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[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 22, Ed. 1, Tree #3104, Date of Import: Dec 9, 1998]
ref:Hist.of Cambridge: is listed as resident of Cambridge 1635, prob.a member of Mr. Shepard's Co. On 23 Nov 1635 chosen as one of selectmen; ordered on 7 Dec 1635 to see to the building of a bridge down to the water this side of the river and a ladder on the other. The first person allowed to sell wine and strong water in Cambridge, 12 Mar 1637/8, was Mr. Nicholas Danforth, a selectman, a rep.of the Gen. Court and one of the most active and honored citizens. He resided on the northerly side of Bow St., near Plympton St. and died about a month after the date of his license.
ref:Pioneers of Mass by Charles Henry Pope, 1977:
p.130: Mr. Nicholas Danforth, yeoman, came in 1634 from Framlingham, Eng.; settled in Cambridge; propr. & selectman 23 Nov 1635; freeman 3 Mar 1635/6; town officer, deputy. A citizen of excellent qualities & efficincy.
see History of Billerica, MA
children: Martha m. Richard French and sold land with him inherited from her father 1654; Elizabeth m. Andrew Belcher; Thomas, asst.dep-Gove and judge; Anna m. Matthew Bridge; Lydia m. Wm. Beamans; Samuel b. ca. 1627 minister who d. 19 (9) 1674; Jonathan who dep. in 1677 aged about 50
Nicholas Danforth 
