GOULD, Priscilla
Abt 1585 - Aft 1649 (> 65 years)
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Name GOULD, Priscilla Birth Abt 1585 Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England 
Gender Female Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Gould-269 Death Aft 1649 Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Person ID I19865 My Genealogy Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
Father GOULD, Richard, b. 1553, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England d. Bef 25 May 1597, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England (Age < 44 years) Relationship natural Mother COLDER, Mary Elizabeth, b. 4 Apr 1555, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire, England d. 9 Oct 1589, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England (Age 34 years) Relationship natural Family ID F13585 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family PUTNAM, John, b. 17 Jan 1580, Wingrave, Buckinghamshire, England d. 30 Dec 1662, Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (Age 82 years) Marriage 1611 Aston Abbotts, Buckinghamshire, England Children 1. PUTNAM, Sarah, b. Bef 7 Mar 1623, Aston Abbotts, Buckinghamshire, England d. Jul 1672, Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, USA (Age > 49 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]Family ID F13584 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
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Birth - Abt 1585 - Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, England 
Marriage - 1611 - Aston Abbotts, Buckinghamshire, England 
Death - Aft 1649 - Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, USA = Link to Google Earth
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WikiTree: John Putnam (1580-1662)
John and Priscilla (Gould) Putnam had a large family, with their children including Thomas, John, Nathaniel, Elizabeth, Phoebe, and Sara. In pursuit of religious freedom and better opportunities, the Putnams decided to leave England. They arrived in Salem, Massachusetts, around 1634, where John quickly became a respected member of the community. He was granted land in Salem, which he farmed, and he also held various local offices, contributing significantly to the early governance and development of the colony.John received a grant of land from Salem selectmen in 1640 that included land along Whipple's Brook from Putnam's mill on Sylvan street to the house on the corner of Newbury and Maple St. The house was located by a well on present day Summer St.We are descended from both sides of the family, Laviolette (Shorey) and Wright (Tucker)
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Founding Families of Salem (1)
Salem, Massachusetts, in the 1600s, was a period marked by its founding, development, and the infamous Salem Witch Trials. Established in 1626 by a group of fishermen from Cape Ann led by Roger Conant, Salem is one of the most significant early settlements in New England. Originally named Naumkeag, it was soon renamed Salem, derived from the Hebrew word for peace.
In 1628, a group led by John Endecott arrived, sent by the Massachusetts Bay Company, which significantly boosted the settlement's growth. Endecott, often considered the first governor of Massachusetts, played a crucial role in the early development of Salem. The town quickly became an important port and trading center, known for its fishing, shipbuilding, and commerce.
The Puritan influence was strong in Salem, shaping much of its society and governance. The community was deeply religious, with strict adherence to Puritan beliefs and practices. This religious fervor, combined with social tensions, economic stresses, and fears of the unknown, set the stage for the Salem Witch Trials in 1692.
By the end of the 1600s, Salem had begun to move past the Witch Trials. It continued to grow as a significant seaport, laying the foundation for its evolution into a major American city. The legacy of this era, particularly the Witch Trials, remains a critical part of Salem's identity and continues to attract interest and study.