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DANFORTH, Nicholas

DANFORTH, Nicholas

Male 1589 - 1638  (49 years)

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  • Name DANFORTH, Nicholas 
    Birth 1 Mar 1589 
    • Framlingham, Suffolk, EnglandBaptized in Framlingham, Suffolk, 1 March 1589[
    Gender Male 
    Great Migration Migrated with his 7 children in 1634; he was a widow and single 
    Web Address https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/i/7373/281/235159110 
    Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Danforth-16 
    Death 8 Apr 1638  Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I16260  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Family BARBER, Elizabeth,   b. Abt 1596, Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Feb 1628, Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 32 years) 
    Marriage 11 Feb 1618  Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. DANFORTH, Captain Jonathan,   b. 20 Feb 1628, Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Sep 1712, Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. DANFORTH, Elizabeth,   b. 13 Aug 1619, Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Jun 1680, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. DANFORTH, Mary,   b. Bef 3 May 1621, Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. DANFORTH, Anne,   b. 3 Sep 1622, Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Dec 1704, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. DANFORTH, Thomas,   b. 20 Nov 1623, Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Nov 1699, Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. DANFORTH, Lydia,   b. 24 May 1625, Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Aug 1686, Saybrook, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. DANFORTH, Samuel,   b. 17 Sep 1626, Framlingham, Suffolk, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Nov 1674, Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 48 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F12475  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 11 Feb 1618 - Framlingham, Suffolk, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 8 Apr 1638 - Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Great Migration: Nicholas Danforth (1589-1638)    		Great Migration: Nicholas Danforth (1589-1638)
    Nicholas Danforth was a leading citizen in his native town of Framlingham, Suffolk, England. He married Elizabeth Barber in 1617 or 18 and they had 7 children before her death in 1629, when her youngest son, our ancestor Jonathan would have been one year-old. He came to America in 1634 with his children and settled at Cambridge. His home in Cambridge was on what is now Bow St. Near Mt. Auburn St. He was Deputy to the general court in 1635, and selectman 1635. He must have kept a tavern as he was given permission by the general court in 1637-38  to "sell wine and strong water.We are descended from Nicholas and Elizabeth through the Wright (Tucker) line.
    Great Migration Nicholas Danforth (1589-1638)    		Great Migration Nicholas Danforth (1589-1638)

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    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.
    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.

  • Notes 
    • Nicholas Danforth was a leading citizen in his native town of Framlingham, Suffolk, England. He married Elizabeth Barber in 1617 or 18 and they had 7 children before her death in 1629, when her youngest son, our ancestor Jonathan would have been one year-old. He came to America in 1634 with his children and settled at Cambridge. His home in Cambridge was on what is now Bow St. Near Mt. Auburn St. He was Deputy to the general court in 1635, and selectman 1635. He must have kept a tavern as he was given permission by the general court in 1637-38 to "sell wine and strong water.We are descended from Nicholas and Elizabeth through the Wright (Tucker) line.


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