Ninth Generation
258 Abraham Matthaei (Sr.). Born abt 1667 in Neuf Chatel (?).33,87 1665 according to death record. Was granted citizenship to Magdeburg, Germany, on 23 Oct 1693.33,91 Listed as Bürger in the Pfälzer Kolonie Bürgerrolle. Abraham died in Magdeburg, Germany, on 25 Nov 1720; he was 53.87 Age: 55. Buried on 26 Nov 1720 in Magdeburg, Germany.87 Occupation: Shoemaker (Schuster). Religion: Evan. reformed.33

received status as Bürger of the Pfälzer colony in Magdeburg, Oct. 23, 1693; at that time had one son and one daughter, and was said to be from Neuf Chatell.33,91

Surname is spelled “Matté” or “Matthé” in the French language records of the Pfälzer or Französisch Colonie in Magdeburg.84

There is a death record for an Abraham Matthieu, aged 61 years, on October 11, 1689; he was described as the school master (Maistre d’ Eschole).87 Perhaps he is the father of this Abraham Matté. There was also a Susanne, daughter of the “deceased Abraham Matthieu,” who died at the age of 11 years on August 7, 1693.87 Could she be the daughter of Abraham who died in 1689, and the sister of this Abraham (born 1665-7)?

He married Marie Peregentil ca 1690 in Magdeburg, Germany.33,91

They had the following children:
i. Pierre (ca1690-)
ii. David (Died as Infant) (1695-1696)
iii. Esther (1697-)
129 iv. Eleonora (~1698-?)
v. Judith (Died as Child) (1699-1706)
vi. Abraham (Jr.)84 (ca1701-)
vii. Rachel (Died as Infant) (1704-1705)
viii. Zacharie (1706-1729)
ix. Susanne (Died as Child) (1707-1710)

259 Marie Peregentil. Born abt 1668.33 Marie died ? .

had one son and one daughter by 169333

Surname is spelled “Perette Gentil” ; “Perete Gentils” and “Peret Gentil” in other entries in the Magdeburg Pfälzer Colonie church book.84

In Nov 1696 Marie and her husband were Godparents to Abraham Migeot, son of Paul Migeot and Esther Perret Gentil84 (who died August 13, 1701, aged 39; probably complications of childbirth: an unbaptised child died the day before).85

262 Johann Henrich Weber. Born ca 1653 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany). calculated. Was granted citizenship to Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 28 Nov 1674.92 recorded as Bürger. Johann Henrich died in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 7 Apr 1721; he was 68.92,101 68 years old. Buried on 11 Apr 1721 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).101 Occupation: Schuhmacher (Shoemaker).92, pg. 96

Antonius Weber was probably born ~1590 or earlier, making it seem more likely that he was the grandfather of Johann Henrich, rather than the father as suggested in the Blomberg house book.92, pg. 33 No clear records are available. Johann is listed in the Bürgerbuch in 1644 with no additional information,36 and also in the House Book at No. 261 [Langer Steinweg 24] in 1644.92

He married Anna Dorothea Lalke on 3 Oct 1683 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).92, pg. 33,95

They had the following children:
i. Trin Ilsaben (1684-)
ii. Johan Henrich (1686-)
iii. Johan Cord (Henrich) (1689-1762)
131 iv. Anna Dorothea Elisabeth (ca1692-1761)
v. Johan Christoffel101 (1695-)
vi. Hans Henrich (Died as Infant) (1698-1699)
vii. Hans Henrich (Died as Infant) (1701-1701)


263 Anna Dorothea Lalke. Born ca 1661 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany). calculated. Anna Dorothea died in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany), on 24 Apr 1728; she was 67.92,101 Age: 67. Buried on 27 Apr 1728 in Blomberg, Lippe, (Germany).101

268 Johan Herman Rieckhoff.6, baptism of son Johann Conrad Born in Dec 1666 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany). At the age of <1, Johan Herman was baptized in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 16 Dec 1666.71, Bapt 1666.jpg

name spelled “Rÿckhoff” in birth record of Johann Conrad6

The Bösingfeld church book records the birth of a son of Herman Rykehofen on December 16, 1666; Godparents were Herman Fi***e and Frantz Albind. This would be a reasonable birth date for Johan Herman, based on his marriage in 1695. Also, since one of the Godparents is named Herman, it suggests that might have been the child’s name (which is not explicitly given in the record).

He married Agnesa Lesemann6 on 28 Nov 1695 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).71

They had the following children:
i. Catrina Elisabeth (1696-?)
ii. Agnesa (1699-?)
iii. Anna Christina (1701-?)
iv. Johan Herman (Died as Child) (1704-1710)
134 v. Johann Conrad (1708-1789)
vi. Herman Henrich (1712-?)

269 Agnesa Lesemann.6 Born in Dec 1664 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).71 matches age at death within 1 month. At the age of <1, Agnesa was baptized in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 17 Dec 1664.71 Agnesa died in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 21 Feb 1727; she was 62.7 62 years, 3 months; wife (ux.) of Johan Herman Rieckhoff.

In some entries, the spelling of her name looks like “Agneta”; others looks more like “Agnesa”.

270 Hans Dreÿer.6 Born ca 1642. (calculated from age at death). Confirmed in 1656 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).71 comment: “Ist den Andern Ostertag”. Hans died in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), on 29 Feb 1732; he was 90.7 90 years. Buried on 1 Mar 1732 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).7

Entry in the death register notes that he married Anna Margaretha Rakeman at age 50 and was married to her for 16 years, 6 months. He then married Anna Christina Krusekop (sic), which was for a period of 21 years, 5 months.7

He married Anna Christina Krusekopf ca Sep 1710.7 estimated from info in death record of Hans.

They had one child:
135 i. Anne Marie Elisebeth (1713-1765)

271 Anna Christina Krusekopf. Born ca 1680 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany). calculated from death and age. Confirmed on 22 Mar 1695 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).71 Anna Christina died in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany), in Dec 1754; she was 74.7 age: 74 years. Buried on 25 Dec 1754 in Bösingfeld, Lippe, (Germany).7

Christina abbr. Xtina in birth record of Anne Marie Liesabeth Dreÿer.6

Her father was identified as Kästing (sic) Krusekopf and her mother as Anna Ilsabe Möller in the record of her death.7

Was Godmother to child of her half sister Agneta.

288 Johan Henrich Krusekopf.64 Born ca 1656 in Schwelentrup, Lippe, (Germany).115 Johan Henrich died in Schwelentrup, Lippe, (Germany), on 24 Mar 1694; he was 38.16

Name given as Johan Henrich in death record of his son Hermann Henrich64

Called Henrich Hermann on family tree of Solveigh Krusekopf16

Church Book entry spells name Krusekop

He married Anna Margarethe Adam10,16,64 on 25 Nov 1689 in Hillentrup, Lippe, (Germany).16,34

They had the following children:
i. Anna Margarethe (1690-?)
144 ii. Hermann Henrich (1693-1758)

289 Anna Margarethe Adam.10,16,64 Born in Göstrup, Lippe, Germany.16

290 Töpfers Cord Lampe.80

Child:
145 i. Marie Elisabeth (1697-1742)

320 Simon Gates.44 Born in 1645 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts. At the age of 1, Simon was baptized in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, on 3 May 1646.45, pg 264 Simon died in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, bef 21 Apr 1693; he was 48. "Stephen Gates of Hingham.." says Brockton; not found in Brockton vital records.

From "History of the Town of Hingham, Mass." vol.II, 1893:
..was baptized in Hingham May 3, 1646. He resided in Cambridge, then Lancaster; died in [intestate (NEHGR v120, p 164, 1966)] Boston, living at Muddy River. [The Fenway] April 21, 1693, his widow was appointed to administer upon her late husband's estate. The inventory included 120 acres of land in Marlboro, 314 acres and 2.5 of meadow at Lancaster.

Simon was a soldier in King Philip's War. 38, V. 120, pg. 164, 1966
In 1735 his son, Jonathan Gates, was granted land in Narragansett Township on account of his father's service in the war; afterward resides in Lancaster, Cambridge, and Boston.38, V. 16, pg. 145, 1862

Simon Gates was sued Nov. 9, 1670 by John Woods of Marlborough, MA, for breaking a marriage contract with his daughter Frances. In his suit against Gates, Woods stated that "he hath contracted with another to the great wrong of said Frances."38, v120, p 164, 1966

He married Margaret Barstow38, V 107, p 306, 1953,139, p. 128 in Nov 1670.274, pg 169 Date from Bouley Genealogy (source unk.).

They had the following children:
i. Abigail44 (1671-1775)
ii. Simon (1)44 (1673-1676)
160 iii. Simon (2) (1675-1735)
iv. George44 (1678-1679)
v. Amos44 (1681-1754)
vi. Jonathan44 (1683-1755)
vii. Samuel44 (1685-?)
viii. Margaret44 (1689-?)

321 Margaret Barstow.38, V 107, p 306, 1953,139, p. 128 Born in 1650.38, V 107, p 306, 1953 At the age of <1, Margaret was baptized in Scituate, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, on 24 Feb 1650.38, v120, p164, 1966,274, pg 169 1649/1650. Margaret died in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, on 13 Apr 1707; she was 57.38, Gary Boyd Roberts V.1 p677-68 Month, day, and place from Genealogies of Connecticut Families taken , from NEHGR by Gary Boyd Roberts V.1 p677-681, via Bouley Genealogy.

NEHGR v120, p164, 1966: death was at Brookline

322 Deacon John Woods.4, Ancestral File number: HMWS-6X Born on 8 May 1641 in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.189, p. 156,47, Online,9 alt. 7/18/1647, History of the Town of Marlborough. John was baptized in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. John died in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 5 Apr 1716; he was 74.141, p. 404 Marlb.,47

Elected Deacon of Mr. Brimsmead’s church in 1704.9

He married Lydia Rice4, Ancestral File number: VMW8-8G,21 in 1669 in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.

They had the following children:
i. John (2)4, Ancestral File number: GTLX-JN (1670-1699)
ii. Lydia4, Ancestral File number: G4CC-J5 (1672-1739)
iii. Hannah (3)4, Ancestral File number: GTLX-KT (1677-1751)
iv. Joseph4, Ancestral File number: GTLX-L1 (1680-1681)
v. Joseph (2)4, Ancestral File number: GTLX-M6 (1682-1698)
161 vi. Sarah (1685-1751)
vii. Silence4, Ancestral File number: GTLX-PJ (1688-?)
viii. Benjamin4, Ancestral File number: 9QHK-N5 (1691-1740)
ix. James4, Ancestral File number: GTLX-RV (1694-1772)

323 Lydia Rice.4, Ancestral File number: VMW8-8G,21 Born on 10 Dec 1649 in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Lydia died in Marlborough, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 24 Sep 1723; she was 73.141, p. 404 Marlb.,47,21

324 Samuel How.4, LDS AFN: 2ND2-BN Born on 20 Oct 1642 in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.138, pg. 475,189, pg 74 Samuel died in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 13 Apr 1713; he was 70.189, pg 312 LDS AFN: 2ND2-BN. Occupation: Carpenter.390, 1712.8.14 Loan to Sam How 1.jpg

A summary of the documents in the probate file of Samuel How:

There are two documents which seem to be loans taken by Samuel How of Sudbury, one in 1699 for thirty pounds from Samuel Lynde of Boston, the other, with one Nathaniel Hancock, Jr. of Cambridge, a shoemaker, in 1712 for forty pounds from Simon Bradstreet. Samuel How is described as “yeoman” in the earlier loan and “carpenter” in the later one. It may be that these loans were still outstanding at his death and are thus included in the document file.

On 30 April 1713, John How and Samuel How, both of Framingham, and Elisha How of Sudbury, yeomen and all sons of the late Samuel How, signed a bond pledging to “make or cause to be made a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods, Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said Deceased ... at or before the thirtieth Day of June next ending,” as well as “a just and true Accompt of his [ie. John How’s] said Administration upon Oath, at or before the thirtieth Day of July next which will be in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Seven hundred and fourteen.” This bond is made to Francis Foxcroft, Esq., Judge of the Probate of Wills for Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Two days earlier “A true Inventory of the Real and parsnale Estat of Samuel How late of Sudbury decesed Gent taken the 28th day of Aprill 1713 ... by Thomas Brintnall Benjamin Brigges and Abraham Wood.” The page is a little confusing. The total of a number of items is £386 7s. 5p. Of this, £283 is real property (buildings and land), leaving a net total of personal property of £103 7s. 5p. It is signed by Thomas and Abraham.

There are receipts from 1713 and 1714 for payment of debts from the estate from Nehemiah How, Nathaniel Hancock, Sarah Barrett, Sam’ll Stone, Abra. Blithe, Ephraim Angier, John Accars, Jonathan Waldo, John Hill, and James Bradish [?] for various amounts, all paid by John How acting as estate administrator.

On 14 February 1714/15, Nehemiah and Elisha How, sons of Samuel, signed a bond to Francis Foxcroft, Esq. as probate judge for £300 to undertake administration of 2/3 of the estate for the benefit of Samuel’s widow Sarah How and their siblings.

On 16 June 1714 John How issued a detailed accounting of payments made to date, which appears to be £155 6s. 9p. In August 1714 he issued another accounting, including amounts he spent in administering the estate, as well as debts paid, repeating the payments of16 June.

On 15 November 1714, Francis Foxcroft issued a letter forming a committee of several former creditors to Samuel How to analyze the accounting of John How and decide what should be distributed to the widow of Samuel. They replied on 28 January 1714/15 with an accounting of the value of real property belonging to the deceased Samuel How, valuing it at a total of £212.

He married Sarah Leavitt4, Ancestral File number: 3G3V-KV on 18 Sep 1685 in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.189, pg220,457, p. 276 date from LDS AFN: 2ND2-BN for Samuel Howe.

They had the following children:
i. Elisha (2)20 (~1687-1753)
ii. Daniel (4)20 (1690-1757)
iii. Nehemiah20 (~1693-1747)
162 iv. Moses (ca1695-1750)
v. Ebenezer20 (1697-1753)
vi. Micajah (2)20, site no longer available (9/11/2011) (1700-1740)

325 Sarah Leavitt.4, Ancestral File number: 3G3V-KV Born on 25 Feb 1659 in Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts.139, p. 70,457, p. 276 1658/9; Hobart Journal, NEHGR 121:109; TGM says bp. Sarah died in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 29 Mar 1726; she was 67.189, pg 312

326 Samuel Rogers.141, Billerica, p. 308,99 Born on 5 Apr 1672 in Billerica, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.141, Billerica Bir., p. 164,475, p. 30,261 Day & month from source #475. Samuel died in 1732; he was 59.261

He married Grace Rogers141, Billerica, p. 307,99 on 2 Jan 1696 in Billerica, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.141, Billerica, pp. 307-8 1695/6; Both named Rogers, recorded under both names.

They had the following children:
i. Samuel (1696-)
ii. Hannah (1699-)
163 iii. Eunice (1701-1741)
iv. Abigaill (1703-)

327 Grace Rogers.141, Billerica, p. 307,99 Born in 1678.261 Grace died in Billerica, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, on 11 Jun 1706; she was 28.261,141, Billerica, p. 388 Buried on 12 Jun 1706 in Billerica, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.141, Billerica, p. 388

There is no listing anywhere for her birth, nor marriage to another Rogers male who then died leaving her a widow to marry Samuel.

328 Nathaniel Dike. Born on 25 Dec 1667 in Salem, Essex Co., Massachusetts.99, VR of Salem, MA,141, Salem V1, p. 249 name spelled Nathanyell on CD. Nathaniel died in Dudley, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, in Aug 1746; he was 78. will proved Aug 8, 1746, written May 2. Occupation: Cordwainer.

Will found at: <http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=message&r=rw&p=localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.worcester&m=1509>

[No longer available - 13 February 2015]

Proved 8 Aug 1746

Worcester County, MA, Wills, Vol. 2, pages 497-498

The will and Testament of Nathaniel Dike of Dudley in the County of Worcester, Cordwainer, I being sensible that my Day Draw nigh to a Period and being under jndis position of body but sound in mind do comit my Body to the Dust and my spiret to God yt Gave it thereto continue until the Resurrection of the Just and having sum Estate that God hath Graciously Given me I think it my Duty to settle it before I go home and be here no more the first in this my will is that I be Decently Buried and that the funeral Charges be paid out of my Estate and all my just Debts.

Item.. I give unto my beloved wife Hannah all my indoor household stuff that I use in the house to be at her dispose forever and one Cow if she shall chuse and two sheep so long as she Remain my Widow and the Cow and sheep to Return to as hereafter mentioned and allso Half a Bushell of Good Wheat yearly to be paid To her by my son Ebenez Dike as Long as she Remain my Widow.

Item. I give unto my son Ebenez Dike all my stock of Cattle yet is now already Disposed of and my Riding mare and all my husbandry Tools and things that I use in any hand Crafts to keep and swine that are not already disposed of with what he hath already had to be his portion he paying all my just Debts and Legacies and att my wifes Deceasse the Cow and the Two sheep to be his or when she marries.

Item. I give unto my son Daniel Dike five shillings with what he hath already had to be his portion.

Item. I give unto my son Benja Dike five shillings with what he already hath had to be his portion.

Item. I give unto my son James Dike five shillings with what he already hath had to be his portion.

Item. I give unto my Daughter Hannah the wife of Robert Fett ten pounds in old tenor or any other species Equivalent theretoto paid att or before three years after my decease with what she hath already had to be her portion.

Item. I give unto my Daughter Martha the wife of Sam Daget twenty pounds old tenor or any other specie Equivalaent thereto to be paid at or before three years after my decease with what she hath already had to be her portion.

Item. I give unto my Daughter Sarah the wife of Wiliam Sibley twenty pounds in old tenor or in any other spceic Equivalent thereto to be paid at or before three years after my decease with what she hath already had to be her portion.

Item. I give unto my Daughter Mary Wait ten acres of land where she now Dwelleth wch parcel of Land the abovesaid Benj a Dike is to Give her a deed of qt being his part of qt Legacies to his sister by agreement with what he hath already hadd to be her portion and I Do appoint and desire my son Ebenz Dike to be my Executor of this my will to fulfill every part thereof and I Do Declare this to be my Last will and Testament and do by these presents Revoke all other wills whatsoever In Witness hereof I have set to my hand and seal this second Day of May Anno Domini 1746 in the Ninteenth year of his Majestys Reign George the 2.

Nathaniel Dike seal

Witnesses: Jeremiah Barslow, Jacob Bradbury, Rebekah Bradbury, Worcester LS

July 9th 1746 the within named Jeremiah Barslow and Jacob Bradbury Two of the witnesses to the within will personally appearing made oath that they saw Nathaniel Dike within named Testator sign and seal and heard him Publish pronounce and declare same to be and contain his last will and Testament and that when he so did he was of sound and disposing mind and memory and that they with Rebeckah Bradbury the other Witness set to their names as Witnesses thereof at same time.

Sworn before me John Chandler, Just pacei

Province of the Massachusetts Bay by the Hon. Joseph Wilder P J Judge of the probate of wills and for Granting Letter of adm on the Estate of person deceased having Goods, Chattels, Rights or Credits in the County of Worcester within the province aforesaid.

To all unto whom this Presents shall Come, GREETINGS. Know ye that upon the Day of Date hereof before me at Worcester in the County aforesaid the Will of Nathaniel Dike Late of Dudley in the County and province aforesaid , cordwainer, deceased to these presents annexxed having Been proved, approved and allowed who having while he lived and at the time of his death Good Chattels, Rights or Credits in the County aforesaid, and the probate of the said will and poweer of committing adminstration of all and singular goods, Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said Deceased by Virtue thereof appertaining unto me, the adminstration of all and singular the Goods chattels Rights and Credits of the said Decd and his will in any manner concerning is hereby comitted unto Ebez Dike in ye same will names well and faithfully to execute ye said will and to administer the estate of ye said Deceased according thereunto and to make a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the Goods, Chattels, Rights and Credits of ye said Decd and to Exhibit the same into the Registry of ye Court of Probate for the County aforesaid at or before the 20th day of Sept next Ensuing and also to Render a Plaina nd True accompt of his said Admn upon oath. In testimony whereof I have herunto set my hand and seal of ye said Court of Probate Dated at Worcester ye 19th Day of August Anno Domini 1746.

Joseph Wilder

By order of ye Honble Judge John Chandler
Entred from ye Original

P.J. Chandler

RECEIVED FROM SAMPUBCO

He married Hannah Thompson abt 1689 in Wenham, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

They had the following children:
i. Nathaniel (ca1690-<1746)
ii. Mary (ca1694-)
iii. Hannah (ca1698-)
iv. Martha (ca1700-1775)
v. Sarah (ca1704-)
vi. Ebenez (ca1710-)
164 vii. Daniel (~1711-1777)
viii. Benjamin (ca1717-)
ix. James (ca1719-)

329 Hannah Thompson. Hannah died aft 1746.

Hannah is being hard to find. The only reasonably possible Hannah in the records is one born 5 Aug. 1672 in Braintree (Familysearch.org and Savage - par. Samuel and Sarah Shepard). She would only be ~17 when married, assuming the uncorroborated 1689 marriage is correct.

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