Nicholas FISKE [Parents] was born about 1517 in Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. He died in Sep 1569 in Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. Nicholas married Joan CRISPE.

NICHOLAS - Born Laxfield about 1517, married Joan Crispe, daughter of William and Anne Crispe of Laxfield (and possibly his second wife). Fox, in his Book of Martyrs in relating the account of the burning of John Noyes (during the religious persecution of 1553-58) refers to Nicholas Ffyske as Noyes' brother-in-law. In 1567-8 he was taxed on lands held in Laxfield and Dennington. His will is dated Aug 20, 1569, at which time he was residing in Dennington. It was proved in September that year.

The Will of NICHOLAS FISKE of Dinnington [Dennington, Suffolk], August 20, 1569.

I betake my soul to the great and infinite mercy of Almighty God my creator redeemer and saviour. To be buried in Dinnington churchyard. To Wife Johane, my messuages, lands, tenements, meadows, feedings, and pastures in Dinnington, which I lately purchased of my father-in-law William Crispe of Laxfield, for life. Wife Johane shall well and honestly educate and bring up my four children, namely, Rachel, Ester, Mary, and Martha, my daughters, until they shall be of lawful age. To "the sayde William my sonne " and his heirs for ever all my said messuages and lands both free and bond after the death of my wife Johane, on condition he pay to "his brother and sisters" £80, as follows: to Amos Fyske my son £30; to Rachell Fyske Ester Fiske, Marye Fiske, and to Martha Fiske, my daughters £10 each, payment to be made at the rate of £5 a year after the entry on the premises to my daughter Rachel her £10 by even portions the 7th and 8th years after the entry, to my daughter Ester £10 equally the 9th and 10th years after the entry, to my daughter Mary £10 equally the 11th and 12th years, and to my daughter Martha £10 equally the 13th and 14th years. If " the sayde William Fyske the elder my son " die without heirs of his body or refuse to pay the £80, the lands and tenements shall remain to my son Amos Fyske, his heirs and assigns on the same condition. The other £10 [of the £80] to the poor to be paid the 15th and 16th years after the entry on the premises, to be distributed by the churchwardens within one month after receipt. "If William dye afore his mother" having a child or children, Amos shall have the land paying to William's child or children £10 and to my daughters five marks apiece "beginning again at the eldest." To my wife, all my moveables and implements. Wife appointed executrix. Witnesses: John Marshall, John Fiske the elder, John Fiske the younger, Christopher Harsaunte, Robert Capon.
Proved at Hoxne [Suffolk] 28 September 1569 by the executrix.

Joan CRISPE. Joan married Nicholas FISKE.

Richard FISKE [Parents] was born about 1527 in Stadhaugh, Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. Richard married Agnes CRISPE.

RICHARD - Born Stadhaugh in about 1527, a "sevemaker", he married Agnes, daughter of Edmund Crispe. Will dated Sept 7, 1572, proved in November that year. Mentions his wife, son Elias, daughters Mary, Margaret, Anne and Elizabeth, and father-in-law Edmund Crispe. Among the witnesses were John Fiske, Jefferie Fiske, and Nicholas Fiske. Agnes was buried at Laxfield in 1597.

The Will of RICHARD FYSKE of Laxfelde, "sevemaker", September 7 1572.

"I do protest myself to die an humble and penitent synner". To be buried in Laxfelde churchyard, or wherever I die. To my wife Agnes the tenement wherein I dwell, with the lands, meadow, and pasture, for life, she to educate and bring up my children, with remainder to my daughters Marie and Margaret, or, in case they die s.p., to my daughters Anne and Elizabeth, who are to pay to my son Elye £10. To my daughter Anne my great meadow in Laxfield. To my son Elie my tenement lately purchased of my father-in-law Edmunde Crispe, he paying to said Edmund £50, in accordance with agreement, and to my daughter Elizabeth £40, in instalments. To my son Elie my timber, tools, and all things belonging to my occupation. My wife is to have the residue and implements of husbandry, while sole, towards bringing up my children. I she marry, [she is to have] one-half only, and the other one-half to my children. Executor: my wife Agnes, with my son Elie, "in whom I repose a special trust & confidence". Supervisor: my brother Robert Fiske, [to whom I give] 5s., praying him to be [of] assistance unto my wife and children. Witnesses: John Fiske, Jefferie Fiske, Nicholas Fiske, John Elwis, Nicholas Lane, John Petyver.
Proved November 5, 1572 by the executors.

Agnes CRISPE was buried in 1597 in Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. Agnes married Richard FISKE.

Ebenezer PERRY was born ^{1, 2} on 8 May 1706 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. He died ³ in 1780 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Ebenezer married ⁴ Abigail HAMMOND on 11 Jan 1749 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Other marriages:

PRESBURY, Abigail

Abigail HAMMOND was born on 27 Mar 1714 in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. She died on 16 May 1753. Abigail married ¹ Ebenezer PERRY on 11 Jan 1749 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Stephen LUCE was born ^{1, 2} on 25 Sep 1714 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. He died ³ on 13 Mar 1801 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. Stephen married ^{4, 5} Content PRESBURY on 5 Dec 1735 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

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MANTER, Rhoda

Content PRESBURY [Parents] was born ^{1, 2} in 1711 in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. She died ^{3, 4, 5} on 9 Sep 1773 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. Content married ^{6, 7} Stephen LUCE on 5 Dec 1735 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Stephen LUCE was born ^{1, 2} on 25 Sep 1714 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. He died ³ on 13 Mar 1801 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. Stephen married ⁴ Rhoda MANTER on 29 Dec 1774 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Other marriages:

PRESBURY, Content

Rhoda MANTER was born on 6 Mar 1728 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. She died before 1809 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. Rhoda married ¹ Stephen LUCE on 29 Dec 1774 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Timothy LUCE ¹ was born ² on 18 Mar 1704 in prob Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. He died ³ on 6 May 1782 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. Timothy married ^{4, 5} Sarah PRESBURY on 18 Feb 1730/1731 in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Sarah PRESBURY [Parents] was born ¹ in 1713 in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. She died ^{2, 3} on 30 Jan 1793 in Tisbury, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. Sarah married ^{4, 5} Timothy LUCE on 18 Feb 1730/1731 in Edgartown, Dukes, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

James SKIFF [Parents] ¹ was born ² on 12 Sep 1638 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony. British Colonial America. He died ³ on 6 Jun 1724 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. James married ⁴ Elizabeth NEIGHBOR on 18 Nov 1659.

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BARNARD, Sarah

2. JAMES SKIFFE, (James1), b. 12 Sept. 1638; res. Sandwich, Mass. His connection with the Vineyard is detailed in Vol I., p. 474 and Vol. II, Annals of W. T., pp. 72-3. He m. (1) ELIZABETH NEIGHBOR of Boston 18 Nov. 1659 from whom he was divorced 1670 and (2) SARAH BARNARD of Nan. (espoused Mch. 1677), who was b. abt. 1648 and d. 24 Oct. 1732.

By Second Wife:

11. SARAH, b. (1678); m. ROBERT LONG.
12. PATIENCE, b. (1681); m. JOHN SWAIN 3 Oct. 1706.
13. MARY, b. (1684); m. MOSES GILES 3 Nov. 1708.
14. HANNAH, b. 1687; m. JACOB DAGGETT (52) 24 Oct. 1714.
15. BEULAH, b. (1690); m. THOMAS BARTHOLOMEW 15 July 1724.
16. NATHAN, b. (1693); killed by pirates off Nan. 1723; s. p.

Elizabeth NEIGHBOR was born in 1640 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. Elizabeth married ¹ James SKIFF on 18 Nov 1659.

James SKIFF [Parents] ¹ was born ² on 12 Sep 1638 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony. British Colonial America. He died ³ on 6 Jun 1724 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. James married ⁴ Sarah BARNARD in Mar 1677 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

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NEIGHBOR, Elizabeth

2. JAMES SKIFFE, (James1), b. 12 Sept. 1638; res. Sandwich, Mass. His connection with the Vineyard is detailed in Vol I., p. 474 and Vol. II, Annals of W. T., pp. 72-3. He m. (1) ELIZABETH NEIGHBOR of Boston 18 Nov. 1659 from whom he was divorced 1670 and (2) SARAH BARNARD of Nan. (espoused Mch. 1677), who was b. abt. 1648 and d. 24 Oct. 1732.

By Second Wife:

11. SARAH, b. (1678); m. ROBERT LONG.
12. PATIENCE, b. (1681); m. JOHN SWAIN 3 Oct. 1706.
13. MARY, b. (1684); m. MOSES GILES 3 Nov. 1708.
14. HANNAH, b. 1687; m. JACOB DAGGETT (52) 24 Oct. 1714.
15. BEULAH, b. (1690); m. THOMAS BARTHOLOMEW 15 July 1724.
16. NATHAN, b. (1693); killed by pirates off Nan. 1723; s. p.

Sarah BARNARD was born ¹ in 1653 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. She died on 24 Oct 1732 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. Sarah married ² James SKIFF in Mar 1677 in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Nathaniel SKIFF [Parents] ¹ was born ^{2, 3} on 20 Mar 1645 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. He died ^{4, 5} on 24 Apr 1723 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. Nathaniel married ⁶ Mary PARTRIDGE in BY 1669 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony. British Colonial America.

Other marriages:

WEST, Ruth

4. NATHANIEL SKIFFE, (James1) b. 20 Mch. 1645; res. Sandwich, Mass.; rem. to Falmouth (1677) later to T. and C. and finally to Windham, Conn. (1713), where he d. 24 Apr. 723 of smallpox. He m. (1) MARY PARTRIDGE (dau. of George and Sarah (Tracy) Partridge of Duxbury); (2) RUTH WEST (6), who was b. 1651 and d. 31 Dec. 1741. In the absence of records the following named are believed to be his children as all others of the name at that period are otherwise placed:

30. ABIGAIL, b. (1679).
31. (Son), b. and d. 1681.
32. SARAH, b. (1683).
33. JOHN, b. (1686); soldier in French War 1709, Capt. Matthew Austin's company.
34. HANNAH, b. 6 June 1688; m. (1) BENJAMIN MAYHEW (63) 13 May 1704; (2) WILLIAM HUNT
(30). 35. BEULAH, b. (1689).
36. NATHAN, b. 1691; soldier in French War 1711 and d. 17 Oct. 1711 of disease, contracted in service.
(Mass. Arch. LXXI. 856).
37. NATHANIEL, b. 1693; m. HANNAH CAREY; res. Windham, Conn.
38. STEPHEN, b. (1696); m. ELIZBETH HATCH.

Mary PARTRIDGE was born ¹ in 1647 in Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. Mary married ² Nathaniel SKIFF in BY 1669 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony. British Colonial America.

Nathaniel SKIFF [Parents] ¹ was born ^{2, 3} on 20 Mar 1645 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America. He died ^{4, 5} on 24 Apr 1723 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. Nathaniel married ⁶ Ruth WEST in BY 1699 in Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Other marriages:

PARTRIDGE, Mary

4. NATHANIEL SKIFFE, (James1) b. 20 Mch. 1645; res. Sandwich, Mass.; rem. to Falmouth (1677) later to T. and C. and finally to Windham, Conn. (1713), where he d. 24 Apr. 723 of smallpox. He m. (1) MARY PARTRIDGE (dau. of George and Sarah (Tracy) Partridge of Duxbury); (2) RUTH WEST (6), who was b. 1651 and d. 31 Dec. 1741. In the absence of records the following named are believed to be his children as all others of the name at that period are otherwise placed:

30. ABIGAIL, b. (1679).
31. (Son), b. and d. 1681.
32. SARAH, b. (1683).
33. JOHN, b. (1686); soldier in French War 1709, Capt. Matthew Austin's company.
34. HANNAH, b. 6 June 1688; m. (1) BENJAMIN MAYHEW (63) 13 May 1704; (2) WILLIAM HUNT
(30). 35. BEULAH, b. (1689).
36. NATHAN, b. 1691; soldier in French War 1711 and d. 17 Oct. 1711 of disease, contracted in service.
(Mass. Arch. LXXI. 856).
37. NATHANIEL, b. 1693; m. HANNAH CAREY; res. Windham, Conn.
38. STEPHEN, b. (1696); m. ELIZBETH HATCH.

Ruth WEST was born in 1651. She died ^{1, 2} on 31 Dec 1741 in Windham, Windham, Connecticut Colony, British Colonial America. Ruth married ³ Nathaniel SKIFF in BY 1699 in Falmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.