ordain this my Will and Testament (that is to say) principlly and first of all … and Recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it, and my body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in Christian like and decent manner at the discretion of … Ececutrice and Excutor hereafter named. And for that worldly and Temporal xxxx wherewith it hath pleased God to gestor upon me in this life. I give demise and disperse of the same in the following manner and form.

My mind and Will is, that all my just and lawful debts be by my Executrix and truly paid and also all just debts due unto me received by my Executrix.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Tallman his heirs and assigns all my xxx acre lott of land seituate and being in the Township of Tiverton in the County of Bristol being in number the eleventh lott in the first division he the said John Tallman yielding and paying therefore unto my son Jeremiah Tallman the sum of five hundred pounds of currant money to be paid unto him when he shall attain to the age of twenty one years, but in case he my said son John shall neglect xx to pay the a foresaid sum that then I give and bequeath the one half of the aforexx of land unto my said son Jeremiah Tallman and his heirs and assigns for ever equally divided from East to the West.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son Peter Tallman his heirs and assigns for ever that my fifty acre lott of land scituate lying and being in Tiverton aforesaid Eastwardly on the stony brook or Dartmouth line, Southwardly upon land of xxx Anthony, Westerly on a freshwater pond and Northwardly on land of Joshua xxxx together with all the priviledges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any appertaining.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son Silas Tallman his heirs and assigns for xxx that my tract or parcel of land which I purchased of William Cory situated by being in Tiverton as may more fully appear both for quantity and bounds deed from under the said Cory's hand bearing date the thirtieth day of the xxx month called June 1720. Referrence thereunto.

Item I give and bequeath unto my son Joseph Tallman his heirs and assigns for two parcels of land seituated lying and being in the Township of Portsmouth axxx the one piece to be of the Northwardmost part of this my homestead to begin at xx Nortwest corner of that land I purchased of Preserved Brayton and so to poctend a due west line unto the highway bounded southwardly upon the other part of homestead, Westwardly and Eastwardly upon highways and Northwardly upon Stephen Braytons land. The other piece of land is that which I purchased of Sanford of Newport and is bounded Westwardly upon a highway, Northwardly by Robert Fish's land Eastwardly upon salt water and Southwardly upon land in possession of Ruth Wodell.

Item I do give and bequeath all the rest and Remainder of my homestead whereon xxx unto my son Stephen Tallman which is bounded Westwardly upon a highway xxxx xxxx part upon the line or land given to Joseph and partly upon a highway, Eastwardly upon the saltwater and Southwardly upon land late in the possession of xxxx William Arnold deceased. And also I give unto my said son Stephen one xx of land containing thirty acres or there a bouts be it more of less situate in the Township of Portsmouth a foresaid and is bound Eastwardly upon a highway xxxwardly upon land in the possession of Matthew Allen which land was formerly William Potter's, Westwardly upon land in the possession of William Bradway, Northwardly upon land in the possession of Benjamin Hall xxx the two before mentioned parcels of land I do give and bequeath unto my said son Stephen Tallman heirs and assigns for ever.

He therefore paying two hundred pounds currant money to the Trustees of the Colony of Rhode Island and to clear all that land that is Mortgaged for the payment of the x two hundred pounds. And also to pay unto his sister Jemina Tallman two hundred pounds in current money within six years after my decease. And also pay unto his sister Hannah Tallman one hundred pounds of current money when she shall attain to the age of seventeen years.

I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Hannah Tallman the profit and income of all that land given unto my son Joseph Tallman until he shall attain to the age of one and twenty years. And also I give unto my loving wife the profit and income of one half of all that land given to my son Stephen with priviledge of one half of the housings to live in with as many of her children as she shall see cause during her widow-hood.

I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Hannah Tallman all the rest and residue of my estate whatsoever and wheresoever it is to be found either in the Colony of Rhode Island or in the Province of the Massachusets Bay in New England be it either in lands goods debts or chattel the same I give unto her, her heirs and assigns for ever she paying the sum of two hundred pounds of current money of New England unto my (and her) daughter Mary Tallman. The a bove bequest given to my wife I give in lieu of her thirds if she see cause to accept of the same.

Lastly I do hereby Nominate appoint constitute make and ordain my well beloved wife Hannah Tallman my Executrix and my loving friend and neighbour Daniel Howland my Executor to this my last Will and Testament.

Further my mind and Will is that if my son Jeremiah should decease before he shall attain to the age to receive his legacy herein given, that then my mind and Will is that my son John Tallman shall pay the sum of two hundred pounds in money to my wife Hannah Tallman.

Further my mind and Will is that if my son Silas decease before he shall attain to the age of twenty one years that the legacy or Tract of land given to him, that then I give and bequeath the same unto my son Peter Tallman and his heirs and assigns for ever.

Further my mind and Will is that if my son Joseph Tallman shall decease before he shall attain to the age of twenty one years, that then the two parcels of land given to him I do give and bequeath the said two parcels of land unto my son Stephen Tallman and his heirs and assigns for ever. He paying the sum of three hundred pounds of money unto his three sisters or to so many of them as shall then be surviving.

Furthermore I do request my loving neighbour John Earl to be an Overseer to Counsel and assist my Executrix in the due performance of this my last Will and Testament

Revoking and making Null all other Wills and Testaments heretofore made.In Witness whereof I the said James Tallman have hereunto sett my hand and seal this eleventh day of the eleventh month called January one thousand seven hundred and twenty three or twenty four 1723/4.

James Tallman (Seal)


Once sealed and declared by above said James Tallman to his last Will and Testament in the presence off.
Josiah Arnold Jun
Daniel Amory
William Anthony


Afore written Will with the xxxxxxx is a true coppy of the original entered on Record the xxth day of ye month called February Anno domi 1723/4.

Xxxx Wm Sanford Count Clerk


The within named Josiah Arnold Jun Daniel Amory and William Anthony the witnesses to ye within written Will being engaged according to last Testisieth and saith that they saw the within named (Testator) James Tallman sign and seal the within written and heard him declare the same to be his last Will and Testament, and that then he was of a perfect and sound mind Memory and understanding according to the best of their understanding.

Taken in presence of Council the 10th day of the 12th month February anno domi 1723/4 before me

George Cornell Assistant "

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From "Early Records - Town of Portsmouth":

"Portsmouth July the 6th, 1696

Wee hose names whoe are under written being Ingaged according to Law to
Inquire into the death of A man found in Portsmouth. We Think he may be Drouned.

Gedion ffreborne
Jacob mott
Benjamin hall
James Tallman
William Cory
William Arnold
John manchester
Richard Heart
Edward Brigg
Roger Brally his mark
Thomas manchester
William Wodell "

Notes for James Tallman:
Hannah Swain was his 2nd wife. Some records show his name as Joseph, however genealogical records of Rhode Island state his correct name was James Tallman. Perhaps it was James Joseph Tallman. According to The Rent Book of the Parish of St. Nicholas, Hamburg, Germany, his ancestors came from Hamburg to Barbados and then to Rhode Island. He was the ninth of fourteen children of Peter Henry Tallman; was a Physician of Portsmouth, RI. He and Hannah Swain had nine children. From "Swains of Nantucket" by Robert Swain.

James married SWAIN, Hannah 14 Sep 1701, Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island. Hannah (daughter of SWAIN, John and WYER, Mary) was born 5 Jul 1679, Nantucket Island, Nantucket County, Massachusetts; died 9 Sep 1765, Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island; was buried 1765. [Group Sheet]

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1 NAME Hannah /Swain/
2 SOUR S006577
2 SOUR S002387
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4 TEXT Date of Import: Aug 17, 2002
1 NAME Hannah /Swain/
2 SOUR S007771
3 NOTE 453 Glendon Road, P.O. Box 850, Cave Junction, OR 97523-0850, 541-592-6575
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From the book "Talman/Tallman Families", by Herbert S. Ackerman, pg.104:

"G29 Dr. James Tallman; Peter (G1).
Born 1668. Lived at Portsmouth, R.I. Died 1724.
Married: 2d. Sep 14, 1701 Portsmouth, R.I. to Hannah Swain, a physician. Daughter of John Swain and Mary Weare. Born 1680(?). Died Sep. 1765.
Children:
G354 Stephen, born June 20, 1702 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G355 Mary, born June 26, 1704 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G356 Peter, born June 17, 1706 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G357 Jemima, born Sep. 11, 1708 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G358 James, born Apr. 10, 1710 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G359 Jeremiah, born Sep. 25, 1712 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G360 Silas, born Sep. 10, 1717 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G361 Joseph, born June 1, 1720 at Portsmouth, R.I.
G362 Hannah, born Sep. 14, 1723 at Portsmouth, R.I.

Hannah (Swain) Tallman "Her estate per will 3868(pounds)-18s "

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From the book, "One Hundred and Sixty Allied Families", by John Osborne Austin:

Page 228:

"VIII.|Hannah, b. 1679 ñ, d. 1765.
m. September 14, 1701 JAMES TALIMAN son of Peter and Joan (Briggs)
Children:
Stephen, b.1702, 6, 30
Mary, b. 1704, 6, 26
Peter, b. 1706, 6, 17
Jemima, b. 1708, 9, 11
James, b. 1710, 4, 10
Jeremiah, b. 1712, 9, 25
Silas, b. 1717, 9, 10
Joseph, b. 1720, 6, 1
Hannah, b. 1723, 9, 14 "

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"2.|JAMES, b., d. 1724.
m. (2), 1701, 9, 14, HANNAH SWAIN, b. 1679 ñ, d. 1765, dau. of John and Mary (Wyer) Swain.

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IV. STEPHEN, b. 1702, 6, 30, d. 1774, 8, 24
V. MARY, b. 1704, 6, 26, d. 1764 +
VI. PRTER, b. 1706, 6, 17, d. 1764 +
VII.|Jemima, b. 1708, 9, 11, d. 1780, 2.
VIII. JAMES, b. 1710, 4, 10, d. young.
IX. JEREMIAH, b. 1712, 9, 25, d. 1764 +
X. SILAS, b. 1717, 9, 10, d. 1764 +
XI. JOSEPH, b. 1720, 6, 1, d. 1764 (--)
XII. HANNAH, b. 1723, 9, 14, d. 1797, 8, 15. "

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From Rhode Island Vital Records, 1500s - 1900s, Genealogy.com:
'R.I. Genealogical Register, Volume 12, Abstracts Portsmouth Wills, Page 72'

"TALLMAN, Hannah, of Po, widow. Will dated 18 July 1764, proved 9 Sep 1765, pgs 31-32. Mentions: Sons Stephen Tallman, Peter Tallman, Silas Tallman, and Jeremiah Tallman. Daughters Mary Freeborn, Jemimah Fish wife of David Fish, and Hannah Slocum wife of Matthew Slocum. Granddaughter Hannah Slocum Daughter of daughter Hannah Slocum. "

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From the book, "Talman/Tallman Families", by Herbert S. Ackerman, pg.101:

"G1 Peter Tallman; Henry (-G1); of Germany.
Born about 1623 in Hamburgh, Germany. Came to the Island of Barbadoes, West Indies, then to New York and then to Rhode Island. Died 1708 at Portsmouth, R.I.

Married: 1st. Jan. 2, 1649 in Christ Church, Barbadoes Island to Ann Hill of Barbadoes. Daughter of Philip Hill and Ann ?. Divorced in Rhode Island May 1665.

Children:
Mary, born 1651(?)
Elizabeth, born 1654(?)
Ann, born 1656(?)
Peter, born Mar. 22, 1657-8 Portsmouth, R.I.
Joseph, born 1660(?) Living in 1709.
Susanna, born 1662(?)
Sarah, born 1666(?)

Married: 2d. 1665. Taunton, Rhode Island to Joan Briggs. Born ? Died 1685. Daughter of Samuel Briggs.

Children:
Jonathan, born 1666(?)
James, born 1668
dau., born 1670(?)
John, born 1672(?)
dau., born 1674(?)
Nathaniel, born 1680(?)
Benjamin, born Jan. 28, 1685 Portsmouth, R.I.

Married: 3d. 1686 in Rhode Island to Esther ? Born ? Died 1708.

Children:
Samuel, born Jan. 14, 1687-8 Portsmouth, R.I.

Peter Tallman made a "Freeman" in 1655. In 1661 General Solicitor for R.I. Commissioner in 1661-2. Deputy Governor 1662-5. "

In the town records of Portsmouth, R. I., there is to be found the following deposition by Joseph Sheffield concerning a declaration made by Peter Tallman of Portsmouth on 13 Mar. 1702/3:
Joseph Sheffield, one of her Majesties Assistants, testified that being in the house of Peter Tallman in Portsmouth, 13March 1702/3. Peter declared: "I am now 80 years of age and in the year 1647 I came from Hambrough to the Island of Barbados and within two years after my arrival I married with Ann Hill daughter of Philip Hill and Ann his wife." "He was married in Christ Church Parish in said Island, and after sever or eight months after his marriage, the said Tallman moved from the Island of Barbados to Rhode Island, bringing with his wife and his wife's brother called Robert Hill as likewise his wife's mother, who after said Philip Hills death married Mr. John Elton, and Mrs. Elton remained in Rhode Island about one year with her son Robert, and afterwards removed from Rhode Island to Flushing upon Long Island, and thence to Staten Island in the Government of New York, and afterwards under Virginia or Maryland, carrying her son Robert Hill, and after her being in Virginia she had a child or more by Capt Hudson, who, as is reported, she married, and further said Robert Hill settled in Virginia, and further said Tallman declared to me, the said deponent, that the Peter Tallman whose habitation is now at Guilford, in the County of New Haven in Connecticut is eldest lawful son of said Perter Tallman"
17 March 1702/3.

Since finding the deposition given above I have received through the courtesy of my friend E. G. Sinckler, Esq., of Barbados, the following item from the registers of Christ Church Parish, Barbados: "married January 2, 1649 Peter Tolman and Ann Hill."

Peter Tallman made a "freeman" in 1655. In 1661 General Solicitor for R.I. Commissioner in 1661-2. Deputy Governor 1662-5.

From the book, "Ancestors of Robert Abell", by Horace A. Abell, Call number CS71.A15:

Peter Tallman, born in 1622 or 1623; died in 1708; married Ann Hill, Jan. 2, 1649, in Christ Church Parish, Island of Barbados. She was the daughter of Phillip and Ann Hill. He married secondly Joan Briggs, of Taunton, in 1665. She died about 1685; married thirdly Esther (???), about 1686. She died in 1708.

Perter Tallman came from Hambrough to the Island of Barbados, in the year of 1647, within two years after his arrival he married Ann Hill, and after seven or eight months after his marriage he moved to Rhode Island, bringing with him his wife, his wife's brother Robert Hill, and his wife's mother who after Phillip Hills' death married John Elten. She removed to Rhode Island to Flushing, L.I., and thence to Staten Island, taking her son Robert with her. It being reported that she married again, Capt. Hudson, and had a child or more by him.

Peter was freeman of Newport, RI, 1655.

June 27, 1651, He is called Peter Taelman, had clearance of a Vessel from Manhattan to South (Delaware) River.

Jan. 25, 1656, He of Middleburgh (Newton) NY, was complained of by the magistrate of Middleburgh for removing tobacco by the court at Flushing.

On Dec. 18, 1658, He bought 9 acres in Portsmouth, for 35s an acre, of Richard Morris and wife, and two days later bought 6 acres of William Wilbur next to the first purchase.

General Solicitor at Portsmouth for the Colony, RI, 1661.

Commissioner of Warwick and Portsmouth, 1661-2.

Deputy in 1662-5.

The Assembly granted him a divorce from his wife Ann, in 1665.

July 24, 1665, an ante-nuptial agreement was made between him and Joan Briggs of Taunton. He agreed to give her land he had bought of Richard Morris, Daniel Wilcox and William Wilbur, and also a house, all to be hers and her heirs born of this marriage. He gave her beside a bed and half the household goods, but if she died without issue the estate given her was to revert to Peter Tallman's elder son, viz: Peter, Jr., and if the latter die without issue then to Peter Tallman's Senior's eldest daughter, viz: Mary and her heirs. To Joan absolutely as a "free gift of donation" he give her three good cows and a good breeding mare.

June 7, 1674, having broken a law of Mass., prohibiting the receipt of land from Indians by deed of gift, he was imprisoned, but on giving up the deeds he was at this date released.

Oct. 20, 1675, He bought suit against Rebecca Sadler, wife of Thomas, for breach of peace and threatening his family.

June 6, 1650, Peter Tallman, a witness to an agreement made by William Jeffery.

Apr. 20, 1663, Thomas Terry to John Klarck, deed to land on Block Island, Wit: Peter Tallman.

Jan. 13, 1662-3, Thomas Terry to William Calhoane, deed to land on Block Island, Wit: Peter Tallman.

July 16, 1674, Peter Tallman, witness to deed of Thomas Gining, Senior of Portsmouth, "to his son Thomas, Jr.," of a dwelling house and 16 acres of land, "Ann Ginings" signed approval.

Sept. 23, 1779, appraisal of land of William Clake, Peter Tallman and John Greene.

1680, His taxes were 8s, 6d.

Sept. 18, 1683, He was on jury at Portsmouth, in a case of a man found dead and hanging by the head by a neckcloth fastened to the bough of a cherry tree. Verdict: That we do not find but that the said man said to be named John Crags, was absolutely the only actor to his own death.

1708, His inventory, was presented by son James.

May 3, 1709, Administration having been given to Jonathan Tallman, he took acquittances at this date from his brothers and sisters, the signers of the instrument being as follows: William Wilbur, Israel Shaw, Jonathan Tallman, James Tallman, Benjamin Tallman, Mary Pearce, Susanna Beckett, Peter Tallman, Isaac Lawton, William Potter, John Tallman, Joseph Tallman and Samuel Tallman.

Ref:
Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island, by Austin
Vital Records of Rhode Island, Newport County, by Arnold.
New Eng. Hist. and Gen. Register, Vol. 69, page 90.
Rhode Island Land Evidences, Vol. 1, page 5, 48, 129, 132, 161 and 162.
Transcript, Oct. 7, 1932, Oct. 17, 1932.

From the book, "One Hundred and Sixty Allied Families", by John Osborne Austin:

"Newton (Long Island), N. Y., Portsmouth, R. I.
1651, 6, 27. He, called Peter "Taelman," had clearance for the "South River" (Delaware).
1655. In the Roll of Freedom of Newport (96 in all).
1656, 1, 25. He was complained of by magistrate of Middleborough (Newtown) for removing tobacco attached by order of court at Flushing.
1658, 12, 18. He bought land in Portsmouth, of Richard Morris and Wife, 9 acres, @ 35s. per acre.
1658, 12, 20. Peter Tallman of Newport, bought of Wm. Wilbur of Portsmouth, a parcel of six acres next to the land lately bought of Captain Morris.
1661. General solicitor for the Colony of Rhode Island.
1661, '62. Portsmouth. Commissioner for Warwick and Portsmouth.
1662, '65. Deputy.
1662, 6, 25. Bought land in Portsmouth.
1664, 6, 22. Sold land to Anthony Emery.
1665. The Assembly granted him a divorce from his wife Ann.
1665, 7, 24. Ante nuptial agreement made between Peter Tallman of Portsmouth and Joan Briggs of Taunton. Witnesses, Samuel Hall, Shadrach Wilbur, Peter Pitts. It is agreed on Peter Tallman's part as follows: He gives Joan, land he had bought of Richard Morris, Daniel Wilcox and Wm. Wilbur, and also a house; all to her and her heirs begotten of her body by Peter Tallman; also givens her best bed and appurtenances and half the household goods; but if she die without issue by Peter, then the estate to revert to eldest son of Peter Tallman, viz, Peter Tallman, Jr.; and in case Peter, Jr., die without lawful issue, then the eldest daughter of Peter, Sr., viz, Mary, and her heirs, shall inherit. He gives to Joan absolutely, three good cows and a good breeding mare, as a "free gift of donation." He must have married Joan this year, and therefore the larger number of his children were undoubtedly born by this second wife. The record of the birth of a son (Benjamin) as late as 1684, by this wife, gives nineteen years at least, as the period that she bore him children. It is impossible, however, to assort to each wife all of her own children with certainty, though some can be surely placed. The exact order in which born, is also unknown.
1674, 6, 7. Having broken a law of Massachusetts, prohibiting receipt of land of Indians by deed of gift, he was imprisoned, but released at this date, on giving up deeds.
1675, 10, 2. He brought suit against Rebecca Sadler, wife of Thomas, for breach of peace and threatening his family.
1680. Taxed 5s. 6d.
1681, 5, 5. He bought of Amos Westcott, six acres in Warwick, for oe8, 10s. He never lived there, probably, but his son Benjamin was there in 1747 and died there in 1759.
1683, 9, 18. On a jury at Portsmouth, in case of a man found dead and hanging by the head by a neckcloth fastened to a bough of a cherry tree. Verdict, "That we do not find but that said man said to be named John Crags, was absolutely the only actor of his own death."
1688, 3, 7. He sold Deborah Westcott, widow of Amos, six acres of land in Warwick, for oe8, 10s.
1708. Inventory of his estate by son James.
1709, 5, 3. The "brothers and sisters" of Jonathan Tallman, administrator on his father Peter Tallman, Senr's estate, give their acquittance to him, the said Jonathan Tallman, administrator. Those signing, as children of Peter Tallman, were as follows: Wm Wilber, Israel Shaw, Jonathan Tallman, James Tallman, Benjamin Tallman, Mary Pearce, Susanna Beckitt, Peter Tallman, Isaac Lawton, Wm. Potter, John Tallman, Joseph Tallman, Samuel Tallman. As his daughter Ann does not sign by herself, or husband, Francis Brayton, she had perhaps married again, and is represented by one of the other signatures."

From the book, "English Origins of New England Families", by Gary Boyd Roberts:

PETER TALLMAN (Henry), of Hamburg, Barbados, and New England, born probably in Hamburg, about 1623, died in 1708. He married first, in the Parish of Christ Church, Barbados, 2 Jan. 1649 [? 1648/9], ANN HILL, whom he divorced in New England in 1665, daughter of Philip Hill and Ann Hill of the Parish of Christ Church, Barbados; secondly (marriage settlement dated 24 July 1665) JOAN BRIGGS of Taunton, then in the Plymouth Colony; and thirdly, about 1686, ESTHER _____.

He was admitted a burgher of Hamburg, as the son of a burgher, on 14 Aug. 1646, and disappears thereafter from the Hamburg records. In 1647 he emigrated from Hamburg to the Island of Barbados, and seven or eight months after his marriage at Barbados he migrated from Barbados to Rhode Island, accompanied by his wife, her brother, Robert Hill, and her mother, having agreed with Nathaniel Maverick on 2 June 1648 for transportation from Barbados to New England. On 18 Nov. 1650, as "Peter Talman of Newport on Rhode Island Apothecary," he gave a power of attorney to "my welbeloved friend Mr John Elton" to collect what was due to him from "Mr Samuel Maverick of Noddles Island in the Massachusetts gent," and "to take upp & to seaze uppon a Negro man of mine witch I am informed is within the Jurisdiction of the Massachusetts. The Negro is named Mingoe & but a yong man & hath the mark of I: P: on his left shoulder: & did unlawfully dept from my house in Newport about six months since." (Aspinwal Notarial Records, pp. 370-371, entered under date of 5 (12) 1650 [5 Feb. 1650/1].) He had, therefore, arrived in Newport at least as early as May 1650. Soon, however, he moved to Portsmouth, R. I., where he was a landowner and merchant and was a freeman in 1655. He was one of the early purchasers of land on Martha's Vineyard, and was very active in the settlement of that island. (Cf. Banks's History of Martha's Vineyard.) He appears also in the Connecticut records on 20 May 1652, when he is called "Dutchman." (Colonial Records of Connecticut, vol. 1, p. 151), and was apparently for some time at Flushing, on Long Island. From 1655 to 1658 his name is frequently found in the court records of New Amsterdam, where he sometimes acted as interpreter between the English and the Dutch. (Records of New Amsterdam, 1653-1674, vols. 1 and 2.) Hepurchased much land in Dartmouth, Mass., and the neighboring towns, but his principal place of residence was Portsmouth, R. I. His estate was settled on 8 May 1709."

This book also indicated, "The registers of Christ Chruch Parish, Barbados, contains a record of the marriage on 2 Jan. 1649 [? 1648/9] of "Peter Tolman and Ann Hill" (Register, loc. cit.); and in the "Aspinwall Notarial Records," page 259 (No. 32 of the series of Boston records published by the Registry Department of the City of Boston), the following agreement for the transportation of Peter Tallman and his goods from Barbados to New England is entered:

13 (9) 1649 Agreed on this 2nd of June 1648. in & betweene Nath. Maverick* of the one pty & Peter Talmo of the other pty as followeth. Imprs the afores Nathaniel Maverick doth conenant to transport the afores Peter Talmon his goods for New Engl. in the shipp golden Dolphin he paying for the fores goods 3 sterl p tonne for all cask, & for Cotton 5 farthings p pound & for Tobacco one penny p pound in consideration whereof the fore said Talmo doth covenant to shipp uppon the fores ship tp the value of ten tonns at or before the fifteenth day of this instant June, & in case any more of the afores Talmon his goods shall be ready by this time specifyed I doe ingage my selfe to take them aboard it is further agreed that the afores Talmon shall have the passage of one Englishman & three negros he putting in pvisions for them. Witnes o hands
testi Peter Talmon
John Ewin Nathaniel Mavericke
Walter Hanbery

Acting upon the clues given above, the Chairman of the Committee on English and Foreign Research commissioned Dr. Henry Presch, Jr., of Hamburg, Germany, to make researches in the Hamburg records for the parentage and ancestry of Peter Tallman of Rhode Island; and the records relating to the Tallman family brought to light by Dr. Presch are herewith submitted.

FROM THE BAPTISMAL REGISTER OF THE CHURCH OF ST. NICHOLAS, HAMBURG

Baptisms
1608 Anna, daughter of Peter Talemann, 18 May. Godparents: Susanna, widow of Jacob Melchior Jacobsen, Anna Talemanns, Wilbert de Voss.
1616 Anna Maria, daughter of Henry Talemann, 20 September. Godparents: Margaret, wife of Vincent Moellers, Elisabeth, wife of John Wetcken, Hermann Wetcken, cannoneer.
1619 Elisabeth, daughter of Henry Talemann, 24 March. Godparents: Gesche von Eitzen, Catherine Wetckens, Erich Wortenhoff.

FROM THE HANBURG BURGHER BOOK

1636 Peter Talemann made free 21 October.
1646 Peter Talemann made free 14 August.
(Both were admitted as sons of burghers)
Note: Sons of burghers were usually admitted at the age of twenty-one years.

FROM THE INHERITANCE BOOK OF THE PARISH OF ST. NICHOLAS, HAMBURG

5 October 1610. Dr. Stephen Schoenefeldt, body physician to John Adolphus, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein, gave an inheritance in Dreckwall to Peter Talemann; and it was conveyed to Marilius de Corput, as trustee, since Talemann was not a burgher of Hamburg. (Vol. 3, fo. 53.)
3 May 1644. Peter Talemann conveyed a part of the above-mentioned premises on the Alster to Diego Charles. (Vol. 4, fo. 60.)
3 July 1663. Peter Talemann conveyed the remainder of the said premises to Henry Schwarte, as trustee for Ahrend, Sr. (Vol. 4, fo. 180.)

FROM THE RENT BOOK OF THE PARISH OF ST. NICHOLAS, HAMBURG

21 November 1656. On this day Peter Talemann recovered a judgment, and on 23 January 1657 [1656/7] he entered an annuity of 124 bank marks for his daughter Susanna. On 9 October 1663 Susanna Talemann, by her curator [guardian], Hans Erlekamp, Cancelled this annuity entry. (Vol. 9, fo. 219.)

PETER TALLMAN - A Footnote in History ©1984, RuthAlice Anderson

Historians, with good reason, usually focus on the newsmakers, the movers and shakers of the past. Less celebrated people are seldom mentioned except in an occasional footnote. We should remember, though, that our world was not shaped by great men alone. The common men, the footnote men, provided the stage for their dramas. Without the footnote men, the boldest words would have faded without an echo. Peter Tallman of Rhode Island was a footnote man; if he ever moved or shook anything it was just his family. Still he is worth remembering because his life reflects his society and its values. (see 'Peter Tallman - A Footnote in History' for the complete text of this article)

Peter Tallman 1623-1708:

BARBADOS is 21 miles long and 14 wide, lying about 100 miles east of the Leeward and Windward islands of the Caribbean group. Relatively flat and dry there are no volcanoes or rain for ests and hardly any rivers, but there are white sand beaches, and pleasantly rolling country side with fields of sugar cane, brightly painted villges, flowering trees and open pastures. Because of its position upwind from the main island arc, Barbados never changed hands and became known as "Little England"

There were Amerindians on Barbados for upwards of a thousand years. The Portuguese, first Europeans to find the island and named it after the bearded fig trees that grew on the beaches. English settlers arrived 1627. It is unclear why the Amerindians abandoned the island. A governor was appointed and the House of Assembly founded in 1639. Within a few years there were over 40,000 white settlers, mostly small farmers. In these years Bridgetown was becoming a delightful place to live, with white Dutch houses with red tiled roofs imported from Spain, and spacious parks. Settlers turned to the Dutch when the English passed laws obligating trade only with English firms, who often failed to deliver goods. Dutch trading ships, captained by men of extreme daring and competence, ignored the English laws, evaded English patrol ships and conducted smuggling operations on a vast scale. Labor which had been performed by white indentured servants was soon done by slaves from Africa slipped in by Dutch smugglers. In 1636 a law was passed that a slave was a slave for life. At that time Barbados had a few slaves and mostly white indentured workers in a population of 6000. By 1649, when Peter Tallman had been on the island for two years, there were 30,000 slaves and almost the same number of whites. In 1649, a vague sense of unease had spread through the community. Violence erupted in the "Sugar Revolution" of the 1650's when most of the white population left the island. For the rest of the colonial period sugar was king and Barbados was dominated by a small group of whites who owned the estates. References: "Caribbean Island Handbook 1991" Box and Cameron; "Caribbean" by Janes A. Michner, 1989: "Big Storms in Little England" page 167.

The emigrant, Peter Tallman, of Hamburg, Germany and the Barbadoes Islands apparently settled first at Newport, Rhode Island for on 18 Nov 1650 as Peter Tallman of Newport on Rhode Island Apothecary he gave a power of attorney to a Mr. John Elton. The Power of attorney was as follow: To collect what was due to him from "Mr Samuel Maverick of Noddles Iland in the Massachusetts gent" and "to take up p and to seaze uppon a Negro man of mine Wch I am informed is With in the Jurisdiction of the Massachusetts. The Negro is named Mingoe and but a young man and hath the mark of I:P: on his left shoulder: and did unlawfully deptarted from my house in Newport about six months since. (Aspinwal Notarial Records pp. 370-71,)(entered under date of 5 (12) 1650 (5 Feb. 1660 /1 He had therefore, arrieved in Newport at least as early as May 1650.

We have established that Peter Tallman arrived in the Colonies and our proof that he came from Germany is through a deposition, found in the town records of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and made by Joseph Sheffield on 17 Mar. 1702/3, concerning a declaration made to him by Peter Tallman of Portsmouth on 13 Mar 1702/3. In this declaration Peter Tallman stated that he was then 80 years of age, that in the year 1647 he came from Hambrough (Hamburg) to the Island of Barbados, that within two years after his arrival he was married, in Christ Church Parish in said Island, to Ann Hill, daughter of Philip Hill and Ann, his wife, that seven or eight months after his marriage he moved from Barbadosto Rhode Island, bringing with him his wife and his wife's brother, Robert Hill, and also his wife's mother, who after said Philip Hill's death married Mr. John Elten, and that Mrs. Elten remained in Rhode Island about one year with her son Robert and afterwards moved to Flushing on Long Island, thence to Staten Island, and then, with her son Robert Hill, to Virginia, where she had a child or more by Capt. Hudson, who, as is reported, she married, and where her son, Robert Hill, settled. The said Peter Tallman further declared that the Peter Tallman Jr. whose habitation was then (17 Mar 170 2/3) at Guildford New Haven County, Conn., was the "eldest lawfull son of said Peter Tallman. " This declaration of Peter Tallman was evidently made when Peter Tallman, Jr., as going to Virginia, to dispose of the property of Robert Hill, as heir at law.

Other evidence (http://simsonappendixa.homepage.com/footnote.html FOOTNOTE in HISTORY by Ruth Alice Anderson) that Peter Tallman was of German ancestry is a court record in that said Tallman was called "Dutchman" in Vol.1 page 231 of Colonial Records of Conn. "Also, this court considering the bill presented to them of John Cooper, to Peter Tallman, Dutchman and assigned be him to Stanborough, according to evidence given in the notery a authentique bill 20 May 1652.

There are numerous records of Peter Tallman from 1653 until his death that Peter Tallman lived in or around Rhode Island. Purchased and sold many parcels of land. Peter Tallman made a land transaction with an Indian named Wamsitta or Sepewquia which landed him in jail
until he relinquished his title to the land.

On 3 May 1665 Peter petitioned the assembly for a divorce from his wife Ann (Hill) Tallman on the grounds that his wife had a child that was not his. She admitted that it was true and he was given the divorce. He then married Joan Briggs shortly after 24 July 1665 which is the date Peter made a marriage settlement with Joan.

From the Early Records of the Town of Portsmouth Rhode Island. Rhode Island Historical Society. Providence, R.I. E.L. Freeman and Sons, State Printers 1901 Family History Library Salt Lake Call Number 974.56/P1 N2r.

(327) This present writing made this 24th of July in one thousand Six hundred Sixty and five . Between Peter Talman of Portsmouth in Road Island, and Joan Briggs of Trenton in Jurisdiction of New Plymouth, Witnesseth that I the about said Peter Tallman, doe freely give and make over to the about said Joan Briggs my house and land where in I the said Peter Tallman Now dwelleth which said house and land I the said Peter Tallman Bought of Capt: Richard Morris , with all the privileges and apurtenances there unto belonging or that Ever shall, as all so a certain parcel of land which I the said Petter Talman bought of Daniel Woolcocks adjoining to the above said land, the which house and land above said and all so Certain a parcel of land which I the said Talman bought of William Wilbor all so adjoining to the about said, the which house and land about said with all the privlages and apurtenances about said I the about said Petter Talman doe freely give and make over, unto the about said Joan Brigs and her heirs Lawfully begotten of her own body by the said Peter Talman, To have and to hold the above said house and land with all the appurtenances above said for Euer Quietly and peaceably to enjoy the above said house and land with out any trouble incumbrance or descants from me the said Peter Talman or from any body or under me or my procurement, as also I the above said Peter Talman doe freely give and make over unto the above said Joan Briggs, these things as followeth that is to say my best breed and the appurtenances belonging to it, And also the one half of my household goods, but in Case the above said Joan Briggs do die without heirs lawfully begotten of her own body as above said that then at the disease of the above said Joan Briggs, the above said house and land and the other things above said, shall Return to the Eldest son of the above said Peter Talman whose name is Peter, to him and to his heir s Lawfully begotten of his own body, and in Case the said Peter Talman Junior die with out heirs lawfully begotten of his own body, then the said house and land and other things above Named is to Return to the Eldest daughter of the above said Peter Talman whose name is Mary and her heirs lawful begotten of her own body and also I the said Peter Talman do give and make over to the above said Joan Briggs three good Cows and a good breeding mare to the said Joan Briggs for Ever, to dispose and give to whom she the said Joan Briggs will: and this is the free gift and donation of me the said Petter Talman to the said Joan Briggs, in wetness here of I the said Petter Talman have set to my hand and Seal the day and year above written.
Signed Sealed and delivered Petter Talman in the presences of us Shadrach Wilbor Petter Pitts

Entered upon Record by me Richard Bulgar Clerk
Upon the Records of New Plymouth By Nathaniel Morton Secretary for the Jurisdiction of Plymouth.

BIR:Letter from Nancy Tallman Walkoski 1988

Some of the information for this family extracted from the Ancestrial File in the Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.

From Ancestry.com, "Desecendants of Tunis Wells and Other Surnames", by Dave Wells :

"Was admitted a burgher of Hamburg on 14 August 1646, being the son of a burgher.
Went to Barbados in 1647 at the age of 24, where he married Anne in Jan. of 1648/49. On June 2, 1648 (1649?) he contracted with Nathaniel Maverick to transport him on the Golden Dolphin to New England with his wife, her brother and mother. On May 12, 1650 in Newport he was "Peter Talman of Rhode Island, apothecary", From 1651 to 1658 his name is frequently found on Court Records in New Amsterdam where he traded with Delaware, indicating he engaged in mercantile enterprises and sometimes acted as interpreter between the English and Dutch. On May 20, 1652 he was styled "Dutchman" in the Conn. records. Was accepted as a Freeman of Newport, R.I. in 1655, and on Jan 25, 1656 he (of Middleburgh[Newtown], N.Y.) was complained of by the magistrates for removing tobacco attached by the court at Flushing. Resided at Flushing and New Amsterdam 1655-1658. On 4 Oct., 1655 he bought a house and lot in New Amsterdam, and on 25 May, 1658 sold it to Dirck Jansen van Daventer, after which he settled in Portsmouth and lived there the rest of his life. ..."

Peter married BRIGGS, Joan 24 Jul 1665, Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island. Joan (daughter of BRIGGS, Clement and ALLEN, Joan) was born Abt 1635, Taunton, Bristol County, Ma (Probably); died 24 Jul 1685, Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island; was buried 1685. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

From the book, "The Tallman Genealogical Record", by Virgil Burdette Tallman:

"The following letter to Miss Helen Swisher, Columbus, OH, dated 1934, seems to dispose of all inquiries about Joan Briggs:
Dear Miss Swisher:
Replying to your letter of the 9th instant, I would say that the ancestry of Joan Briggs is not known. As you are perhaps aware the Taunton town records were destroyed about 100 years ago by fire. A son of Clement Briggs of Weymouth was settled in Taunton but Joan could not have been his daughter as she was too old and Clement does not mention any daughter Joan in his will. It is my belief, however, that she was related to this family. In a later number of the Register you will find a note of mine on the family of Ann Hill, (first wife of Peter Tallman) with data from the Essex Co., Va. records.
Yours faithfully,
G. Andrews Moriarity
1934

Since Taunton was a branch of the Plymouth colony and since a Briggs came over in the "Fortune" in 1621, we can feel there is a possibility that Joan was connected with the Puritans of the Plymouth colony, but there is no proof.

Joan Briggs' birth date is not known. July 24, 1665 an ante nuptial agreement was made between Peter Tallman and Joan Briggs. He agreed to give her land he had bought from Richard Morris, Daniel Wilcox and William Wilbur and also a house, all to be hers and her heirs born of this marriage. He gave her beside a bed and half the household goods, but if she die without issue the estate given her was to revert to Peter Tallman's eldest son, viz. Peter Jr., and if the latter die without issue then to Peter Tallman Sr.'s eldest daughter viz Mary and her heirs. To Joan, absolutely as a "free gift of donation" he gave 3 good cows and a good breeding mare. Joan Briggs died 1685."

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From Ancestry.com, "Desecendants of Tunis Wells and Other Surnames", by Dave Wells :

"Her father is John Briggs Sr. according to some sources.
Joan's birth date is not known. July 24, 1665 an ante nuptial agreement was made between Peter T. and Joan B. He agreed to give her land he had bought from Richard Morris, Daniel Wilcox and William Wilbur and also a house, all to be hers and her heirs born of this marriage. He gave her beside a bed and half the household goods, but if she die without issue the estate given her was to revert to Peter Tallman's eldest son, viz. Peter Jr., and if the latter die without issue then to Peter Tallman Sr's eldest daughter viz. Mary and her heirs. To Joan, absolutely as a "free gift of donation" he gave 3 good cows and a good breeding mare. Joan Briggs died 1685. Her son Benjamin was born in January of that year, so it is possible that she died in childbirth.
Since Taunton was a branch of the Plymouth colony and since a Briggs came over in the "Fortune" in 1621, we can feel there is a possibility that Joan was connected with the Puritans of the Plymouth colony, but there is no proof. "
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From the book, "One Hundred and Sixty Allied Families", by John Osborne Austin:

"Nantucket, Mass.
He and his sons John, Joseph and Benjamin, and son-in-law Joshua Sevolle, lived on farms in that section of Nantucket, called Polpis. There also lived with him another John Swain, who came from England when young, and who to avoid confusion of names, was always called "John England."
1714, 2, 9. Will, proved 1717, 1, 27. Executors, sons John, Joseph and Benjamin. Witnesses, William Worth, John Folger, Robert Long, Moses Giles. To sons John, Joseph and Benjamin, and daughter Elizabeth Sevolle, his stock of cattle and sheep, equally; according to their two portions of land given each of them by me. To son Benjamin, a barn. To daughter Mary Nason, 5s., and to daughters Sarah, Hannah, Patience, and son Stephen, each 5s. Dwelling house and household goods to rest of the children, with all money and plate to be divided equally between them, viz., all my children, "I mean to give it to John Swain, Joseph Swain, Benjamin Swain, and Elizabeth Sevolle."
1718, 7, 9. Inventory, oe309, 11s. 6d., less charges oe16, 10s. 10d., of which the funeral was oe1, 16s. 4d."

Notes for John Swain:
John Swain is the progenitor of all the Nantucket Swains of this line. He was one of the ten original purchasers of the Island.

The John Swain house was known as the oldest house on the Island. It was struck by lightning in 1905 and partly burned so it was eventually torn down. There were three houses in the Polpis area at one time. John Swain, Sr. built a house after he moved from the Hummock Pond area where he first lived near his father. The original dwelling was on land later owned by Donald Craig, and once the Chadwick Farm. John Swain, Jr. built a house near his father, north of the site of the old Polpis schoolhouse. Then John Swain, Sr. erected another house almost opposite the site of the land he gave to daughter Elizabeth, wife of Joshua Sevolle. Most of the authorities consider the date of the SWAIN house as being built around 1771. The last to live there was Mrs. Love (Swain) Smith, who moved into town in her later years.

In 1641 Lord Sterling, a representative of Charles II, deeded the island to Thomas Mayhew and his son, whose family had first settled on Martha’s Vineyard and grazed sheep out on Nantucket. By 1659, the Mayhews sold shares to nine proprietors and by 1700, the island population consisted of approximately 800 Native Americans and 300 European settlers
Christopher Hussey was one of the nine purchasers of Nantucket in 1659, and in 1671 sold his land to his sons John and Stephen. The Starbuck and Macy (from Salisbury) families and John Coleman also spent the first winter on Nantucket in1659. John Gardner came to Nantucket in the 1660s and found himself limited by the existing population to one-half a vote. He appealed to the Island's governor in New York and the area was renamed Sherburne after Gardiner's English homestead. This name was used until after the Revolutionary War when the name Nantucket was restored in 1795. In 1641 Lord Sterling, a representative of Charles II, deeded the island to Thomas Mayhew and his son, whose family had first settled on Martha’s Vineyard and grazed sheep out on Nantucket. After about 15 years, the Mayhews sold shares to nine settlers; by 1700, the island population consisted of approximately 800 Native Americans and 300 European settlers. Tristram Coffin is considered the patriarch of the island

Surnames of Nantucket
Tristram and Dionis Stevens COFFIN - settled in 1659
John GARDNER - settler in 1660s
Thomas MAYHEW -
Richard SWAIN - proprietor of the 1600s
John SMITH - partner of Thomas Mayhew
Richard SMITH - an artisan circa 1661
Richard SWAIN - proprietor of the 1600s
John TROTT - settler in 1665
Nathaniel WYER - early settler

[Folger genealogy by Lucy Folger - 2537872_GM.GED]

One of nine persons who purchased the Island of Nantucket in 1659.

John married WYER, Mary 15 Nov 1660, Hampton Falls, New Hampshire. Mary (daughter of WYER, Nathaniel and Sarah) was born Abt 1633, Newbury, Massachusetts; died 1714, Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1 NAME Mary /Weare/
2 SOUR S007724
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3 DATA
4 TEXT Date of Import: Dec 24, 2003
2 SOUR S007771
3 NOTE 453 Glendon Road, P.O. Box 850, Cave Junction, OR 97523-0850, 541-592-6575
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4 TEXT Date of Import: Feb 25, 2004
1 NAME Mary (Weare) /Wyer/
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3 NOTE lucyfol@aol.com, http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GED&db=:2537872. Folger genealogy by Lucy Folger. GEDCOM imported on 25 February 2004.
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[Birch genealogy by Terry Birch - 680559_GM.GED]

Another spelling: Wyer (Richard G. York)
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Notes:

From the book, "English Origins of New England Families", by Gary Boyd Roberts:

"HENRY TALLMAN, of Hamburg, born, probably in Schleawig-Holstein, about 1586, was living in the Parish of St. Nicholas, Hamburg, as late as 24 Mar. 1619, and probably lived for several years after that date. He probably married ANNA _______, who may have been the Anna Talemanns who was a godmother at the baptism of Anna, daughter of Peter Tallman, on 18 May 1608.

He was residing in the Parish of St. Nicholas, Hamburg, on 20 September 1616, when his daughter Anna Maria was baptized there. He evidently became a burgher of Hamburg, if the Peter Talemann who was admitted a burgher in 1646 was his son. "

Henry married Anna Bef 1616. Anna was born Bef 1600; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1 NAME Anna Talemanns /(maybe?)/
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From the book, "English Origins of New England Families", by Gary Boyd Roberts:

Henry Tallman, of Hamburg ... "He probably married Anna ? who may have been Anna Talemanns who was a godmother at the baptism of Anna, daughter of Peter Tallman, on 18 May 1608."

Notes:

1 NAME Clement /Briggs/
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From the book, "The English Ancestry and Homes of the Pilgrim Fathers", by Charles Edward Banks, page 109:

Clement Briggs
He was a fellmonger, and in 1616 resided in Southwark, co. Surrey, with Robert Hicks, a fellow-passenger, as appears in a deposition dated 29 August, 1638. He was unmarried on arrival and having only one acre granted in 1623 shows that he was still single at that date. His name does not appear in the subsidy of Southwark for 1620 but parish registers of St. Saviour or St. George will probably disclose information of his family there. Perhaps the adjoining parish of Bermondsey may furnish facts.

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From the book, "Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America", by Henry Whittemore:

Clement Briggs, of Plymouth, came in the "Fortune," 1621; probably young; removed to Dorchester and then married, 1630 or 31, Joan Allen. Thomas Stoughton, constable, who officiated at the ceremony, was fined for the same 5(Pounds) at the March term of the Court 1631. Briggs removed to Weymouth 1633, and had Thomas 1633, Jonathan 1635, John, David 1640, Clement 1643

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From the book, "Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New Englang, 1620-33:

"CLEMENT BRIGGS

ORIGIN: Southwark, Surrey
MIGRATION: 1621 in Fortune
FIRST RESIDENCE: Plymouth
REMOVES: Weymouth by 1630
OCCUPATION: Fellmonger.
EDUCATION: Made his mark to his deed of 8 October 1637 and deposition of 29 August 1638. Inventory included books valued at 6s.
ESTATE: In the 1623 Plymouth land division, "Clemente Brigges" was granted one acre "beyond the first brook to the wood westward" as a passenger on the Fortune [PCR 12:5]. In the 1627 Plymouth cattle division, "Clemont Briggs" was included in the company of John Howland [PCR 12:10].

On 8 October 1637 "Clement Briggs of Wessaguscus" sold to "John Browne of Plymouth ... four acres of land of the upper end of that lot of land that appertaineth unto me the said Clement Briggs and that the said John Browne doth also agree that the said Clement Briggs shall have for him & his heirs forever the like quantity of four acres of land out of the land of the said John Browne lying at the lower end and adjoining to the residue of the land of the aforesaid Clement Briggs at Joanes River" [PCR 12:22]. On 29 August 1639 Clement Briggs sold to "Mr. Rob[er]te Heeks one acre of land in the upper fall near the Second Brook" [PCR 12:34].

In a compilation of Weymouth landholding, probably prepared about 1643, Clement Briggs held two parcels of land: "ten acres in the easter neck first granted to him" and "two acres upon the neck at the ferry" [Weymouth Hist 1:190].

In his undated will, probated 24 October 1650, "Clemant Brigs of Waymouth" bequeathed to "my son Thomas my home lot at Plimouth 20 acres ... and my biggest iron pot"; to "my son Jonathan 3 acres of my land joining to John Rees land that is not broke up and to enter it when he is of the age of 18 years and when he is of the age of 21 years to have so much as will make the portion 3 acres one fourth part of all my lands in Waymouth and after the decease of my wife it is my will he shall have one fourth part more"; to "my son Clemat my housing and the other half of my land in Waymouth and to enter it when he is of the age of 21 years"; to "my sons Thom[as], David, John, Rememb[er] my other land at Plimouth or in Plimouth jointly and equally amongst them; "one year after Clem[en]t do enter to the foresaid land he shall give his brother Rememb[er] 20s. and John 10s. and ... Jonathan shall give 10s. to his brother David and to brother Thom[as] 10s. in one year after he do enter to half my land"; wife to be executor and John Rogers and Robert Tucker overseers [SPR Case #101]. (This will was not recorded until the nineteenth century, at which time the copyist misread Remember as Edmund [SPR NS 1:456].)

The inventory of the estate of Clement Briggs, taken on 23 February 1648[/9?] and presented to court on 28 July 1659, totalled £65 7s., of which £36 was real estate: "one dwelling house and old barn," £4; "17 acres of planting land adjoining to the said house," £18; "one share of upland upon the eastward neck," £5; "3 acres near James Smith's house," £2; "one acre of salt marsh upon the westward neck near the ferry," £4; "about an acre of marsh more on the eastward neck," 2; and "land in Plimouth and Plimoth Pattent," £1 [SPR 3:151-52, Case #101].

On 7 June 1659 Plymouth court granted to "Thomas Briggs, son of Clement Briggs, deceased," one hundred fifty acres of land and twenty acres of meadow "in the way to Deadum from Taunton" [PCR 3:164].

On 8 June 1664 "Phineas Pratte and the Elder Bates, in the behalf of the children of Clement Briggs," not having "had their proportions of land with others of this jurisdiction formerly called purchasers or old comers," asking for consideration, Plymouth court granted "unto the said Phineas Pratt and unto two of the said Clement Briggs his sons, viz:, David Briggs and Remember Briggs, three hundred and fifty acres" of land in Plymouth Colony near the Massachusetts Bay line "near unto Waymouth," assigning two-thirds of the grant to Pratt and the other third to the sons of Clement Briggs [PCR 4:68].

On 19 March 1671 twelve acres of marsh land were laid out to "the children of Clement Briggs," by order of court 29 October 1668, adjoining "their Great Lot" [PCLR 3:214; PCR 5:5].

In her will of 13 November 1683, probated 11 August 1691, "Elizabeth Briggs of Weymouth" bequeathed to "my son David" (£10, brass kettle, brass pot, and great Bible), to "my grandchild Clement Briggs" (£15, if he renounces further claims on estate), to "my son Remember Briggs" (remainder of estate, he to be executor); in a codicil of 11 November 1685 Elizabeth Briggs noted that her son David had died since the making of her will, and reassigned David's bequest of £10 to her grandson Clement Briggs, and the rest of David's legacy to Remember Briggs [SPR Case #1873].
BIRTH: By about 1600 (the deposition of 1638 implies that in 1616 Briggs had already been a servant of Mr. Samuel Latham for a few years).

DEATH: Weymouth by 23 February 1648[/9?] (date of inventory).
MARRIAGE: (1) By 1 March 1630/1 Joan Allen (1 March 1630/1: "Mr. Tho: Stoughton, constable of Dorchester, is fined £5 for taking upon him to marry Clement Briggs & Joane Allen ..." [MBCR 1:83]); she died by 1640. (On 6 March 1637/8 at a Quarter Court at Cambridge Clement Briggs gave a bond of £10 for the appearance of his wife at the next court; at the same court Arthur Warren was presented "for keeping company with Clement Briggs's wife, [which] was found to be true" [MBCR 1:219]. At a Quarter Court on 5 June 1638 Clement Brigg's wife was "enjoined not to come into the company of Arthur Warren" [MBCR 1:233].)
(2) By 1640 Elizabeth _____; she died between 11 November 1685 (date of codicil) and 11 August 1691 (probate of will), probably at Weymouth.
CHILDREN (all born Weymouth):
With first wife
i THOMAS, b. 14 June 1633 [NEHGR 8:348]; m. Ann _____ [BrPR 2:65].
ii JONATHAN, b. 14 June 1635 [NEHGR 8:348]; m. by about 1664 Experience _____ [TAG 33:83-86].

With second wife
iii DAVID, b. 23 August 1640 [NEHGR 8:348]; d. between 13 November 1683 (date of mother's will) and 11 November 1685 (codicil to that will), apparently without issue.

iv CLEMENT, b. 1 January 1642[/3] [NEHGR 8:348]; m. by 1669 Hannah Packard [SPR 7:1-2].
v REMEMBER, b. say 1645; m. by 1686 Mary _____ (eldest child of "Remember and Mary" b. Weymouth 4 November 1686).
vi JOHN, b. say 1647; named in his father's will; no further record. (He is not named in the will of Elizabeth Briggs, which might be evidence that he was not her son, but he was almost certainly dead before she wrote her will; if he had ben a son of Clement Briggs by his first wife, he should have appeared in the Weymouth vital records for the 1630s and early 1640s. There is no evidence that he is any one of the men by the name of John Briggs later appearing in New England.)

ASSOCIATIONS: On 29 August 1638 "Clement Briggs of Weymouth fellmonger" deposed that "about two and twenty years since this deponent then dwelling with one Mr. Samuel Lathame in Barmundsey Street in Southwarke, a fellmonger, and one Thomas Harlow then also dwelling with Mr. Rob[er]te Heeks in the same street, a fellmonger, the said Harlow and this deponent had often conference together how many pelts each of their masters pulled a week." Briggs goes on to tell in detail how many pelts had been handled a week "for the space of three or four years," possibly implying that he had in 1616 been servant to Samuel Latham since about 1612. The deposition was apparently taken at the request of ROBERT HICKS, who may have been involved in a lawsuit in England [PCR 12:34-35].

COMMENTS: In a letter of 6 February 1631/2 from the governor and assistants of Plymouth to the governor and assistants of Massachusetts, Clement Briggs is included in a list of men who had "gone from hence, to dwell and inhabit with you" [WP 3:65]. Savage thought that Briggs first went to Dorchester and then Weymouth, based probably on the fact that Thomas Stoughton, who married Clement Briggs and Joan Allen, was a resident of Dorchester. However, at this time Weymouth (still Wessaguscus) was for administrative purposes considered a part of Dorchester, and it is more likely that Briggs went directly from Plymouth to Weymouth.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC NOTE: In 1966 Edna Anne Hannibal, with the assistance of Claude W. Barlow, published a solid genealogy of the descendants of Clement Briggs, as part of a series on Briggs families of New England [Clement Briggs of Plymouth Colony and His Descendants, 1621-1965 (n.p., 1966)]. This volume presents evidence supporting the interesting hypothesis that the widow of Clement Briggs was the "widow Briggs" residing in the early 1650s at Southampton [p. 4]. "
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Clement married ALLEN, Joan 1630, Dorchester, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Joan (daughter of ALLEN, George and STARKES, Katherine) was born 1602, Weymouth, Dorest, England; died 1638, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1 NAME Richard /Swain/, Sr.
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1 PROP
2 DATE 2 JUL 1659
2 PLAC Richard and his son John were among the nine purchasers of Nantucket
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2 DATE 2 JUL 1659
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From the book, "One Hundred and Sixty Allied Families", by John Osborne Austin:

"Richard Swain, Hampton, N. H., Nantucket, Mass.
1635, 9, 17. Hes came in the ship "Truelove," from London, having sent his wife Elizabeth in the "Planter" the April previous, his sons Francis and William in the "Rebecca," and daughter Elizabeth in the "Susan and Ellen," in care of various friends.
1638, 10, 9. Newbury, Mass. His daughter Elizabeth was baptized there.
1639, 3, 13. Rowley, Mass. This same year he had liberty to settle small claims at Hampton, N. H. (then in Massachusetts), where he had been granted liberty to plant the year before.
1643, 3, 7. Hampton. He and others of Hampton, petitioned Governor of Massachusetts, complaining of William Haward, military officers.
He was, while at Hampton, Selectman, and commissioner for small causes.
1659, 7, 2. He and his son John were among the nine purchasers of Nantucket from Thomas Mayhew, the latter remaining a share. The consideration paid was oe30, "and also two beaver hats, one for myself and one for my wife," as Mayhew's deed declares.
1661, 5, 10. Nantucket. On a committee to lay out lands.
1667, 6, 18. He deeded land to Thomas Macy and Edward Startbuck, guardians of George Bunker's minor children, he himself being their step-father, as he had married George Bunker's widow.
1671, 6, 29. He and his son john were among the purchasers of the rights, etc., that Wanackmamack, Chief Sachem of Nantucket, this day deeded for consideration of oe40.
His last wife Jane, was the first white person recorded as having died on Nantucket, and his grandson, John Swain, was the first white male child born upon that island.
His son Francis went to Long Island, William staid at Hampton; and Richard, the only child by his second wife, moved to New Jersey, where descendants have been Cape May pilots.
1682, 8, 1. Administration on his estate granted to Richard Swain, Jr., who gave bond of oe50, with James Coffin, surety. Appraisers appointed by the Court were, Nathaniel Barnard, Stephen Coffin, Thomas Look, Tobias Cole..." [Birch genealogy by Terry Birch - 680559_GM.GED]

Notes for Richard Swain, Sr:
Sources for the Swain family include: Carl Swain, Claxton, GA (descendent of John Wesley Swain who was a son of Levi Bonaparte Swain, Sr), Truman Porter "Pete" Swain, Jr., Pender Co, NC (descendent of Thomas Willetts Swain who was a brother of Levi Bonaparte Swain, Sr), and Rebecca "Becki" Ray Watters, Fresno, CA (descendent of Martha Swain who was a sister of Levi Bonaparte Swain, Sr). The book by Robert Swain called "Swains of Nantucket-Tales and Trails".

Richard Swain, his wife, Elizabeth Basselle, and several children immigrated to New England in 1635. Richard Swain left England September 17, 1635 aboard the Truelove, while his wife and children were sent perhaps ahead in April 1635 on other ships under the care of friends. Wife Elizabeth left England aboard the Planter with children Nicholas, Grace and John. Sons William and Francis left aboard the Rebecca.

Richard Swain and his family first lived in the small town of Rowley, MA, then known as the MA Bay Colony. Later he moved to Hampton where he is listed as amoung the first settlers.

Richard, planter, Hampton, 1638. He owned a house and land at Exeter before 1650. Gave part of his house-lot in Hampton to his daugher Grace and her husband, Nathaniel Boulter, September 4, 1660; another tract to Hezekiah, eldest son of William, deceased; the widow Prudence to have the use of it till Hezekiah is 21 years old. He moved to Nantucket, MA. He sold his remaining estate to his son-in-law Boulter July 6, 1663.
Pioneers in Massachusetts, p.441

Richard Swain, Sr married his second wife, Jane Godfrey in 1658 and by 1663 they had moved to Nantucket, MA. Richard was one of a group of nine Massachusetts Englishmen (Tristram Coffin, Thomas May, Christopher Huffey, Thomas Bernard, Peter Coffin, Stephen Greenleaf, John Swain-son of Richard, and William Pike) who in 1659 purchased Nantucket Island from Thomas Mayhew for 30 pounds and two beaver hats.

The following is from Robert Swain's "Swains of Nantucket-Tales and Trails":

Christened as Rychard Swayn on 21 September 1595, Berkshire, England, the name Richard Swayne was used until he moved to Nantucket from the mainland. Other spellings of the name in England during the period 1500-1600's show Swaine, Swayn, and Swain, in addition to Swayne. His children, Francis, Nicholas, Grace, Richard and John, are listed in christening records as either Swaine or Swayne. One son, the first Richard, Jr., died as an infant in England.

In most instances the name Swayne or Swain(e) is derived from the Old Norse word sveinn which meant "boy, servant peasant" depending on its use in the sentence. It came to England with Danes and Norwegians and was altered there to suein, suen, swan, etc. Sveinn was first used as a descriptive term before becoming a surname. Burkes Armory describes the Coat-Of-Arms for one Swain, one Swain or Swaine, one Swaine and four Swaynes...each of them different. According to some authorities Richard Swayne of St. Albans, England who came to America in 1635, living first at Rowley, Massachusetts Bay in 1635, and then at Hampton in New Hampshire, was in line with William Swayne of Salisbury, England, granted the Coat-Of-Arms, 20 June 1444, later confirmed by a descendant of the same name, of London, in 1612. This is the same Coat-Of-Arms found in Scotland in 1100, but without the Motto.

A record of the births of four of the children of Richard Swayne are found in Easthampstead County, England: Nicholas, Grace, Richard, and John Swayne. After Richard Swayne took his family to America in 1635, there seems to be no other family of that name living in Easthampstead for nearly 60 years. St. Albans, England is northeast of London.

Of those using the name Swayne, Swain or Swaine, who came to New England early were: William, mentioned by Savage as "William Swain, Gentlemen", born 1585, came to Watertown, Massachusetts in 1635: was afterward one of a commission sent to govern the colony of Connecticut. A William Swain was in Branford after 1636. Jeremiah Swain was at Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1638 and one of the first settlers of Reading, Massachusetts. The third was Richard Swayne who came to Rowley, Massachusetts in 1635. It is not known if there was any relationship between these three early settlers of New England.

In Virginia, the following beadrights in county land grants were made to Stephen Swaine in Surry County in 1635. Some genealogical researchers have confused him with Stephen Swain of Nantucket who went ' to Chowan County, North Carolina about 1690. A Thomas Swain(e) and his wife were in James City in 1638 and another Thomas Swain was in New Kent in 1682.

In North Carolina, 32 families of Swains were property taxpayers in the period 1717-1779. The 1790 United States Census lists one or more of the spellings, Swain, Swaine, and Swains in Connecticut, Georgia (Reconstructed), Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Virginia. The 1790 Census lists Swaims and Swains in the same counties so it would appear that Swaims were once Swains. The fact that the name Sveyn appears in England in 1045 and in Scotland in 1250 would reinforce the Priority of Swain.

Richard Swayne/Swain sent his wife Elizabeth and the children to New England in April 1635 and he followed in September of that same year. It is known that Elizabeth and the children did not arrive on the same ship, the older children on one vessel and the mother and younger children on another. An early historian states that the children who sailed separately from their mother were with friends on the ship Rebecca. These were sons, William and Francis, and Nicholas, Grace and John came with their mother on the ship Planter. Some records state a daughter named Elizabeth was a passenger on the ship Susan and Ellen. This was not the daughter of Richard Swain since his daughter was not born until he settled at Hampton, New Hampshire.

Richard Swain arrived in America in 1635 as stated above, and he and the family first lived in the small town of Rowley, Massachusetts, then known as the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Later he moved to Hampton where he is listed among the first settlers. That was in the autumn of 1638 and the settlement was called "Winnacunnett" according to the History of Hampton. Later the Reverend Steven Bachelor (Bachiler), one of the early petitioners, requested the name be changed to Hampton.

Included in the History of Hampton are many references to Richard Swain and his role as a leading citizen of the town. His wife was referred to as "Basselle" but this name is not found in any of the records from England. On a following page is an early map of the town of Hampton, New Hampshire, and you will note the names of some of the children of Richard Swain. Also shown are names of many of the early settlers, some remaining in Hampton and others migrating to Nantucket after its purchase from Thomas Mayhew.

It was at Hampton that the last child of Richard and Elizabeth Swain was born in 1636, Elizabeth Swain. It was here also where his wife, Elizabeth, died in 1657. In 1658 he married a widow, Jane Godfrey Bunker, whose husband, George Bunker, had died at sea leaving her with five small children. The oldest son of Richard Swain, William, also died in 1657, having lost his life at sea on a voyage from Hampton to Boston. In 1659 the problems for Quakers increased and many of the inhabitants began to search for a haven of safety where they could live and worship in peace. By 1660 Richard Swain had turned his property over to his daughters and moved with sons John and Richard, Jr., his new wife and stepchildren, to the Island of Nantucket. In 1659 he and his son, John Swain, were two of the ten original purchasers of Nantucket Island from Thomas Mayhew for thirty pounds silver and two "Beaver Hats".

What brought Richard Swain and others like him to America so long ago when they were desperate to brave the unknown of a new colony across the ocean? The voyage was long and dangerous in vessels that were small and propelled only by sail. Why did he send his family alone and who were the friends that traveled with the family and perhaps sheltered them until Richard arrived in America? It must have taken great courage on the part of Richard and Elizabeth to leave their home in England, and (Especially to travel separately not knowing if they would ever see each other again. We can only speculate about the reason for their leaving in the first place, but from 1633-1635, those immigrants from England were seeking more religious freedom from the confines of the Church of England. During a period of time before this migration the future of the "Puritans" in England was so black that thousands finally fled to America where they founded the Colony of Massachusetts. A study of events during that time will show that they did not like the control of the church by the bishops and the type worship service that, except for being conducted in English rather than Latin, could not be distinguished from the Catholic Church.

Early in the history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, religious persecution began. A series of acts was perpetrated in the name of the law that in our present age seems incredible. It is ironic that those who left England to seek religious freedom found conditions worse in their newly chosen land. It appears that many of those Puritans or Separatists joined the Society of Friends in America, and even before the first Quaker arrived in Massachusetts the General Court had appointed a Fast Day, "to seek the face of God in behalf of our native country, in reference to the abounding errors, especially those of Ranters and Quakers". Men and women were scourged from one town to another, imprisoned, banished from the Colony, hurt, mutilated and humiliated. This spirit had in 1658 and 1659 reached an extreme point. Quakers were banished from the Colony under the pain of death if they returned, or, if they were found within its jurisdiction after a limited time, the penalty was the same as return after banishment. Citizens were prohibited from harboring them, mingling with them or advocating or encouraging their religion. It appeared to be more intense in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. One law was enacted forbidding the Indians to worship in their own manner on English ground, punishing blasphemy with death, etc. Open renunciation of the church or its order was punishable by a fine of 50 shillings per month for each month of heresy. Disobedience of parents or denying the Scriptures to be the word of God was punishable with death. A man must be orthodox to hold office or vote. Complaint to the home government brought local whipping and banishment.

In 1655, a law was passed that "no Quaker be entertained by any person or persons with this government, under penalty of 15 pounds sterling for every such default, or be whipped". This was amended in October 1657, making the fine forty shillings per hour for every offense. Under the provisions of this law several Quakers were arrested and imprisoned. On the 18th of October 1659, the "Court understanding that several inhabitants of this jurisdiction have lodged Quakers now in prison, do order that the secretary issue out a warrant to the several persons, & send them same by messenger of purpose to bring them with speed to this court, to answer for their offense therein". These persons were: James Rawlins, Anthony Emery, Thomas Spencer, Richard Nason, Richard Swayne, Zaccheus Gould and Thomas Macy. Two of the Quakers imprisoned, William Robinson and Marmaduke Stephenson, were hanged in Boston on the 27th of December 1659. All those named were fined except James Rawlins who is said to be "more innocent & ingenious than the rest: the Governor only admonished him. Richard Swayne was fined three pounds and disenfranchised. Thomas Macy paid thirty shillings and was admonished by the Governor.

The above record and his release from the church at Hampton seems to be the only involvement Richard Swain had with the Society of Friends, but later- a good many of his descendants on Nantucket embraced the Quaker faith. As the population of the Island grew many of these Quaker families decided to move to other parts of the United States and we find several families departing together and living near each other as they settled in the south and Midwestern states. It is evident that the first white settlers of Nantucket were God-fearing people, but in addition to the Quakers, there were Baptist, some Presbyterians, Puritans and Separatists, among those leaving New England to migrate to other locations across America. It is believed that Richard Swain may have been a part of a Puritan group from England. Peter Folger embraced Quakerism and so did John Swain, the oldest son of Richard Swain. Stephen Hussey and John Swain could not agree with each other on the matters of religion so John Swain finally stopped his participation in the affairs of the Society of Friends. Stephen Hussey was the husband of Martha Bunker, stepdaughter of Richard Swain.

It was during this time of persecution of Quakers that Richard Swain and others, started looking into the possibility of finding a better place to rear their families. During the summer of 1659, Tristram Coffin made a visit to some of the offshore islands, and when he visited Martha's Vineyard he learned that Thomas Mayhew was willing to dispose of Nantucket. He went there, liked what he saw, found out that the Indians would agree to satisfactory terms made a report to his friends and neighbors, and as a result purchase of the Island was made from Thomas Mayhew on 2 July 1659. Thomas Mayhew, who retained a share for himself, did not go to Nantucket, nor did all of the men named in the deed. Richard Swain bought the half share of William Pile who was one of the "Half Share Men" selected by the original purchasers.

The original purchasers of Nantucket were allowed to select partners who were called "Half Share Men", whom later it was learned, were not to share in the political control of the island. At least that was the intent of the original purchasers. Most of the "Half Share Men" were tradesmen and were needed to perform the essential services of the growing community. The attempt to retain the political control of the early proprietors caused some friction and turmoil later on and caused a split among those first inhabitants that took some time to resolve. This occurred about 1673 and other men who came from the mainland to the Island later, many of them during the King Phillips War, seeking temporary residence joined the half share group.

The "Half Share Men" were selected early in 1659 when the first purchasers met at Salisbury, Massachusetts, and approved or agreed that the "ten owners will admit of Ten more partners who shall have liberty to take a partner who he pleases not being justly Expected against by the rest". There was no mention if anyone was turned down by the group initially selected as a partner. John Swain took as his partner Thomas Look who married Elizabeth Bunker, the oldest stepdaughter of Richard Swain. Although Thomas Look went to Nantucket and resided there for a number of years he and his family moved to Martha's Vineyard to live. A number of the first purchasers selected kin or neighbors as partners, so most of them knew each other before moving to Nantucket.

The poem quoted below is found in several forms in several publications and books written about the inhabitants of Nantucket. This version is from the History of Nantucket by Starbuck. Another version is in Chapter V as written in the History of Guilford County, North Carolina. It is doubted that all descendants of these families share the imaginative viewpoint as the poets:
"What may be, perhaps not ineptly, termed the clannishness of the descendants of the First Purchasers, is illustrated by a little doggerel written by someone who had no fear of the tribal displeasure nor any respect for the family pride of those he lampoons. (1) It appears in two stanzas, published about 1834 and the irreverent writer thus characterized his victims:

The Rays and Russells, coopers are,
The knowing Folgers lazy,
A lying Coleman very rare,
And scarce a learned Hussey.

The Coffins noisy, fractious, loud,
The silent Gardners plodding,
The Mitchells good, the Barkers proud,
The Macys eat the pudding.

As though that was not enough, some super-reckless individual added the following for good measure:

The Swains are swinish, clownish called,
The Barnards very civil,
The Starbucks they are loud to bawl,
The Pinkhams beat the devil.


(1) Presumable it was written, or at least the first two stanzas written by Hart, the author of Miriam Coffin. It has also been attributed to Phitieas Fanning who married Kezia Coffin, the daughter of John and Kezia Coffin.

Other illustrations of the clannishness and intermarriage among the Islanders can be found within the pages of the History of Nantucket, such as stories by Prof. Maria Mitchell and Rev. Ferinand C Ewer.


Notes for Jane Godfrey:
Jane Godfrey married Richard Swain after the death of her first husband, George Bunker. George Bunker was the son of William de BonCoeur, a French Huguenot who had fled to England. George came in 1634 to Ipswich, MA and was one of the original settlers of Topsfield, MA. He drowned there in 1658 leaving his widow Jane Godfrey and 5 young children.
After Jane married Richard Swain, they moved to Nantucket, MA.
Reference: Savage 1:299; Virkus, Immigrant Ancestors

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Surnames of Nantucket
Tristram and Dionis Stevens COFFIN - settled in 1659
John GARDNER - settler in 1660s
Thomas MAYHEW -
Richard SWAIN - proprietor of the 1600s
John SMITH - partner of Thomas Mayhew
Richard SMITH - an artisan circa 1661
Richard SWAIN - proprietor of the 1600s
John TROTT - settler in 1665
Nathaniel WYER - early settler
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In 1639, Richard Swain was one of the first settlers at Hampton, now in NH. See: http://www.hampton.lib.nh.us/hampton/history.htm
Click on the _Dow's History of Hampton_ links.

In 1659, he and his son John were among the 10 original purchasers of Nantucket. A good starting place for info about him there is: _The History of Nantucket..._ by Alexander Starbuck. In the back are genealogies for several generations of several of the early settlers.

By the way, I believe that Basselle is a "first" name. Some secondary sources refer to his first wife as Elizabeth, some as Basselle. Could Basselle be a nickname for Elizabeth? I've not found a primary source for her name. He married secondly Jane, the widow of George Bunker.

Regards,
Howard Swain
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Richard married BASSELLE, Elizabeth Bef 1621. Elizabeth was born Abt 1598, England (Probably); died 15 Jul 1657, Hampton, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1 NAME Elizabeth //
2 SOUR S006577

Nathaniel — Sarah. [Group Sheet]