My Maine Heritage - June 2023 - Person Sheet
My Maine Heritage - June 2023 - Person Sheet
NameThomas Barnard
Birth Date10 Aug 1617
Birth PlaceKingston-Upon-Hull, East Riding, Yorkshire, England
Memoalt loc: Brandstone, Suffolk, England
Death Date7 Jul 1677 Age: 59
Death PlaceAmesbury, Essex Co., MA
Memokilled by Indians
Misc. Notes
from SAVAGE:
"THOMAS, Salisbury, by w. Helen had Thomas, b. 10 May 1641; Nathaniel, 15 Jan. 1643; Martha, and Mary, tw. 22 Sept. 1645; Sarah, 28 Sept. 1647; Hannah, 24 Nov. 1649; Ruth, 16 Oct. 1651; John, 12 Jan. 1655; and a d. 20 Jan. 1657; and he was k. by the Ind. His wid. had admin. Sarah m. 31 Jan. 1667, William Hacket; and Hannah m. 28 Oct. 1673, Benjamin Stevens."
from CUTTER:
"The name Barnard is a very old one in New England, and has been identified with progress in all sections of the country down to the present day. It is first found in Essex County, MA, whence it removed to Nantucket, and the meagerness of records on that island makes the tracing of its course extremely difficult. It is sometimes written Barnett, and this is confusing in tracing the family. . . Thomas Barnard, born about 1612, was probably a brother of Robert Barnard, who is found contemporaneous with him in Salisbury, MA. Thomas Barnard, described as a planter, received land in the first division at Salisbury, and in 1640 and 1643. He was among the first settlers of Amesbury, and received several grants of land there, including a "township" on account of his son in 1660. In 1665 he was a grand juror, and his name appears in various lists of citizens there down to 1672. About 1677 he was killed by Indians, and that year either he or his son, and namesake was a member of the Salisbury church. He was one of the ten original purchasers of Nantucket, and may have lived there a short time. The Nantucket records say 'Thomas Barnard died abroad.' His widow Eleanor was appointed to administer his estate in October, 1677. She married (second) 19 Jul 1681, George Little, of Newbury, and died 27 Nov 1694. Children: Thomas, born 10 May 1641; Nathaniel, mentioned below; Martha and Mary (twins), 22 Sep 1645; Sarah, 28 Sep 1647; Hannah, 24 Nov 1649; Ruth, 16 Oct 1651; John, 12 Jan 1655; Abigail, 20 Jan 1657."
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from BOOTH GENEALOGY:
"Thomas Barnard of Salisbury and Amesbury, MA, "Planter or Husbandman", received land in the first division of Salisbury, 1640 and 1643. Was one of the first settlers in Amesbury, receiving lands there at various times, and his name is on all the early lists down to 1672."
from MALTBY DESCENDANTS:
"Thomas Barnard came from England in 1640, to Salisbury, MA. Received land in first division in Salisbury, 1640 and 1643. He was a planter, and was born about 1612. Was one of the eighteen settlers of Amesbury, MA, in 1654; became a prominent citizen; was selectman, moderator, etc.; received land at various times in Amesbury; and in 1660 received a township for his son Thomas. He was killed in Amesbury by Indians in 1677. His widow, Eleanor, married George Little, of Newbury, MA., 19th July, 1681. He was one of the ten proprietors of Nantucket, July, 1659. In a deed from him in 1662 his name is spelled in three different ways -- Barnett, Barned and Barnard. (Old Norfolk Records Book 1, p. 210)."
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He was killed by Indians; his will in Essex Records granted 10/9/1677; wife Eleanor then married Georg Little 7/19/1681; and she died 11/27/1694. His wife died 12/1/1680
The name Barnard also spelled in early Essex rrecords as Barnat, Barnatt, Barnet, Barnett, Barnord and Bernard. He is head of the largest Barnard family in Essex County, MA.
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Estate of Thomas Barnard, Sr., of Amesbury
Essex Probate Docket # 1785
Administration upon the estate of Tho. Barnard, sr., late of Amsberie, who was killed by the
Indians, was granted Oct. 9, 1677, to Elener, the relict, and she with as many of her
husband?s children as she could get were ordered to come to the next Salisbury court for a
division of the estate between the children and the widow. [Source: Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 76.]
Inventory of the estate of Thomas Barnard, Sr. taken 21: 6m: 1677, by Phill. Challis, Thomas
Wells and John Weed: ye Dwelling house, Barne, orchard & homestead, 140li.; a 40 acre lott at ye back River, 25li.; 3 acres of meadow att ye pond meadows, 6li.; twoe acres of meadow att ye new meadows, 2li. 10s.; 4 acres of meadow in ye higglety pigleyes, 20li.; a sweepage lott, 12li.; 10 acres more or less on salisbury side on ye powow River, 20li.; 200 acres att ye great lotts, 40li.; a 40 acre lott in ye Champion land, 20li.; a 50 acre lott att ye childrens land, 25li.; a Bugmore lott, 5li.; a 40 acre River lott, 38 li.; 40 acre Lott on ye division beyond ye pond, 16li.; a 10 acre lott in ye ox pastures & a swamp lott, 10li.; twoe lotts in ye Lyons mouth, 10li.; a payre of oxen, 14li.; 4 Cowes, 16li.; 2 2 yr. old heiffers & advantage & 3 yearlings, 12li.; 3 calves, 2li.; eight sheep young & old, 3li. 5s.; a young horse, 2li.; 10 swine old & younge, 7li.; 8 hives of bees, 2li.; English, Indian corne & Flax, 12li.; Cart wheels, Irons, chaine, plow & Irons, yokes, 3li.; Betle Rings, wedges, axes, howes, forkes, shave, 10s.; Iron potts, Kettle, tramells, spitt, Frying pan, tongues, 2li. 10s.; Brass & pewter ware, 2li. 16s.; Bedds, Bedding, Bedsteads, curtains, vallants, 25li. 10s.; Table linnen & hand towells, 2li. 10s.; his wearing clothes yt were left, 8li.; His Bible wth twoe other Bookes, 10s.; woll & wollen & linnen yarne, 3li. 14s.; Cubbard, Table, chaires, wheels, formes, 3li.; old caske, trayes, Dishes, spones & other necessaries, 3li. 14s.; Baggs, saddle & grindlestone, 1li. 10s.; a bull: & 7 yds. of cloth, 4li. 10s.; his right in common land drawd for but undivided, 5li.; in money, 4s.; a bill from Nathaniell Griffin due to ye sd Barnerd, 15s.;
Due from his son att Nantucquett pr. Bill, 80li. where of is payd & received 4 barrells of
beefe & 30 lbs of sheeps wool; shingle nailes, 4s.; total, 607li. 12s.
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[Attested in Hampton court 9 : 8m : 1677 by Ellenor Barnard, widow of Thomas Barnard, and
administratrix of his estate.]
Elenor Barnard, administratrix of the estate of Tho. Barnard of Amesbury, with four of her
sons, asking for a settlement of the estate, court April 9, 1678, ordered to the widow, 200li.,
comprising the house and home lot, half of the higgledee piggledee lot of salt marsh and the
whole sweepage lot at the beach at the prices entered in the inventory, and such things as
she desires as per the inventory. Court ordered that unless there be a necessity, as the
court should judge, for the sale of any of the lands for her maintenance, she should not sell it
or give it away except to one or more of her children. Court also ordered that a due respect
being had to what any of the children have already received as portions, the same should be
divided among the rest of the children, the eldest son having a double portion.
Capt. Tho. Bradbury, Leift. Phillip Challis and John Weed, upon request of some of the
children of the widow Barnard, were impowered to divide the estate of their father Tho.
Barnard which was given to them, and to make return to the next Norfolk court.
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[Salisbury Quarterly Court Records, vol 2, leaf 87.]
Tho. Bradbury, Phillip Challis and John Weed having been appointed by the court Apr. 9,
1678 to divide the estate of Thos. Barnard of Amesbury, who died intestate, have
accordingly apportioned to the widow Barnard 200li. and to Tho. Barnard the eldest son 83li.
and to the rest of the children, eight in number, 41li. 10s. each, and some overplus their
mother to have.
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[Dated Apr. 6, 1679, and approved by the court Apr. 8, 1679. Salisbury Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 69.]
The disposal of part of the lands of Tho. Barnard, sr. of Salisbury, who died intestate, by a
committee appointed by the court: to his relict, the dwelling house, barne & homested,
140li.; halfe ye higledee piglede lot of salt marsh, 10li.; ye whole sweepage lot at ye beach,
12li. To Tho. Barnard ye eldest son, a lot at ye back River, 25li.; halfe ye higle piglee marsh
lot, 10li.; ye right in comon land, 5li.; 10 upland & 2 acre lot of meadow, 14li.
Acknowledged and accepted Mar. 24, 1683-4 by Thomas Barnard. [Norfolk County Records, vol. 3, leaf 316.]
"THOMAS, Salisbury, by w. Helen had Thomas, b. 10 May 1641; Nathaniel, 15 Jan. 1643; Martha, and Mary, tw. 22 Sept. 1645; Sarah, 28 Sept. 1647; Hannah, 24 Nov. 1649; Ruth, 16 Oct. 1651; John, 12 Jan. 1655; and a d. 20 Jan. 1657; and he was k. by the Ind. His wid. had admin. Sarah m. 31 Jan. 1667, William Hacket; and Hannah m. 28 Oct. 1673, Benjamin Stevens."
from CUTTER:
"The name Barnard is a very old one in New England, and has been identified with progress in all sections of the country down to the present day. It is first found in Essex County, MA, whence it removed to Nantucket, and the meagerness of records on that island makes the tracing of its course extremely difficult. It is sometimes written Barnett, and this is confusing in tracing the family. . . Thomas Barnard, born about 1612, was probably a brother of Robert Barnard, who is found contemporaneous with him in Salisbury, MA. Thomas Barnard, described as a planter, received land in the first division at Salisbury, and in 1640 and 1643. He was among the first settlers of Amesbury, and received several grants of land there, including a "township" on account of his son in 1660. In 1665 he was a grand juror, and his name appears in various lists of citizens there down to 1672. About 1677 he was killed by Indians, and that year either he or his son, and namesake was a member of the Salisbury church. He was one of the ten original purchasers of Nantucket, and may have lived there a short time. The Nantucket records say 'Thomas Barnard died abroad.' His widow Eleanor was appointed to administer his estate in October, 1677. She married (second) 19 Jul 1681, George Little, of Newbury, and died 27 Nov 1694. Children: Thomas, born 10 May 1641; Nathaniel, mentioned below; Martha and Mary (twins), 22 Sep 1645; Sarah, 28 Sep 1647; Hannah, 24 Nov 1649; Ruth, 16 Oct 1651; John, 12 Jan 1655; Abigail, 20 Jan 1657."
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from BOOTH GENEALOGY:
"Thomas Barnard of Salisbury and Amesbury, MA, "Planter or Husbandman", received land in the first division of Salisbury, 1640 and 1643. Was one of the first settlers in Amesbury, receiving lands there at various times, and his name is on all the early lists down to 1672."
from MALTBY DESCENDANTS:
"Thomas Barnard came from England in 1640, to Salisbury, MA. Received land in first division in Salisbury, 1640 and 1643. He was a planter, and was born about 1612. Was one of the eighteen settlers of Amesbury, MA, in 1654; became a prominent citizen; was selectman, moderator, etc.; received land at various times in Amesbury; and in 1660 received a township for his son Thomas. He was killed in Amesbury by Indians in 1677. His widow, Eleanor, married George Little, of Newbury, MA., 19th July, 1681. He was one of the ten proprietors of Nantucket, July, 1659. In a deed from him in 1662 his name is spelled in three different ways -- Barnett, Barned and Barnard. (Old Norfolk Records Book 1, p. 210)."
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He was killed by Indians; his will in Essex Records granted 10/9/1677; wife Eleanor then married Georg Little 7/19/1681; and she died 11/27/1694. His wife died 12/1/1680
The name Barnard also spelled in early Essex rrecords as Barnat, Barnatt, Barnet, Barnett, Barnord and Bernard. He is head of the largest Barnard family in Essex County, MA.
===
Estate of Thomas Barnard, Sr., of Amesbury
Essex Probate Docket # 1785
Administration upon the estate of Tho. Barnard, sr., late of Amsberie, who was killed by the
Indians, was granted Oct. 9, 1677, to Elener, the relict, and she with as many of her
husband?s children as she could get were ordered to come to the next Salisbury court for a
division of the estate between the children and the widow. [Source: Hampton Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, page 76.]
Inventory of the estate of Thomas Barnard, Sr. taken 21: 6m: 1677, by Phill. Challis, Thomas
Wells and John Weed: ye Dwelling house, Barne, orchard & homestead, 140li.; a 40 acre lott at ye back River, 25li.; 3 acres of meadow att ye pond meadows, 6li.; twoe acres of meadow att ye new meadows, 2li. 10s.; 4 acres of meadow in ye higglety pigleyes, 20li.; a sweepage lott, 12li.; 10 acres more or less on salisbury side on ye powow River, 20li.; 200 acres att ye great lotts, 40li.; a 40 acre lott in ye Champion land, 20li.; a 50 acre lott att ye childrens land, 25li.; a Bugmore lott, 5li.; a 40 acre River lott, 38 li.; 40 acre Lott on ye division beyond ye pond, 16li.; a 10 acre lott in ye ox pastures & a swamp lott, 10li.; twoe lotts in ye Lyons mouth, 10li.; a payre of oxen, 14li.; 4 Cowes, 16li.; 2 2 yr. old heiffers & advantage & 3 yearlings, 12li.; 3 calves, 2li.; eight sheep young & old, 3li. 5s.; a young horse, 2li.; 10 swine old & younge, 7li.; 8 hives of bees, 2li.; English, Indian corne & Flax, 12li.; Cart wheels, Irons, chaine, plow & Irons, yokes, 3li.; Betle Rings, wedges, axes, howes, forkes, shave, 10s.; Iron potts, Kettle, tramells, spitt, Frying pan, tongues, 2li. 10s.; Brass & pewter ware, 2li. 16s.; Bedds, Bedding, Bedsteads, curtains, vallants, 25li. 10s.; Table linnen & hand towells, 2li. 10s.; his wearing clothes yt were left, 8li.; His Bible wth twoe other Bookes, 10s.; woll & wollen & linnen yarne, 3li. 14s.; Cubbard, Table, chaires, wheels, formes, 3li.; old caske, trayes, Dishes, spones & other necessaries, 3li. 14s.; Baggs, saddle & grindlestone, 1li. 10s.; a bull: & 7 yds. of cloth, 4li. 10s.; his right in common land drawd for but undivided, 5li.; in money, 4s.; a bill from Nathaniell Griffin due to ye sd Barnerd, 15s.;
Due from his son att Nantucquett pr. Bill, 80li. where of is payd & received 4 barrells of
beefe & 30 lbs of sheeps wool; shingle nailes, 4s.; total, 607li. 12s.
===
[Attested in Hampton court 9 : 8m : 1677 by Ellenor Barnard, widow of Thomas Barnard, and
administratrix of his estate.]
Elenor Barnard, administratrix of the estate of Tho. Barnard of Amesbury, with four of her
sons, asking for a settlement of the estate, court April 9, 1678, ordered to the widow, 200li.,
comprising the house and home lot, half of the higgledee piggledee lot of salt marsh and the
whole sweepage lot at the beach at the prices entered in the inventory, and such things as
she desires as per the inventory. Court ordered that unless there be a necessity, as the
court should judge, for the sale of any of the lands for her maintenance, she should not sell it
or give it away except to one or more of her children. Court also ordered that a due respect
being had to what any of the children have already received as portions, the same should be
divided among the rest of the children, the eldest son having a double portion.
Capt. Tho. Bradbury, Leift. Phillip Challis and John Weed, upon request of some of the
children of the widow Barnard, were impowered to divide the estate of their father Tho.
Barnard which was given to them, and to make return to the next Norfolk court.
===
[Salisbury Quarterly Court Records, vol 2, leaf 87.]
Tho. Bradbury, Phillip Challis and John Weed having been appointed by the court Apr. 9,
1678 to divide the estate of Thos. Barnard of Amesbury, who died intestate, have
accordingly apportioned to the widow Barnard 200li. and to Tho. Barnard the eldest son 83li.
and to the rest of the children, eight in number, 41li. 10s. each, and some overplus their
mother to have.
===
[Dated Apr. 6, 1679, and approved by the court Apr. 8, 1679. Salisbury Quarterly Court Records, vol. 2, leaf 69.]
The disposal of part of the lands of Tho. Barnard, sr. of Salisbury, who died intestate, by a
committee appointed by the court: to his relict, the dwelling house, barne & homested,
140li.; halfe ye higledee piglede lot of salt marsh, 10li.; ye whole sweepage lot at ye beach,
12li. To Tho. Barnard ye eldest son, a lot at ye back River, 25li.; halfe ye higle piglee marsh
lot, 10li.; ye right in comon land, 5li.; 10 upland & 2 acre lot of meadow, 14li.
Acknowledged and accepted Mar. 24, 1683-4 by Thomas Barnard. [Norfolk County Records, vol. 3, leaf 316.]
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