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What Is The Origin of the Names Fisk and Fiske?
Many Fisk and Fiske families can trace their lineage to around 1200 to Eastern England, and there are several theories for the ancient origin of the names. One theory suggests that in all probability the Fisk and Fiske names originated in Scandinavia. The name Fisk means fish in Norwegian, Swedish, and Frisian. (In the 5th century the tribe of the Frisians inhabited the whole North Sea coast from the Rhine to the Elbe, and probably exercised some influence on the languages of the other tribes in that area.) Fiske is a Danish alternative spelling for fish. The Vikings invaded eastern England around 800, and many settled there. Many present-day Fisk and Fiske families can trace their roots to the eastern counties of Suffolk and Norfolk in England.
Another theory suggests the original name was Fisc, which is an older form of Fish. Others suggest the name Fisc had to do with tax collection, so they may have been tax collectors.
Yet another theory maintains the names Fisk or Fiske were named after a profession, namely a fisherman, or the name could have come from a place connected with fishing.
All of these theories will soon be put to the test. The Fisk - Fiske DNA surname project is underway. The Fisk/e Family Association is offering subsidies to qualified persons who participate in the project. See our Sources page for more information.
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Is There An Ancestral Home?
There is Stadhaugh Manor near Laxfield, Suffolk Co., England. It was the home of Symond Fiske, Lord of the Manor. It is the oldest known home of a Fisk/e. The Fisk/e family no longer owns it, but it remains a working farm. The house appears today very much as it did in photographs taken in the late 1800's.
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Is There a Coat of Arms?
The right to use the coat of arms was granted by the Herald's College in England to Professor Nicholas Fiske on November 9, 1633. Nicholas was a professor of "Physic." The charter acknowledges the coat of arms was used by his ancestor, Lord Symond Ffyske of Laxfield. Symond Ffyske (Fiske) was a Lord of Stadhaugh Manor, which is located near Laxfield, (Suffolk Co.) England. The coat of arms is described as chequy, argent and gules, upon a pale, sable, with three mullets pierced. These arms also bear a crest on the top of a triangle an estoile.
If you are descendant of this line, the coat of arms makes an interesting conversation piece that pertains to your ancestor. The coat of arms featured on this page was manufactured for the Fisk/e Family Association, and it may not be reproduced. All rights are reserved.
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Are Fisk's and Fiske's All One Family?
Did they originate from one core family? Probably not, but the surnames became intertwined with some families adding an "e" to the name Fisk and other dropping the "e" from the name. It is not uncommon to see both spellings within a single family genealogy.
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What Is The Oldest Known Portrait of a Fisk/e?
The oldest known portrait the Fisk/e Family Association is aware of is that of Nicholas Fiske, circa 1633, who was a professor of "Physic" in England. He registered the Fiske coat of arms with Herald's College in London. Nicholas Fiske had the coat of arms incorporated into the painting.
The original painting hangs in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England.
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| Wanted - Relatives of William Meade Lindsley Fiske III, aka Billy Fiske - First American to Die for England in WWII |
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| William Meade Lindsley Fiske III, aka Billy Fiske |
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The Fisk/e Family Association is seeking relatives of Billy Fiske who may have additional information about him. Please contact the editor, Irwin W. Fisk, P.O. Box 1336, Washougal, WA 98671, USA or call 360-835-3607.
William Meade Lindsley Fiske III (Billy Fiske) 1911-1940
In the lower portion of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London lies the black marble sarcophagus of Admiral Lord Nelson, hero of Trafalgar. A few steps away, there is a plaque commemorating another hero who also died in battle. The plaque reads: PILOT OFFICER, WILLIAM MEADE LINDSLEY FISKE III, ROYAL AIR FORCE, An American Citizen Who Died That England Might Live.
Billy Fiske had the distinction of the being the first American killed in WWII. He was born on June 4, 1911 in Chicago, IL. His family were investment bankers, so he was afforded the best in education, attending schools in the U.S., France, and eventually in England.
In 1928, the 16 year-old Fiske led the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team to victory at St. Moritz. In 1932, Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt watched as Billy Fiske carried the flag for the American team at the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. The American team again won the Gold medal.
In 1939, England declared war on Germany, so Billy signed on as a pilot with the RAF. He soon distinguished himself as a fighter pilot with the 601 Squadron that was stationed at Tangmere. On August 16, German Stukas attacked the Tangmere Aerodrome. As the battle ended, Fiske’s plane caught fire as he was landing. Billy Fiske died four days later, and he was buried in Boxgrove Cemetery in Sussex, England.
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| Remembering the Few - 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain |
2010 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain when 3000 allied air crew defended Britain against the Luftwaffe. Billy Fiske, the first American to die in WWII, joined the RAF to combat Nazism, but was killed near Tangmere. He will be honored in the anniversary ceremonies. Additional information can be found on their website:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Remembering-the-Few-the-70th-anniversary-of-the-Battle-of-Britain-2010/302725915495
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Where Can I Find a Lineage Chart of The Early Members of The Family?
The early lineage of the Stadhaugh Fisk/e family is shown below. More of the Fisk/e lines can be found in various books written on the Fisk/e family. See our Sources page.
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1 Daniel FISKE
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Birth: bef 1360, Of Laxfield, Suffolk, England
Spouse: Mrs. Daniel FISKE
Birth: Of Laxfield, Suffolk, England
Marr: Of Laxfield, Suffolk, England
Children: Hugh (<1380-)
1.1 Hugh FISKE
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Birth: bef 1380, Suffolk, England
Spouse: Mrs Hugh FISKE
Birth: abt 1378, Of, Laxfield/Stadaugh, Suffolk, England
Marr: Laxfield, Suffolk, England
Children: Symond (1399-1464)
1.1.1 Lord Symond Fiske Lord
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Birth: 1399, Laxfield, England
Death: Feb 1464, at Stadhaugh in Laxfield, County of Suffolk
Spouse: Susannah Smith
Birth: bef 1424, England
Marr: Laxfield, Co of Suffolk, England
Children: William (~1425-1504)
Jeffery (1427-1504)
John (~1428-1512)
Edmund (~1430-1494)
Margret (~1432-)
1.1.1.1 William Fiske
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Birth: abt 1425, Laxfield, Suffolk Co. England
Death: 1504, in Stadhaugh Laxfield, Co of Suffolk
Spouse: Joan Lynne
Birth: 1434, Norfolk, England
Death: 1505
Marr: 1454, Laxfield, Co of Suffolk, England
Children: Thomas (~1460-1525)
William (~1458-1513)
Augustine (~1460-<1508)
Simon (~1462-1538)
Robert (~1464-1563)
John (~1466-1562)
Margaret (~1470-<1505)
1.1.1.1.1 Lord Thomas Fiske Lord
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Birth: bet 1460 and 1480, Laxfield at Stadhaugh, England
Death: Dec 1525
1.1.1.1.2 William Fiske
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Birth: abt 1458, Laxfield at Stadhaugh
Death: May 1513
1.1.1.1.3 Augustine Fiske
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Birth: abt 1460, Laxfield at Stadhaugh
Death: bef 11 Apr 1508, Laxfield, Co of Suffolk, England
1.1.1.1.4 Simon Fiske
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Birth: abt 1462, Laxfield at Stadhaugh
Death: 1538, Laxfield, England
Children: Simon (~1480-1505)
William (~1480-)
Robert (~1480-)
Jeffery (~1480-)
Thomas (~1480-)
John (~1480-)
1.1.1.1.4.1 Simon Fiske
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Birth: bet 1480 and 1485, Laxfield, England
Death: 1505
Children: Robert (1525-1600)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1 Robert Fiske
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Birth: 1525, Laxfield at Stadhaugh, England
Death: 1600
Children: William (1566-1623)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1 William Fiske
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Birth: 1566, Laxfield, England
Death: 1623
Spouse: Anna Anstye
Birth: aft 1567
Children: John (~1584-)
Nathaniel (~1585-)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.1 John Fiske
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Birth: abt 1584
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2 Nathaniel Fiske
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Birth: abt 1585, Weybred, England
Spouse: Alice (Henel) Leman
Birth: aft 1685
Children: Nathaniel jr (<1590-)
Sarah (<1698-)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1 Nathaniel jr Fiske
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Birth: bef 1590, Weybred, Suffolk County England
Spouse: Dorothy Symonds
Birth: bef 1696
Marr: abt 1612
Children: John (~1619-)
Nathan (1615-1676)
Ester (~1617-)
Martha (~1619-)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.1 John Fiske
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Birth: abt 1619, Weybred, Suffolk County England
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2 Nathan Fiske
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Birth: 1615, Weybred, Suffolk County, England
Death: 21 Jun 1676, Watertown, Massachusetts
Spouse: Suzanna ??
Birth: abt 1622
Marr: abt 1641
Children: Nathan (1642-)
John (1647-)
David (1650-)
Nathaniel (1653-1735)
Sarah (~1656-)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1 Lt. Nathan Fiske Lt.
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Birth: 17 Oct 1642, Watertown, Massachusetts
Spouse: Elizabeth Fry
Birth: abt 1646
Children: Elizabeth (~1673-)
Martha (~1674-)
Nathan (1672->1739)
Suzanna (~1675-)
Abigail (~1676-)
William (~1679-)
Anna (~1682-)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.1 Elizabeth Fiske
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Birth: abt 1673
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.2 Martha Fiske
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Birth: abt 1674
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3 Deacon Nathan Fiske Deacon
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Birth: 3 Jan 1672, Watertown, Massachusetts
Death: aft 1739
Spouse: Sarah Coolidge
Birth: abt 1675
Death: 1723
Marr: 1696
Children: Sarah (~1697-)
Elizabeth (~1699-)
Nathan (~1701-)
Josiah (1704-1778)
Henry (~1706-)
Daniel (~1708-)
Samuel (~1710-)
Grace (~1712-)
Hannah (~1714-)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.1 Sarah Fiske
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Birth: abt 1697
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.2 Elizabeth Fiske
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Birth: abt 1699
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.3 Nathan Fiske
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Birth: abt 1701
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4 Deacon of Pepperell Josiah Fiske Deacon of Pepperell
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Birth: 10 Oct 1704, Watertown, Massachusetts
Death: 27 Oct 1778, Massachusetts
Spouse: Sarah Lawerence
Birth: abt 1708
Children: Sarah (1729-1745)
David (~1699-)
Josia (>1731-)
Amos (>1731-)
Daniel (>1732-)
Anna (>1733-)
Abel (>1734-)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.5 Henry Fiske
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Birth: abt 1706
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.6 Daniel Fiske
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Birth: abt 1708
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.7 Samuel Fiske
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Birth: abt 1710
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.8 Grace Fiske
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Birth: abt 1712
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.9 Hannah Fiske
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Birth: abt 1714
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.4 Suzanna Fiske
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Birth: abt 1675
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.5 Abigail Fiske
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Birth: abt 1676
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.6 William Fiske
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Birth: abt 1679
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.7 Anna Fiske
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Birth: abt 1682
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.2 John Fiske
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Birth: 25 Aug 1647, Watertown, Massachusetts
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.3 David Fiske
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Birth: 29 Apr 1650, Watertown, Massachusetts
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4 Nathaniel Fiske
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Birth: 12 Jul 1653, Watertown, Massachusetts
Death: Sep 1735
Spouse: Mary Warren
Birth: 29 Nov 1651
Death: 12 May 1734
Marr: 12 Apr 1677
Children: Nathaniel (1678-1719)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1 Nathaniel FISKE
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Birth: 9 Jun 1678, Watertown
Death: 24 Aug 1719, Serborn, Mass
Spouse: Hannah ADAMS
Death: 21 Jul 1718
Children: Moses , Hon. (-1770)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1 Moses , Hon. FISKE
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Birth: Sherborn, Mass
Death: 18 Feb 1770, Needham, Mass
Spouse: Mehitable BROAD
Birth: 1720, Needham, Mass
Death: 13 Feb 1773
Marr: 11 Apr 1745
Children: Joshua (1748-1796)
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.5 Sarah Fiske
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Birth: abt 1656
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.3 Ester Fiske
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Birth: abt 1617, Weybred, Suffold County England
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.4 Martha Fiske
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Birth: abt 1619, Weybred, Suffolk County England
Spouse: Martin Underwood
Birth: aft 1605
1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.2 Sarah Fiske
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Birth: bef 1698
1.1.1.1.4.2 William Fiske
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Birth: bet 1480 and 1490, Laxfield, England
1.1.1.1.4.3 Robert Fiske
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Birth: bet 1480 and 1490, Laxfield, England
1.1.1.1.4.4 Jeffery Fiske
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Birth: bet 1480 and 1490, Laxfield, England
1.1.1.1.4.5 Thomas Fiske
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Birth: bet 1480 and 1490, Laxfield, England
1.1.1.1.4.6 John Fiske
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Birth: bet 1480 and 1490, Laxfield, England
1.1.1.1.5 Robert Fiske
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Birth: abt 1464, Laxfield, England at Stadhaugh
Death: 1563
1.1.1.1.6 John Fiske
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Birth: abt 1466, Laxfield England
Death: Jul 1562
1.1.1.1.7 Margaret Fiske
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Birth: abt 1470, Laxfield, Co of Suffolk, England
Death: bef 28 Feb 1505
1.1.1.2 Jeffery Fiske
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Birth: 1427, Laxfield, England
Death: 13 May 1504
Children: Jeffrey (~1460-)
John (~1460-)
Simon (~1460-)
1.1.1.2.1 Jeffrey Fiske
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Birth: abt 1460
1.1.1.2.2 John Fiske
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Birth: abt 1460
1.1.1.2.3 Simon Fiske
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Birth: bet 1460 and 1470
1.1.1.3 John Fiske
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Birth: abt 1428, Laxfield, Co of Suffolk, England
Death: 1512
1.1.1.4 Edmund Fiske
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Birth: abt 1430, Laxfield, Co of Suffolk, England
Death: Sep 1494
1.1.1.5 Margret Fiske
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Birth: abt 1432, Laxfield, Co of Suffolk, England
Index
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Suzanna spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2
ADAMS
Hannah spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1
Anstye
Anna spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1
BROAD
Mehitable spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1
Coolidge
Sarah spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3
Fiske
Abel child of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4
Abigail 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.5
Amos child of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4
Anna child of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4
Anna 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.7
Augustine 1.1.1.1.3
Daniel child of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4
Daniel 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.6
Daniel 1
David child of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4
David 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.3
Edmund 1.1.1.4
Elizabeth 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.2
Elizabeth 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.1
Ester 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.3
Grace 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.8
Hannah 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.9
Henry 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.5
Hugh 1.1
Jeffery 1.1.1.2
Jeffery 1.1.1.1.4.4
Jeffrey 1.1.1.2.1
John 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.2
John 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.1
John 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.1
John 1.1.1.3
John 1.1.1.2.2
John 1.1.1.1.6
John 1.1.1.1.4.6
Joshua child of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1
Josia child of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4
Deacon of Pepperell Josiah Deacon of Pepperell 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4
Margaret 1.1.1.1.7
Margret 1.1.1.5
Martha 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.2
Martha 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.4
Moses , Hon. 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1.1
Mrs Hugh spouse of 1.1
Mrs. Daniel spouse of 1
Deacon Nathan Deacon 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3
Nathan 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.3
Lt. Nathan Lt. 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1
Nathan 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2
Nathaniel 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4
Nathaniel 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2
Nathaniel 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4.1
Nathaniel jr 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1
Robert 1.1.1.1.5
Robert 1.1.1.1.4.3
Robert 1.1.1.1.4.1.1
Samuel 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.7
Sarah child of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4
Sarah 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.1
Sarah 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.5
Sarah 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.2
Simon 1.1.1.2.3
Simon 1.1.1.1.4
Simon 1.1.1.1.4.1
Suzanna 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.4
Lord Symond Lord 1.1.1
Lord Thomas Lord 1.1.1.1.1
Thomas 1.1.1.1.4.5
William 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.6
William 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1
William 1.1.1.1
William 1.1.1.1.2
William 1.1.1.1.4.2
Fry
Elizabeth spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1
Lawerence
Sarah spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.3.4
Leman
Alice (Henel) spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2
Lynne
Joan spouse of 1.1.1.1
Smith
Susannah spouse of 1.1.1
Symonds
Dorothy spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1
Underwood
Martin spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.4
Warren
Mary spouse of 1.1.1.1.4.1.1.1.2.1.2.4
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