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William Brewster, Elder

Male 1566 - 1644  (78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Brewster, Elder was born in 1566 in Scrooby or Doncaster, Yorkshire England; died on 10 Apr 1644 in Plymouth, MA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 6B5F4518451541B79C21E552C1623A29F3E1

    Notes:

    After receiving his degree from Cambridge University, he became the private secretary to Sir William Davison, Secretary of State to Queen Elizabeth. William accompanied Davison on his mission to the Netherlands. Subsequently, he succeeded his father as the Postmaster at Scrooby, an office of high responsibility and influence. He held the post until 1607.

    William has been dubbed the leader of the Puritan exodus to New England. He withdrew from the Church, and helped create a Congregationalist society which met Sundays in the drawing room ofhis manor house at Scrooby. In late 1607 or early 1608, William and the Pilgrims went to Amsterdam. They found the English exiles who had earlier arrived there were fiercely involved in doctrinal controversies, and they decided to search further.

    They traveled to Leyden in 1609, and remained there for eleven years. William opened a publishing house, primarily for theological works. But the group, now over 300 strong, did not wish to be simply absorbed by another country; the wanted to preserve their English language and traditions. In short, they wished to build a new Christian state. Recognizing that this was nearlyimpossible on the already staked-out Europe, it was decided to go to the Atlantic coast of America.

    After several false starts, the Mayflower, with William aboard, set sail for America on September 6, 1620. They arrived in Plymouth, Cape Cod bay, on November 9th. He was the oldest of the Mayflower passengers who celebrated the first Thanksgiving.

    William Bradford describes William Brewster thusly:
    "he was wise and discreet and well spoken, having a grave and deliberate utterance, of a very cheerful spirit, very sociable and pleasant amongst his friends, of an humble and modest mind, of a peaceable disposition, undervaluing himself and his own abilities...inoffensive and innocent in his live and conversation...he was tender-hearted, and compassionate of such as were in misery, but especially of such as had been of good estate and rank, and were fallen into want and poverty, either for goodness and religion's sake, or by the injury and oppression of others..."

    Elder Brewster's biography is as good a place as any to comment on the first Thanksgiving in October, 1621. It was really a unique event; the Pilgrims did not celebrate the next year, or anytime thereafter. The Thanksgiving holiday was not born until President Lincoln declared as such in 1863.

    The Indian king Massasoit with about 90 of his men were the guest for three days. They brought five deer to the feast, and four of the Pilgrim men hunted and brought back enough fowl(turkey, geese, pheasant, and other birds) to feed the group for nearly a week. Beer was the primary beverage for everyone, including children [source: The Thanksgiving Primer by the Plimouth Plantation, 1991]

    William married Mary Wyrall or Wentworth or Unknown before 1593 in England. Mary was born about 1569 in England; died on 17 Apr 1627 in Plymouth, MA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Jonathan Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point died on 7 Aug 1659 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut.
    2. 3. Patience Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1600 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England; died before 12 Dec 1634 in Plymouth, MA.
    3. 4. Fear Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1606 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England; died before 12 Dec 1634 in Plymouth, MA.
    4. 5. Love Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1611 in Leyden, South Holland, Netherlands; died on 31 Jan 1650 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Wrestling Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1614 in probably Holland; died before 1644.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jonathan Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) died on 7 Aug 1659 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 603F3FBA99244DF38850D1B412653F43EBEC

    Notes:

    He came to America from England aboard the ship Fortune which arrived 9 November 1621. He was a Deputy to the General Court of Plymouth Colony 1639, 1641, and 1644.
    Eldest son of the pilgrim William Brewster, he moved from Stonington and became clerk of Winthrop's New London, or "Pequit" plantation. In 1650 he established the first Indian trading post on land that Chief Uncas had given him, across the river from Uncas' Shantok Fort, also known as "Brewster's Neck", located in the town of Preston. (see Burpee, Vol II, p. 607)
    Calkin's History of Norwich points out, though, that he was a little hasty in setting up business, as he had not procured a license from Connecticut. The General Court, in May 1650,noted:

    "Whereas Mr. Jonathan Brewster hath set up a trading-house at
    Mohigen, this Courte declares that they cannott but judge the
    thinge very disorderly, nevertheless considering his condition, they are content hee
    should proceed therein for the present, and till they see
    cause to the contrary."
    From this point on, Brewster's Neck and Trading Cove became the principal places of traffic with the Mohegan Indians.
    In May, 1657, he was selected as an Assistant for the town of Pequett.

    Jonathan married Lucretia Oldham on 10 Apr 1624 in Plymouth, MA. Lucretia (daughter of William Ouldham and Philippa Sowter) was born in in England; died on 4 Mar 1678 in Preston, CT. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Mary Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1627 in Plymouth, MA; died after 1694.
    2. 8. Ruth Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1631 in Jones River, Massachusetts; died on 1 May 1677 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut.
    3. 9. Benjamin Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1633 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts; died on 14 Sep 1710 in Norwich, New London, CT.
    4. 10. Elizabeth Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1637 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts; died in 1708.
    5. 11. Hannah Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1641; and died.

  2. 3.  Patience Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1600 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England; died before 12 Dec 1634 in Plymouth, MA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 14E7911526FD4A9F9AD23EAFBEDA5F7E7B19

    Notes:

    She came to America from England aboard the ship Anne which arrived in Plymouth in July 1623.

    Patience married Living in 1624 in Plymouth, MA. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Fear Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1606 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England; died before 12 Dec 1634 in Plymouth, MA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B77965ACD74642AA8AB90816764D0183F2AE

    Notes:

    She came to America from England aboard the ship Anne which arrived in Plymouth in July 1623.

    Fear married Living in 1623 in Plymouth, MA. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Love Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1611 in Leyden, South Holland, Netherlands; died on 31 Jan 1650 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: FEF750236658411A9E5FFDE0F9094B923A82

    Love married Sarah Collier on 15 May 1634 in Plymouth, MA. Sarah died on 26 Apr 1691 in Plymouth, MA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. William Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point died on 3 Nov 1672 in South Duxbury, MA.

  5. 6.  Wrestling Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1614 in probably Holland; died before 1644.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 788E1D79A8B34F01B91BE6CF8657E639CC53



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Mary Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 16 Apr 1627 in Plymouth, MA; died after 1694.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 8D7B9D0B25FC45E480687B39224C3579B296


  2. 8.  Ruth Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 3 Oct 1631 in Jones River, Massachusetts; died on 1 May 1677 in New London, New London Co, Connecticut.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 635A8B6C867B4872AF5C72B6FF67E700EF24

    Ruth married John Pickett on 14 Mar 1651. John died on 16 Aug 1667. [Group Sheet]


  3. 9.  Benjamin Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 17 Nov 1633 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts; died on 14 Sep 1710 in Norwich, New London, CT.

    Other Events:

    • _FSFTID: LT29-86M
    • _UID: 5BD0176EDE8A44B8B72C83C4BA8F3D9357A2

    Notes:

    He was a Deputy to the General Court of Connecticut 1688, 1689-90, and 1692-1697. He was a Lieutenant of the New London troops in 1673, and a Captain of the Military Company of Norwich,1693.

    Benjamin married Anne Darte on 28 Feb 1660 in Norwich, New London, CT. Anne died on 9 May 1709 in Norwich, New London, CT. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Mary Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1660 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
    2. 14. Anne Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1662 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
    3. 15. Jonathan Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Nov 1664 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
    4. 16. Daniel Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1666 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
    5. 17. William Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1669 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in in Preston, CT.
    6. 18. Ruth Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1671 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 22 Aug 1734 in Norwich, New London, CT.
    7. 19. Benjamine Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1673 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
    8. 20. Elizabeth Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1676 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.

  4. 10.  Elizabeth Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 1 May 1637 in Duxbury, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts; died in 1708.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 78C371658B4141E9BC28106400134030E27B

    Elizabeth married Peter Bradley on 7 Sep 1658. Peter died on 3 Apr 1662 in Flushing, Long Island, New York. [Group Sheet]


  5. 11.  Hannah Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 3 Nov 1641; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: E8BCA8B1311949768D1540D6A07ED9E79C4C

    Hannah married Samuel Starr on 23 Dec 1664. Samuel was born in 1640; died in 1688. [Group Sheet]


  6. 12.  William Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (5.Love2, 1.William1) died on 3 Nov 1672 in South Duxbury, MA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 60A292924A5C4C0C8373F8627DAF24652959



Generation: 4

  1. 13.  Mary Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (9.Benjamin3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 10 Dec 1660 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _FSFTID: LHF4-7C3
    • _UID: 5DC859AC1ADA420C9FEFD2FC273AD87F808A

    Mary married Samuel Fitch on 28 Nov 1678. Samuel (son of Rev. James Fitch and Abigail Whitfield) was born in Apr 1655 in Seabrook, CT; died in 1725. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Benjamin Fitch  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1691; died on 10 Oct 1727 in Norwich, New London, CT.

  2. 14.  Anne Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (9.Benjamin3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born in Sep 1662 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: C36F3FE5344F4EA28EA87606C9D60097B17E


  3. 15.  Jonathan Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (9.Benjamin3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born in Nov 1664 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: E97AA44BB24E48DA8328172FE18CC956F15E

    Jonathan married Judith Stephens on 18 Dec 1690 in Norwich, New London, CT. Judith was born about 1673; and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Lucretia Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1691 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
    2. 23. Jonathan Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1694 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
    3. 24. Joseph Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Apr 1698 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
    4. 25. Sarah Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1700 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.
    5. 26. Mary Brewster  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1703 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.

  4. 16.  Daniel Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (9.Benjamin3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born in Mar 1666 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 0C9AFB0DE8D04D66A2EDD2712B9D167B4467


  5. 17.  William Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (9.Benjamin3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 22 Mar 1669 in Norwich, New London, CT; died in in Preston, CT.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: CDF878C281ED4B819113FB00056ACFB0C603

    William married Elisabeth Read on 8 Jan 1692 in Norwich, New London, CT. Elisabeth (daughter of Josiah Read and Grace Halloway) was born in Sep 1672 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 11 Mar 1692 in Norwich, New London, CT. [Group Sheet]

    William married Hannah Gager on 23 Dec 1686 in Preston, CT. Hannah was born in 1666 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 25 Sep 1727 in Preston, CT. [Group Sheet]

    William married Patience (unknown). Patience died about 1740 in Coventry, Tolland Co, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]


  6. 18.  Ruth Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (9.Benjamin3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 16 Sep 1671 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 22 Aug 1734 in Norwich, New London, CT.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 90956280FEDD4B4F9BDCC4042462FFD414C3

    Ruth married Thomas Adgate on 15 Jun 1692 in Norwich, New London, CT. Thomas (son of Thomas Adgate and Mary Marvin) was born in Mar 1669 in Norwich, New London, CT; died on 10 Dec 1760 in Norwich, New London, CT. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 27. Thomas Adgate  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 28. Matthew Adgate  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  7. 19.  Benjamine Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (9.Benjamin3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 25 Nov 1673 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 28AE185292C647FB9F5C04D601077DC1F5B5


  8. 20.  Elizabeth Brewster Descendancy chart to this point (9.Benjamin3, 2.Jonathan2, 1.William1) was born on 23 Jun 1676 in Norwich, New London, CT; and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 65C4E4F199E0477C8493B93EB1DDC4F28CF5
 

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