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LITTLEFIELD, Edmund

LITTLEFIELD, Edmund

Male 1592 - 1661  (69 years)

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  • Name LITTLEFIELD, Edmund  [1, 2] 
    Birth 22 Jun 1592  Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Baptism 27 Jun 1592  Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Differentiator The Great Migration; Immigrant; first family to settle in Wells - known as the "father" of Wells 
    Great Migration Edmund came first to Boston arriving on 26 May 1636 with his two oldest sons. Ship's passage for Annis Littlefield and six children on The Bevis of Hampton on May second 1638. 
    Web Address https://fasg.org/the-littlefield-genealogy-receives-the-2020-donald-lines-jacobus-award/ 
    Web Address https://www.wellsogunquithistory.org/littlefield 
    Web Address https://www.wellstown.org/442/Historic-Places 
    Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Littlefield-17 
    Occupation 1635  England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Clothier 
    Occupation 1641  Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mill owner: By 1641 Edward Littlefield established a permanent home, sawmill and gristmill at the site of the Webhannet River Falls. Reverend John Wheelright soon followed and in 1642 established a church and a small settlement. 
    Death 11 Dec 1661  Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3] 
    Person ID I2619  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Father LITTLEFIELD, Francis,   b. 1565, Exeter, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Oct 1618, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother HILL, Mary,   b. 1568, Exeter, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Oct 1605, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 37 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 1591  Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F7260  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family AUSTIN, Annis,   b. 1 Feb 1596, Exeter, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Dec 1677, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Marriage 16 Oct 1614  Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    • at St. Peter's
    Children 
     1. LITTLEFIELD, Elizabeth,   b. 22 Jul 1627, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1676, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. LITTLEFIELD, Ann,   b. 1625, New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Apr 1703, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +3. LITTLEFIELD, John,   b. 1 Nov 1624, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Feb 1697, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. LITTLEFIELD, Anthony,   b. 7 Oct 1621, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Dec 1661, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 40 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. LITTLEFIELD, Hannah Anne,   b. 11 Feb 1616, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jan 1617, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +6. LITTLEFIELD, Francis,   b. 17 Jun 1619, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Jan 1712, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 92 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: unknown]
     7. LITTLEFIELD, Edward,   b. 17 Feb 1617, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 13 Jun 1635, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 18 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. LITTLEFIELD, Thomas,   b. 10 Aug 1633, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 May 1689, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. LITTLEFIELD, Francis,   b. 1636   d. Abt 1674 (Age 38 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     10. Living
    Family ID F747  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 22 Jun 1592 - Titchfield, Hampshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBaptism - 27 Jun 1592 - Titchfield, Hampshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 16 Oct 1614 - Titchfield, Hampshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Clothier - 1635 - England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mill owner: By 1641 Edward Littlefield established a permanent home, sawmill and gristmill at the site of the Webhannet River Falls. Reverend John Wheelright soon followed and in 1642 established a church and a small settlement. - 1641 - Wells, York, Maine, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 11 Dec 1661 - Wells, York, Maine, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    barrys cottages titchfield
    Will of Edmund Littlefield
    ed mill plak-1
    Sign 1640-41 Edmund Littlefield - Saw & Grist Mills
    The Exeter Combination
    Plaque commemorating the founders of Wells, Maine
    England to American Colonies 1620-1650    		England to American Colonies 1620-1650
    native-americans-settlements and trails c. 1600-1650    		native-americans-settlements and trails c. 1600-1650

    Histories
    Edmund Littlefield I    		Edmund Littlefield I
    The Father of Wells    		The Father of Wells
    Biography of Edmund Littlefield and Family    		Biography of Edmund Littlefield and Family
    notes    		notes

    External Links
    WikiTree: Edmund Littlfield (1592-1661)    		WikiTree: Edmund Littlfield (1592-1661)
    Edmund came first to Boston arriving on 26 May 1636 with his two oldest sons (one was our ancestor Francis). Ship's passage for Annis (Auston) Littlefield and six children on The Bevis of Hampton on May second 1638. 

    Edmund is known as the "father of Wells." By 1641 Edward Littlefield established a permanent home, sawmill and gristmill at the site of the Webhannet River Falls. At his death in 1661, Edmund Littlefield was one of the most prosperous men in Wells in terms of land and mill privileges.  He was survived by more than forty grandchildren.

    We are descended on the Wright (Tucker) side through a total of 10 separate lines branching from two sons: Francis and John.

    Albums
    The Exeter Combination (1639)    		The Exeter Combination (1639) (1)
    Another defining moment in our family history and the early development of New England was the Exeter Combination. This historic document, crafted by John Wheelwright and signed by 35 freemen, including our ancestors William Wentworth, Darby Field, and Edmund Littlefield, as signers on July 4, 1639, marks a significant step in the journey towards self-governance in the New World.

    William Wentworth, known as Elder William Wentworth, was an early settler of Exeter, demonstrating his commitment to the community through his active participation in its governance. Darby Field, celebrated for his adventurous spirit and as the first European to climb Mount Washington, also left his mark as one of the signatories. Edmund Littlefield, another signer, later became a prominent figure in Wells, Maine, known as "The Father of Wells," for his substantial contributions to the community.

    While not signatories of the Exeter Combination, Reverend Samuel Dudley and Edward Gilman Jr. were also instrumental in the early history of Exeter. Reverend Samuel Dudley, arriving in New England in 1630, served as Exeter's minister for over three decades from 1650, providing much-needed spiritual leadership to this fledgling community. His influence extended beyond the pulpit, shaping the moral and social fabric of Exeter.

    Edward Gilman Jr., another direct ancestor, played a pivotal role in the town's economic development. As an early settler, he was granted land and the right to establish Exeter's first sawmill, a cornerstone in the town's growth and prosperity.

    The Exeter Combination, housed in the Exeter Historical Society, is not just a treasure of the town's heritage but a significant artifact in American history. It stands as a testament to the early attempts at self-governance in the New World and the spirit of resilience and community that characterized our ancestors.

    In exploring the stories of these early settlers, we gain a deeper understanding of their contributions to the establishment and growth of Exeter. Their roles, whether as signatories of the Exeter Combination or as key figures in the town's founding, reflect a shared commitment to building a thriving community in the face of new and challenging frontiers.
    Founding Families of Wells    		Founding Families of Wells (3)
    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.

  • Sources 
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    3. [S2717] Lawrence, Roger W, English Captives & Prisoners in New France, Mary Austin listing, pgs 17-21.

    4. [S2293] Ancestry.com, U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).
      U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700      		 U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700


    5. [S2293] Ancestry.com, U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700.
      U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700      		 U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700


    6. [S2304] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004;), Source number: 7762.001; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1.

    7. [S2304] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004;).


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