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The Winslow Family



Winslow Ancestor Chart

Winslow, the Pilgrims

Winslow, the Quakers

Memoirs by Ella (Rich) Winslow,



Winslow, The Pilgrims



“It is a reverend thing to see an ancient castle or building not in decay, or to see a fine timber tree sound and perfect; how much more to behold an ancient noble family which hath stood against the waves and weathers of time!”—Bacon

Of families bearing the Pilgrim name there is none more identified with this belief and with Pilgrim history than of the honored name of Winslow. The descendant Winslows may read these pages grateful that it was permitted to their distinguished ancestors to bear so important a part in planting the colony of New Plymouth. According to the Penguin Dictionary of Surnames, the name Winslow is derived from Latin meaning “Friend’s burial mound;” later to Old English meaning “Winis burial mound.”

Generation 15




William Wyncelowe

William Wyncelowe (1) was born about 1300 in London, England. His mother’s name was Marhgeria. His wife was Margeria.

He is the first in the lineage as traced in England.

Children:

  1. William Wyncelowe (2), of London, England, born about 1324 or 1340.

  2. John Wyncelowe, Esq, of London, England; born about 1333

Generation 14




William Wyncelowe (2)

William Wyncelowe, son of William Wyncelowe (1), was born in either about 1324 or about 1340.

Children:

  1. Thomas Winselowe




John Wyncelowe

John Wyncelowe, son of William Wyncelowe (1), later of “Wyncelowe Hall,” of great repute in London 1350, living in 1387-8, married Mary (Mariota) Crouchman (who died 1409-10), styled of "Crouchman Hall", daughter and heiress of William Crouchman.

Children:

  1. William Wyncelowe, Esquire of "Wincelowe Hall", born 1389-90; died 1426-27; married Agnes Poore, born 1379; died 1443, sister and heiress of Sir Thomas Poore, of County Oxford; Agnes married again to Thomas Holgilt, Esquire. No record of any children

  2. Jane (Joane) Wyncelowe; died unmarried in 1431
Generation 13




Thomas Winselowe, Esq

Thomas Winselowe, Esquire, son of William Wyncelowe (2), of “Burton” in the County Oxford, also had lands in Essex. Born about 1380; He was living in 1443 and 1452. He was married to Cecelia Tansley, born about 1475, one of the two daughters and heiress of the old family, Tansley. (Some of the old papers call her the Lady Agnes.)

Children:

  1. William Winselowe (3), born about 1435-40

Generation 12




William Winslow (3)

William Winslow (3), son of Thomas Winselow, Esq., born about 1435-40, living in 1529

Children:

  1. Kenelm Winslow, born about 1502, Worcestershire, England

  2. Richard Winslow born 17 July 155*; had a grant from King Edward VI, of the Rectory of Elksley in County Nottingham
Generation 11
Kenelm Winslow I

Kenelm Winslow I, son of William Winslow (3), was born about 1502, in Worcestershire, England. He purchased in 1559 of Sir Richard Newport, an estate called Newport’s Place, in the parish of St. Andrews, Kempsey, County Worcester. He had an older and very considerable estate in the same parish called “Clerkenleap.” His will, dated 14 April 1607, was proved 9 November of the same year, and is still to be seen in Worcester. He was married to Katherine Buck.

In his will he names Katherine the sole executor of his estate. According to his will there were other children besides those listed here.

Katherine’s Parents:

Her father was Kenelm Buck, born 1504, died before January 1549/50, son of William Buck, born about 11480, Nashe, Worcester, England, married to Miss Goode, born about 1482, in Castle Frome, England.

Her mother was Ellen Neville, born between 1487 and 1508, died after 1547, daughter of Thomas Neville and Letitia Harcourt See: Neville/Harcourt Family

Children:

  1. Edward Winslow I, born 17 October 1560, in Droitsich, Worcestershire, England

Generation 10




Edward Winslow I

Edward Winslow I, born 17 October 1560, in the Parish of St. Andrew, Droitwich, Worcester-shire, England, of Kempsey and Droitwich in County Worcester, England, was son of Kenelm Winslow I and Katherine Buck.

He was married/1 to Eleanor Pelham of Droitwich, daughter of Sir Herbert Pelham, by whom he had a son, (Richard Winslow, born about 1585/6; died 20 May 1659; resident of Draycoat in Kempsey, England; married about 1605 to Alice Hay.)

Edward was married/2 in St. Brides’s Church in London, on 4 November 1594 to Magdalene Oliver, daughter of Gilbert Ollyver and Margery Young. The records of this family are all to be found in the Parish Register of St. Peter’s Church in Droitwich. All children were born in Droitwich. He died 1620, in Droitwich.

But what and where is Droitwich? And how may Edward have come there? “Droit” means right; “wych” means salt-spring. It may mean a well that is owned shares; or it may imply that the manufacture of salt from it is lawful. Droitwich is 7 miles from Worcester, 19 from Birmingham, and 118 from London. This would be a beautiful place but in 1877, its roads from excessive use were fearfully muddy in wet weather; and the smoke of numerous furnaces filled the air with soot. The tower of St. Andrews Church, in Droitwich, is said to have been built in 1320. St. Peters was built about 1500. The salt springs at Droitwich have been known from time immemorial, being by far, the best in England. From earliest ages salt (sal) has been warped down to the Severn by the little river Salwarp. Here was probably the “Salinae” of the Romans. Rights to the salt had been a Crown monopoly, but since 1689, anyone who bought a lot could freely buy coal and sell salt.

Children:

  1. Richard Winslow, born about 1585, in Droitwich, Worcester, England. He died 20 May 1670. He was married in 1605 to Alice (Hay) Hurdman.

    There was also a daughter Margaret Winslow, born 1589, in Droitwich, died 23 August 1670, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, married about 1603, in Surrey, England, to Robert Hicks

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  3. Edward Winslow III, born 18 October 1595 (or 19 October 1595/5); died 8 May 1655. Third Governor of Plymouth Colony, married/1 16 May 1618, Leiden, Holland, to Elizabeth Barker; married/2 12 May 1621, Plymouth, Massachutes, to Susanna White, widow of William White, the first bride in the colony; he died 8 May 1655 at sea between Hispaniola & Jamaica. She died 1 October 1680. There was an unnamed child, and a son Edward, who evidently died before his father.
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Edward, died early
      2. John, died early
      3. Josiah, born 1629; married Penelope, daughter of Herbert Pelham, Esq 1657; governor from 1678-1680, where he died at his seat in Careswell, Marshfield. His widow died 7 December 1708
      4. Elizabeth, married John (or Gilbert) Brooke; married/2 in 1669 to Captain George Curwin of Salem

    2. John Winslow II, born 16 April 1597

    3. Eleanor Winslow, born 22 April 1598; Remained in England

    4. Kenelm Winslow II, born 29 April 1599; died 13 September 1672

    5. Gilbert Winslow, born 26 October 1600, came in the "Mayflower" with Edward, signed the Compact. He went back to England and died in Portsmouth before 1660.

    6. Elizabeth Winslow; born 8 March 1601-02;

    7. Magdalen Winslow, born 26 December 1604

    8. Josiah Winslow, born 11 February 1605-06; He came out with Kenelm, married Margaret, daughter of Thomas Bourn, settled in Marshfield on the north bank of Green Rever; was representative to General Court at Plymouth in 1643, town clerk for more than 30 years, distinguished man in the colony; magistrate, governor, and in 1675 commander-in-chief of the forces of all the colonies of New England, in the war with the Indians; died 18 December 1680; Note: another reference shows his death as 1 December 1674 at age 69. Margaret died in 1683

Generation 9




John Winslow II

John Winslow II, son of Edward Winslow I and Magdalene Oliver, was born 16 April 1597, in Droitwich, England.

He arrived in New England 9 November 1621, on the ship Fortune, and was married 12 October 1624 in New Plymouth to Mary Chilton, who was born about 1605 in Canterbury, England, daughter of James Chilton. Her step-mother was Susanna Furner, three of the first emigrants in the “Mayflower.”

CHILTON FAMILY

Lyonell Chylton was married/1 to his first wife whose name is unknown. Lyonell's second wife, Isabell Furner, had two children, Thomas and Susanna Furner.

Benjamin James Chilton, son of Lyonell Chylton, was born in England about 1556 and lived in Canterbury.

Listed as a freeman of Canterbury in 1583, James Chilton was a tailor. He married before 1587 and his first seven children were born in Canterbury.

The last three were born in Sandwich where the family had moved about 1600. Here, James and his family became part of the separatist movement that escaped to Leiden to escape persecution.

James Chilton was the oldest passenger on the Mayflower, and a signer of the Mayflower Compact. Sadly James passed away aboard the Mayflower in December of 1620. His wife died soon after.

Mary Chilton, was baptized in 1607 in Sandwich, Kent, England, and was the daughter of James Chilton and his wife (whose name has not been discovered). When Mary was just two years old, excommunication proceedings began against her mother, who had attended the secret burial of a child of Andrew Sharpe. The child was buried in secret because they opposed the "popish" burial ceremonies required by the Church of England.

Mary and family then came to Leiden, Holland, and joined with the Pilgrims' church there. In 1619, when she was twelve, her father and oldest sister were caught in an anti-Arminian riot and her father was hit in the head with a stone--an injury for which he would have to seek out a surgeon.

In 1620, at the age of 13, Mary came with her parents on the Mayflower. Her father was one of the first who died after the ship had anchored off Provincetown Harbor. He died on December 8. Mary is traditionally given the honor of being the first female to step ashore at Plymouth Rock, but there is no historical documentation for this tradition.

Her step-mother also died sometime later the first winter, orphaning her in the New World. Which family it was that raised her has not been determined, but in 1623, at the age of 16, Mary received her share in the Division of Land, and her property was apparently located between that of Myles Standish and John Alden, and was not too far from Edward and John Winslow.

Edward Winslow's brother John had come to Plymouth on the ship Fortune in 1621. Sometime between 1623 and 1627, John Winslow married Mary Chilton, and in the 1627 Division of Cattle, where they received a share in the "lesser" black cow that had come in the ship Anne in 1623, along with two female goats. As they had not yet had any children by the Division of Cattle, it is likely their marriage was in 1626 or 1627.

They remained in Plymouth until 1655/56, when they removed to Boston, Massachusetts, where he became an eminent merchant and ship-owner. John died in 11 May 1674, in Boston.

Mary made out her will in 1676, and died in 1679, both buried in King’s Chapel Burying Ground, Boston, Massachusetts. John Winslow had a grant of land in New Kent County, Virginia, in 1669. As the records of New Kent have been destroyed by fire, no further mention of said John is made.

Children:

  1. Joseph Winslow I, born about 1626/7

  2. Susanna Winslow, born 1628 New Plymouth; died 1685/8in East Bridgewater, Plymouth Massassachuets; married 3 October 1643, in New Plymouth, to Robert Latham

  3. Mary Winslow, born 1630 New Plymouth; died 1663; married 16 January 1650 Edward Gray

  4. Edward Winslow IV, born 1634; died 19 November 1682, Boston; married/1 Sarah; married/2 8 February 1668 Elizabeth Hutchinson

  5. Sarah Winslow, born about 1638; died 9 April 1727; married/1 Myles Standish Jr; married/2 Tobias Payne; m/3 Richard Middlecott

  6. Samuel Winslow, born 1641; died 14 October 1680 Boston; Not mentioned in John’s will, but is in Mary’s will; married Hannah Briggs

  7. John Winslow, born before 1644; died 1683 Boston; married/1 to Elizabeth; married/2 to Judith

  8. Isaac Winslow, born 1644 Plymouth; died before 29 August 1670 in Fort Royal, Jamaica; married Mary Nowell who was born 14 August 1666

  9. Mercy Winslow

  10. Ann Winslow, born before 1651; probably died young, married Mr. LeBlond.

  11. Benjamin Winslow, born 12 August 1653; died 1673-76; may have married Hope Cobb

Kenelm Winslow (2)

Kenelm Winslow (2), son of Edward Winslow I and Magdalene Oliver, was born 29 April 1599, in Droitwich, England.

He was an immigrant ancestor. He came to Plymouth, probably in 1629, with his brother Josiah, and was admitted a freeman, 1 January 1632-33.

He married Eleanor (Ellen) Newton Adams, widow of John Adams, of Plymouth, June 1634.

He was a surveryor of the town of Plymouth, 1640, and was fined ten shillings for neglecting the highways. He removed to Marshfield, about 1641 having previously received a grant of land there, called Green's Harbor, 5 March 1637-38. This grant, originally made to Josiah Winslow, his brother, he shared with Love Brewster.

She died and was buried at Marshfield, Massachusetts on 5 December 1681. He died 13 September 1672 in Salem, Massachusetts where he had gone on business.

Children:

  1. Kenelm Winslow III, born 1635 in Plymouth, Massachusetts; died 11 November 1715; married/1 Damaris___; married/2 on 23 September 1667 to Mercy Worden, his cousin, who was born 1641, died 23 September 1668, daughter of Peter Worden, Jr. Baptism dates for 3 children were: 1. Kenelm (1668) 2. Josiah (1670) 3. Thomas (1672)

  2. Eleanor Winslow (Ellen) born 1637 Marshfield; died 1676; married Samuel Baker

  3. Nathaniel Winslow born about 1639; died 1 December 1719; married 1664 Faith Miller
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Kenelm Winslow (3), married Abigail Waterman
        1. Great Grandchildren:
          1. Kenelm Winslow (4),

  4. Lt. Job Winslow, born about 1641; died 14 July 1720 in Freetown, Massachusetts; married Ruth ___; Mary, Hope and John were not mentioned in his will.
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. William Winslow, born 16 November 1674; will dated 18 October 1745; proved 8 March 1759
      2. Oliver Winslow, born 20 February 1676
      3. Ruth Winslow, born 13 September 1678
      4. Richard Winslow, born 6 March 168?; died 1728; married Hannah
      5. Hope Winslow, born 29 May 1681
      6. Job Winslow, born 10 July 1683
      7. Joseph Winslow, born 11 February 1707-8; married Mary Tisdale; married/2 Hannah
      8. James Winslow, born 9 May 1687; married Elizabeth Carpenter; married/2 Ruth Gatchell
      9. Mary Winslow, born 2 April 1689, Freetown, probably died young
      10. George Winslow, born 2 January 1690-1; married Elizabeth
      11. Jonathan Winslow, born 22 November 1692; married 25 November 1722 to Sarah Kirby
      12. John Winslow, born 20 February 1694-5; married 9 October 1729 to Betsey Hathaway
      13. Elizabeth Winslow, born 1696-7; died November 1768; married John Marshall
Generation 8




Joseph Winslow

Joseph Winslow, son of John Winslow & Mary Chilton, was born about 1625/8, in Plymouth Colony, and moved to Long Island, New York. He was described as “able to bear arms, in 1643.”

He was married/1 about 1653, to Sarah ___, the mother of his son Timothy.

He was married/3, about 1668 probably in Marshfield, Massachusetts, early family home, to Sarah Lawrence, who was born about 1644, daughter of Major Thomas Lawrence of New Town, Long Island, New York. Joseph was also a merchant and ship-owner, known as the “Yankee Trader.”

Joseph and Sarah made a deed in Maryland in 1668. Joseph sailed vessels in Albemarle Sound in 1677 to assist the inhabitants of Albemarle County in shipping their tobacco without regard to the Navigation Acts which taxed the tobacco without the approval of the Grand Assembly and which forbade shipment except through James River ports. He was correctly referred to as “in debt to the Crown for customs” on the tobacco, as were most of the inhabitants of Carolina. He took part in Culpepper’s Rebellion in 1677. (See: Culpepper Family)

We find him at Edenton, North Carolina, in 1677-79, where he served as “foreman of the Petit Jury” when acting Gov. Thomas Miller was tried for treason, between the said dates. In the “Colonial Records of North Carolina” he is called “another New England Traider.” The question naturally arises—would it not be the usual custom for a man of John Winslow’s wealth, a merchant and ship-builder, to fit out one of his own ships, with his own goods and put his son Joseph in command as Captain? Certainly the ship he commanded “traided” between the Ports of New England, and the ports of Carolina, or he would not have been designated as a “New England Traider.” No one could serve on a jury, in the Province of North Carolina without being a resident of the colony, and having in their possession at least 100 acres of land, therefore we know he was living in the County, and it is supposed he would naturally have his family here with him.

In 1663, Joseph Winslow was Master of the ship "Content", trading in Maryland waters. Certainly he was at least 21 years old in early 1663, for at that date he was summoned to court and prosecuted in Maryland Admiralty Court. [(3) p. 5]

In the Colonial Records of North Carolina, Joseph was called a New England Trader. It does seem plausible that his father could have put him in charge of trading between New England and the Carolinas.

On 10 Oct 1668, "Joseph Winsloe and Sarah his now wife" guaranteed the title to property in Maryland which he was selling. [Annapolis, Talbot Co. Land Rec., Liber A#1, Fol. 53,54]; This "now wife" statement implies that he had had a previous wife; Certainly this record proves that Joseph Winslow was a married man in 1668, and strongly implies that he had had a former wife. [(3) p. 5].

In the will (1776) of Mary Chilton (Winslow) of Boston, we learn that Joseph Winslow, her son, had vacated a house he had owned in Boston by that date. The will makes clear that he was in debt. If he had left the town, it seems probable that all his family would go with him, including the first, and nearly grown-up child of his first marriage. [(1) p. ]

Joseph Winslow appears not to have been a very responsible member of the family. Chances are that his father had done a great deal to help him, and, consequently, in his 1673 will, left him no special bequest. He was to receive, like the other children, a share of the sale of the Katch 'Speedwell' and the profits of her current cargo, and a child's share of the residue of the estate, if any, with this provison:

"ITEM My will is that what my estate shall amount unto more than will pay funerall charges my debts and legacies in this my will given and bequeathed it shall be divided (after the decease of my said wife) among my seaven children in equal proportions except any one of my said children shall have any extra-ordinary providence befall them by way of any eminent losse then that part of my estate that shall remain as aforesaid shall be divided and distributed according to the prudence and discretion of my Overseers hereafter named or any two of them." [(3) p. 6] This clause may have been written because it is likely the ship 'Content', which, through Joseph's failure to obey the law, was forfeited to the authorities in Maryland, had been given or supplied to Joseph by his father so that Joseph could earn a living. Joseph's mother, in her will of 1676, stated that her son Joseph was in debt to her and stipulated that the twenty pounds she was giving to little Mary were to be taken from the money Joseph owed her.

Joseph died in New England, in Boston, probably on one of his trading trips, in 1679. He was buried at Newton, Long Island, New York.

Sarah was married/2 to Charles LeBros, and died before 1693. John Winslow’s will dated 12 March 1673, mentioned “Joseph’s two children” (He died in 1674) The information about Timothy is very sketchy, and is in dispute. No claim for accuracy is made here. There may be a son John of his first marriage.

Children: (the following children have not been confirmed. More research is needed. Timothy may have another father.)

  1. Timothy Winslow, born about 1653/4, Marshfield, Massachusetts; married Sarah __ about 1679 in Perquimans County, North Carolina. He died after 1706
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Thomas Winslow, born 1 August 1682, Massachusetts

  2. Robert Winslow, born about 1659

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  4. Elizabeth Winslow, born 8 April 1664, Plymouth; married 4 September 1684, Plymouth, to Stephen Burton

  5. Edward Winslow, born 14 May 1667; his descendants are found in Cumberland County, North Carolina in 1790

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  7. Mary Winslow, born 24 September 1674; died 21 July 1676 (Another source says: Mary married 1695, New York City, to Robert Crannell, born about 1670 Devonshire, Englaand; died 18 January 1734, New York, son of William Crannell.

  8. Joseph Winslow II, born 16 June 1677, Boston Massachusetts; died between 6 April 1760-18 April 1761, Dutchess County, New York; married/1 24 November 1721, New YorkC, to Abigail Snethen; married/2 28 June 1741, Dutchess County, to Marrigriet? Heyser

DNA Findings for Kenelm, Timothy, Thomas and John-2005

“The Winslow Family Y-DNA Project, that was started in April of this year to help all branches of the Winslow family identify their origins, has made significant advances in the past six months.

“A number of Kenelm (b.1599) descendants who participated in the project laid the groundwork for the New England Winslow DNA fingerprint. We now know 24 to 25 of the 26 DNA markers for Kenelm, for a better than 90% confidence for his fingerprint. This will allow any potential descendant, desiring to confirm Kenelm as an ancestor, the opportunity with a quick DNA test either directly if they are a male Winslow or indirectly through a surrogate family member who is.

“Most recently, significant results have culminated for the Southern Winslows in the DNA fingerprint for Timothy Winslow (born about 1654). With only three descendants of Timothy we have a 99% confidence of Timothy's DNA fingerprint. Additionally, the results have confirmed that believed sons Thomas (born 1682) and John (born 1699) are truly brothers. This was a unique situation where two descendants of Thomas and one of John all have all 26 DNA markers exactly matching, allowing the high confidence for the DNA fingerprint.

“The connection between the Southern and the New England Winslows are not yet fully conclusive. There are enough DNA markers in common to know that there is a related connection between the two branches. However, the DNA genetic distance is such that it is very doubtful the common ancestor occurred as early as Edward Sr. (born 1560).

“The project is actively searching for any male Winslow descendants of John Winslow (born 1597) and of course any of those of his sons or brothers. Finding a direct male descendant of John Winslow could be the keystone to finalizing Kenelm's DNA and confirming the Southern and New England connection.

“Again, anyone who wishes to confirm their ancestry to either of these branches of the family may either have their DNA tested, if they are a male with a Winslow surname, or use a family member who is as a surrogate and have a high confidence in a conclusive outcome.

“For more information on the Winslow Family Y-DNA Project, registration process or DNA questions in general, you can access the project's website

Stephen Winslow



John Winslow I

This section needs to be reviewed and probably deleted

John Winslow I, son of William Winslow III; He was married/1 to Agnes Thogmorton, (Throck-morton) of Kemsey, born 1420 in Coughton, Warwick, England, daughter of John Thogmorton, Esq.

Bibliography:

  1. "Thesis On The Descent of the North Carolina Winslows" by D. Kenelm Winslow conveyed by letter to Benjamin Timothy Taylor dated 28 Aug 1994 from Ronald Eugene Yielding.

  2. "The Quaker and Southern Winslows" by Elizabeth Doherty Herzfeld, The Reprint Company, Spartanburg, South Carolina, c. 1991.

  3. "Joseph Winslow and Timothy Winslow and Other Records pertaining to the family of John and Mary (Chilton) Winslow For The Archives of The General Society of Mayflower Descendants". Compiled by Mrs. A. Waldo Jones, Vinings, Georgia, May 1969.

  4. "New England Historical & Genealogical Reg.", Vol. 4, p. 259.

  5. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In the Leyden Records in Holland, we read:

“On 16 May 1618, Edward Winslow was married to Elizabeth Barker, of Chetsum, England. There is a big leap from the salt furnaces of central England where the youngest member of the family was born in 1605, to the narrow confines of a Dutch mart, where a handful of refugees from ecclesiastical tyranny lead an anomalous life. Some had made a heroic escape from the low shores of Lincolnshire, ten years before. Some had known what it was to forsake all earthly possessions. They had risked liberty, even life.

“After residing a year or two in Amsterdam, or wandering in Holland, strangers in a strange land, and among a people of strange speech, and of a laxity of religious principles that shocked them, they had found a temporary home together, at Leyden, five miles from the coast of Holland.

“The fierce and dreadful struggle with Spain and the Inquisition was closing, just as the first attempts were made to exchange religious persecution for cruel and bloody war. The peace of Antwerp was made certain by a series of victories, and was signed while the flights of this church were preparing, 1609. But, even under these favorable circumstances, the church of good John Robinson was almost in a state of siege. People who had been cradled in luxury, or who had all their lives being amply supplied with comforts and elegancies, now suffered absolute want. Their beloved children, “through the extreme necessity that was upon them, although of the best dispositions and graciously inclined, and willing to bear their part of their parents’ burdens were often times so oppressed with their heavy labors, that, although their spirits were free and willing, yet their bodies bowed under the weight of the same, and became dwarfed in their early youth, and the vigor of nature consumed in the very bud.

“Among these martyrs at “a faith’s pure shrine” for “freedom to worship God” was Elizabeth Barker. She had first accidentally met Edward Winslow in the streets of Leyden the fall before. An English traveler on the Continent, just 22 years of age, Edward was attracted to the ancient city, perhaps, by the fame of the university, now only 42 years old, and making its mark upon the annals of science. He may have been utterly indifferent to the great cause that had drawn her from her home in Chetsum. But she spoke English; and her first look may have shaken a soul that he was not before conscious of possessing.

“There was no more salt-boiling for him. He was about to receive a calling like that of Abraham, “Get thee out of thy country and from thy kindred and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will show thee.” Some give Rev. John Robinson the credit of being the means of Edward’s conversion, but a transformation like this is not the work of logic, nor indeed of earthly love. That casual meeting in the streets of Leyden may have had in it the fate of those 5 Droitwich boys-all of them now between 22 and 11, of which he was the senior and was to be the leader,-and of all New England as well.

“Even now the question of the removal of the Leyden church to the New World was nearly settled, if only a suitable spot could be found for them. Holland would cheerfully make room for them somewhere in the infant New Netherlands, would they but be true to the Dutch Republic. But English they were and English they would remain. Just then, came two messengers returning from England and brought news that the King, while granting them no chartered rights, would promise graciously to wink at their nonconformity, till it pleased him to open his eyes upon them.

“Edward was accompanied by his brother Gilbert, now just closing his twentieth year. He had realized so much from his property, it would enable him to stand at the head of a family. Without children of his own, and not including his brother Gilbert, his “family” consisted of himself and wife, George Soule, a boy Elias Story, and a girl Ellen Moore. Of the five, he and Soule were the only ones to survive the first winter in the new land.

“The Pilgrims left Leyden Delft Haven, Holland in the Speedwell, July 1620, for Southampton, (England) where they found the Mayflower had arrived from London. The two vessels sailed from Southampton on the 5th of August. They had not gone far, before the Speedwell proved so leaky that they were forced to return and refit. On the 21 Aug, they sailed again and proceded about one hundred leagues, when they were obliged to return again, and to leave as unfit for service, the Speedwell. leaving a part of the company, the remainder went on board the Mayflower. On the 6th Sep, they sailed from Plymouth; sighted land near Cape Cod, 9th Nov; anchored, 11 Nov, a Saturday. (There had been a change of destination)

“And now on this eventful 11 of November 1620, O. S., there is a Covenant, unanimously signed by all the men of lawful age. Among the authors of that great charter, was Edward Winslow, a man of just twenty five, one of the fifteen who were accompanied by either children or servants, one of the eight that bore the honorable distinction of “Mr.” It took three things to place him among the leaders of this greatest of the enterprises of the age: piety, intelligence, and wealth. His younger brother, Gilbert Winslow, was also one of the signers.

“There were preliminary excursions for wood, and for washing, then, Carver, Bradford, and Winslow, with 15 seamen set out to find a place to settle. Beset by Indians, battered by a storm, one month later, the shore party finally found a good harbor (at Plymouth) with a considerable brook running into it. Convenient to it they found a rock on which at a suitable stage of the tide the women and the sick might step ashore from the shallop without wading. This was enough; they were in the place which the Lord had prepared for them. Other hands that had tilled some maize, of which they saw the remains, were all gone. There were fields waiting the advent of a new race to till them. That day they returned to the ship rejoicing.

“On the morning of 20 December 1620, after imploring Heaven for guidance, a considerable number landed. Pretty Mary Chilton (who was later to marry John Winslow) is said to have had the privilege of being the first woman to step ashore

“A dreary winter followed the landing. Elizabeth (Barker) Winslow, one of the victims, died 24 March 1621. It shows the cruel necessities of the time when 102 persons had been assigned to 19 one-room houses, to note the brief interval of Edward Winslow’s widowhood.

“William White, one of the chief men in the colony, had died before her, and his widow, Susanna, whose maiden name was Fuller, was left with two little boys to care for, (the infant had been born while the Mayflower was lying at Cape Cod) with neither man-servant nor maid-servant to help her, for they had died also. It cannot be thought strange, when the circumstances of the case are considered, that at an early day, Edward Winslow and Susanna White were married.

“The first Christian wedding in the Pilgrim colony was not in accordance with the laws of England, and to that extent, it was an informal declaration of independence. Edward Winslow and Susanna White, before the magistrate, Governor Bradford, and with public solemnities, entered into the sacred covenant of marriage. Thus in the first New England wedding, a precedent was given which has never yet been set aside, and which marked clearly the distinction between the jurisdiction of the civil power and the legitimate jurisdiction of the church.

“The Mayflower, on her return, sailed 5 April 1621 and arrived in England 16 May, doubtless bearing letters from Edward and Gilbert Winslow to their brother John Winslow, and perhaps Kenelm. The result was that the ship Fortune which first started from London in the early part of July, arrived at Plymouth 9 November 1621, brought among her passengers to the New Colony, John Winslow, then age 24. It might very have been that John would have made the trip with Edward, except that he was the eldest brother at home, and as their father died in 1620, one can only speculate that he felt it was his duty to care for the estate. It is likely that at the time that John left Droitwich, arrangements had been perfected for the removal of the family.

“In 1629, Kenelm, then 30, and Josiah, 24, came to America. Kenelm and Josiah were made freemen together, 1 January 1632/3. It is thought that Gilbert Winslow went to Piscataqua after the settlement was commenced there; and thence to England, and that he never returned to this country. He did not leave any family here. Edward was elected assistant to Governor Bradford in 1624. During the religious persecution of Bishop Laud, while he was in England he was imprisoned on the charge of taking part Indiana, and officiating in illegal weddings. It took special petitions to free him.

“On his return in 1636, he was first elected Governor. Edward spent his life in service to the colony; emissary to the Indians with whom he had a good relationship, going on trips to England and in and out of the colonies, as an agent, ambassador, and on trading trips. During this time the United Colonies of New England was formed, laws made, and articles of confederation drawn up. The year 1646, was the last one he spent in New England. He led a victorious expedition against the Spaniards in the West Indies in 1655. He contracted a fatal fever and died on 8 May, age 61. His body was committed to the deep, with the honors of war, forty-two guns being fired by the fleet on that occasion.”

The Quaker Winslows





Generation 5. Thomas Winslow I

Thomas Winslow I, was born according to his Bible, 1 August 1682, in Massachusetts. According to that Bible, he is the son of Timothy Winslow snd his wife Sarah

WINSLOW-MORRIS FAMILY BIBLE RECORD Family records found in a Winslow-Morris Family Bible in the White Family Papers, Friends Collection, Earlham College.

The first set of family records is recorded on a blank page between the Old Testament and the Apocrypha.

"Job Winslow the son of Thomas Winslow and Elizabeth his wife was born ye 24th day of ye 9 month 1724"

"Miriam Winslow"

In a different hand: "Thomas Winslow the son of Timothy Winslow and Sarah his wife was born the first day of Agust in the year of our Lord God 1682"

In yet another hand: "Thomas Winslow ye son of Timothy Winslow and Sarah his wife Departed this life ye 26th day of ye 9 month in ye year of our Lord God 1745"

In the same hand as the previous: "Elizabeth Winslow daughter of Thos and Elizabeth his Wife departed this Life the 12 day of ye 9 month in the 30 year of her age 1750"

Job Winslow son of Thos and Elizabeth his wife Departed this Life ye 28 of ye 1st month in ye 27th year of his age 1751"

Ruth Winslow Daughter of John Winslow Dyed the 18 of 11 mo 1761

The corner of one page is torn away, causing a loss of some data:

"(torn) slow, the son of John Winslow and )torn) was born ye 28th of ye 7th mo 1741

(torn) Winslow Do was born ye 9th day of (torn) no 1743

Th---as Winslow son of John was born ye 8th day of ye 1st mo 1745/6

Samuel Winslow was born ye 1st day of ye 4th mo 1748

Ruth Winslow was born ye 23rd day of ye 7th mo 1750

The following were in a different hand: "John Winslow was born 2nd day of 9th month called Septm New Stile about 1 o'clock in the morning.

Thomas proved his freedom “from Timothy Clare” in 1702. He was either an apprentice to said Timothy, or had been imported by him to the Province of North Carolina, for which he had to serve for a certain length of time. From the fact that he soon after this date married the Clare daughter, we are led to believe that he came of age at that time.

He was first married 2 September 1704, Perquimaens County, North Carolina, in Timothy’s home to Elizabeth Clare, who was born 21 February 1685, daughter of Timothy Clare, son of William Clare; and Mary Bundy (See Bundy, and Clare families). Elizabeth died 27 October 1739 (?), in Perquimans County. (Question: If Elizabeth died in 1739, how could he marry Leah in 1734?)

He was married/2 on 7 June 1734 (?) to Leah Pritlowe, daughter of John and Elizabeth Pritlowe, and widow of Joseph Smith.

Thomas was appointed a Commissioner the 2nd month, I 6day, 1743. Thomas died 26da 9m 1745, in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

All of the children were born in Perquimans County. See: The Winslow Family, by Joy Roos

Children:

  1. Joseph Winslow I, born 5mo, 31da 1704

  2. Christian (or Marey) Winslow (daughter), born 4mo 27 1707; married/1 Samuel Bundy; married/2 __ Maners

  3. Thomas Winslow Jr., born 9mo 30 1709; married/1 21da 11mo 1734/5 to Sarah Ratcliff, mother of 3 children, daughter of Richard Ratcliff and Damaris Nixon; married/2 on 21da 1mo 1746/7 to Rachel who died 1771 His will proved April 1747, Perquimans County, North Carolina

  4. Timothy Winslow, born 4mo 5 1712

  5. Jesse Winslow (son), born 1mo 12 1717

  6. John Winslow, Sr, born 12mo, 9day, 1717

  7. Elizabeth Winslow, born 6da 4mo 1721; died 12 da 9mo 1750

  8. Joab Winslow, born 2mo 14 1724; died 28d 1mo 1751; probably unmarried

  9. Miriam Winslow, born 6mo, 31 June 1728; married 2mo 1 1747 in Perquimans County, North Carolina, to Joseph Anderson, born about 1720, Perquians County, son of John Anderson and Elizabeth Nicholson (born 1697, Perquimans County) Child: Elizabeth Anderson, born about 1748

GENERATION 4




1. Joseph Winslow I

Joseph Winslow I, son of Thomas Winslow and Elizabeth Clare, was born 5mo, 31da 1704, in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

He was married 6mo, 22, 1729, in Perquimans County to Pleasant Toms, born about 1710, at house of Francis Toms; In 1753, Pleasant was appointed a member of Ministers and Elders;

He died about 1750, in Perquimans County. She died 1 April 1785, in Perquimans County

Children:

  1. Mary Winslow

  2. Joseph Winslow Jr, born 9mo 27 1735

  3. Thomas Winslow, born 9mo 2 1738

  4. Lydia Winslow, born 11mo 6 1741; married 15 May 1757 Piney Woods Meeting House North Carolina, to John White (See: White Family)

  5. Miriam Winslow, born about 1743, Perquimans County, North Carolina, died 1803; married 2 October 1765, Perquimens County, to Solomon Elliott, son of 11. Caleb and Mary Elliott-at least 6 children- Elliott Family)




4. Timothy Winslow

Timothy Winslow, son of Thomas Winslow and Elizabeth Clare, was born 4m 5d 1712.

He was married 1mo 9 1736 Perquimans County, North Carolina,at house of Mary Newby, to Rachel Wilson, who was born 19 July 1719, daughter of Robert Wilson and Rachel Pricklowe

Robert Wilson was the son of Isaac, son of Robert Wilson

Rachel Pricklowe, daughter of John Pricklowe, who was theson of Samuel and Elizabeth Pricklowe. His will was proved July 1752, in Perquimans County

Rachel was married/2 4 April 1753, to William Townsend, and married/3 to John Williams.

Her son Jacob was made guardian of Caleb, on 17 January 1768. In the will of Obed, he mentions: cousin Sylvanus Wilson; cousin Jesse Winslow son of Thomas and Sarah; sister Rachel White (1/2 sister?); 1/2 brother William Townsend; 1/2 sister Betty Cannon. Betty’s husband Joseph Cannon was son of Jeremiah Cannon and a lawyer of good repute, a descendant of Phymouth Colony’s, John Cannon.

Rachel was a Quaker minister, and traveled widely. She met assemblyman Patrick Henry in Virginia, while traveling. This information is from Encyclopedia of American Quakers and the History of Perquiman County, North Carolina.

Rachel Wilson Winslow’s will was proved in July 1777, in Perquiman County.

Children:

  1. Jacob Winslow, born 1737, Perquiman County

  2. Timothy Winslow Jr., born about 1739, Perquiman County, North Carolina; married 2 August 1769 to Mary Newby See: Timothy Winslow, Jr.

  3. Obed Winslow, born 1741; died January 1775, Permian County, North Carolina; unmarried

  4. Caleb Winslow, born 12 December 1749, Permian County, North Carolina; married/1 18 October 1769, to Ann Perry; married/2 Jemmimah Cannon; married/3 to Peggy Scott See: Caleb Winslow

  5. Mary Winslow, born about 1751, Perquiman County, North Carolina; married 13 March 1765?, Perquiman County, to Reuben Wilson
    1. Grandchildren: All born in Perquimans County, North Carolina
      1. Sylvanus Wilson, born 8 September 1768
      2. Jacob Winslow, born 12 June 1774
      3. Joseph Wilson
      4. Huldah Wilson, born March 1781
      5. Mary Wilson, born 8 January 1779





41. Jacob Winslow

Jacob Winslow, son of Timothy Winslow and Rachel Wilson, was born about 1737, in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

He was married 4 July 1759, Perquimans County to Elizabeth Griffin, who was born about 1738, died 1784, buried in Perquimans County (See: Griffin Family, Part VIII) She was the daughter of Joseph Griffin (son of James Griffin)

Children:

  1. Mary Winslow, born about 1759; Perquiman County; married 6 December 1775, in Pineywoods, Perquiman County to Benjamin Saunders, who died 9 January 1880, Perquiman, 8 children

  2. Millicent Winslow, born about 1762, Perquiman County, North Carolina; married D-2. Restore Lamb, Part II

  3. William Winslow, born 14 November 1765, Perquiman County, North Carolina

  4. Jacob Winslow, Jr, born about 1766, Perquiman County; married 7 March 1787, Perquiman County, to Millicent (Perry) White, widow.

  5. Obed Winslow, born about 1768, Perquimans Couty, Nort Carolina

  6. Elizabeth Winslow, born about 1772, Perquimans County, North Carolina





413. William Winslow

William Winslow, son of Jacob Winslow and Elizabeth Griffin, was born 14 November 1765, Perquimans County, North Carolina.

He was married 18 January 1787, in Perquimans County, to Pleasant White. They were cousins. They lived on the edge of Perquimans County

The 1790 Census of Edenton District, Chowan County shows 1 white male over 16, one under 16, and 2 white females and 1 slave. I suppose the children were actually born in Chowan County, but the information was from Perquimans County Monthly Meeting.

William left a saw and gristmill to son John who left it to brother Obediah. The children were all born in Perquimans County, North Carolina

Children:

  1. Lydia Winslow, born 21 June 1788; died 20 November 1824; Permian County.; married/3 March 1810, to William Bryum; Children: 1. Lydia Bryum, and possibly, Edwin Bryum

  2. Obed Winslow, born 12 February 1790

  3. Mary Winslow, born 30 November 1792; died 28 January 1837, Perquiman

  4. Jacob W Winslow, born 25 December 1793; married 1 April 1826, Perquiman, to Martha Newby See

  5. Francis Edward Winslow Sr., born 19 October 1795; married 21 May 1819 Chowan County, to Rachel Newby

  6. William Winslow, born 10 September 1799; married 21 May 1826, Rich Square Meeting House, to Julian Parker See: William Winslow

  7. Elizabeth Winslow, born 30 July 1801

  8. John Winslow, born 27 October 1803; died 6 June 1844, Perquimans County; married Lydia __; no children

  9. Josiah Winslow, born about 1805; died before 1843; possibly married Elizabeth ___; probably no children

GENERATION 8




4,132. Obed Winslow

Obed Winslow, son of William Winslow and Pleasant White, was born 12 February 1790, in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

He was married 15 February, in Pineywoods Meeting House, to Sarah Newby, who was born 16 September 1794, in Perquimans County, daughter of Exum Newby of Wight County, Virginia, and Martha Lawrence.

Obed was listed on the 1820 Census for Chowan County, and on the 1850 census. Courtney Lawrence? age 13, black, was in the household. Obed lived near Hunter Winslow and Elisha Copeland and Rachel (Winslow) Copeland.

Obed died 17 April 1875, Perquimans County, and Sarah died 5 August 1876 (or 21 December 1875).

Children:

  1. Thomas E Winslow, born 22 December 1821, Chowan County, North Carolina

  2. John L Winslow, born 14 March 1825, Perquiman County, North Carolina

  3. Benjamin Winslow, born about 1838, probably died before 1860, is not listed in will of father in 1868





4,135. Francis Edward Winslow Sr.

Francis Edward Winslow Sr., son of William Winslow and Pleasant White, was born 19 October 1795, probably in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

He was married 21 May 1819, Chowan County, North Carolina, to Rachel Newby, who was born about 1790.

Francis died 23 July 1857, in Perquimans County.

Children:

  1. Francis Edward Winslow II, born 1827, in Perquiman County, North Carolina

  2. Timothy Winslow, born about 1830

  3. Mary Jane Winslow, born 11 April 1840, in Chowan County, North Carolina

GENERATION 7




41,321. Thomas E Winslow

Thomas E Winslow, son of Obed Winslow and Sarah Newby, was born 22 December 1821, in Chowan County, North Carolina.

He was married 29 March 1843, in Rich Square, Northhampton County, North Carolina, to Mary Ann Peele, who was born 31 January 1819, Northhampton County, the daughter of James Peele of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, and Ruth ___.

The children were born in Perquimans County.

Children:

  1. Rufus H Winslow, born 24 October 1844; married 2 March 1876, Perquiman, to Abigail Chappell; 4 children

  2. James Peele Winslow, born 24 November 1846; married 8 May 1873, Pineywoods, North Carolina, to Sarah F Cannon; 1 child

  3. Martha M Winslow, born 26 September 1849; married 7 December 1871, Pineywoods, Charles H White; 2 children

  4. Sarah H Winslow, born 18 November 1851; married 6 April 1872, to Henry Parker, who was born 18 November 1851, died age 39. Sarah may have married/2

  5. Ruth Alice Winslow, born 27 March 1854, Perquiman, to John A Lane

  6. Mary Ann Winslow, born 25 November 1856, married about 6 April 1878, to William H Lamb (See: Part 2, D-3,321)

  7. Thomas Newby Winslow, born 19 April 1861

GENERATION 6




1. Josiah Winslow

Josiah Winslow, son of John Winslow Sr and Mary Pearson, was born 7mo 28d 1741.

He was married 4 June 1767 to Elizabeth Lamb, born in 1744, daughter of William Lamb and Sarah Moore.

Elizabeth does not yet appear to be in the Henry Lamb, Pioneer family. Could she be a niece of Henry, perhaps related to the Robert Lamb who married Rachel Taylor?

On 18 January 1775, they arranged to free their negro boy Jacob, (then about 6 years old) at the age of 21, and their negro girl Lettice (about 4 years old) at the age of 18. James, John, and Sarah requested a certificate to Lick Creek Monthly Meeting, Washington County, Indiana, from Back Creek Monthly Meeting, Randolph County, North Carolina.

Elizabeth married/2 to Thomas Nicholson, reported 19 April 1778.

Children:

  1. Jonathon Winslow, born 28 July 1768; died 21 November 1774

  2. Ezra Winslow, born 2 January 1771; probably had a son Ezra who married Rebbeca Pegg in Guilford County, North Carolina

  3. Josiah Winslow, born 10 September 1772

  4. Sarah Winslow, born 17 September 1774; died 24 March 1833

  5. Mary Winslow, born 11 November 1777, also went to Indiana

  6. James Winslow, born 17 October 1780; died 15 April 1864 married 8 October 1800 to Mary Armour, orphan, daughter of William and Ruth Armour, of Pasquotank County, North Carolina; 8 children

  7. John Woolman Winslow, born 4 March 1784, Pasquotank County, North Carolina





6. John Winslow I

John Winslow I, son of Thomas Winslow and Elizabeth Clare, was born the 12mo 9da 1717, in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

He was married the 9mo, 20day, 1740, at the house of Leavin Bufkins near Bufkins Creek in Nancemond County, Virginia, to Mary Pearson, who was born 20 November 1720, daughter of Peter Pearson (died 1735) and Rachel Bogue. (See: Pearson Family)

John also died in the house of Leavin Bufkins, 17 April 1754, buried in Pasquotank County, North Carolina, before the birth of his youngest child. Mary was married again 1 May 1755 in Perquimans County, North Carolina to Joshua Morris at Symons Creek Meeting House.

Children:

  1. Josiah Winslow, born 7mo, 28d, 1741, Pasquotank County, North Carolina

  2. Miriam Winslow, born 10mo 9 1743; married/1 4 February (or 7-10 Jan) 1762 Benoni Pritchard, born about 1740; died 25 July 1772, Pasquotank County, North Carolina; married/2 29 September 1774, Symons Creek, Pasquotank County to John Symons See: Pritchard Family Part IV
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Elizabeth Pritchard, born 22 January 1763, Pasquotank County; married/1 3 March 1779, Pasquotank, County; married/2 19 April 1788, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, to Thomas Nicholson
      2. John Pritchard, born 18 July 1767 North Carolina; married 8 July 1795, Pasquotank County
      3. m/2
      4. Mourning Symons, born 24 May 1775, Pasquotank County
      5. Aaron Symons, born 6 September 1776, Pasquotank County

  3. Thomas Winslow II, born 1mo 8da 1745-6 (see Generation 3 below)

  4. Samuel Winslow, born 10 April 1748; died before 1774; married 3 April 1771, Symons Creek, Perquimans County, North Carolina, to Ruth Fletcher; Ruth married/2 29 September 1774 to John Morris Jr, and had a son Aaron Morris, born 6 September 1776, Pasquotank County, North Carolina. (See Morris Family)
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Mary Winslow, born 4 January 1772, Perquiman County, North Carolina; married 11 December 1789, Perquimans, to Exum Elliott

  5. Ruth Winslow, born 23 July 1750 Pasquotank County, died before 1754.

  6. John Winslow II, born 2 September 1754, Pasquotank County, North Carolina

GENERATION 5




17. John Woolman Winslow

John Woolman Winslow, son of Josiah Winslow and Elizabeth Lamb, was born 4 March 1784, Pasquotank County, North Carolina. He was married 10 July 1811, at Back Creek Meeting House, Randolph County, North Carolina, to Pheobe Lacy, daughter of Peter Lacy and Susanah Price.

Peter Lacy, son of Joseph Lacy, of Prequimens County, North Carolina, was married 24 April 1788, to Susanah Price daughter of Benjamin Price, of Perquimans County

John died 3 April 1857, in Indiana.

In 1860 Census, 10 yr old Margaret Godfred, born North Carolina, and daughter Margaret Bowling was living with Pheobe. Phoebe died 19 June 1881, Indiana. Both John and Phoebe are buried in the Old Blue River Cemetery.

Children:

  1. Barnabas Winslow, born 28 March 1812, North Carolina

  2. Ruth Winslow, born 15 August 1814, North Carolina; died 3 July 1826, Indiana; buried Old Blue River Cemetery

  3. Elisabeth Winslow; born 17 January 1817, probably Indiana; died 17 November 1875; married 17 April 1836, Washington County Indiana, to James Williams
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. John Williams, born about 1837, Indiana; Vet 49th Regular Indiana Volunteers

  4. Josiah Winslow, born 16 January 1819; married/1 21 May 1840, Washington County, Indiana, to Sarah Shields; married/2 to Mary Shields.

  5. Susanna Winslow, born 20 March 1821, married 3 December 1840, Washington County, Indiana, to Sanford Botts

  6. Peninah Winslow, born 28 March 1823, Indiana; married 14 May 1839, to Abel Shields

  7. Seth Winslow, 19 May 1825-6 September 1904, buried Old Blue Cemetery; married/1 1 July 1854 Jane Williams; married/2 26 December 1865 Aseneth Morris, born 13 March 1843, died 16 February 1914, daughter of Pritchard Morris born 9 January 1813- died January 1887, buried Blue River, son of Jehoshapat Morris and Sarah White (See: Morris Family, Part IV)

  8. Phebe Winslow, born 1 November 1827-died 11 July 1828

  9. Rebecca Winslow, born 4 July 1829, Indiana; married 1 June 1848, to Jacob Johnson, Washington County, Indiana

  10. Margaret Winslow, born 13 November 1831, Indiana; married Mr. Bowling; 1860; resided with mother; In 1870, she had Mary (D or K) Bowling, age 7, and Jonas Bowling, age 9, and a Walter Gordon, age 7, in her house

  11. John Woolman Winslow II, born 28 June 1834, Indiana; died 1928, buried Old Blue Cemetery; married/1 Margaret Hollowell, born 19 January 1839, died 30 October 1875, Washington County, Indiana; married/2 Dianna Denny, who was born 28 June 1834 Indiana, died 1928, buried Old Blue River Cemetery





66. John Winslow II

John Winslow II, son of John Winslow I and Mary Pearson, was born 5 January 1754, in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

He was married 23 March 1777 to Caroline Nicholson, who was born 8 October 1757, daughter of Joseph Nicholson, son of Thomas, and Mehitabel Nixon. (See: Nicholson Family, Part II)

John was a pioneer teacher and farmer. He died 9 May 1825; Carolyn died 19 November 1825, in Randolph County, North Carolina.

Children:

  1. Joseph Winslow, born 5 January 1778, in Randolph County, North Carolina

GENERATION 4




171. Barnabas Winslow

Barnabas Winslow, son of John Woolman Winslow and Phoebe Lacy, was born 28 March 1812, North Carolina.

He was married 17 March 1836, Washington County Indiana, to Sarah Draper. Barnabas died 26 May 1846, in New Boston, Illinois.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Winslow, born 10 December 1836; died August 1920; married 14 October 1855, to Isaac Hill
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Margaret Hill, married Mr. Watkin
      2. Ida Hill, married Mr. Henley
      3. Mary Hill, died infancy

  2. Mary Ann Winslow, born about 1941, Indiana

  3. Thomas Jefferson Winslow, died young

  4. Benjamin Franklin Winslow, born about 1843, Indiana; possibly married Ruthanna T__, daughter of Millton T__ of New Point, Missouri

  5. John Woolman Winslow III, born about 1845 Indiana, married Miss Coursen, his 1st cousin





661. Joseph Winslow

Joseph Winslow, son of John Winslow II, and Caroline Nicholson, was born 5 January 1778 in Randolph County North Carolina.

He was reported married 15 February 1800 in Symons Creek to Penniah Pritchard, who was born 7 July 1776, the daughter of Matthew Pritchard and Sarah Symons. (See: Part IV, Pritchard Family and Symons Family)

The family moved to to Wayne County, Indiana. Penniah died 30 August 1839, in Grant County, Indiana. Joseph died 27 October 1859 in Indiana.

Children:

  1. John Winslow, born 6 September 1800; married 12 December 1822, to Mary Henley

  2. Nancy Winslow, twin, born 17 December 1803; married 4 April 1819 to Aaron Hill

  3. Sarah Winslow, twin, born 17 December 1803; died 10 October 1870; married 14 September 1828 to Soloman Knight

  4. Mathew Winslow, born 15 September 1805; married 2 September 1829 to Anna Bogue

  5. Seth Winslow, born 23 August 1807

  6. Caroline Winslow, born 25 September 1809; married to Axum Newby

  7. Daniel Winslow, born 25 July 1811; 1st Winslow to Grant County, Indiana about 1823; married to Rebecca ___ who was born Indiana)
    1. Grandchildren: All born Indiana
      1. Allen Winslow
      2. Nancy Winslow
      3. Aseneth Winslow
      4. Louise Winslow
      5. Aaron Winslow

  8. Henry Winslow, born 11 September 1813, married 23 March 1833 to Anna Binford?

  9. Martha Winslow, born ?

GENERATION 3




Thomas Winslow II

Thomas Winslow II, son of John Winslow I and Mary Pearson was born the 1mo 8d 1745/6 in Perquimans County, North Carolina.

He was first married 13 January 1767 in Perquimans County, to Elizabeth Phelps, daughter of Henry Phelps and Margret Newby (See: Phelps Family in Part IV.) They moved to Guilford County, North Carolina, in 1774, where she died in 1807.

Thomas was married/2 11 December 1807 to Mary ___ who died in 1811. He was married a third time 26 April 1812 to Elizabeth Albertson. Thomas died 29 January 1826 in Guilford County The last 7 children were born there.

Children:

  1. Miriam Winslow, born 14 September 1768 Pasquotank Monthly Meeting, North Carolina; married 7 April 1799, Denter Meeting House, Guilford County, North Carolina to Thomas Thornbrough, born about 1765, Guilford County, who died 31 August 1833, Randolph County, North Carolina, son of Joseph Thornbrough and Welmet Beeson; 6 children (From “The Quaker and Southern Winslows”)

  2. Henry Winslow, born 25 August 1771 Pasquotank Monthly Meeting, North Carolina

  3. Thomas Winslow, born 8 January 1775; died 4 April 1783, Randolph County, North Carolina; buried Back Creek Cemetery

  4. Mary Winslow, born 24 November 1776; married 1 January 1794, Randolph County, North Carolina, to Frederick Fentress

  5. Bennoni Winslow, born 24 December 1778; died 5 February 1779

  6. Elizabeth Winslow, probably died young

  7. Eleazer Winslow, born 11 March 1780; married 2 September 1802, Guilford County, North Carolina to Elisabeth Staton

  8. Millicent (or Amelia) Winslow, born 4 June 1782; married 16 October 1799, Back Creek, Randolph County, North Carolina, to John Hoover

  9. Nathan Winslow, born 17 September 1783; died about 1847; married 1 October 1807 Guilford County, North Carolina, to Nancy __; probably no children

  10. Caroline Winslow, born 3 February 1788, died before 1837; married 9 December 1807, Randolph County, to James Davis

GENERATION 2




Henry Winslow

Henry Winslow, son of Thomas Winslow II and Elizabeth Phelps, was born 25 August 1771 in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. He moved with his family to Guilford County, North Carolina, in 1774. He was married/1 in 1794 to Elizabeth Needom, born about 1774, daughter of John Needom and Rebecca Pool. In 1794 the family was living in Randolph County. Elizabeth died in 1807, in Randolph County North Carolina

He was married/2 27 May 1809, in Randolph, or Guilford County, out of unity with the church, to Miriam Jackson, who may have been the daughter of Simon Jackson. She was received into the church in 1811. In 1840, they moved to Grant County, Indiana, with the Great Quaker Migration. Most or all of the children moved to Indiana. Miriam died before son Henry was married in 1838.

Court Records, Pasquotank, County, North Carolina 1757-1785;: Orphan’s Court Records, LDS film #0019502, pg 62:: 1780-Miriam and Zachariah Jackson, orphans of Simon Jackson

Children:

  1. Thomas Winslow, born 14 July 1795, Randolph County; married/1 on 5 April 1820 to Anna Nixon; married/2 to Martha Bogue, Randolph County

  2. Mary Winslow, born 20 July 1797, Randolph County; married to John Wilson

  3. John Winslow (3), born 2 January 1880, Randolph County; married 14 June 1821, Randolph County to Elizabeth Henley

  4. Jesse Winslow (2), born 10 May 1802; married 11 May 1826 to Penninah Henley

  5. Miriam Winslow, born 26 February 1807; married 15 January 1829 to William Cox

  6. Nancy Winslow, born about 1808, probably died young

  7. m/2
  8. Elizabeth Winslow, 4 May 1810, Randolph County; married/1 23 October 1845 Back Creek Monthly Meeting, North Carolina, to Thomas Powell, son of Thomas and Mary Powell of Essex, England; married/2 to Samuel Dillon, son of Jonathan and Agnes Dillon.

  9. Sarah Winslow, born 26 March 1811; married 18 February 1841, Grant County, Indiana, to Jesse Needham

  10. Susanah Winslow, born 8 November 1813; married 16 May 1838, Back Creek, Randolph County to John Cromwell

  11. Henry Jackson Winslow, born 8 March 1816 Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina

  12. William Winslow, born 25 May 1821, Randolph County North Carolina; married 23 September 1841, Back Creek Meeting House to Ruth Moorman, (died 1881, buried in Polk County, Iowa) (See: Part VII, Moorman family) To Dallas County, Iowa 1855. In the book “Making of a Township, Fairmont Township, Grant County, Indiana” of 1829-1917, we find that William was called Black Bill, or Uriah’s Bill.
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Miriam Winslow, born 1841
      2. Emily Winslow
      3. Mary Winslow
      4. Isaac Newton Winslow
      5. Bethany Winslow; married 25 March 1859, in Dallas County, Iowa, to William R. Lamb, who may be William Riley Lamb Part II, F-6(12)2.
      6. Sarah Ann Winslow
      7. Chuza Winslow
      8. Susan A Winslow
      9. Seranie Winslow
      10. Jesse Winslow
      11. Sirepta Winslow
      12. Luzenia Winslow
      13. Elizabeth Ann Winslow
      14. David Winslow
      15. Flora Jane Winslow
GENERATION 1




Henry Jackson Winslow

Henry Jackson Winslow, son of Henry Winslow and Miriam Jackson, was born 8 March 1816 in Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina.

He was married 22 November 1838 at the Back Creek Meeting, North Carolina, to Hannah Moorman, who was born 14 June 1821 at New Garden Monthly Meeting, Wayne County, Indiana, daughter of Uriah Moorman and Elizabeth Morris. (See: Part VII, Moorman family)

Henry and Hannah moved to Grant County, Indiana 1837; to Guthrie County, Iowa, in 1855; then to Dallas County, Iowa, and back again. They left the farm in 1899, and moved into the town of Panora. He died there 19 June 1901. She died 11 August 1905. Both had been members of the Friends Church ever since childhood, and lived their daily lives in accord with their faith. They are buried in the Brethern Cemetery at the Dunkard Church 1 mile north of town.

Henry’s obituary says: “The influence of the life of such a man as Henry Winslow never ends. His earnestness, his high ideals of integrity, his kindness of heart and his daily practice of his Christian profession, made him a man who had the warmest love of friends and neighbors.” Hannah’s obituary says: “She was always loved by her friends and neighbors and never lost an opportunity to do what good she could, and her character and unblemished life is the richest heritage she leaves to her children” They left 10 surviving children, 66 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great, grandchildren.

Children:

  1. Elizabeth Winslow, born 15 September 1839, Indiana; married A-James Squire Lamb (See: Lamb family A, Part I)

  2. Nathan Winslow, born 3 January 1841, Indiana; married E-Lydia Mendenhall Lamb. (See: Lamb Family E, Part I)

  3. Anna Winslow, born 25 September 1842 Indiana; died 29 December 1929; unmarried; 3 children

  4. Jabez Winslow, born 6 April 1844 Indiana; County, H, 39 Infantry, enlisted 29 February 1864; died 12 August 1899; married 16 November 1872 to Dydama Leonard

  5. Margaret Winslow, born 3 August 1845, Indiana; married D-Wilson Beauchamp Lamb (See: Lamb family D, Part I)

  6. Daniel Winslow, born 19 November 1847 Indiana; died 19 July 1922; married 12 December 1878 to Myra Reynolds
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Raymond Winslow
      2. Alta Winslow

  7. Lindley Winslow, born 9 September 1849 Indiana; died 18 August 1850, Grant County Indiana

  8. Calvin Winslow, born 3 December 1850; died 5 December 1850

  9. Melissa Winslow, born 6 June 1852; died 9 June 1930; married 2 August 1876 to Frank Knowlton

  10. Marris (Marias) Winslow, born 7 January 1854; died 1 August 1931; married 26 June 1881 to James Caskey

  11. Leeander Winslow, born 11 January 1858; died 17 February 1940; married 4 July 1882 Margaret Ellen Leonard

  12. Mary Jane Winslow, born 22 August 1859; died 14 October 1885; married 17 March 1884 Frank Knowlton

  13. Louisa Winslow, born 3 July 1861; died 20 July 1947; married/1 20 December 1879 Elvin Hardin; married/2 Frank Knowlton (above)
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Charles Knowlton
      2. Arthur Knowlton

  14. Charley Wesley Winslow, born 1 March 1863; died 28 January 1947; unmarried

  15. Sarah Winslow, born 20 December 1865; died 31 July 1946; married 3 August 1883 to Moses M. Smith
    1. Grandchildren:
      1. Elva Smith
      2. Paul Smith

  16. Thomas Winslow, lived 15 months

  17. (sons, no dates, etc)

  18. (sons, no dates, etc)

Bibliography

1886-History of Grant County, Indiana, page 737, 828 KS Genealogical Library, Dodge City, Kansas

Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy by Hinshaw

Winslow Memorial pub. 1877, pages 1-81, LDS microfilm, Salt Lake, Utah

Washington County Historical Society Records, 307 E. Markey St., Salem, Indiana 47167

The Winslow Family, by Virginia Alexander, Esbon, Kansas

History of Perquimans County, North Carolina, page 433, Published 1931 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Seattle Public Library

Quaker and Southern Winslows, by Elizabeth D Herzfeld

Memoirs
Written by Ella Winslow,
13 June 1971, Lebanon, Kansas



“Just A Little Past History As I Remember It As I Was Growing Up”

“My parents were Madison H. Rich and Charity Benbow Rich. Madison Rich was born in South Carolina. I have lost my record of his family, but as I remember it, he was of a family of 7 children, one pair of twins, and I don’t remember any of his brothers or sisters names. I think his father’s name was John and his mother’s name was Mary. His parents and all of his brothers and sisters, but a younger brother who died when he was a small boy, I don’t know how old he was but he may have been 5 or 6 years old. They were moving by team and wagon from South Carolina to North Carolina and were taken sick with some kind of fever that people living in the south often were having in that part of the country. The family all but Madison and a younger brother died in a few weeks. These two boys that survived stayed with a family there until they could get word to an uncle living in Alabama, and he got the boys and took them to live with his family. The boys went through a rough time with scarcely enough food to live on until the uncle got to them and gave them a better home.

“How they managed to make the trip from Carolina to Alabama, I do not know. His uncle kept slaves but all I know about that, the Negro slaves were not mistreated. He was kind and treated them well. The younger brother died in a few weeks after they went to make their home with their uncle. My father grew to manhood there.

“He married a girl who lived near them. Her name was Jane Warren. To this union were born 6 children. Four boys, John, Joe, Sam, and Frank, and two girls, Mary Ann and Rebecca Jane. Madison had to hide out to keep from being forced to join the Confederate Army when the Civil War broke out in 1861. He managed to not have to go into the army until the Federal Army came close enough so he could join them and served until the end of war. He was in the 1st Indiana Cavalry. He and his family moved to Indiana where his wife Jane passed away.

“After a time, he met and married my mother, Charity Benbow. Her home was in Fairmount, Indiana. Amboy was her nearest town. To this union was born 8 August 1876, Elizaidella; on 9 August 1878 Ella was born, on April 22 1879 Elizabeth was born, and on 19 January 1883 Nancy Kathern was born. The oldest of the second set of children, Della, passed away in Indiana at 9 months of age. Madison, Charity, and family moved by team and covered wagon to Iowa the early spring of 1876, and came to Kansas by team in 1878. They bought a homestead of a man for about 200 or 300 dollars and lived in a dugout until they could build a frame house in the year of 1879. We lived in this same house until my father passed away 3 December 1906. Mary Ann passed away in Indiana. She was married a short time to a man by the name of Eli Taylor. A baby boy was born to them, but lived only a few hours. Mary Ann had TB and was sick several months. Rebecca was married to Oscar Dillon 10 December 1888.

“Ella Rich and H. A. Winslow (Bert) were married 9 October 1898. Elizabeth and Mike Hoffman were married 23 June 1920. Kathern and Orville Price were married 11 September 1908. Rebecca passed away 30 April 1930. Oscar V Dillon passed away in 1945. Kathern Price died 19 December 1953, and her husband Orville a few years later. Mike Hoffman passed away 28 March 1957.

‘Born to Bert and Ella Winslow were 3 children, Forest, 24 September 1900 on a farm owned by Isaac Houghtelling east of Ash Creek Church, in Ash Creek Community. Effie L. Winslow McDowell was born 9 March 1902, Lester H. Winslow was born 31 July 1908, and passed away 5 October 1946.

“Forest and Estelle Thompson were married 23 May 1925. Their children are as follows: Carrol Dean, 1 August 1926; Dorothy May, 12 March 1928; Gerald Lee, 9 April 1932; Robert Eugene, 30 November 1937; and Pearl Elaine, 13 October 1938. Robert Eugene died in February 1938.

“Effie Winslow McDowell married Mac McDowell 14 July 1935. Their children are: Keith Winslow McDowell, 20 June 1937; and Elmer Reece McDowell, 18 January 1939. Reece passed away 6 June 1959.

“Lester H Winslow married Myrtle Renken 5 April 1931. Their children are: Lynn H, 27 May 1936, and Joyce Verlee, 10 May 1941. Great grand children are: Larry and David Meltzer; Lee, Ricky, Jimmie, Rene, Bruce Winslow; Eddie, Brenda, Christene Merilee Crippen; Charles, Kathy, Rachel Winslow; Keven and Brian Winslow, Susan, Kimberly, Debra, Patti Kattenberg.

“Carroll and Virginia Maher were married 2 October 1960. Dorothy and Howard Meltzer were married 18 July 1949. Gerald and Marilyn Bruce were married 28 March 1955. Elaine and Bill Crippen were married 8 November 1958. Keith and Ann Goodlet were married 14 August 1958. Lyn and Joanna Cashier were married 7 February 1961. Joyce and Bob Kattenberg were married 31 May 1959. Lynn and Joanna Winslow have another son by a previous marriage, (her son) Mike Winslow.

“My three oldest half brothers did not stay in Kansas long, as many people were moving to Oregon and Washington. They all got land out there, and later all married and continued to live there, and Sam never did come back to Kansas, and the others only came back for a visit while Father was living.

“After Father’s death Katie and Mother lived on the farm for a year or two. Then after Katie was married Mother made her home with my family. She had what was called shaking palsy and wasn’t in good health. On 9 October 1908, she fell and broke her hip and was never able to walk after that. She lived until 17 February 1909, and was laid to rest in the Oak Creek Cemetery at a Quaker church 1/2 mile east of our family home by the side of our father. The heirs to our parents estate sold the farm and shared equally the proceeds from the farm.

“The first town I remember of knowing anything about was Burr Oak, Kansas. That was 7 1/2 miles from our home and the only way we had of traveling was by a team of horses and wagon. There was no laid out roads or section lines, but more like a cow path, that had a high ridge in the middle of the road and the road wound around, across prairies. The folks who homesteaded their farms had certain things they had to do to be able to keep their farms. Many planted Osage hedge around their farms.

“We children didn’t often get to town with our parents. Our older sister Rebecca (10 years older than I) would usually stay at home when our parents went to town. It was a long tiresome trip and it took most of a day to go to Burr Oak and back. About once a week was as often as we usually went. We raised a large garden so we didn’t have to buy so much of our food. We couldn’t go to town and buy prepared foods or canned fruits and vegetables. We tried to raise cabbage, turnips, beets and all kinds of vegetables. These were buried in a hole dug in the ground to keep over the winter. We usually kept a large amount of potatoes in the cave. Most folks had a few seedling peach trees and apple trees, but we depended mostly on wild plums, gooseberries, and wild grapes to make jellies and butters. We made gallons of plum and grape butter to last over winter. Most of the folks raised a patch of sorghum cane. There was a few cane mills around over the country, where they stripped the blades from the cane stalks, laid them in piles. They hauled it to a place where it was ground, and the juice boiled over a fireplace and made into sorghum molasses to use through the winter months. Almost all our food and the fruit butters were sweetened with sorghum molasses.

“About everyone owned a cow or two, and a few chickens. We had milk to use and put the milk in crocks, and skimmed the cream off after it set long enough for the cream to raise to the top. Then we churned the butter for our own use and sometimes had a few pounds to sell at the store, or trade for a little sugar or coffee. I have taken butter to town in warm weather. We started early and covered the butter with quilts and straw to keep it from getting too warm before we could get to the store.

“Every one tried to raise hogs or cattle for their own meat. Most farmers had a few acres of wheat to take to the flour mill and get it ground into flour, or trade it for flour at the mill. The mill we took ours to was the Amboy mill on the river with water power. It was near where the town of Red Cloud, Nebraska, now is. The hedge fences around the farms had thorns that made it a pretty good fence to keep the cattle and horses from straying away, and it was good to hold the drifting snow. When we had a Kansas blizzard, the roads would be drifted full of snow, so sometimes anyone wanting to get anywhere with sled or team and wagon had to go around fields or anyway to get around the drifts.

“The first I remember about Burr Oak, Kansas, there was one store where the owner, T. B. Carpenter, had groceries and a few yard goods and shoes. In a lean-to on the north side of the store, Mrs. Carpenter and daughter Gussie made and sold ladies hats. At the grocery store they had brown sugar in barrels, coarse salt in wooden barrels, and sometimes a barrel of apples. They kept a large round cheese at the store. It must have weighed several pounds. They would cut it into wedge shaped pieces and a good size wedge of cheese cost about 10 cents.

“I think I was 11 or 12 years old, before I ever heard of bananas. One Sunday, the Methodist Minister came out to our school house and organized a Methodist class and Sunday School, about 1/2 mile from our place. I think he only came out there to preach every 2 weeks. His name was J. C. Walker. His wife and 3 children usually came with him. He had a team of a sort of dun colored ponies he drove, and one Sunday they were invited to eat dinner with us, and Mrs. Walker said that she had been buying banana for their children part of the time and thought they were better for them than candy. After they went home, I asked my mother what bananas were like. She said she had seen some in the store lately, but had tasted them and thought they had a sickening taste. They were 5 cents each, and Mother bought some and we all liked them, and I still do.

“All the stores there were in Burr Oak, when I first remember it, was the general store and millinery store, a hardware store, livery stable, church, school house. There were narrow board walks in front of the business places and the board walks were not good. All the machinery the farmers had were, of course, horse drawn and one-row walking machinery. Anyone who tried to fix a way to ride on any kind of machinery, was considered too lazy to walk, and that made it hard on your horses to have to haul someone around.

“The school houses were all one room schools, for all 8 grades. The schools were not close, so some had to walk 2, or 2 1/2 miles to school. In the winter time, some boys, almost grown, went to school when there was no work on the farm. We had a full house sometimes, 65, or a few more, and 3 in a seat made for two. Our schools were conducted very differently than the elementary schools are now. We had much larger drifts of snow in the roads that were not kept in good condition, and the east and west roads always caught a lot of snow. We would walk on top of the drifts, sometimes, for quite awhile, and all of a sudden we would sink down over our knees and have to struggle to get on top again. The folks all wore very heavy underwear, and extra warm clothing. At that time we didn’t have overshoes, but had heavy wool yarn stockings that were knitted at home. We couldn’t buy a loaf of bread, but had to bake our own. There was not much of any kind of entertainment for young people, a literary program, or a spelling match, or ciphering match. But it was the same for all, and we were happy. The ladies sometimes had a quilting party, the men got together to help a neighbor, and all had an enjoyable time.

“After I was good-sized child, my father was the first one in that part of the country to buy a grain harvester that cut and bound the bundles, and tied them with binding twine. People came miles to see it. Then for years they had grain binders that cut and bound the bundles and would haul it in a hayrack, and stack it. Finally, someone with a thrashing machine would get into the neighborhood and it took several men, and teams and wagons to thrash the grain for the whole neighborhood. The women had 20 or more men to cook for until the thrashing was all done. We couldn’t make a flying trip to town to buy meat or bread or other food to feed all the men helping, but had to dress chickens and cook the meals on a wood burning stove.

There were no electric fans either. For sometime, we didn’t have even screen doors, or screens on the windows. So some of the children had to stand by the table with a limb from a tree, or a stick with some paper cut in strips fastened on it, to scare the flies away. But we were as happy as we are now, for it was the same with all our neighbors, and we didn’t know it could ever be any other way. We never even dreamed of having the conveniences like we have now. A lot of folks bought green coffee and roasted it in a shallow pan in the oven, and everyone had a coffee grinder that you turned a hand crank to grind the coffee.

“We had no windmills and most of the wells were dug wells, with a rope to pull the buckets of water up and out of the well. You just pulled the rope, hand over hand, until someone invented a pulley, and a crank to wind the rope on a windless, I think we called it. Our troughs for the stock to drink from were, mostly, a log made into a trough. Some made tanks from lumber, but many were hard to make tight enough to prevent leaking. When we first began getting windmills for pumping water, they were considered a luxury.

“The first buggy we had to ride in was quite a luxury compared to the lumber wagon. It was a top buggy, just a one-seated rig, with one-horse shaves. There were a lot of wild rabbits and quail and prairie chickens and the men did a lot of hunting in their spare time. A lot of our meat was rabbit, and wild fowl.

There were not many Indians moving through that part of the country. They sometimes stopped at farm-houses and begged for food, and would steal horses and other things, some were a little afraid of them. We sometimes heard of Indians stealing a white child, but we never heard of anyone in our part of the country having any trouble of that kind.

“All of the children in our neighborhood, when I was a child, had no toys, only a few inexpensive ones. All the dolls I ever had was a rag doll my mother made for me, but I was well pleased with it, and I think we loved our home-made dolls as much as children love the expensive dolls and other toys. I think children of today have so many expensive toys that they fail to appreciate them. There was a birthday party quite often and sometimes a taffy pull for entertainment that we all enjoyed. The people did more visiting in early days here than is done now. We knitted our stockings of wool yarn, also, our mittens, and when I was a small child, the shoemaker made most of our shoes by taking the measurement of our feet. The shoes lasted so long, that the younger children could wear the shoes the older ones outgrew, and all shoes were high-topped, too.

“My father had very poor health for several years before he passed away. He was not able to farm for several years, and my brothers were all my half-brothers and much older, and were away making a living for their own families, so I tried to help my father with the farm work. So for 4 years, I worked and tended about 40 acres of corn, and I husked corn, and did some other farm work. Father rented out the rest of the farm land for share of crop.

“I was married to Albert Winslow on 9 October 1898. My sister Elizabeth was married on 22 April 1898, but this marriage didn’t last many years and she married Mike Hoffman, on 3 June 1920.

“Kathern Rich was married to Orville Price, 11 September 1908, and lived on a farm a few miles from Burr Oak, north and west of Burr Oak a few years before moving to Erkham, Iowa. Two sons were born to them. Lewis B was born on the farm near Burr Oak, 16 March 1916. My husband was born in Iowa, 19 September 1873, and passed away from a stroke 6 October 1938 in Ash Creek Community, north of Esbon, Kansas.

“Ella Rich Winslow was born 9 August 1878 on the farm 7 1/2 miles west of Burr Oak, Kansas. My mother Charity Benbow was born at Amboy, Grant County, Indiana. She had 2 sisters, Sarah and Celia. One older than her and one younger, and four brothers, Nathan, John, Eli, and Evan. Her mother passed away, and her father married again. To this union were born 4 children, 2 girls, Elizabeth and Mary Ann; 2 boys, Levi and Benjamin. Elizabeth married a man by name of Henry Flora and some of their children were still living near Quinter, Kansas, the last I heard of them.

“My sister Rebecca Dillon’s children: Ed, Harry, Frank, Fred, Verda, Gladys, Lester, Wayne, Lulu. One living in Washington, and others in Kansas and Nebraska, 3 in Idaho.

A. Winslow’s parents were Henry and Hannah Winslow. Their home was in Iowa and they had 16 children. His grandparents on his mother’s side were Hezekiah Lamb and I think they had a family of 18 children, one pair of twins.

“Bert’s father’s name was Nathan Winslow, and his mother’s name was Lydia Lamb Winslow. They had a family of Ed, Effie, Luella, Cora, Albert, Clarence, Ralph, Raymond, Herman, and Lottie.

“Ed and his wife Charity Pixler Winslow had 5 children: Lessie, Harlan, a boy died in infancy, Marvel, and Omar. Cora Winslow and Ed McIndoo had 4 children: Jay, Ray, Beryl, and the oldest girl died in infancy. Albert and Ella Winslow had a family of 3 children: Forrest, Effie, Lester. Clarence and Bertha Paxton Winslow had a family of 5 children: Leland, Verlin, Nathan, Hazel, and Leo. Raymond and Hester Foldworth Winslow had a family of 2 children: Orville and Garrah. Lottie passed away at age of 15 years with TB.

“Albert Winslows parents came from Iowa to Kansas some where near the year of 1880-1890. My record has they came in covered wagon, 13 to 30, (l7 days on the road), in the year of 1889. His grandparents, Hezekiah Lamb’s came a few years earlier.

“I have done a poor job of writing this bit of family history. I just wrote down things as they came to mind, and didn’t write them in their proper order, but I hope someone can get some help concerning the family history of Bert and Ella Winslow. I will let someone go from here.

10 July 1971 2nd edition
Just a bit about the family church membership. I think most or all of the ancestors were Quakers, or as they are now called, the Friends Church. All of my father’s people were Methodist. The first church I remember of attending was a sod church 1/2 mile east of my old home place, a Quaker meeting place, near the cemetery where my parents are laid to rest. Known as the Oak Creek cemetery. Ella Winslow, age 93 years

JVK, 15 July 1971”
Obituary: “Ella Winslow, Born In Dugout, Dies At Age 95;

“Ella Rich Winslow, daughter of Madison H. and Charity Benbow Rich, was born in a dugout on a farm near Burr Oak Aug. 25, 1878, at Carpenter Manor in Smith Center at the age of 95 years and 16 days. On Oct. 9, 1898, she was united in marriage to Henry Albert Winslow and to this union were born two sons, Forrest W. and Lester H., and a daughter, Effie L.

“She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry, son Lester, a son-in-law, four half-brothers, two half-sisters, an infant sister, two sisters Elizabeth Hoffman and Kathern Price, and two grandchildren. Left to mourn her death, are her children Forrest Winslow and wife Estelle of McPherson; Effie McDowell, Gentry, Arkansas; a daughter in-law, Myrtle Winslow, Lebanon; seven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

“Lebanon had been her home since 1943. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Lebanon. Memorial services were Aug. 28, 1973, from United Methodist Church in Lebanon with the Rev. Graydon Pittman officiating. Music was supplied by Neta Shipley, Marjorie Bell and Delorse Rorabaugh, with Mrs Otto Luke the accompanist. Casket bearers were Elton Ford, Owen Shively, Walter Kellogg, Orville LaDow, Raymond Schuette, and Harvy McCaulley. Interment was in Highland Cemetery, Esbon.”