ANTHONY NUTTER.3, (HATEVIL NUTTER.2, EDMUND NUTTER.1) born: 1630, England, died: 19 February 1685, Welchmans Cove, New Hampshire, buried; Langley farm,: North Barnstead New Hampshire, son of:HATEVIL NUTTER and ANNE AYER, married: 1662, Dover, New Hampshire, SARAH LANGSTAFF, daughter of HENRY LANGSTAFF, Children, SARAH (NUTTER) HILL, JOHN NUTTER, MARY (NUTTER) WALTON, ELIZABETH (NUTTER) LAVERS, HATEVIL NUTTER, ABIGAIL (NUTTER) JONES, ANN (NUTTER) JONES, HENRY NUTTER

Source; U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Name:    Anthony Nutter
Gender: Male
Birth Place:     NH
Birth Year: 1630
Spouse Name:  Sarah Langstaff
Marriage Year: 1662
Number Pages: 1

Source; Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots

Name:  Anthony Nutter
Cemetery: Langley farm
Location: North Barnstead NH 28

Source; U.S., Adjutant General Military Records, 1631-1976

Name:   Anthony Nutter
Report Year:   1631-1784
Service State: New Hampshire

Source;  U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

Name:  Anthony Nutter
Arrival Year: 1662
Arrival Place: New England
Source Publication Code: 1936
Primary Immigrant: Nutter, Anthony
Annotation: Excellent directory of the first settlers of New England. Drake's additions and corrections (no. 1666) are found in the G.P.C. reprint and in no. 9151, Tepper, Passengers to America, pp. 468-470.Source Bibliography: FARMER, JOHN. A Genealogical Register of the First Settlers of New-England; Containing an Alphabetical List of the Governors, Deputy-Governors, Assistants or Councillors, and Ministers of the Gospel in the Several Colonies, from 1620 to 1692; Graduates of Harvard College to 1662; Members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company to 1662; Freemen Admitted to the Massachusetts Colony from 1630 to 1662; With Many Other of the Early Inhabitants of New-England and Long-I

Source; Family Data Collection - Deaths

Name:  Anthony Nutter
Death Date: 19 Feb 1686
City:  Welchman S Cove
County: Strafford
State: NH Country: USA

Source; Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

Name:  Anthony Nutter
State: MA
County: Massachusetts Colony
Township: Freeman 23 May
Year:   1666
Database: MA Early Census Index

Source; Family Data Collection - Individual Records

Name:  Anthony Nutter
Spouse: Sarah Langstoff Langstaff
Parents: Hatevil Nutter
Birth Place:  Strafford, Dover, NH
Birth Date:   1630
Marriage Date: 1662
Death Place:  Welchman S Cove, Strafford, NH
Death Date: 19 Feb 1685

NOTES; More is known about our direct ancestor Anthony Nutter, simply because he was a male, and therefore, received far more acknowledgment in the colonial records. Anthony Nutter was born in England about 1630 and a few years later came to Dover, New Hampshire as a young boy with his parents. He married at Dover, probably about 1662, Sarah Langstaff, the daughter of  Henry Langstaff (often Langstaffe or Langstar) who lived at Bloody point section of Dover.

Anthony and Sarah (Langstaff) Nutter, lived for a time on Dover Neck, then later moved to Welchman's Cove, on Bloody point, across from Dover. He lived on the land that he received from his father in conveyance dated 10 April 1669. Later, in 1713, the area where he lived would become the parish of Newington, New Hampshire. He was made freeman (a full citizen of the town) on 22 May 1662. Like his father Anthony Nutter was a man of note, but in a totally different way.

He was a military man, while his father was a church elder. In 1667, he was Corporal in the local militia. In 1675, as "Sargeant Antony Nutter" he was one of three men chosen to meet with the Selectmen of Portsmouth and of the Isles of Shoals about raising money for the relief of those who suffered in the present Indian War. On March 25th. 1680, he recieved his military commission. In 1683, he is mentioned as "Leftenant" (Lieutenant) and he carried that title until his death.

Anthony built the Nutter Garrison, at the Welshman's Cove site, of which he was commander-in Chief. The garrison was used during the problems the settlers had with the Indians beginning in 1675 and lasting several years. The site of the garrison "was still visible on the Frink farm" according to Cox's account written in 1939.

Anthony was a juror at least ten times from 1655 to 1673, a selectman of Dover in 1666, 1667, and from 1671 to 1677, and was s Deputy to the General Court of Massachusetts at least six times. On February 17 1666/67, he purchased "a house and land" at Dover from Peter and Abigail Coffin. On March 20th.1666/67, Anthony and his wife received from his parents the house and land at Welchmans Cove, and also property at Harrod's Cove. Anthony Nutter also owned the land that he received in his father's will and some property known as "Nutter's Island" in Newington.

In 1677, Anthony Nutter was appointed a guardian for the eldest son of Thomas Layton, late of Dover deceased, now in said " Nutter's care" this was the son of Anthony's sister, Elizabeth. Anthony was one of the petitioners of Dover on October 22nd. 1677,   who favored being under the jurisdiction of Massachusetts. On July 7th. 1679 he was on Sir William Warren's list, as a "Councillor" of New Hampshire.

Anthony, is noted for having taken "a conspicuous part" in the controversy with a Robert Mason, who was the grandson of John Mason, the original Proprietor of the Providence   In 1677, the younger Mason petitioned the King of England for a   "restoration" of property which he claimed under the original land patents. Based upon these patents, Mason claimed he owned all of the land that the early New Hampshire settlers occupied and attempted to collect rents from them. The controversy, which became riotous at times, resulted in a series of lawsuits that "Lasted nearly a century"

In Volume one of the Provincial Papers of New Hampshire, there is an account described in December 1684, Captain Thomas Wiggins, son of Captain Wiggins who brought the first settlers to Dover Neck some years before, and Anthony Nutter went to New Castle. There they went to the home of Deputy Governor Walter Barefoot to talk to Mason about the claims he was making to the land. Nutter was Constable, then one of the most important offices in the Providence. The men talked in the kitchen of Barefoot's house, where there was a large old fashioned fireplace.

After discussing the issue at some length, Wiggins refused in a very emphatic language to pay a cent for rent, whereupon Mason ordered him to leave the house. Wiggins refused to go, claiming that Mason had no right to order him out of Barefoot's house. Mason then took Wiggins by the collar and attempted to push him out the door. A terrible fight ensued, during which Wiggin threw Mason into the fireplace and preceded to choke him. Deputy Governor Barefoot and his servants managed to pull Wiggins off of Mason, whereupon Wiggins proceeded to thrash Barefoot, throwing him into the fire also and choking him severely. Mason was furious and ordered a servant to bring him his sword. The sword was brought in, but when Mason attempted to use it, he was prevented from doing so by Constable Nutter, who took the sword from Mason and restored order. Wiggins and Nutter left the house.

In the fight Barefoot had two ribs broken and tooth knocked out, Mason got his wig burned and teeth knocked out. The servants later testified that "a big tall man, called Anthony Nutter, was walking about the room in a laughing manner" during the fracas, and that when they appealed to him to pull Wiggins from Mason and stop the fight, as an officer of the King was bound to do, he would not do anything except "walk around in a laughing manner"

A warrant dated 25 January 1685 was issued for Anthony Nutter's arrest, stating his offense as "aiding and abetting Thomas Wiggin in assaulting and wounding Walter Barefoot, Esq.Gov, and Robert Mason, Esq., Proprietor of said Province".   However, probably because of the sentiment against Mason was so high, no officer could be found, who was willing to serve the warrant. 

Anthony Nutter died shortly after the incident,"of the Small Pox, before it came out" on 19 February 1685/86, only surviving his father by ten years. His widow, the former Sarah Langstaff, was still living   on 14 July 1712. Anthony died intestate and his estate was inventoried at 467,pounds 19 shillings. Despite considerable resources, Anthony Nutter left behind quite a mess when he died. It took 35 years for his estate to be finally settled, probably because of the lack of a will and the fact that he apparently didn't always record his business ventures properly.

An examples of the fact are a couple of deeds recorded with regards to the settlement of the Anthony Nutter estate. On May 17th.1705, Anthony's widow Sarah and her three sons accepted a one third and one sixteenth part, respectively, of a sloop "formerly sold said Anthony in his lifetime. By Roger Roase now of Portsmouth" in return for conveying to Mr. Roase 128 acres of land "at Lamperell River and Oyster River Falls"   On 14 July 1712, it is noted in a deed that Anthony Nutter "late of Welchmans Cove Dover deceased did in his lifetime dispose of to Major William Vaughan, all his rights in Lamperell River higher and lower falls, this not being confirmed by a deed. For "a valuable sum of money to us in hand". Sarah Nutter, the "Relict and administratrix of said Anthony" and John Nutter, his son, "do confirm the same to the said Vaughan".   

Source; Volume #5 p.385-387 Genealogical History of Boston and Eastern Mass.

Anthony Nutter, resident of Dover Neck, and later Welchmans Cove on the Bloody Point Side, his house stood at what is now called Newington was used as a Garrison during the Indian Troubles, he was a prominent Soldier, a Corp. in 1667 and made Lieutenant in 1683, admitted Freeman on 22 May 1662 and was elected selectman of the twon and representative to the Legislature of Hew Hampshire. He was "The Tall Man" named Anthony Nutter, who with Wiggins in Cranfields time visited Mason when the latter got his wig burned and teeth knocked out and other causalities,

Source; Provincial Papers Documents and records Province of New Hampshire, Vol.(1) 1867 Page 578 New Hampshire.

In his Majesty's name you are hereby required to bring us the body of Anthony Nutter of Welshman's Cove yeoman, to answer for his abetting and aiding Thomas Wiggins of Swampscott, yeoman, in assaulting and wounding Walter Barefoot, Esq., Deputy Governor, and Robert Mason   Esq. Proprietor of the said Providence (as we are credibly informed he did) to the high contempt and defiance of his Majesty's royal authority, and   for so doing this shall be your sufficient warrant. Given under our hands and seals the 25th January 1685 and in the fourth year of the reign of our sovereign Lord James the Second, King of England,&c. R.Chamberlain, JP. To Thomas Thurton and Will God so, marshals of their deputies and to all the constables in the province who are straightly required to give their special assistance. J. Sherlock JP.

Source; (Collection, New Hampshire Historical Society, page 2.198)

Joan Carter, Wife of Edward Carter, and Wilmot Martin, wife of John Martin, of Great Island, do make oath that they herein Mr. Masons servant maid crying out that her master would be murdered, did run into Capt. Barefoots house and did see Thomas Wiggins, Capt. Barefoots and Mr. Mason fighting, and a "tall big man called Anthony Nutter", was walking about the room in a laughing manner; that the deponent Carter, did say to Nutter, "For Gods sake part them; will you stand by and see men murdered? pray,   put Wiggins out of the room" Nutter said to the deponent Carter, " will you save me harmless ?, then I"   But the said Nutter did not give any assistance to the deputy governor, nor did endeavor to part then, and the deponent Carter did take up Capt. Barefoots velvet cap which lay behind the fire.

The mark of Joan X Carter taken upon oath the 9th of March 1686 before me, R.Chamberlain J. P.

Source; (Collection.NH.Hist.Soc.2 p.198)

Prudence Gatch, aged 16 years servant to Robert Mason,Esq. maketh oath that Thomas Wiggins and Anthony Nutter, being in her masters kitchen,Thomas Wiggins did give her master ill language;that her master bid Thomas Wiggins several times to be gone out of the house and one Mrs. Hall who was then present did beg Thomas Wiggins to go out,but he would not, that she seeing Thomas Wiggins lay hold of her master by the cravat and hair, did run forth to call the neighbors, crying out that her master would be murdered
and when she came back into the kitchen she did see fire sticking to her master clothes and his periwig burned, and she did see Thomas Wiggins fighting with the deputy governor who was thrown down upon the floor, that at that same time Anthony Nutter did walk about the room in a laughing manner.

The mark of Prudence + Gatch taken upon oath the 9th of March 1686, before me R.Chamberlain J.P.

Source;(collection.Hist.soc.2,p.197)

I Walter Barefoot, Esq. Deputy Governor of the Province of New Hampshire do make oath at upon the 30th. of December last, Thomas Wiggins and Anthony Nutter yeoman, being at my house. very provoking language, so that Mr. Mason bid him several times to go out of the house, and I did also entreat the said Wiggins to be gone, fearing some mischief might also ensue, telling him that Mr. Mason had the use of the house during his stay in the country and the servants were his, but Wiggins would not go, but to stay.

Then Mr. Mason opened the door and took Thomas Wiggins by the arm bidding him be gone, for that he should not stay there, thereupon Thomas Wiggins laid hands upon Mr. Mason, and threw him upon the fire, and by force kept him down, so that I had great difficultly to pluck him off, and I do verily believe Mr. Mason had been murdered had it not been for me. And Thomas Wiggins did also assault me, and throw me into the same fire, and fell upon me, so that two of my ribs were broken, and one of my teeth fell out.

Walter Barefoot taken upon oath 8th. day of March 1686, before me. R.Chamberlain J.P.

Source; Collection New Hampshire Historical Society 2 p.195

I, Robert Mason Esq., Proprietor of providence of New Hampshire, do make oath that upon the 30th. day of December last, being in my lodgings at the house of Walter Barefoot Esq. Deputy Governor, and seeing Thomas Wiggins and Anthony Nutter of the providence yeoman, talking with the deputy governor. I did bid them welcome and incited them to stay for supper, after supper upon some discourse, Wiggins said he and others, had read the papers I had set up, but they did not regard them or value them at rush, for that I had nothing to do with the providence, nor had one foot of land therein, nor ever should have, and withal did give very abusive and provoking language, so that I commanded Wiggins to go out of the room, which he did, but asked the deputy governor, whose the house was, Barefoots or Masons, the deputy governor told him the house and servants were mine and entreated him to be gone and not to make disturbance .

I then opened the door and took Wiggins by the arm to put him forth saying he should not stay there to affront me in my own house. Where upon Wiggins took hold of my cravat and being a big strong man pulled me to the chimney and threw me upon the fire, and lay down upon me, and did endeavor to strangle me by grasping my windpipe, that I could hardly breathe, my left foot was much scorched and swelled, my coat, periwig and stockings were burnt and had it not been for the deputy governor, who was all that time endeavoring to pluck Wiggins off from me I do verily believe I had been murdered.

I was no sooner got out of the fire, but said Wiggins laid hands on the deputy governor, threw him into the fire and fell upon him so that two deputy governors ribs were broke. I did with much difficulty pull Wiggins off the deputy governor. Wiggins being risen upon his feet again assault me and the deputy governor, and threw the governor down, there upon I called to a maid servant to fetch my sword saying the villain would murder deputy governor. The servant coming with my sword in the scavard, I took hold thereof but it was snatched out of my hands by Anthony Nutter, who was present in the room and did see the assault made both upon the deputy governor and myself and hindered me from relieving the deputy governor, nor did said Nutter give any help or assistance to the deputy governor.

Robert Mason taken oath the 8th of March 1686 before me R.Chamberlain J.P.

New Hampshire March 9, 1685, Joseph Ryan, gentleman attorney general, for our sovereign Lord James the second by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, Ireland & c. doth exhibit this information against Thomas Wiggins, of Swamscott, yeoman, that where as Walter Barefoot Esq., being by virtue of his Magestys commission Deputy Governor of the providence and Robert Mason Esq. Proprietor being one of his Majesty s Council in the said Providence the said Thomas Wiggins upon the 30th. day December last, did willfully and maliciously make an assault upon the Walter Barefoot and Robert Mason, in the dwelling house of said Walter Barefoot and Robert Mason, and then said Walter Barefoot ribs were broken and one of his teeth cema out and the foot of Robert Mason was much scorched and swelled, his periwig and clothes burned and that he the said Wiggins did endearver to strangle the said Robert Mason by grasping his windpipe in high contempt of his Majesty s royal authority and against   the peace of our sovereign Lord the king, his crown and dignity & c. therefore pray judgment in behalf of the Majesty, Joseph Ryan Attorney General.

Source; Administration of Anthony Nutter, deceased State of New Hampshire

The Honorable probate, William Aron Esq. judge of probate and John Furbing and John Downing Jr. both of Newington where as Anthony Nutter, late of Newington, deceased intestate, administration of whom estate is granted to Hatevil and Henry Nutter sons, and order therefore that Hatevil and Henry Nutter may administrate according to law, they are authorized and empowered you to appraise the estate according to the best of your skill an knowledge, without favor or affection of any person or persons making inventory published at Portsmouth, 21 of June 1720, order of ye judge, Honerable Gambling reg., regular Newington, September 21, 1722/23. A true inventory of all and regular goods and estate of Left. Anthony Nutter, of Newington deceased. Appraisal lists among farm animals, House, land 30 acres at Harrods Cove 9 acres at Dover by old meetinghouse, another 60 acres of land of Marsh a parcel of upland and marsh at Hilton's point to 20 acres of land in the town of Dover, accounted and approved to be sworn 6th March 1722/23. Lt. Downing Jr. and John Fabyan.

Source; Hatevil Nutter of Dover NH. and his descendants by Frederick R. Boyle pub. 1997.

List as a possibility another child namely,  ELEANOR was a child of Anthony Nutter who married__COLEMAN, some Nutter genealogies include her, she is not referred to however in the suit which Anthony's children initiated in 1733.

Source;  American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

Name:     Anthony Nutter
Birth Date: 1630
Birthplace: New Hampshire
Volume: 126
Page Number:     471
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