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GILMAN, Honorable John

GILMAN, Honorable John

Male 1624 - 1708  (84 years)

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  • Name GILMAN, John  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Title Honorable 
    Birth 10 Jan 1624  Hingham, Norfolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 5, 6, 7] 
    Birth 10 Jan 1624  Hingham, Norfolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Baptism 23 May 1626  England Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Gender Male 
    Arrival 1638  Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 6, 7] 
    Death 24 Jul 1708  Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Death 24 Jul 1708  Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Death 24 Jul 1708  Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Age: 84 
    Death 24 Jul 1708  Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Another source lists his death date as 08 Sep 1719. 
    # of Children John and Elizabeth had 6 sons and 10 daughters.  [5] 
    Differentiator The Great Migration; Immigrant 
    Great Migration 12 years old when the family migrated; he sailed on the Diligent of Ipswich that arrived in Boston on 10 Aug 1638 
    Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gilman-19 
    Name John Gilman Captain  [5, 7] 
    Name JOHN. GILMAN Hon. Esq.  [6] 
    Residence USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7] 
    Residence USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Residence USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Residence New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Residence USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Residence USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Death 24 Jul 1708  Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 7] 
    • Another source lists his death date as 08 Sep 1719.
    Burial New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I2005  My Genealogy | Laviolette Ancestry, Laviolette Ancestry
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Father GILMAN, Edward Sr,   b. 20 Apr 1587, Hingham, Norfolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jun 1655, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 68 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother CLARK, Mary,   b. 1590, Hingham, Norfolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jun 1681, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 91 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 3 Jun 1614  Hingham, Norfolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F606  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family TREWORGYE (TRUWORTHY), Elizabeth,   b. 25 Feb 1636, Brixham, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Sep 1719, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 30 Jun 1657  Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 7] 
    Married 30 Jun 1657  Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Children 
    +1. GILMAN, Sarah,   b. 25 Feb 1667, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jan 1712/13, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 45 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. GILMAN, Joseph,   b. 1657  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. GILMAN, Catherine,   b. 27 Nov 1684, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Jul 1717, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 32 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. ALCE, Alice Gilman,   b. 23 May 1683, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jan 1721, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 37 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. GILMAN, Joseph,   b. 25 Oct 1680, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1680, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. GILMAN, Deborah,   b. 30 Apr 1679, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Sep 1680, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. GILMAN, Joanna,   b. 30 Apr 1679, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Dec 1720, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 41 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. GILMAN, John,   b. 19 Jan 1677, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Dec 1748, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. GILMAN, Abigail,   b. 3 Nov 1674, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Nov 1725, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 51 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +10. GILMAN, Nicholas,   b. 26 Dec 1672, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Mar 1749, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     11. GILMAN, Samuel,   b. 30 Mar 1671, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Aug 1691, Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +12. GILMAN, Lydia,   b. 12 Dec 1668, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1713, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 44 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F605  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 10 Jan 1624 - Hingham, Norfolk, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 10 Jan 1624 - Hingham, Norfolk, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptism - 23 May 1626 - England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsArrival - 1638 - Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 30 Jun 1657 - Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 30 Jun 1657 - Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 24 Jul 1708 - Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 24 Jul 1708 - Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Age: 84 - 24 Jul 1708 - Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Another source lists his death date as 08 Sep 1719. - 24 Jul 1708 - Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - - USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 24 Jul 1708 - Exeter, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    Gilman - Garrison House
    Gilman-Garrison House

    Histories
    John Gilman and Exeter, New Hampshire    		John Gilman and Exeter, New Hampshire
    Hon John Gilman    		Hon John Gilman

    External Links
    WikiTree: John Gilman (1624-1708)    		WikiTree: John Gilman (1624-1708)
    John Gilman was 12 years old when his family migrated; he sailed on the Diligent of Ipswich that arrived in Boston on 10 Aug 1638. John married Elizabeth Treworgye in 1657 in Exeter. 

    John was actively involved in both business and local governance. He had a part ownership in his brother Edward Jr.'s sawmills in Exeter.     Records from town meetings in July and November of 1652 demonstrate his active participation in community affairs, including being granted land and chosen as a town selectman. Over the years, John's civic engagement deepened. He served multiple terms as a commissioner to resolve small causes in Exeter and held significant military positions in the local militia, being appointed Lieutenant in 1669 and later promoted to Captain. 'Counsellor John Gilman,' was named one of the first counsellors of the Province of New Hampshire in 1679.

    His influence extended to provincial matters as well. Notably, when Edward Cranfield became governor of New Hampshire in 1682, John was among the ten advisors chosen for provincial management. In 1693, his leadership qualities were further recognized when he was chosen as Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

    John's entrepreneurial spirit was evident in his part ownership of several sawmills and his license to operate an ordinary (an establishment for lodging and refreshments). We are descended from John and Elizabeth through their daughter Sarah who married Samuel Dudley (on the Laviolette-DeRochemont line) and through another daughter Lydia who married John White (on the Wright-Tucker line)


    Albums
    Great Migration    		Great Migration (119)
    The "Great Migration," as defined by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), encompasses the English Puritan migration to New England from 1620 to 1640. This movement primarily involved English Puritans who relocated in family units, driven by a quest for religious freedom and the aspiration to establish a Puritan commonwealth. These migrants originated from various regions of England and settled in areas that now form Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, including the Plymouth Colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

    An individual's inclusion in the Great Migration Study Project requires evidence of migration to New England within the specified period of 1620 to 1640. The project's objective is to compile biographical and genealogical profiles of all immigrants who arrived in New England during these two decades. The NEHGS has produced extensive volumes and directories, providing details about the lives of these immigrants. This collection presents research on many ancestors who were part of this significant historical migration.

    You may be shocked by how many there are. Even I was at first. However, most of these Great Migration ancestors are my 9th and 10th great-grandparents, and in some cases 11th and 12th, and with the number of great-grandparents doubling with each generation, the possibilities quickly become immense. We have a total of 1024 sets of 9th great-grandparents and 2048 sets of 10th great-grandparents. This makes finding so many Great Migration ancestors more understandable.
    Founding Families of Exeter    		Founding Families of Exeter (2)
    Exeter, New Hampshire, has a rich history that dates back to its founding in 1638 by John Wheelwright. Wheelwright, a clergyman exiled from the Puritan Massachusetts Bay Colony, purchased the land from Wehanownowit, the sagamore of the area. He named the town after Exeter in Devon, England, and brought about 175 individuals to establish the settlement. Exeter was one of the four original townships in the province and initially included Newmarket, Newfields, Brentwood, Epping, and Fremont.

    The town's early economy was based on hunting, planting, fishing, raising cattle and swine, and producing shakes (shingles) and barrel staves. Thomas Wilson established the town's first grist mill on the eastern side of the island in the lower falls. The Gilman family, early settlers from Hingham, England, played a significant role in Exeter's development. They were involved in lumber, shipbuilding, and trading as far as the West Indies.

    Exeter was also notable for its political significance. In 1774, the rebellious Provincial Congress began to meet in the Exeter Town House after being banned from Portsmouth by colonial governor John Wentworth. Exeter became New Hampshire's capital for 14 years, and the provincial records were brought there from Portsmouth.
    Innkeepers & Tavern Owning Ancestors    		Innkeepers & Tavern Owning Ancestors (1)
    In colonial America, taverns, public houses, and inns were more than mere establishments for lodging and refreshment; they were vital social and economic centers that played a significant role in the fabric of early American society. The ancestors who owned and operated these venues were key figures in their communities, providing essential services and facilitating important social interactions.

    As the social hubs of their communities, these establishments offered a space for diverse groups - from local farmers to traveling merchants - to gather, exchange news, and engage in lively debates. They were the communal living rooms of the era, where relationships were formed and strengthened. In an age before widespread literacy and mass communication, taverns and inns served as crucial channels for the dissemination of news and information, including political and economic developments.

    Economically, taverns and public houses were cornerstones of colonial commerce. They functioned not only as places of rest and sustenance for travelers but also as venues for business transactions and trade negotiations. Politically, they played an understated yet critical role. In the turbulent times leading up to the American Revolution, these establishments often became hotbeds of political discussion and activity, laying the groundwork for the democratic ideals that would shape the nation.

  • Notes 
    • Hon John 4 Gilman. Councillor. From the New England family History

      John 1 Gilman, the second son of Edward 3Gilman,
      Sr., was born in Hingham, Norfolk, England, Janu-
      ary 10th, 1624, and was there baptized 23 May, 1626.
      came to Exeter before 1650, and immediately became
      a prominent citizen. From the first he was concerned
      with his brother Edward in mills and lumber. After
      Edward was lost at sea in 1653, he inherited much
      of the latters' property, and took his place in devel-
      oping the resources of the town. He was chosen se-
      lectman more than one-half the years between 1650
      and 1680: was repeatedly elected commissioner to end
      small causes ; and appointed upon committees to care
      for the town's interests. He had several handsome
      grants of land from the town, and a special right of
      a gristmill. In the two years before New Hamp-
      shire was emancipated from the Massachusetts gov-
      ernment he held the office of associate (judge) of the
      old Norfolk county court.

      In 1680 Mr. Gilman was made a councillor of the
      newly erected province of New Hampshire, and in
      1682 a judge of the Court of Pleas; but in 1683 he
      was by Governor Cranfield relieved of both offices*.

      * "At last, after a struggle of many years' duration,
      the union of the two colonies was dissolved by order
      of the king. New Hampshire was erected into a royal
      province, under a president and six councilors, with

      It is needless to say that his reputation in theprovince
      did not suffer by reason of his removal. In 1693 he
      was chosen by his townsmen a delegate to the Assem-
      bly, and was made Speaker of the House, and again
      chosen in 1697.

      He married, June 30th. 1657, Elizabeth, daughter
      of James Treworgy (sec) (from which came the
      popular Christian name ofTrueworthy), and had six
      sons and ten daughters, and very numerous descen-
      dants. He built the "log house" oppositethe Great
      Bridge, which is still standing. He died July 24th,
      1708, (C. H. Bell, History of Exeter. X. H, 1888.)

      The oldest house in town is undoubtedly that on
      the northerly corner of Water and Clifford Streets,
      now owned by Manly W. Darling. It was built by
      Councillor John Oilman. He was living in it in 1676,
      and there is ground for the belief that it dates back
      to 1658. It was constructed of square logs, the upper
      story projected a foot or more beyond the lower and
      the windows were scarcely more than loopholes. It
      was thus completely adapted for the defence of its in-
      mates against the attacks of savages, and is known
      as a "garrison house." (Picture opp. p. 530.)

      an assembly of eleven deputies. The commission was
      scaled 18 September. 1679. Guns were fired here
      upon receipt of the tidings. John Cutt was appointed
      president; Martyn, Vaughan and Daniel of Ports-
      mouth. GUman of Exeter, Hussey of Hampton, and
      Waldron of Dover were named as the council. Sin-
      gular to state, they were every one a firm friend of
      the Bay Colony. President Cutt lived but a year after
      taking office. Waldron succeeded him for a short
      term, when there came upon the stage one of the most
      restless, strong-willed and zealous representatives of
      royal authority that ever crossed the Atlantic." ( Ad-
      dress of F. W. Hackett at 200th Anniversary of the
      town of New Castle, N. II.. 1803.)

      536

      The original structure was small, and constitutes
      the main body of the present house. No doubt ad-
      ditions must have been soon made to it, for the first
      occupant had sixteen children, all but four of whom
      lived to maturity. The wing which protrudes towards
      the street was a much later apendage. In this wooden
      castle lived Councillor Gilman till his death in 1708.

      The place after 178S went into the possession of
      Ebenezer Clifford, whoremoved from Kensington to
      Exeter about that time. (Bell's Exeter.)

      The children of Hon. John 4 and Elizabeth (Tre-
      worgie) Gilman born at Exeter, N. H., were:

      I. Mary 5 Gilman, born 10 Sept., 1658; mar-
      ried 26 July, 1677, Jonathan Thing; she died
      Aug., 1691 ;

      II. James 5 Gilman, born 6 Feb., 1659-60;

      III. Elizabeth 5 Gilman, born 16 Aug., 1661 ;
      married first, 12 July, 1678, Nathaniel hadd
      (see); "he was mortally wounded in a battle
      witli Indians at Macquoit, and died n Aug.,
      1691" (BeH"s History of Exeter, N. H.). She
      married second, 3 Dec, 1693, Henry Wad-
      leigh ;

      IV. John 5 Gilman, born 6 Oct., 1663: died
      young;

      V. Catherine 5 Gilman, born 17 Mar., 1664-
      5 ; died 2 Sept.. 1684;

      VI. Sarah 5 Gilman, born 25 Feb., 1666-7;
      married Stephen Dudley 24 Dec, 1684; died
      24 Jan., 1712-3;

      VII. Lydia 5 Gilman, born 12 Dec, 1668;
      married 24 Oct., 1687, Capt. Joseph White of
      Haverhill ;

      VIII. Samuel 5 Gilman, born 30 Mar., 1671 ;
      died 9 Aug., 1691 ;

      537

      IX. Nicholas 5 Gilman, born 26 Dec, 1672;
      married 10 June. 1697, Sarah, daughter of
      Nathaniel and Elizabeth Clark of Newbury.
      Nicholas died 1749:

      X. Abigail 5 Gilman, born 3 Nov., 1674;
      married 8 July, 1696, Samuel, son of Jonathan
      and Joanna Thing;

      XI. John 5 Gilman, born 19 Jan. 1676-7;
      married first. 5 June, 1698. Elizabeth, daughter
      of Peter and Abigail Coffin: second.20 Dec,
      1720, Elizabeth, widow of Hon. Robert Hale
      of Beverly, Mass.. and daughter of Nathaniel
      Clark of Newbury;

      XII. Deborah 6 Gilman, born 30 Apr., 1679;
      died 30 Sept., 1680;

      XIII. Joanna 5 Gilman, bom 30 Apr., 1679;
      married first, Henry Dyer; second, Capt. Rob-
      ert Coffin ;

      XIV. Joseph 5 Gilman, born 28 Oct., 1680,
      died in infancy:

      XV. Alice 5 Gilman, born 23 May, 1683;
      married 1707, Capt. James Leavitt ; died 2 Jan.,
      1721 ;

      XVI. Catherine 5 Gilman, born 27 Nov.,
      1 084: married first Peter Folsom; second,
      Richard Calley of Stratham.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1276] Ancestry.com, New Hampshire, Marriage Records Index, 1637-1947, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2011;).

    2. [S1578] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Database online.
      Record for Elizabeth Treworgye
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=1848449362&indiv=try

    3. [S1436] Heritage Consulting, Millennium File, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2003;).

    4. [S1424] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register and Antiquarian Journal, Volume 10, 1856, Governor Thomas Dudley and His Descendants, pg 136.

    5. [S1578] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Database online.
      Record for Sarah Gilman
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=6836066986&indiv=try

    6. [S1578] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Database online.
      Record for Nicholas Gilman Hon.
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=-1632007989&indiv=try

    7. [S1578] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Database online.
      Record for John Gilman
      http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=pubmembertrees&h=6813783965&indiv=try


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