EMERY, Anthony
1601 - 1680 (78 years)
Set As Default Person 
-
Name EMERY, Anthony [1, 2, 3, 4] Birth 29 Aug 1601 Romsey, Hampshire, England 
[1, 3, 5] Gender Male Birth 29 Aug 1601 Romsey, Hampshire, England [1] Immigration 1635 Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA [5] on the James from Southhampton Court Case Between 1640 and 1650 Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA [5] in court frequently for selling alcohol and keeping an ordinary/house of entertainment Residence 1640 Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA [5] Court Case 7 Mar 1643 Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA [5] Petitioned the court for permit to sell wine in his ordinary; said he had a wife and 3 children and his house had burnt down so needed the money Possessions 15 Nov 1648 Kittery, York, Maine, USA [5] John White sold to Anthony Emery a house, field, and three marshes near Sturgeon Creek Residence 1649 Kittery, York, Maine, USA [5] Court Case 8 Oct 1649 [5] Anthony & Francis brought a slander and defamation sit against George Web. Web had called Francis a witch. Web was found guilty. Court Case Between 1650 and 1660 Kittery, York, Maine, USA [5] in court frequently for selling alcohol and keeping an ordinary/house of entertainment Possessions 15 Jul 1650 Kittery, York, Maine, USA [5] Joseph Austin of Piscataqua sold to Anthony Emery a little marsh above Sturgeon Creek with a little house and 1500 ft of boards; payment 2 steers called Dragon and Benbow Court Case 1 Mar 1651 Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA [5] John Heard successfully sued Anthony Emery for slander Possessions 1 Mar 1651 Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Anthony Emery of Colharbore in Maine sold to William Pomfrett of Dover 2 houses in Dover, garden and lot adjoining, about 3-1/2 acres Court Case 30 Jun 1656 Kittery, York, Maine, USA [5] Fined for mutinous questioning of the authority of the court Court Case 30 Jul 1656 Kittery, York, Maine, USA [5] fined for affronting the court by questioning their authority Court Case 1659 Kittery, York, Maine, USA Fined for entertaining Quakers Residence 1660 Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA [5] Possessions 12 May 1660 Kittery, York, Maine, USA [5] Anthony & FrancisEmery sold all land in Cold Harbor, Kittery to son James Emery, including 100 acres of upland on the south side of Sturgeon Creek Court Case 3 Jul 1660 Kittery, York, Maine, USA [5] Son James in court defending Anthony Emery in the matter of 2 debts Court Case 11 Oct 1660 Kittery, York, Maine, USA [5] Sued for 50 pounds; 1/3 the value of lands sold by her husband Anthony (did she not move with him to Portsmouth, RI?) Court Case 18 Oct 1671 Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA Indicted for digging a well in the King's highway in which a man drowned; acquitted after explaining he had filled in the well Differentiator The Great Migration; Immigrant; Signed the Dover Combination Great Migration https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/441/235161259 Occupation Carpenter and Innkeeper [5] Death 30 Mar 1680 Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA [1, 3] Person ID I8236 My Genealogy | Laviolette Ancestry, Laviolette Ancestry Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
Father EMERY, John, b. 1572, Romsey, Hampshire, England d. 25 Jun 1627, Romsey, Hampshire, England (Age 55 years) Relationship natural Mother NORTHEND, Agnes, b. 1576, Romsey, Hampshire, England d. 1604, Romsey, Hampshire, England (Age 28 years) Relationship natural Marriage 27 Oct 1597 Romsey, Hampshire, England Family ID F7135 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Father Living Relationship natural Mother Living Relationship natural Family ID F6945 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family PORTER, Frances, b. 1605 d. 12 May 1660 (Age 55 years) Marriage Bef 1631 [5] Children + 1. EMERY, James, b. 18 Sep 1631, Kittery, York, Maine, USA d. 15 Oct 1719, Berwick, York, Maine, USA (Age 88 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]2. EMERY, Unknown, b. Bef 1643 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 3. EMERY, Rebecca, b. Abt 1633 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] Family ID F6717 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
-
Event Map 
Birth - 29 Aug 1601 - Romsey, Hampshire, England 
Birth - 29 Aug 1601 - Romsey, Hampshire, England 
Immigration - on the James from Southhampton - 1635 - Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA 
Court Case - in court frequently for selling alcohol and keeping an ordinary/house of entertainment - Between 1640 and 1650 - Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Residence - 1640 - Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Court Case - Petitioned the court for permit to sell wine in his ordinary; said he had a wife and 3 children and his house had burnt down so needed the money - 7 Mar 1643 - Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA 
Possessions - John White sold to Anthony Emery a house, field, and three marshes near Sturgeon Creek - 15 Nov 1648 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA Residence - 1649 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA Court Case - in court frequently for selling alcohol and keeping an ordinary/house of entertainment - Between 1650 and 1660 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA Possessions - Joseph Austin of Piscataqua sold to Anthony Emery a little marsh above Sturgeon Creek with a little house and 1500 ft of boards; payment 2 steers called Dragon and Benbow - 15 Jul 1650 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA Court Case - John Heard successfully sued Anthony Emery for slander - 1 Mar 1651 - Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Possessions - Anthony Emery of Colharbore in Maine sold to William Pomfrett of Dover 2 houses in Dover, garden and lot adjoining, about 3-1/2 acres - 1 Mar 1651 - Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA Court Case - Fined for mutinous questioning of the authority of the court - 30 Jun 1656 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA Court Case - fined for affronting the court by questioning their authority - 30 Jul 1656 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA Court Case - Fined for entertaining Quakers - 1659 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA 
Residence - 1660 - Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA Possessions - Anthony & FrancisEmery sold all land in Cold Harbor, Kittery to son James Emery, including 100 acres of upland on the south side of Sturgeon Creek - 12 May 1660 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA Court Case - Son James in court defending Anthony Emery in the matter of 2 debts - 3 Jul 1660 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA Court Case - Sued for 50 pounds; 1/3 the value of lands sold by her husband Anthony (did she not move with him to Portsmouth, RI?) - 11 Oct 1660 - Kittery, York, Maine, USA Court Case - Indicted for digging a well in the King's highway in which a man drowned; acquitted after explaining he had filled in the well - 18 Oct 1671 - Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA 
Death - 30 Mar 1680 - Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
: Address
: Location
: City/Town
: County/Shire
: State/Province
: Country
: Not Set
-
Photos 
Documents 
Anthony and James Emery Great Migration Anthony Emery (1601-1680) Great Migration: Anthony Emery (1601-1680)
https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/rd/7373/441/235161259Anthony Emery, a carpenter from Romsey, Hampshire, England, set sail for America with his wife Frances Porter aboard the ship "James" in 1635. Together with his brother John and John's family, they embarked on a journey that would significantly shape their lives. Upon arrival in Boston on June 3, 1635, Anthony initially settled in Newbury. Around 1640, he moved to Dover, where he became an influential community member, signing the "Dover Constitution" and running an "Ordinary" (an establishment serving wine and food). He was also appointed as a selectman and was granted the right to operate a ferry and an inn in 1650. Despite facing fines for questioning the authority of the court in Kittery and for entertaining Quakers, Anthony's prominence in the community was evident. He served multiple times as a juryman and selectman, acknowledging himself subject to the government of Massachusetts Bay.We are descended from Anthony and Frances through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line.At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
Histories 
Signing of the Dover Combination The Life of Anthony Emery Description of the Emery family
Albums 
The Dover Combination (2)
The Dover Combination, signed in 1640, was an important agreement in the early colonial history of America. It was signed by the settlers of Dover, which is now in New Hampshire.
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.
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.
Founding Families of Dover (1)
Dover, New Hampshire, holds the distinction of being the oldest permanent settlement in the state and the seventh oldest in the United States, established in 1623 by William and Edward Hilton at Pomeroy Cove on Dover Point. Originally known as Bristol, the area saw a second settlement at Dover Neck in 1633. Briefly an independent colony named Northam, it was officially named Dover in 1637, potentially after Robert Dover, an English lawyer known for his resistance to Puritanism.
The early township encompassed what are now Durham, Madbury, Newington, Lee, Somersworth, and Rollinsford. Nicknamed "the Garrison City" due to its garrisoned homes built from abundant trees for protection, Dover thrived despite challenges. The town utilized the Cocheco River for industrial purposes as early as 1642, starting with a sawmill, and later developing an extensive shipbuilding industry in the 1700s. By 1830, Dover had evolved into a prominent cotton goods manufacturer, with the Dover Cotton Factory established in 1814 marking the beginning of its textile industry.Founding Families of Portsmouth (0) 
Black Sheep (1)
In the intricate web of family history, we often stumble upon ancestors who stand out as the proverbial 'black sheep.' These individuals, whose actions diverged from the norms and expectations of their times, have left behind a trail of stories ranging from the mildly scandalous to the deeply troubling. Historical records, when carefully examined, reveal tales of ancestors who faced the Colonial courts for drunken misdemeanors, endured public shame for illicit affairs, or were implicated in more grievous acts like theft, violence, and even rape. These narratives, while sometimes amusing in their absurdity or shocking in their severity, form an essential part of our family's multifaceted history, offering a glimpse into the societal values and personal struggles of the past.
-
Notes - Anthony Emery, a carpenter from Romsey, Hampshire, England, set sail for America with his wife Frances Porter aboard the ship "James" in 1635. Together with his brother John and John's family, they embarked on a journey that would significantly shape their lives and the Emery family lineage in the New World.
Upon arrival in Boston on June 3, 1635, Anthony initially settled in Newbury, Massachusetts. Around 1640, he moved to Dover, where he became an influential community member, signing the "Dover Constitution" and running an "Ordinary" (an establishment serving wine and food). He was also appointed as a selectman and was granted the right to operate a ferry and an inn in 1650. Despite facing fines for questioning the authority of the court in Kittery and for entertaining Quakers, Anthony's prominence in the community was evident. He served multiple times as a juryman and selectman, acknowledging himself subject to the government of Massachusetts Bay.
In 1660, seeking greater liberty, Anthony and Frances moved to Portsmouth, Rhode Island. He continued his civic engagement, serving as constable and deputy to the General Court. Anthony's last known record is from 1680, transferring land in Portsmouth to his daughter Rebecca Sadler. Both Anthony and Frances eventually returned to Newbury, Massachusetts, where they passed away. Their legacy continues through the rich history of the Emery family, a testament to their pioneering spirit and resilience in shaping early American society.
- Anthony Emery, a carpenter from Romsey, Hampshire, England, set sail for America with his wife Frances Porter aboard the ship "James" in 1635. Together with his brother John and John's family, they embarked on a journey that would significantly shape their lives and the Emery family lineage in the New World.
-
Sources - [S1578] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;).
Record for James Emery
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1030&h=32231940534&indiv=try - [S1742] Robert Charles Anderson, Great Migration Begins Index: Immigrants to New England, 1620-33, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2000;).
- [S1557] Ancestry.com, Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2012;).
- [S2221] Ancestry.com, North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2016;), Book Title: Emery : Four generations of the descendants of John Emery, Sen , of Newbury, Mass , and Anthony Eme.
North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000 - [S2646] Great Migration: Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume II, C-F Page(s) :441-452 Volume : Vol. II, C-F.
- [S1578] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;).