Born abt 1561. Died aft 1605.Felsted church records in Essex County identify a Valentine Prentice who married Marie Luke, "widdow," on 15 Jan 1586. Whether Valentine is the son of John Prentis and Elizabeth is less clear. If it is assumed that he was at least 25 years old at the time of his marriage to a widow, his birth date would have been not later than 1561. Felsted church baptism records cover the period 1570 - 1615 and do not record his baptism or the identity of his parents.
It is doubtful that he is the Valentine mentioned in William Prentis' 1574 will: it seems probable that the Valentine mentioned in that will died in 1598. The will of the Valentine Prentis who died in 1598 does not mention any of the Felsted children as would be expected if they were his from a previous marriage.
There are reasons to think this Valentine Prentice is the son of John and Elizabeth, none of which are conclusive seperately, but cumulatively suggest that conclusion:
1) Since he named his first two children John and Elizabeth, one could infer that those were the names of his parents;
2) The name Valentine Prentice is so unique it likely fits within only a family unit which, in this instance, would be descendants of William Prentis;
3) In naming his 1599 son, the Felsted Valentine selected the name Valentine the very next year after the death of the Valentine Prentis in 1598, who was possibly his uncle. Besides carrying forward his own first name, it might have been a way of honoring that possible uncle.
4) The will of the Valentine who died in 1598 does not mention a son named Valentine.
He married Marie LUKE, on 15 Jan 1585/86.
They had the following children:
| i. | John (~1587-) | ||
| ii. | Elizabeth (~1588-) | ||
| iii. | Daniell (~1593-) | ||
| iv. | Susan (~1597-) | ||
| 4320 | v. | Valentine (~1598-1633) | |
| vi. | Francis (~1605-) |
8641 Marie LUKE. Born abt 1565. Died aft 1605.
8644 Francis NICHOLS. Died in 1650 in New London, New London, CT.
The lineage of Francis Nichols is still unresolved. Some thought he was a brother to Col. Richard Nichols of New York, and both sons of Francis Nichols and Margaret Bruce, for they did have a son named Francis. However, examination of records at the Guildhall Genealogy Library in London, which had a copy of Col. Richard Nichol's will of 1672, clearly recited the death of his brothers, "Edward and Francis, the one dead at The Hague, the other at Paris during the late usurpation." that would seem to resolve the matter: Richard would know where his brother Francis died. This Francis, of course, died in New London and not in Europe. There was also a copy of Margaret (Bruce) Nichols' will (she was Richard's mother) of 26 June 1651, leaving all her effects "to the relieve" of her son, "Francis." She would not be referring to this Francis (the grandfather of Hester Nichols) because he apparently died a year earlier, in 1650. Hence, she doubtless refers to Richard's brother, Francis, who died in Paris or The Hague after 1651 and before 1672.
Child:
| 4322 | i. | John |
8648 Christopher LATYMER.
Born in 1524 in Suffolk England. Died in 1600 in Suffolk, England.He married Elizabeth WINGFIELD, in 1550 in England.
They had the following children:
| i. | Christopher | ||
| 4324 | ii. | Robert |
8649 Elizabeth WINGFIELD.
8676 Oliver MAINWARING Gentleman.
Born abt 1587. Died on 14 Mar 1672.He married Prudence ESSE, in 1618.
They had one child:
| 4338 | i. | Oliver (bp. 1633-1723) |
8677 Prudence ESSE.
Baptized on 23 Dec 1599 in Sowton, Devon, England. Buried on 1 Oct 1643 in Dawlish, Devon, England.Surname also spelled AISHE.
8678 Richard RAYMOND.
He married Judith.
They had one child:
| 4339 | i. | Hannah (bp. 1643-1717) |
8679 Judith.
8680 Edward HOUGH.
Child:
| 4340 | i. | William (bp. 1619-1683) |
8682 Deacon Hugh CALKINS. Born abt 1599 in Chepstow, Monmouth, England. Died abt 1689 in Norwich, New London, CT. Buried in New London, New London, CT.
Hugh was an original proprietor of Norwich, CT. He was one of the first deacons of the church and held various offices. He lived at Lynn, Gloucester and New London for several years before
settling in Norwich. The family tradition is that Hugh came from Wales. He was illiterate, though both his sons became educated.
Children:
| i. | John (-1703) | ||
| ii. | David | ||
| 4341 | iii. | Sarah (1626-1684) | |
| iv. | Deborah |
8684 Stephen POST. Baptized on 24 Jun 1604 in Otham, Kent, England. Died on 16 Aug 1659 in Saybrook, Middlesex, CT.
Children:
| i. | Catherine | ||
| 4342 | ii. | John (bp. 1629-1710) | |
| iii. | Thomas (~1628-) |
8686 William HYDE. Born abt 1598 in Stockport, Cheshire, England. Died on 6 Jan 1681/2 in Norwich, New London, CT.
William Hyde probably came to America with Rev. Thomas Hooker, the first minister of Hartford, stayed a short time in Newton, MA before moving to Hartford with him in 1636. There is a monument in the old cemetery in Hartford to him as one of the original settlers. He had land assigned to him in Hartford. He was an original proprietor of Norwich.The name of his wife, her death and death location are not currently known.
Children:
| 4343 | i. | Hester (~1635-1703) | |
| ii. | Samuel |
8688 Walter HARRIS. Born in England. Died on 6 Nov 1654 in New London, New London, CT.
Walter came to New England aboard the Speedwell -- which left Weymouth, England, on 22 Apr 1637 -- with his wife, six children, and three servants.
He married Mary FRY, bef 1621.
They had the following children:
| i. | Mary (Died as Child) (bp. 1621-) | ||
| ii. | Sarah (bp. 1624-1695) | ||
| iii. | Mary (bp. 1626->1685) | ||
| 4344 | iv. | Gabriel (bp. 1628-1683) | |
| v. | Elizabeth (bp. 1631-1723) | ||
| vi. | Susanna (bp. 1634-<1655) | ||
| vii. | Thomas (bp. 1635-) |
8689 Mary FRY. Born in prob. Axminster, Devonshire, England. Died on 24 Jan 1655/6 in New London, New London, CT.
8690 Robert ABBOTT.
He married Mary.
They had one child:
| 4345 | i. | Elizabeth (-1702) |
8691 Mary.
8700 Nicholas SHAPLEY.
Baptized on 1 Jan 1617/8 in Kingsweare, Devon, England. Died on 15 Feb 1662/3 in Charlestown, Middlesex, MA.He married Anne.
They had one child:
| 4350 | i. | Benjamin (-1706) |
8701 Anne. Born in 1607 in England.
8702 John PICKETT. Died on 16 Aug 1667 in at sea.
He married Ruth BREWSTER, on 14 Mar 1650/1.
They had the following children:
| i. | Ruth | ||
| ii. | William | ||
| iii. | John (1656-) | ||
| iv. | Adam (1658-) | ||
| 4351 | v. | Mary (-1734) | |
| vi. | Mercy (1660-) |
8703 Ruth BREWSTER.
Born on 3 Oct 1631 in Jones River, Plymouth, MA. Died on 1 May 1677 in New London, New London, CT.Original content © 1997-2004 W. H. Merklee. All rights reserved.