General Notes

From Austin's Dictionary of Rhode Island Genealogy:

July 2, 1635.  Was a passenger aboard the ship Defence, along with his wife, the widow Sarah Lott. With them they had, her child from her                        first marriage, Mary, and his children from his first marriage, John, Adam, Jonathan,and Elizabeth. Before embarking, he                               "brought testimony from the Justice of the Peace, and minister in Cambridge, of his conformity to the orders and discipline of                        the Church of England. He hath taken the oath of allegiance and supremacy."

May 25, 1636.  Admitted Freeman in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
                         He and his wife were members of the First Church of Roxbury.
                         Shortly thereafter moved to Hinham, where he had a grant of land.   

1638.                He and others were admitted inhabitants of the Island of Aquidneck, having submitted            themselves to the government that is or shall be established. 

June 23, 1638.  Grant of land on the west side of the spring (now Spring Street?).

Sept. 6, 1638.   The Massachusetts authorities directed the constable of Hingham to attach him and bring              him before the Governor or some one of the Council but the order was too late to have                          any consequence.

Jan. 12, 1640.   Chosen with others to lay out lands at Portsmouth.

Mar. 16, 1641.  Freeman.

1642.                Clerk of the Military Company.

May 27, 1644.  Granted an addition to his lot.

Sept. 20, 1652. Deeded 12 acres to son Adam.

1655.                Freeman.

April 2, 1661.    Will, proved August 31, 1661, Executrix wife Sarah. The will appears somewhat dubious.