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EAMES, Anthony Capt

EAMES, Anthony Capt

Male 1595 - 1686  (90 years)

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  • Name EAMES, Anthony  [1, 2, 3] 
    Suffix Capt 
    Birth 1 Dec 1595  Fordington, St. George, Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Gender Male 
    Differentiator The Great Migration; Immigrant 
    Great Migration https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/387/235160237 
    Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Eames-2 
    Death 6 Oct 1686  Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I3466  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Father EAMES, Thomas,   b. 1548   d. 25 Jun 1618 (Age 70 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother BREWSTER, Millicent,   b. 1552   d. 23 May 1614, Fordington, Lincolnshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 26 Jun 1573  Saint George, Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1291  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 PIERCE, Margery,   b. 1597   d. 31 Dec 1662, Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 65 years) 
    Marriage 1615  Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 1618  Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. EAMES, Millicent,   b. 1615   d. 8 Feb 1695, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 80 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. EAMES, John,   b. 22 Jan 1619, Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Nov 1641, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 22 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. EAMES, Mark,   b. Abt 1617   d. 1693, Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. EAMES, Margery,   b. 5 Dec 1630   d. 7 Apr 1659, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 28 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. EAMES, Jonathan Thomas,   b. 1618, St George, Fordington, Dorchester, Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jan 1679, Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. EAMES, Elizabeth,   b. 11 Jun 1624   d. 10 Jun 1692, Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. EAMES, Persis,   b. 28 Oct 1621   d. 31 Dec 1662, Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 41 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. EAMES, Jonathan,   b. 1638  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. EAMES, Anthony,   b. 1634  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     10. EAMES, Justus,   b. 29 Apr 1627, Dorset, England Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1706, Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     11. EAMES, Robert,   b. 1629   d. 30 Jul 1712, Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F989  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

    Family ID F1307  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 4 Feb 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 1 Dec 1595 - Fordington, St. George, Dorset, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 1615 - Dorset, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1618 - Dorset, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 6 Oct 1686 - Marshfield, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    New England, The Great Migration and The Great Migration Begins, 1620-1635
    Immigrant

    Documents
    Great Migration: Anthony Eames (1595-1686)    		Great Migration: Anthony Eames (1595-1686)
    https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/387/235160237
    Sailing on the "Recovery" from Weymouth on March 31, 1633, Anthony, his wife Margery, and their children, including their last child Abigail born around 1632, arrived in New England. They first settled in Charlestown and soon moved to Hingham in 1636, receiving a plot of land. Anthony quickly became a prominent figure, representing Hingham in the general court and engaging in community leadership. His military experience in England translated well into his role in New England, where he was appointed Lieutenant in the Hingham Train Band and later Captain. He was actively involved in the defense and development of the town, from signing the charter for the 'Military Company of Massachusetts' in 1638 to operating the first Corn Mill in Hingham in 1643.

    We are descended through the Wright (Tucker) side of the family.

    Histories
    Anthony Eames (1595-1686) and wife Margery Pierce and Family Immigrate from England to America    		Anthony Eames (1595-1686) and wife Margery Pierce and Family Immigrate from England to America

    Albums
    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 
    • Capt. Anthony Eames, the youngest of Thomas and Millicent Eames’ five children, embarked on a transformative journey from England to America in 1633. At about 23, upon his father's death in 1618, Anthony's life took a decisive turn. His active involvement in local affairs as Churchwarden and Constable of Fordington Manor was a prelude to his decision to emigrate, inspired by letters from his sister-in-law Alice's brothers, who were among the early settlers in Charlestown.

      Sailing on the "Recovery" from Weymouth on March 31, 1633, Anthony, his wife Margery, and their children, including their last child Abigail born around 1632, arrived in New England. They first settled in Charlestown, where Anthony, alongside the Sprague brothers, signed the “Selectmen Government Agreement” in February 1634/5.

      The family soon moved to Hingham in 1636, receiving a plot of land. Anthony quickly became a prominent figure, representing Hingham in the general court and engaging in community leadership. His military experience in England translated well into his role in New England, where he was appointed Lieutenant in the Hingham Train Band and later Captain. He was actively involved in the defense and development of the town, from signing the charter for the 'Military Company of Massachusetts' in 1638 to operating the first Corn Mill in Hingham in 1643.

      In 1645, Anthony was central to a controversial incident in Hingham, leading to community divisions and even affecting the political climate in Boston. Despite this, he continued his service, moving to Marshfield Hills in Plymouth Colony in 1651, where he purchased land and became a respected member of the community. He served as a deputy to the general court and was involved in significant projects like demarcating the boundary between Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth Colonies.

      Capt. Anthony Eames' dedication to public service was recognized in 1659 when he petitioned for compensation for his efforts in running the boundary line, a request that was honored by the Massachusetts Bay Legislature.

      Margery, his steadfast companion, passed away in 1662 in Marshfield. Anthony lived until 1686, reaching the age of 91.

  • Sources 
    1. [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


    2. [S1662] Ancestry.com, U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).

    3. [S1212] The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Volumes I-III, The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Volumes I-III. (Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010), (Originally Published as: New England Historic Genealogical Society. Robert Charles Anderson, The Great Migration Begins: Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Volumes I-III, 3 vols., 1995).
      https://www.americanancestors.org/DB393/i/12107/1735/0
      William Sprauge 1609 - 1675      		 William Sprauge 1609 - 1675



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