Prudence Hammond

Prudence — Robert Cason. Robert (son of Robert Cason, I and Elizabeth Myrth) was born 1545, Great Welnetham, Suffolk, England, UK; died 1605, Great Welnetham, Suffolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Thomas Hammond 12 Nov 1623, Lavenham, Suffolk, England, UK. Thomas (son of William Hammond and Mary Cason) was born Abt 1587, Lavenham, Suffolk, England, UK; was christened 2 Sep 1603, Melford, Suffolk, England, UK; died 30 Sep 1675, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA; was buried Aft 30 Sep 1675, Old East Burying Ground - Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alt. Birth: Abt 1617

Notes:

(II) THOMAS HAMMOND, (Thomas1) b. in England about 1630; d. Newton, Mass., Oct. 20, 1678, of small-pox; m. Dec. 17, 1662, Elizabeth Stedman, whose birth and parentage has not been learned. She was probably a sister of Nathaniel Stedman, who married his sister, Sarah Hammond. She d. in Newton, Mass., in 1715.

Thomas was a farmer on the estate left him by his father. But few papers appear in the settlement of the estate, (Middlesex
Probate No. 7160 1/2) there being only the inventory and a petition for the appointment of his widow as administratrix as noted below.

INVENTORY OF ESTATE OF THOMAS HAMMOND. 1678.
A true Inventory of ye Estate of Thomas Hammond, of Cambridge Village, deceased, intestate, the 20th of ye (???) 1678.

The house and barns with ye adjacent lands being by estimation one hundred and thirty acres oe260- 0-0
Remote lands, lying in Boston bounds, by estimation 60 acres 80- 0-0
Stake meadow, 4 acres 6- 0-0
4 horses 8- 0-0
6 cows 18- 0-0
Cattle, sheep, swine, farming tools, household stuf, &c.
The summe totall oe468- 8-0
Debts going from the estate 8-16-0

Dated the 6th of ye 12th month 1678.
(Signed) James Trowbridge
Thomas Greenwood
Elizabeth Hamond, his relict, widd. is granted adm. shee giveing bond as ye law pvides and shee attested this Invent. on oath 1-2-79. (Middlesex Probate, No. 7160 1/2).

Nothing further could be learned about his sons, Nathaniel and John. There are some indications that John may have married and left descendants, as there are some of the name in later generations who cannot be accounted for on any other theory.

Children:

6* 1. ELIZABETH, b. Nov. 3, 1664.
7* 2. THOMAS, b. Dec. 16, 1666.
8* 3. ISAAC twins, b. Dec. 20, 1668.
9. 4. SARAH twins, b. Dec. 20, 1668.
10. 5. NATHANIEL, b. Feb. 3, 1671; probably d. young.
11. 6. JOHN, b. April 30, 1674.
12* 7. ELEAZER, b. Nov. 13, 1677.

Thomas married Elizabeth Stedman 17 Dec 1662, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. Elizabeth (daughter of Isaac Stedman and Elizabeth Winchester) was born Bef 24 Nov 1637, Scituate, Plymouth Co., MA; was christened 24 Nov 1637, Scituate, Plymouth Co., MA; died 1715, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA; was buried Aft 1715, Old East Burying Ground - Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Elizabeth Noyes 21 Aug 1678. Elizabeth died Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Sarah Pickard 6 Dec 1679, ____, ____, MA. Sarah died Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Elizabeth (Hammond) Woodward inherited 100 acres of land in the bounds of Brookline, Mass., by will of her father, Nov. 5, 1675.

Elizabeth married George Woodward 17 Aug 1659, Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA. George (son of Richard Woodward and Rose Stewart) was born Between 1618 and 1621, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK; died 31 May 1676, Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Samuel Truesdale Aft 1676. Samuel died Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alt. Death: Bef 30 Sep 1675

Sarah married Nathaniel Stedman Bef 1655, Hingham, Plymouth Co., MA. Nathaniel (son of Isaac Stedman and Elizabeth Winchester) was born Bef 9 Sep 1632, Biddenden, Kent, England, UK; was christened 9 Sep 1632, Biddenden, Kent, England, UK; died 10 Nov 1678, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

"At a Court held in Boston, by adjournment, March 28, 1680, Adm. on the estate of Richard Griffin, sometime of Muddy River, dec'd, intestate, formerly under the administration of Mary his relict, now also dec'd, is granted to Joseph Griffin, his son." (Suffolk Court Records, Vol. 9, p. 1.)

An ancient note book kept by Nathaniel Hammond, Jr., is still in existence and is now (1902) in possession of a descendant, Mr. George Warren Hammond, of Yarmouthville, Me. It contains many valuable records relating to early Newton families and is relied upon to prove, without a question of doubt, who his mother really was. So much doubt has been entertained on this point in the past that the author has taken pains to copy a few entries from this very interesting and ancient book. The following are among the earlier entries and may be taken to prove the connection conclusively. Under date of Feb. 23, 1711-12, the entry is as follows:

Then reckoned with my unkol, Joseph Griffin, and paid for his son's work, the year ending June 12, 1711.

There is also an entry of money paid to Benjamin Griffin, probably the son.

August 1, 1712, Paid to my onkel, Joseph Griffin, four pounds.

May 25, 1713, Then reckoned with my unkol, Joseph Griffin; due to him ten pounds, seven shillings.

August 31, 1700, James Trowbridge, Thomas Oliver and John Staples, a "committee appointed by Hon. James Russell, Esq., Judge of Probate for the County of Middlesex, for dividing the estate of Nathaniel Hammond, late of Newtowe," report the following division:

To the widdow for her thirds £170-02-6
To the eldest son, Nathaniel Hammond, for his duboll share 85-02-6
To Thomas Hammond, the second son 42-11-3
To eldest daughter, Mary Hammond 42-11-3
To second daughter, Sarah Hammond 42-11-3
To the third daughter, Elizabeth Hammond, 42-11-3
To the fourth daughter, Easter Hammond 42-11-3
To Hannah Hammond, youngest daughter 42-11-3
The sum to all is £510-15-8

May 6, 1702, Nathaniel and Thomas Hammond, Samuel Truesdale and Elizabeth, his wife, Samuel Prentice and Esther, his wife, Mary and Sarah Hammond, children of Nathaniel Hammond, late of Newton, agreed that the share of their sister, Hannah, deceased, in her minority, should go to their brother, Thomas. In this agreement they mention "Mary Williams, our mother, widow of our father, Nathaniel Hammond."

Nathaniel married Mary Griffin Abt 1670. Mary (daughter of Richard Griffin and Mary [--?--]) was born Abt 1650, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; died 13 Oct 1732, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Thomas Chamberlain 18 Apr 1682, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. Thomas (son of William Chamberlain and Rebecca Addington) was born 20 Feb 1658/59, Billerica, Middlesex Co., MA; died 31 Jul 1724, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Jackson's history of Newton and Bond's history of Watertown both give the date of his death as "March 15, 1738, aged 72 years," but an examination of Middlesex Probate Records shows that Adm. was granted on his estate in 1720, and that a bond was given July 14, 1721, signed by Caleb Hammond, Ebenezer Hammond and Nathaniel Hammond. The estate appears to have been held until Feb. 24, 1755, when it was appraised by Deacon John Stone and Thomas Greenwood and commissioners appointed to divide the property. The commissioners, Thomas Greenwood, John Stone and James Ward, reported to the court under date of March 18, 1755.

"Having thus perfected the Inventory we are of the opinion that to distribute the same will be predudicial to the whole. We have therefore set the whole of the foregoing pieces of land and part of the dwelling house on John Hammond, said deceast oldest son, in paying to Thomas Hammond, Caleb Hammond, Mehitable Petty, the wife of James Petty, and Mary Benjamin, the wife of Samuel Benjamin, four of said deceased children, as also to the heirs of legal representatives of the children of Samuel Hammond deceast, as your Honor shall order." (Middlesex Probate No. 7161.)

Thomas was at one time a Selectman in Newton. He was a farmer and the owner of considerable land there.

Thomas married Mehitable Very 15 Jun 1693. Mehitable died 1704. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Mary Bacon 8 Aug 1705. Mary died Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alt. Death: 22 Dec 1753, Woodstock, Windham Co., CT

Notes:

From HAMMOND FAMILIES:

(III) ISAAC HAMMOND, (Thomas2) b. Newton, Mass., Dec. 20, 1668; d. Newton, Mass., Jan. 1, 1715; m. Dec. 7, 1692, Ann Kenrick, b. July 3, 1672; d. (???) --, 1719, dau. of Elijah and Hannah (Jackson) Kenrick, of Newton, Mass.

He was a farmer in Newton, Mass. Adm. on his estate was granted to his widow, Ann, in 1715, and she was appointed guardian of children; Josiah, in his 20th year; Elizabeth, in her 17th year; Jonathan, in his 15th year. These three of their own accord; and by special appointment of the judge of Elijah, in his 8th year; and Esther, in her 11th year. Appraisers on the estate: John Staples, John Spring, Thomas Hammond, Nathaniel Hammond and William Trowbridge. (Middlesex Probate No. 7150.) Widow, Ann, left a will dated 1719.

Children:

39. 1. MARGARET, b. August 25, 1694.
40* 2. ISAAC, b. July 31, 1698.
41* 3. JOSIAH, b. March 12, 1700.
42. 4. HANNAH, b. April 19, 1703.
43* 5. JONATHAN, b. Feb. --, 1705.
44* 6. ESTHER, b. Feb. 3, 1708.
45* 7. ELIJAH, b. Oct. 7, 1711.

Isaac married Ann Kendrick 7 Dec 1692, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. Ann (daughter of Elijah Kendrick and Hannah Jackson) was born 3 Jul 1672, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA; died 1719; was buried Aft 1719, Old East Burying Ground - Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

According to HISTORY AND GENEALOGY OF THE HAMMOND FAMILY, pp. 12-13 (Vol.2):

Eleazer Hammond was Selectman in Newton in 1741.

The will of Widow Hannah, (Middlesex Probate, No 7148, dated April 4, 1764), mentions son, Ephraim; daughters, Patience Chamberlain, Hannah Green, Abigail Harrington, Susanna Fulham, Lydia Hammond; and grand-daughter, Lydia Hammond. As both her son, Eleazer, and daughter, Lydia, had daughters named Lydia Hammond, it is uncertain which was meant, but since her son, Eleazer, had probably already received his share of the estate, this was probably the daughter of John and Lydia Hammond. Son-in-law, Eleazer Chamberlain, Exec.

Eleazer's will, (Middlesex Probate, No. 7143, dated May 1, 1760), gives to his wife Hannah, household goods, except those given to daughter, Patience Hammond, all corn and grain in house at time of his decease, use of two cows to be kept for her on homestead, one third of all grain and produce of the farm from year to year, "also my Riding Chair" and disposal of a horse to be kept on farm for her, cider, apples and firewood to be cut and laid at her door. "I give her the liberty to have a swine to go and feed about my house during her natural life." Also use of part of house.

To son, Eleazer Hammond, and his heirs, £5.
To daughter, Hannah Green, £13.
To daughter, Abigail Harrington, £14, 15s.
To daughter, Patience Hammond, largest brass kettle, one brass skillet, one iron pot, one iron kettle, one pair hand irons, an Iron trammel, one pair tongs, one fire shovel and £70.
To daughter, Susannah Fulham, £13.
To daughter, Lydia Hammond, £13.
To grandson, Richard Roberts, £2, 13s, 4d.
To grandaughter, Elizabeth Dean, £2, 13s, 4d.
To son Ephraim Hammond, residue of estate.

Son, Ephraim, sole executor.

Signed with his X mark and a seal.
Witnesses, Jonas Meriam, Ephraim Ward and Thomas Greenwood.
Nov. 20, 1760, certificate of Richard Harrington and Francis Fulham that they are satisfied with the provisions of the will.
Nov. 29, 1760, citation of Hannah Green, Patience Hammond, John Hammond and his wife, Lydia, signed by Ephraim Hammond.
Dec.1, 1760, satisfaction of daughter, Hannah, signed with her X mark. Bond of Ephraim Hammond with John Clarke and Eleazer Chamberlain as sureties.

Eleazer married Hannah Harrington 29 Apr 1703, Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA. Hannah (daughter of John Harrington and Hannah Winter) was born 9 Aug 1682, Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA; died 14 Feb 1775. [Group Sheet]

George married Lydia Brown 31 Dec 1686. Lydia was born , Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA; died Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Elizabeth married Samuel Eddy 13 Dec 1693. Samuel (son of Samuel Eddy and Sarah [--?--]) was born 4 Jun 1668; died Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married John Eddy 6 Jul 1693. John (son of John Eddy and Amy Doggett) was born 16 Feb 1636/37, Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA; died Bef 22 Oct 1694. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Isaiah Whitney 1695, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA. Isaiah (son of Thomas Whitney and Mary Kedall) was born 16 Sep 1671, Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA; died 2 Jan 1711/12, Lexington, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married James Herring 16 Apr 1685, Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA. James (son of Thomas Herring and Mary Pierce) was born 5 Nov 1656, Dedham, Norfolk Co., MA; died Unknown. [Group Sheet]

Sarah married Ebenezer Williams 12 Jul 1711, Stonington, New London Co., CT. Ebenezer was born 6 Dec 1666, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; died 13 Feb 1746/47, Stonington, New London Co., CT. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Alt. Birth: 26 Jan 1678/79, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA

Notes:

Nathaniel's will, (Middlesex Probate, No. 7157) dated March 31, 1749; proved April 10, 1749, gives to wife, Margaret, part of his house to live in, a horse to ride, corn, grain, cider, apples and firewood for her use, one cow and œ40 a year so long as she remains a widow.

To son, Nathaniel, £35 and the household furniture.
To son, Jonas, £31-5-0 in addition to what he has already had.
To son, Ebenezer, £49.
To grandson, Ebenezer Cheney, £30.
To granddaughter, Margaret Cheney, dau., Keziah Parker, and dau., Eleanor Fuller, £20 each.
To five sons, Nathaniel, Jonas, Ebenezer, Benjamin and David, his wearing apparel, to be divided equally

        Witnesses:
               JOHN STONE, THOMAS HAMMOND, THOMAS GREENWOOD.

The following extracts from the settlement of the estate of his widow, then wife of Ebenezer Woodward, in which she is called "our honored mother, Margaret Woodward, deceased," show her second marriage as above stated.

To Jonas Hammond, in furniture, £5-17-2; in one silver spoon, 9s; in money, £8-0-2 £14-2-8
To Benjamin Hammond, in furniture, £5-16-8; in 1 silver spoon, 1 teaspoon, 11-8; in money and other articles, £7-14-4 14-2-8
To David Hammond, in furniture, £5-14-2; 1 silver spoon, 11s; in money, £7-17-6 14-2-8
To Keziah Johnson's children, in furniture, £5-14-10; in money, £8-7-10 14-2-8
To Eleanor Fuller's children, in furniture, £5-14-10; in money, £8-7-10 14-2-8
To Margaret Murdock, in furniture, £5-11-8; in money, £1-19-0; in money, Feb. 19, 1777, £6-12-0 14-2-8

To my wife by the Wido Margaret Woodward, late of Newton, deceased.

                               (Signed)   ROBERT MURDOCK.
Newton, Dec. 7, 1776.

This certifyes that the subscribers have Recd. of the Executors of the last Will and Testament of the Wido. Margaret Woodward, Deceas'd, One knit rug, One silver spoon and one pound in Lawfull money, in full of all Bequeathed to the heirs of Nathaniel Hammond, sailor, of Stoughton, Deceased.

                                   (Signed)  NATHANIEL HAMMOND.
Newton, Jan. 31, 1777.

This certifys that we, the subscribers, have Recd. of Benjamin Hammond, one of the Executors of the last Will and Testament of the Wido Margaret Woodward, Deceased; One Pound, Six Shillings and Eight Pence, each of us. Witness our hands.

                                  (Signed)    SAM'L WOODWARD
                                              ELISHA WOODWARD

In behalf of his brother, Daniel, and sister, Esther.

                                                  ELISHA WOODWARD
                                                  MARY WOODWARD
                                                  LOIS JACKSON
                                                  PHILEMON WOODWARD

There is also another receipt in the settlement signed by all of the Fuller children, in which they acknowledge having received the sum of £1-15-8 each.

April 10, 1749, John Stone was appointed by the court guardian of David, then in his 16th year. (Middlesex Probate, No. 7157.)

Nathaniel married Mary Hyde Bef 1707. Mary (daughter of John Hyde and Hannah Jackson) was born 7 Feb 1684/85, Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA; died 16 Feb 1709/10, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA; was buried Aft 16 Feb 1709/10, Old East Parish Burying Ground - Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet]

Nathaniel married Margaret Stone 31 Jan 1710/11. Margaret (daughter of Ebenezer Stone and Margaret Trowbridge) was born 1 Aug 1688, Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA; died 8 Jun 1776. [Group Sheet]

Thomas married Sarah Griffin 30 Dec 1714, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. Sarah was born 19 Jul 1690, Roxbury, Norfolk Co., MA; died 30 Sep 1732, Newton, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet]