BRACKETT, Capt Anthony

1636 - 1689  (53 years)

 Set As Default Person

• Name	BRACKETT, Capt Anthony  [1, 2]
  Birth	14 Jul 1636	Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Differentiator	Captured but escaped from Indians in 11 Aug 1676 attack. Killed in 21 Sep 1689 attack.
  Death	21 Sep 1689	Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA
  Person ID	I8697	My Genealogy | Laviolette Ancestry, Laviolette Ancestry
  Last Modified	4 Feb 2024

  
  

  Father	BRACKETT, Anthony,   b. 1613, Scotland d. 28 Sep 1691, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA (Age 78 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	(POSSIBLY PRICE), Eleanor Unknown,   b. 24 Jun 1613, England d. 28 Sep 1691, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA (Age 78 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	1635	Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
  Family ID	F6832	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	DRAKE, Susannah,   b. 1652, New Hampshire, USA
  Marriage	1678  [2]
  Family ID	F6833	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Feb 2024

  
  

  Marriage	9 Nov 1678	Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA   [1]
  Family ID	F6868	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Feb 2024

  
  

  Family 3	MITTON, Anne,   b. Abt 1638, Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 1677, Sandy Beach, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA (Age 39 years)
  Children	1. BRACKETT +, Mary,   b. Abt 1668, Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 19 Jul 1742, Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (Age 74 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   2. BRACKETT, Seth,   b. 1665   d. May 1690, Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA (Age 25 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. BRACKETT, Keziah,   b. 1671, Sandy beach, Rye, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA d. 20 Mar 1733, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (Age 62 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   4. BRACKETT, Anthony,   b. 1669, Portland, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 28 Jun 1716, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA (Age 47 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   5. BRACKETT, Elinor,   b. 1660, Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 1708 (Age 48 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F7179	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Feb 2024

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 14 Jul 1636 - Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Marriage - 9 Nov 1678 - Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA Death - 21 Sep 1689 - Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos
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  Documents		Ann Mitton Brackett_ Needlewoman _ The Maine Story _ Pat Higgins
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  Albums		Casco Bay Massacre (6) The raids of August 1676 were a significant part of the Northeast Coast campaign during King Philip's War, a conflict that pitted Native American tribes against English settlers in New England. These raids were orchestrated by the Wabanaki Confederacy, a coalition of Native American tribes, targeting colonial American settlements along the border of the New England Colonies and Acadia in what is now Maine. During the initial month of this campaign, the Wabanaki Confederacy wreaked havoc along approximately 45 miles of the coast east of Casco Bay. They were responsible for the deaths and capture of numerous colonists, as well as the burning of many farms. This aggressive campaign effectively halted the expansion of colonial American settlements in the region, compelling the colonists to abandon their homes and retreat to the relative safety of Salem, Massachusetts. A poignant account came from Thaddeus Clark of Casco Bay, who wrote to his mother-in-law in 1676. He described the tragic fate of family members and friends who had been killed or captured in the area of Falmouth, later known as Portland. His letter mentioned the Brackett family, our ancestors, who were living on land deeded by Warrabitta in 1670. The attack on the Brackett family and others, who had allegedly violated the terms of their agreements with Warrabitta, suggests that the raid was a form of retribution for perceived fraud. These raids were part of the larger context of King Philip's War, which spanned from 1675 to 1676, and marked a tumultuous and violent chapter in the history of the New England region. In this collection, I present my research on our ancestors who were impacted by this event.
  		Founding Families of Portland (0)
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  		Ancestors Killed in Native American Raids (1) This collection focuses on a particularly challenging chapter of my family's past, dating back to the 1600s and early 1700s in colonial America, a time marked by conflict and cultural clashes. The era we are delving into was characterized by profound misunderstandings and tensions between the European settlers and the Native American tribes, each defending their way of life in an ever-changing landscape. The Native American tribes, with their rich and diverse cultures, had been living on this land for thousands of years. Their connection to the land was deep-rooted, and their societies were complex and varied. The arrival of European settlers brought unprecedented changes, often leading to conflicts, as both groups sought to protect their communities and resources. In this context, my ancestors, like many others, faced challenges and hardships. Some of them tragically lost their lives in raids conducted by Native American tribes. These events were undoubtedly painful and significant for my family's history. In presenting the list of my ancestors and their stories, I hope to provide a respectful tribute to their lives, acknowledging the tragedy they faced while also recognizing the broader historical context that led to these events.

  
  

• Notes

  Became a wealthy man with 400 acres, livestock, and a slave. His farm was located along Back Cove from the area of Deering Oaks and extending up into the University of Southern Maine campus and out towards Capisic. His house was situated near where Deering Avenue and the interstate cross. The story of Ann Mitton Brackett and her family during the turbulent times of King Philip's War in Maine is a tale of survival and resilience. In August 1676, the war, which had ended in Massachusetts, was still raging in Maine. The Native Americans, incited by Simon the Yankee Killer, were seeking revenge against the English settlers for various grievances, including land disputes and the confiscation of their guns. The Brackett family, living in Casco (now Portland), Maine, found themselves in the midst of this conflict. Anthony Brackett, a wealthy landowner, and his wife Ann Mitton Brackett, along with their five children and a slave, were living on a farm along Back Cove. The area, a beautiful landscape of marshland and tidal estuaries, was also home to other colonists who had settled around Back Cove and the Presumpscot River. The tensions escalated when neighboring Indians killed one of Anthony Brackett's cows. Simon, pretending to help Brackett find the culprits, arrived at the Brackett home with a war party. The Indians ransacked the house, confiscated guns, and bound the family, taking them captive. Ann's brother, Nathaniel Mitton, who was visiting, resisted and was immediately killed. The war party continued their raid across the area, attacking homesteads, killing settlers, and taking captives. The local militia, spread thin and unprepared, could not mount an effective defense. The settlers, realizing the gravity of the situation, began to flee to safer areas. The Brackett family, along with other captives, was taken northeast of Casco. At some point, the Indians who had taken the Brackett family got distracted by other raids, leaving the family behind. Seizing the opportunity, Ann, using her needlework skills, repaired an abandoned canoe they found. Despite the rudimentary tools and materials available, Ann managed to make the canoe seaworthy. The family embarked on a perilous journey across Casco Bay, eventually reaching Black Point. From there, they found a vessel bound for Piscataqua and made their way to safety. This escape was a remarkable feat, considering the circumstances and the limited resources at their disposal. Tragically, Ann Mitton Brackett passed away the following year, in 1677, and was buried at Sandy Beach in Rye. Her death, possibly due to childbirth, was a significant loss to the family. Anthony Brackett remarried and returned to Casco with his new wife, Susannah Drake, and had five more children. He continued to serve in the local militia and was involved in the community's defense efforts. However, the peace was short-lived. In 1689, Anthony Brackett was killed in another attack, highlighting the ongoing conflicts and dangers of the frontier life during that era. The story of the Brackett and Mitton families during these tumultuous times is a testament to their courage and determination in the face of adversity.

  
  

• Sources

  [S1692] Edmund West, comp., Family Data Collection - Marriages, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2001;). [S1684] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004;), Source number: 792.009; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 36.