General Notes

Research of William R. Randall
1610: Thomas Hazard, born.
1635: He was first recorded in America in Boston.
1638: He was admitted a freeman at Boston, Massachusetts, and two years later of Portsmouth Rhode Island. He was one of the founders and first town officers of Newport, along with Coddington, Easton, Coggeshall, Brenton, the Clarkes, Bull and Dyre.
"The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations"; by Thomas Williams Bicknell; pp.
12-14; The American Historical Society; New York City, New York; 1920. (974.5 B47H ACPL)

1639: "Thomas Hazard came to Portsmouth in the colony of Rhode Island, the north town of Aquidneck, with three children." [Research of Nancy Ann Norman, WorldConnect]

1639, April 28: Thomas Hazard, along with eight others signed the following compact preparatory to the settlement of Newport: "It is agreed by us whose hands are underwritten to propagate a plantation in the midst of the island, or elsewhere, and to engage ourselves to bear equare charge, answerable to our stength and estates in common; and that our determination shall be by major voices of judge and elders, the judge to have a double voice".
"Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island" by John Osborne Austin; p. 320; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1978 (974.5 RI/Genealogy SCGS) (974.5 fA93 NYSL) (RI 38 SR)

1639: Mr. Hazard was made a freeman of Newport.
1640: He was appointed a member of the general Court of Elections. [Research of Jennifer Campbell, WorldConnect]
"The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations"; by Thomas Williams Bicknell; pp.
12-14; The American Historical Society; New York City, New York; 1920. (974.5 B47H ACPL)

1640, March 12: Thomas Hazard was appointed as a member of the General Court of Elections at Newport (Newport) Rhode Island.
"Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island" by John Osborne Austin; p. 320; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1978 (974.5 RI/Genealogy SCGS) (974.5 fA93 NYSL) (RI 38 SR)

1655: Thomas Hazard took the Oath of Allegiance at Portsmouth (Newport) Rhode Island.
"Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island" by John Osborne Austin; p. 320; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1978 (974.5 RI/Genealogy SCGS) (974.5 fA93 NYSL) (RI 38 SR)

1656: He had a short residency at Newtown, Long Island, New York.
"Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island" by John Osborne Austin; p. 320; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1978 (974.5 RI/Genealogy SCGS) (974.5 fA93 NYSL) (RI 38 SR)

1559, January 30: Thomas Hazard, Portsmouth (Newport) Rhode Island, was deeded as dower, with his daughter Hannah Hazzard, unto Stephen Wilcox of Portsmouth, 34 acres adjoining farm of said Hazard.
"Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island" by John Osborne Austin; p. 320; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1978 (974.5 RI/Genealogy SCGS) (974.5 fA93 NYSL) (RI 38 SR)

1689, June 9: "At A meeting of the ffree inhabitance of the Town of Portsmouth the 9th of the 6th month 1689 at the house of William Corey - Voted ffrancis Brayton Junr Thomas HASSARD and Peleg Shearman are chosen overseers of the poore. (Research of Claire Dietz, RIGENWEB)
"Early Records of the Town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island" Edited by A. Perry and C. S. Brigham;Rhode Island Historical Society; E. L. Freeman & Sons; Providence, Rhode Island; 1901(974.502 P867R ACPL)

1666, December 10: Thomas Hazard deeded to Thomas Sheriff, house, 30 acres, orchard, etc. in Portsmouth, for Ð20, and a quarter of a share in Misquamicut. Possession was not to be had until death of said Thomas Hazard, and then to be for Thomas Sheriff and his wife Martha for life, and at death of both to go to second son John Sheriff, and he failing of issue to go to third son, Caleb Sheriff, etc.
"Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island" by John Osborne Austin; p. 320; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1978 (974.5 RI/Genealogy SCGS) (974.5 fA93 NYSL) (RI 38 SR)

The claim of Robert Hassard on his father
" . . . my sonn Robert Hassard of Portsmouth doth claime intrest unto my lands in Portsmouth by virtue of some writeinge. I Thomas Hassard of Portsmouth doe protest. I never made any writeinge to my sonn Robert. Only in a will drawne by mr John Porter at George Lawtons about thirty yeares past. My said sonn was to have had my lands and my other children my Moveables. Since which time I make Voyd and Null the wills and doe abolish heire-ship to my son Robert Hassard sixt day of August 1677 my wife Martha Hassard, Sole executrix of my Estate,
The marke X of Thomas Hassard
Francis Gisborne and David Lake" [Research of Claire Dietz, RIGENWEB]
"Rhode Island Land Evidences, 1648-1696" compiled by Dorothy Worthington; p. 153; The Baltimore Genealogical Publishing Company; Baltimore, Maryland; 1970 (974.5 R343L ACPL)

1676, November 13: The Last Will and Testament of Thomas Hazard was signed at Portsmouth, and named as Executrix his wife Martha. To her, 30 acres in Portsmouth for life, as declared in deed to Thomas Sheriff, dated December 10, 1666, by which said Thomas Hazard was to have for life and then to my beloved yoke fellow Martha Hazard. To wife also all movable and immovable estate, as housing, goods, cattle and chattels. To son Robert, Ð00-01-00. To daughters Hannah Wilcox and Martha Potter, wife of Icabod Potter, Ð00-01-00.
"Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island" by John Osborne Austin; pp. 320-2; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1978 (974.5 RI/Genealogy SCGS) (974.5 fA93 NYSL)

1677, August 6: A codicil to the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Hazard, of Portsmouth, recorded declaration: "that whereas son Robert calims right to my lands by virtue of a writing as he saith by me formerly passed and given to him, etc. -- this is denied. I, Thomas Hazard, do by these presents solemnly protest and affirm that I never made any writing, only in a will drawn by John Porter at John Lawton huose about thirty years past, wherein if I had then deceased, being sick and weak, my said son was to have had my lands and my other children my movables; nor made any writing to said son only in a will November 30, 1669, in which I appointe him executor, since which time have seen cause to make null and void, and do absolutely abolish the two will and have made another will dated November 6, 1676.

1680: On the Tax List of 1680, Thomas Hazard was taxed Ð00-09-06.
"Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island" by John Osborne Austin; p. 320; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1978 (974.5 RI/Genealogy SCGS) (974.5 fA93 NYSL) (RI 38 SR)

1680: Thomas Hazard died. [Research of Jennifer Campbell, WorldConnect]
"The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations" by Thomas Williams Bicknell; pp.
12-14; The American Historical Society; New York City, New York; 1920. (974.5 B47H ACPL)

"The Hazard Family of Rhode Island 1635-1894" by Caroline E. Robinson; pp. 3-5; published by the author; Boston, Massachusetts; 1895 (929.2 H3368R ACPL)