Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA: Among Our Ancestors

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Weymouth, Massachusetts, originally known as Wessagusset Colony, is the second oldest town in the Commonwealth. The recorded history of Weymouth begins in 1622, not long after the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth.

The Wessagusset Colony was a short-lived English trading colony in New England located in Weymouth, Massachusetts. It was settled in August 1622 by between 50 and 60 colonists who were ill-prepared for colonial life.

The colony was established by Thomas Weston, a London merchant who had helped finance the Pilgrims and the Mayflower. Weston believed there was potential for a lucrative business based on trade with the New World. However, the colonists were not well-prepared for the challenges of colonial life, and the colony was settled without adequate provisions.

Tensions built throughout the winter between the settlers and the local Native American tribes, leading to instances of theft and hostility. One colonist fled to Plymouth to warn of an imminent attack, leading to a violent confrontation in which several Native Americans were killed.

The Wessagusset Colony disbanded after this violent incident. Many of the survivors returned to England, others joined Plymouth, and a few sailed up the coast to settle in Maine. In 1635, 21 new families arrived from Weymouth, England, and the town was renamed Weymouth. The settlers lived primarily on fishing and farming, and they also harvested lumber from the forests and salt and thatch from its salt marshes.

The Plymouth Council for New England gave Robert Gorges a patent for a settlement covering 300 square miles. This settlement was intended to be a spiritual and civic capital of the New England colonies. The town slowly grew, and by 1633 it was described as a small village with a spacious harbor for shipping, good ground for farming, and a good store of fish and swine.

In the 1630s, Wessagusset became recognized as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The town continued to grow and develop, with its population expanding rapidly in the post-World War II era. Today, Weymouth is a thriving city that retains its historical charm while offering modern amenities and services.

Latitude: 42.2209, Longitude: -70.9397

Media

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Documents		50300822-An-Investigation-into-Weston-s-Colony-at-Wessagussett-Weymouth-Massachusetts
Documents		Wikipedia Article on Wessagusset Colony https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wessagusset_Colony

External Links

Among Our Ancestors Blog Post on Wessagusset Colony & Plymouth Connections
https://amongourancestors.com/wessagusset/

Albums		Mayflower Ancestors (34) Uncovering our connections to the Mayflower ancestors has been a journey of profound significance. This exploration into our family's past has not only linked us to a crucial chapter in American history but has also provided a deeper understanding of our roots and heritage. The realization that our lineage traces back to those early settlers who braved the unknown for a chance at religious freedom and a new life is both humbling and inspiring. It's a reminder of the resilience and courage that run in our family's veins, traits passed down through generations. This collection of research is more than a compilation of names and dates; it's a tribute to the enduring spirit of our ancestors, whose decisions and sacrifices have shaped the course of our family's story. Their legacy is a cherished part of our identity, offering a sense of belonging and continuity that enriches our understanding of who we are and where we come from.
Albums		Founding Families of Weymouth (6) Weymouth, Massachusetts, originally known as Wessagusset Colony, is the second oldest town in the Commonwealth. The recorded history of Weymouth begins in 1622, not long after the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth. The Wessagusset Colony was a short-lived English trading colony in New England located in Weymouth, Massachusetts. It was settled in August 1622 by between 50 and 60 colonists who were ill-prepared for colonial life. The colony was established by Thomas Weston, a London merchant who had helped finance the Pilgrims and the Mayflower. Weston believed there was potential for a lucrative business based on trade with the New World. However, the colonists were not well-prepared for the challenges of colonial life, and the colony was settled without adequate provisions. Tensions built throughout the winter between the settlers and the local Native American tribes, leading to instances of theft and hostility. One colonist fled to Plymouth to warn of an imminent attack, leading to a violent confrontation in which several Native Americans were killed. The Wessagusset Colony disbanded after this violent incident. Many of the survivors returned to England, others joined Plymouth, and a few sailed up the coast to settle in Maine. In 1635, 21 new families arrived from Weymouth, England, and the town was renamed Weymouth. The settlers lived primarily on fishing and farming, and they also harvested lumber from the forests and salt and thatch from its salt marshes. The Plymouth Council for New England gave Robert Gorges a patent for a settlement covering 300 square miles. This settlement was intended to be a spiritual and civic capital of the New England colonies. The town slowly grew, and by 1633 it was described as a small village with a spacious harbor for shipping, good ground for farming, and a good store of fish and swine. In the 1630s, Wessagusset became recognized as part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The town continued to grow and develop, with its population expanding rapidly in the post-World War II era. Today, Weymouth is a thriving city that retains its historical charm while offering modern amenities and services.

Birth

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	Last Name, Given Name(s)	Birth		Person ID
101	BLANCHARD, Susanna	12 Aug 1671	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8717
102	PRATT, Hannah	4 Nov 1670	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7891
103	BICKNELL, Thomas	27 Aug 1670	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7760
104	PORTER, Samuel	20 Mar 1669	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7876
105	BLANCHARD, Edward	7 Jun 1668	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8716
106	PORTER, John	2 Jul 1667	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7871
107	BICKNELL, Zachariah	7 Feb 1667	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7761
108	KING, Sarah	31 Jan 1666	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8591
109	BICKNELL, Experience	20 Oct 1665	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7769
110	BLANCHARD, Nathaniel	25 Sep 1665	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8715
111	BLANCHARD, Mathew	25 Sep 1665	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8719
112	PRATT, Matthew	18 Sep 1665	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7881
113	HUMPHREY, James	10 Sep 1665	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7793
114	PORTER, Susannah	2 Jun 1665	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7864
115	KING, Experience	6 Oct 1664	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8592
116	PORTER, Mary	12 Oct 1663	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7875
117	BLANCHARD, Mary	1 Dec 1662	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8714
118	KING, Elizabeth	23 Sep 1662	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8593
119	BICKNELL, Joanna	2 Mar 1662	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7762
120	PHILLIPS, Abigail	20 Feb 1662	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I10142
121	HUMPHREY, Sarah	16 May 1661	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7799
122	PRATT, Dorothy	1661	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7890
123	BICKNELL, Ruth	26 Oct 1660	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7768
124	BLANCHARD, John	27 Mar 1660	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8841
125	KING, Samuel	12 Feb 1660	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8594
126	KING, Susanna	6 May 1659	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8576
127	KING, Hezekiah	1658	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8595
128	BYRAM, Mary	1658	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7780
129	TUCKER, Mary	15 Jul 1657	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I9712
130	BICKNELL, Naomi	21 Jun 1657	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7767
131	YOUNG, Elizabeth M	1656	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8000
132	BATES, Edward Jr	10 Dec 1655	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8701
133	HUMPHREY, Jonas	14 Feb 1655	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7792
134	BICKNELL, Mary	1655	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8674
135	PHILLIPS, Hannah Jewson	25 Nov 1654	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7848
136	BICKNELL, John	Between 1654 and 1657	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7764
137	TUCKER, Ephraim	27 Aug 1653	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I2300
138	PHILLIPS, Benjamin	1653	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I10141
139	TUCKER, Ebenezer	29 Jul 1652	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I2319
140	BICKNELL, Sarah	1651	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7765
141	BYRAM, Bass	1649	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7778
142	WHITE, Ebenezer	25 Nov 1648	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7978
143	VINSON, John	15 May 1648	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8775
144	VINSON, John	15 May 1648	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I19924
145	BICKNELL, Sarah	1648	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8673
146	PHILLIPS, Joshua	1647	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7851
147	TUCKER, Benjamin	8 Mar 1646	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I2307
148	BYRAM, Joseph	1646	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7777
149	BYRAM, Experience	Abt 1646	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7782
150	TUCKER, Manasseh	1645	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I2296

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Death

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	Last Name, Given Name(s)	Death		Person ID
101	KING, Hezekiah	1686	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8595
102	SHAW, Grace	Aft 1682	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I19936
103	PORTER, Mary	10 Apr 1682	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I10372
104	PRATT, Samuel	5 Sep 1679	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7897
105	UNKNOWN, Unknown	5 Jul 1679	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7999
106	PHILLIPS, Joshua	2 May 1679	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7851
107	PHILLIPS, Caleb	2 May 1679	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7845
108	BICKNELL, John	20 Jan 1678	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7757
109	CHANDLER, Pheobe	1678	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8385
110	BICKNELL, Mary	1677	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8674
111	BLANCHARD, Nathaniel	27 Aug 1676	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8851
112	KINGHAM (KINGHYM), Agnes	1676	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7822
113	KINGMAN, Jane	1673	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I9917
114	PORTER, Thomas	17 Dec 1672	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7870
115	PRATT, Macuth	29 Oct 1672	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7880
116	PRATT, Edward	29 Oct 1672	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7882
117	PHILLIPS, Deacon Nicholas	7 Sep 1672	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7842
118	KINGHAM, Elizabeth	25 Mar 1672	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7743
119	BLANCHARD, Susanna	1672	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8717
120	JEWSON, Elizabeth	2 Jun 1671	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7803
121	KING, John	Nov 1669	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8603
122	KINGMAN, Henry II	5 Jun 1667	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I9911
123	BLANCHARD, Mathew	1666	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8719
124	PORTER, Ruth	1661	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7869
125	KINGMAN, Henry	May 1660	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I9919
126	DRAKE, Joanna	2 Dec 1659	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I9912
127	SHAW, Maria	25 Mar 1658	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7904
128	SHAW, Joseph	13 Dec 1653	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I19935
129	HUNT, Enoch	18 Nov 1653	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7801
130	BARKER, Dorothy	Bef 18 Oct 1652	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7753
131	JOHNSON, Captain John "Davey"	10 Mar 1651	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I14974
132	KINGMAN, Bridget	1648	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I9920
133	BYRAM, Joseph	1647	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7777
134	PRATT, Mary	1641	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7888
135	BLUCKS, Mary	2 Sep 1640	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8604
136	BATES, Prudence	11 Jun 1639	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I8702
137	BICKNELL, Zachary	9 Mar 1636	Weymouth, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA	I7766

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