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LITTLEFIELD, Francis

LITTLEFIELD, Francis

Male 1619 - 1712  (92 years)

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  • Name LITTLEFIELD, Francis  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Birth 17 Jun 1619  Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4, 5] 
    Gender Male 
    Great Migration Francis came first to Boston arriving on 26 May 1636 with his father and brother. 
    Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Littlefield-31 
    Name The Elder - A rather implausible story for there being two sons named Francis is that the elder brother Francis was absent for several years and his parents thought he had died, thus they named a second son Francis. 
    Occupation 1643  Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Innkeeper 
    Residence 1668  Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Death 15 Jan 1712  Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 4] 
    Person ID I2599  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Father LITTLEFIELD, Edmund,   b. 22 Jun 1592, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Dec 1661, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 69 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother AUSTIN, Annis,   b. 1 Feb 1596, Exeter, Devon, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Dec 1677, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 81 years) 
    Relationship unknown 
    Marriage 16 Oct 1614  Titchfield, Hampshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F747  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 RUST, Rebecca,   b. 31 Jan 1630, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Mar 1685, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 55 years) 
    Marriage Aft 14 Dec 1646  Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. LITTLEFIELD, Phebe,   b. 1670, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Jul 1697, Kittery, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 27 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. LITTLEFIELD, Dorcas,   b. 4 Oct 1664, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. LITTLEFIELD, Daniel,   b. 4 Oct 1664, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Jun 1718, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. LITTLEFIELD, Abigail,   b. 26 Mar 1661, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1718, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. LITTLEFIELD, James,   b. 2 Oct 1657, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 May 1690, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 32 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. LITTLEFIELD, Deliverance,   b. 8 Jul 1655, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. May 1732, Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. LITTLEFIELD, Hannah,   b. 5 Jan 1652, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jan 1692, York, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 40 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. LITTLEFIELD, Sarah,   b. 15 Nov 1649, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jan 1735, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 85 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. LITTLEFIELD, Dependence,   b. 1671, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Apr 1757, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     10. LITTLEFIELD, Issac,   b. 23 Jan 1660   d. 1676 (Age 15 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F758  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Family 2 HILL, Jane,   b. 18 Dec 1620, Wellingsly, Somerset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Dec 1646, Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 26 years) 
    Married 1642  Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Marriage Bef 1646  Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Married New Englandin general, New Hampshire, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9] 
    Children 
    +1. LITTLEFIELD, Mary,   b. 14 Dec 1646, Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Oct 1719, Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. LITTLEFIELD, Samuel,   b. 1642, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1642, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. LITTLEFIELD, Edmund,   b. 1643, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1644, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 1 year)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. LITTLEFIELD, Rachel,   b. 1644, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Apr 1743, Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 99 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. LITTLEFIELD, Joseph,   b. 1645, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jun 1698, Wells, York, Maine, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 53 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F721  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 17 Jun 1619 - Titchfield, Hampshire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1642 - Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Innkeeper - 1643 - Wells, York, Maine, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Bef 1646 - Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Aft 14 Dec 1646 - Wells, York, Maine, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1668 - Wells, York, Maine, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 15 Jan 1712 - Wells, York, Maine, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - - New Englandin general, New Hampshire, USA Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
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    New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635
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    Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775
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    The History of Wells & Kennebunk
    Plaque commemorating the founders of Wells, Maine
    Wells, York ME Map    		Wells, York ME Map
    Francis Littlefield    		Francis Littlefield
    MAP-Cape PorpoiseVillage1of2    		MAP-Cape PorpoiseVillage1of2

    Documents
    NEHGS. Vol. 67, p. 345- Edmund Littlefield- Genealogical Resea    		NEHGS. Vol. 67, p. 345- Edmund Littlefield- Genealogical Resea

    Histories
    Edmund Littlefield Bio. from 'Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire' by Noyes, Libby & Davis    		Edmund Littlefield Bio. from "Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire" by Noyes, Libby & Davis
    http://www.findagrave.com/    		http://www.findagrave.com/
    DISAPPEARANCE ?    		DISAPPEARANCE ?
    A History of Wells    		A History of Wells
    Francis Littlefield, Sr. (or the Elder) from the Research & Website of D.G. Weymouth    		Francis Littlefield, Sr. (or the Elder) from the Research & Website of D.G. Weymouth
    Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of Boston & Eastern Massachusetts, Vol 4    		Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of Boston & Eastern Massachusetts, Vol 4
    Edmund Littlefield & Descendants as written in 'Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine, Vol. 1'    		Edmund Littlefield & Descendants as written in "Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine, Vol. 1"
    Littlefield Family as written in the book The Wells Family; Compilers: D.W. Norris And H.A. Feldman; 1942    		Littlefield Family as written in the book The Wells Family; Compilers: D.W. Norris And H.A. Feldman; 1942

    External Links
    WikiTree: Francis Littlefield (1619-1712)    		WikiTree: Francis Littlefield (1619-1712)
    Francis came first to Boston arriving on 26 May 1636 with his father and brother. He married Jane Hill sometime prior to Dec 14, 1646 when their only daughter Mary (or ancestor) was born. Sadly, Jane died just 6 days later on Dec 20, 1646, presumably from childbirth complications. John remarried and fathered 11 more children with his second wife. He was an innkeeper in Wells where his father built a mill. The family was considered wealthy for the times. 

    We are descended from Francis and Mary through our Wright (Tucker) line.

    Albums
    Founding Families of Wells    		Founding Families of Wells (3)
    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.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1548] Ancestry.com, North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2016;), Book Title: Genealogy of the Wells Family and Families Related.
      North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000      		 North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000


    2. [S1390] Ancestry.com, New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2013;).
      New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635      		 New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635


    3. [S1216] Ancestry.com, Maine, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1800-1890, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 1999;).

    4. [S1442] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).

    5. [S1684] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004;), Source number: 955.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: SAK.

    6. [S2372] Ancestry.com, Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Lehi, UT, USA; Date: 2016;).
      Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775      		 Colonial Families of the USA, 1607-1775


    7. [S1317] Edmund West, comp., Family Data Collection - Individual Records, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2000;), Birth year: 1621; Birth city: Woburn; Birth state: MA.

    8. [S2270] Ancestry.com, U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700.
      U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700      		 U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700


    9. [S2270] Ancestry.com, U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).
      U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700      		 U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700



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