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Winthrop Family - Settlement of the Firelands

dawbarton — 2009-07-06 03:54:16Z

I have a blog at http://firelands.wordpress.com that tells the history of the founding of the town of Norwalk, Ohio in 1817 during the settlement of the Firelands or “Sufferers’ Land,” a part of the Western Reserve that was given to “Sufferers” burned out of their homes by the British during the Revolution. The story of one of the early settlers of the Firelands, Frederick Wickham, who left a life as a captain of a Lake Erie schooner to settle in Norwalk and become a newspaper editor, is a major part of this history.

Frederick was a descendant of John Winthrop, who settled in America in1630 and was Governor of Massachusetts Colony. On my blog I have posted a genealogy of Frederick Wickham’s Winthrop ancestors that was written by my great-grandmother and grandmother early in the last century.

I post an episode of this history on my blog every Monday and will continue until November 2009. I hope that people interested in the history of the Winthrop family will be entertained and informed by these postings and fill in gaps and correct inaccuracies in my research.

Thank you for your kind attention. I hope you visit my blog and enjoy my story of the Winthrop family and the pioneers of the “Sufferers’ Land.”

Re: Winthrop Sources....LOOK BEYOND ROOTSWEB!

wmcasey1 — 2009-05-12 22:12:37Z

Hi Tim,

My name is William Casey. I am a native of Aughadown, Co Cork, Ireland. I am currently doing some research into the links between John Winthrop (1647-1613) of Groton Hall, Suffolk and Aughadown. I was wondering if you know of any Winthrop sources that relate to the John Winthrop I am researching, particularly to his activities in Ireland. I also came across a reference on the web to this John Winthrop will, which claimed this document still survives. However I am unable to find any other reference to it. Do you know if it survives and if so where it is?

regards,
William Casey
email: wmcasey@eircom.net

Re: Robert WINTHROP b:c.1849 Starcross to Hay Erskine Shipley WINTHROP

DOB7 — 2009-03-07 02:44:20Z

According to FREEBMD his birth was registered in St Thomas district, nr Exeter, Devon.

Re: Robert WINTHROP b:c.1849 Starcross to Hay Erskine Shipley WINTHROP

PamelaKingston — 2009-03-07 02:07:51Z

Hi we must be related my grandfather is Joseph Winthrop 16/04/1882 - 1954, son of Robert Winthrop who was born 27/01/1849 Kenton Devonshire England who married Ellen Benny 10/01/1878 Christchurch New Zealand. Robert is son of Hay Erskine Shipley Winthrop & Anne Hives & his father is Robert 12/07/1764 married to Sarah Fabrace, Hay being 1 of their 9 children it must be the same family tree.
Regards
Pamela Kingston

Re: Book Excepts: The Americans: A Social History Of The US 1587-1914

Edward_Dubois — 2008-08-02 13:26:49Z

I have just begun to read Furnas and I am interested in the origins of "freeman" Richard Church who came with Winthrop in 1630 on the Arabella. Thanks to Funas, I now have a better understanding of what a "freeman" was in 1630, however I am further interested in what prompted Church and/or Winthrop to emigrate. Furnas states that the majority of emigrants were unsuitables and were, for the most part, asked to leave.

Lucy Winthrop married George Jaffry 10/4/1758

spmarch — 2007-10-28 23:13:35Z

I'm trying to trace the parentage of the wife of my 3rd great granduncle, Lucy Dudley Wainwright 1753-1839 of Greenland, New Hampshire.

She was the ward of George Jaffrey III and his wife who was Lucy's aunt, Lucy Winthrop (1721-1776).

I come up with two possible parents for Lucy Winthrop. John Winthrop and Ann Dudley or Adam Winthrop and Anne Wainwright. But neither has a tree that includes Lucy Dudley Wainwright.

Can anybody help me?

Samuel March

Re: John WINTHROP b.1606 Suffolk, Eng., md. Elizabeth READE

sihrman — 2007-05-30 23:34:48Z

not sure if this will help;
"Western Pa Genealogical Society Quarterly, spring 1989, vol. 15 #4. Book Reviews;
pg. 34 "The Winthrop Fleet Of 1630: An Account of the Vessels, the Voyage, the Passengers & Their English Homes." 1930 by Charles Edward Banks (reprinted 1989)...$13.50 + $2.50
This book is an authoritative list of the 700 passengers who are believed to have come to New England with John Winthrop in 1630. Based upon research undertaken both in England & America,...each passenger...contains indexes of names, places, & suggest as well as appendices which list the passengers on "The Mary & John", & "The Lyon" which sailed contemporaneously with the Winthrop Fleet."
not my family

John Still Winthrop, b. 1720 in MA.

BasketLady420 — 2007-03-16 01:47:47Z

Jane Borland, Born: 24 Apr 1732, Boston MA. Died: 5 Apr 1760, New London CT.

Jane married John Still Winthrop, son of John F.R.S. Winthrop and Ann Dudley, on 4 Sep 1750 in Boston MA. (John Still Winthrop was born on 15 Jan 1720 in Boston MA and died on 6 Jun 1776 in New London CT.)

Jane (Lindall) Winthrop. Timothy Lindall married, as his third wife, Mary Henchmen, the silversmith's aunt.

Children of Jane and John:

John Winthrop
Jane Winthrop
Francis Bayard Winthrop
Ann Winthrop
William Winthrop
Joseph Winthrop
Mary Winthrop
Thomas Lindall Winthrop

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information, which comes from a website called "American Silversmiths." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~silversmiths/makers...

Sarah 'Rawlins' HOWARD...."grdau of John Winthrop"

ffeble — 2006-08-02 05:23:36Z

Sarah born c1784 CT.; married William Henry HOWARD c1820; daughter Zilpha Ann was born 1821. They are on 1840 NY, Chautauqua co. near Zilpha and 1st husband Daniel UNTHANK; 1850 PN near Zilpha and 2nd husband John ALBRO (my gtgtgrpts) and 1860 OH, Summit co. next door to Zilpha and children--John had died date and place unknown.
per William Henry's death notice, Medina, Ohio 1881: " ...He married, again, [Sarah] a grand-daughter of John Winthrop, Governor of Connectitcut, who died in 1861 [figure Sarah died]...." there is more, but this is the pertinent information. We have been searching SO long on Sarah, hope some one can find Some info to pass down here.

Society Winthrop..Boston

Sully34 — 2006-07-19 21:09:19Z

Ther was A Sarah Bowdoin Winthrop Who married the son of Gov. James Sullivan in 18 9..Her husbands name was George...Any relation? Don

Society Winthrop

Sully34 — 2006-07-19 21:09:19Z

Sorry...1809.

Re: Will of Gertrude Winthrop ABOUT 1926

timmcc189 — 2006-05-18 22:28:36Z

If we are talking about the same Gertrude Winthrop,she is my g-grandma.Was she married to Percy Willette?

Re: Winthrop

timmcc189 — 2006-05-14 01:05:33Z

Hi,i think you are the person i'm looking for.Your message matches my family lines and i was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing.My mom's a winthrop.I'm having a really hard tme with this line.Please i hope you can help.Rachel

Re: Marietta Hart

JPNY999 — 2006-04-27 19:41:54Z

Is there a Henry Hart who married a Georgianna in your line?

Waitstill Winthrop, b. abt. 1640 in Boston

BasketLady420 — 2006-02-09 01:09:59Z

Waitstill Winthrop is mentioned in a newpaper article for Boston c.1640

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information, which comes from a webpage titled " Massachusetts Genealogy & History." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://theoldentimes.com/boston_names48ma.html

Will of Gertrude Winthrop ABOUT 1926

patriciathomas70 — 2005-11-22 23:37:40Z

in 1907, Gertrude Winthrop purchased a statley home in England and it became quite famous for the gardens. Recently we were asked to help find a method of getting a copy of her will . Gertrude died in England in 1926 but her will was proven in New York. Please help. The above mentioned property is now in the hands of the English National Trust. Any advice welcome

Thank You

Mrs Thomas.

Mary Winthrop-William Stimpson Windham, Ct

lwaller1603 — 2005-11-07 14:20:23Z

Looking for info on this family. Would be the 1800's timeline. Son Ralph was born in Columbia Ct

Grenville and Winthrop marriage?

gboothg — 2005-08-30 21:19:28Z

There are a number of Winthrop males with the name Grenville, going back to at least 1827 when a Grenville Temple Winthrop received a degree from Harvard. Was there a Winthrop - Grenville marriage?
Gay

John Winthrop in 1654

2005-06-04 05:16:36Z

Sammon, Henry ~ 17 Jun. 1653 ~ Servant to Mrs. Mary Chester of Wethersfield, was bound to her son, John Chester, of Wethersfield as apprentice for term of 5 years from 4th day August instant to learn trade of husbandry.

14 Feb. 1654 - Bound as servant to Mr. John Winthrop, Jr., of Pequod.

08 Apr. 1654 - John Chester of Wethersfield assigned Henry Sammon to Robert Griffin of Newport, Rhode Island, for term of one year and a half.

IND. DATES: 17 Jun. 1653 14 Feb. 1654 08 Apr. 1654
CSL-039M

I am not related to this family, I'm just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled "Apprentices of Connecticut 1637-1900. By Kathy A. Ritter. Ancestry Publishing 1986.
Joyce

Re: Winthrop Furniture Pictures found

2005-05-10 03:02:17Z

I am descended from the three John Winthrops, governors of MA Bay Colony and CT. I'd be very appreciative of scanned photos (as well as any history/incriptions you may have) as these possessions may well be from the early families. Thank you.

Winthrop Furniture Pictures found

2005-04-05 04:51:43Z

Found snap shots labeled Pictures of the WINTHROP CHEST, WINTHROP CHAIR, and PORINGER. no dates but quite old pieces of furniture in pictures. -also with pictures was a note stating that a DR. Gutheim of the Mass. Historical Society is the one to get in touch about the Winthrop Family History mentioned John Winthrop's Diary of the trip across in 1630 ...His father, Adam Winthrop and a James Winthrop
Copy of William Winthrop Will
NOTE: I am not searching the Winthrop Family or anyone connected to this family. I can scan copy of the funiture pictures if anyone is interested but I do not have any information on this family

20th and 21st Century WINTHROPS

2004-10-23 23:32:50Z

Would like any info on direct descendants of Gov. John Winthrop living in this century---specifically still with the surname of Winthrop. I would like to try and trace this backwards.
Thanks,
Jules

My Dad is reading the new book biography of "Benjamin Franklin" and they mention the name John Wiinthrop

2003-12-03 04:40:16Z

Hi, my Dad is reading the biograph of Ben Franklin and they mention the name John Winthrop. I don't know a lot about the John Winthrop but all I know is was born in 1600s and he touch Ben Franklin some stuff and I think my Dad said that he was like a teacher to him. Well I have to go.

Kristen

Re: Winthrop questions

2004-05-01 04:59:20Z

do you know about the book "the loin and the hare"?
i have a copy of it , and it has several winthrop family trees...

email me at: hclewettga@aol.com and i can give you some information.

marion boucher clewett

ps: my family is part of the winthrop,sargent,brownrigg and boucher line.

Ephraim Winthrop

pafitzpat — 2003-01-06 14:18:38Z

Looking for information on my great grandfather, Ephraim Winthrop. Sorry I have no other info other than he had 2 sons, Paul Leroy Winthrop b abt 1890 in Providence, RI and another son Archie Winthrop. Archie was possibably put up for adoption (???? )
Any and all info would be greatly appreciated. Please email me at PAFitzpat@aol.com

Re: Winthrop line

flowen — 2003-03-01 19:03:23Z

Thank you, Marie. This substantiates the information I have about Adam Winthrop's two wives, Alice Still and Anne Browne, plus adding a couple of dates.

John WINTHROP b.1606 Suffolk, Eng., md. Elizabeth READE

webmist — 2005-01-15 18:43:45Z

I would appreciate any corrections or additions to the following lineage:

Adam WINTHROP/WYNTHROPE b.c1466 Lavenham, Suffolk, England, d. after 1498 in Groton, Suffolk, England, md. date/place unknown to Joane BURTON b. c1470 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, d. after 1520 in Suffolk, England, daughter of unknown. Adam and Joane had a son:

Adam WINTHROP b. 9 Oct 1498 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, d. 9 Oct 1498 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England, d. 9 Nov 1562 in Groton, Suffolk, England, md. 20 Jul 1534 in Lavenham, Suffolk, England to Agnes SHARP b. 10 Aug 1530 in Islington, Middlesex, England, d. 13 May 1565 in Springfield, Essex, England, daughter of Robert SHARP and Elizabeth ?. Adam and Agnes had a son:

Adam WINTHROP b. 10 Aug 1548 in Groton Manor, Suffolk, England, d. 29 Mar 1623 in Groton Manor, Groton, Suffolk, England, md. 20 Feb 1579 in Suffolk, England to Anne BROWNE b. 1558 in Edwardston, London, England, d. 19 Aug 1629 in Groton, Suffolk, England, daughter of Henry BROWNE and Agnes ?. Adam and Anne had a son:

John WINTHROP Sr. b. 12 Jan 1587 in Groton Manor, Edwardstone, Sussex, England, d. 26 Mar 1649 in Boston, Suffolk, MA, md. 16 Mar 1605 in Great Stambridge, Essex, England to Mary FORTH b. 1 Jan 1583 in Great Stambridge, Essex, England, d. 1615 in Groton, Suffolk, England, daughter of John FORTH and ?. John and Mary had a son:

John WINTHROP Jr. b. 12 Feb 1606 in Groton Manor, Suffolk, England, d. 5 Apr 1676 in Groton, CT, md. 8 Feb 1631 in Groton Manor, Suffolk, England to Elizabeth READE b./d. dates/places unknown, daughter of unknown. John and Elizabeth had a daughter:

Mercy WINTRHOP b. c1643 in Norfolk, CT, d. date/place unknown, md. 1679 in Norfolk, MA to Joseph CULVER b.20 Sep 1646 in Dedham, MA, d. 1730 Groton, CT, son of Edward COLVER and Ann ELLIS.

Laura
bradlara@ucom.net

Winthrop line, etc.