Thomas Eames of Dorset and Descendants

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1. Thomas^A Eames⁽¹⁾ (#5728) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England. Thomas was buried June 25, 1618 in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England.⁽²⁾

He married Millicent (Eames) in probably, St.George, Dorsetshire, England. (Millicent (Eames) is #5729.) Millicent was born circa 1552 in Dorset, England. Millicent died May 1614 in Fordingham, Dorset, England, at 61 years of age.

Thomas is the only man of the Eames family mentioned in those early records of Fordington that have been examined. The Bishops Transcript of the Parish Records tantalizes the researcher with the note that in 1588 "Jone Emes widow an old woman was buried ye 17th day of June." It's possible that other branches of the Eames family were in the town of Dorchester, which is nearly surrounded by the parish of Fordington, or that some Eames marriages took place there, but the early registers of Dorchester have not been preserved. The occupation of Thomas hasn't been discovered, nor his location within the large area of the parish. Christening records in the Bishops Transcript all identify sons and daughters of Thomas Eames; no mention of a wife named Millicent was observed.

Thomas Eames and Millicent (Eames) had the following children:

• 2 i. Alice¹ Eames (#4206) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England circa 1578 (chr. date). She was christened 1578 in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England.⁽³⁾

• 3 ii. John Eames (#4207) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England before January 12, 1586/7 (chr. date). He was christened January 12, 1586/7 in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England.⁽⁴⁾

• 4 iii. Mark Eames (#2560) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England. Mark died in probably, Dorsetshire, England.

• + 5 iv. Anthony Eames was born circa 1595.

• 6 v. Anne Eames (#4208) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England. She married Thomas Rose June 14, 1619 in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England.⁽⁵⁾ (Thomas Rose is #4209.) Thomas was born circa 1595 in Dorset, England.

5. Anthony¹ Eames (Thomas^A)⁽⁶⁾ (#2864) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England circa 1595.⁽⁷⁾ Anthony died in 1686 in Marshfield, MA, at 91 years of age.

He married Margery Pierce in probably, St.George, Dorset. (Margery Pierce is #2865.) Margery was born circa 1599 in probably, Dorsetshire, England. Margery died in probably, Marshfield, MA.

He was a churchwarden in the parish of Fordington, and signed the Bishops Transcripts in that office in 1623 and 1627. Having been an officer of his church, his motivation for emigration may have been more capitalist than religious. Antony Eames is listed among the passengers of the ship "Recovery of London", Gabriel Cornish, master, which sailed from the port of Weymouth to New England on 16 Mar. 1633. The Port Book, held in the P.R.O. of London, says of the passengers, "All planters & have carried with them diverse sorts of household stuff, apparell & other provisions for the necessary use of themselves, their wives, children and servants ..."

Anthony Eames and Margery Pierce had the following children:

• + 7 i. Lt. Mark² Eames.

• + 8 ii. Son of Anthony Eames.

• 9 iii. Ann Eames (#2563) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England circa 1614. Ann died before September 1, 1684 in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony. Ann was buried September 1, 1684 in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony.⁽⁸⁾

  It has been averred that she may have been the wife of William Ford. She has also been named as the wife of Thomas Wilder. No document has come forth to support either contention.

• + 10 iv. Milicent Eames was born circa 1615.

• 11 v. John Eames (#2296) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England before January 24, 1618/9 (chr. date). John died November 29, 1641 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony, at 22 years of age.⁽⁹⁾ He was christened January 24, 1618/9 in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England.⁽¹⁰⁾ In Transcript #5167 of 13 Aug 1902 J.B.P. says he died Nov. 29 1641, was probably a son. In Transcript #258 of 15 Aug 1923, J.L. says John died in 1640.

• + 12 vi. Persis Eames was born October 28, 1621.

• + 13 vii. Elizabeth Eames was born before June 13, 1624 (chr. date).

• + 14 viii. Justus Eames was born before April 29, 1627 (chr. date).

• 15 ix. Margery Eames (#2297) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England before December 5, 1630 (chr. date). Margery died April 7, 1659 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony, at 28 years of age. She married John Jacob October 20, 1653 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony.⁽¹¹⁾ (John Jacob is #2300.) John was born circa 1630.

  She was christened December 5, 1630 in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England.⁽¹²⁾

7. Lt. Mark² Eames (Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#2298) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England. Mark died 1693 in probably, Hingham, MA.

He married Elizabeth Andrews May 26, 1648 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony.⁽¹³⁾ (Elizabeth Andrews is #2299.) Elizabeth was born circa 1620. Elizabeth died 1693 in probably, Hingham, MA, at 73 years of age. In Transcript #5467 of 13 Aug 1902, J.B.P. says Mark's will names her as executor; administration papers show she died a few days before his decease.

Lt. Mark Eames wrote his will.⁽¹⁴⁾

Lt. Mark Eames and Elizabeth Andrews had the following children:

• 16 i. Sarah³ Eames (#5615) was born in Plymouth Colony after 1648. In Lt. Mark Eames's will written Sarah was named as his daughter.⁽¹⁵⁾

• 17 ii. Elizabeth Eames (#5616) was born after 1649. In Lt. Mark Eames's will written Elizabeth was named as his daughter.⁽¹⁶⁾

• 18 iii. Damaris Eames (#5617) was born after 1650. In Lt. Mark Eames's will written Damaris was named as his daughter.⁽¹⁷⁾

• 19 iv. Mary Eames (#5618) was born after 1651. In Lt. Mark Eames's will written Mary was named as his daughter.⁽¹⁸⁾

• 20 v. Ruth Eames (#5619) was born after 1652. In Lt. Mark Eames's will written Ruth was named as his daughter.⁽¹⁹⁾

• + 21 vi. Jonathan Eames was born 1655 or 1656.

• + 22 vii. Anthony Eames was born circa 1657.

• 23 viii. David Eames (#5614) was born in Plymouth Colony after 1658. In Lt. Mark Eames's will written David was named as his son.⁽²⁰⁾

8. Son of Anthony² Eames (Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5639) birth date unknown.

This is either Mark or Justus Eames. He is presented here to collect unconnected Eames families that appear to be connected to this line.

Son of Anthony Eames had the following child:

• + 24 i. Grandson of Anthony³ Eames was born probably before 1675.

10. Milicent² Eames (Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#1789) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England circa 1615. Milicent died February 8, 1695/6 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony, at 80 years of age.

She married William Sprague circa 1635 in probably, Hingham, MA. (William Sprague is #1788.)

Milicent Eames and William Sprague had the following child:

• 25 i. Persis³ Sprague (#1787) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony before November 12, 1643 (chr. date). Persis died 1684 in Marshfield, MA, at 40 years of age. She married John Doggett circa 1673 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony. (John Doggett is #1786.) John was born circa 1642 in maybe, Concord, Massachusetts Bay Colony. John was the son of Thomas Doggett and First Wife of Thomas (Doggett). John died 1718 in Marshfield, MA, at 76 years of age.

  She was christened November 12, 1643 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony.⁽²¹⁾

12. Persis² Eames (Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#2565) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England October 28, 1621. Persis died December 31, 1662 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony, at 41 years of age.⁽²²⁾

She married Michael J. Pierce circa 1645 in probably, Hingham, MA. (Michael J. Pierce is #2564.) Michael was born in England?. Michael died in maybe, Scituate, MA.

Persis Eames and Michael J. Pierce had the following child:

• + 26 i. Abigail³ Pierce was born circa 1646.

13. Elizabeth² Eames (Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#1791) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England before June 13, 1624 (chr. date). Elizabeth died June 9, 1692 in probably, Hingham, MA, at 67 years of age.

She married Edward Wilder circa 1652 in probably, Hingham, MA.⁽²³⁾ (Edward Wilder is #1790.) Edward was born circa 1619 in Shiplake, Oxfordshire, England. He is presumed to have been "the child that my wife now ..." mentioned in the will of his father. Edward was the son of Thomas Wilder and Martha Keene.

Edward died October 28, 1690 in probably, Hingham, MA, at 71 years of age. Mr. George Lincoln says he was "stricken suddenly with malignant fever."

Mr. George Lincoln wrote that Edward received a grant of land in Hingham "containing ten acres, the 8th of Oct. 1637, 'in a place as convenient as can be discovered.' He subsequently received other grants from the town, including a tract situated next to that given to his mother, the widow Martha Wilder, in 1638, which was located at or near the junction of Main and Pleasant Sts., and inc. the est. now" (1893) "owned by heirs of Fearing Loring, deceased. He also owned all the land between Tower's Bridge and Wilder's Bridge ..."⁽²⁴⁾

Rev. Moses Wilder wrote that he had been "associated with his mother in business relations until her death in 1652." Rev. Wilder notes that he was made a freeman in 1645, and suggests his birth year was 1624, based on the presumed age of twenty one then.

16 May 1664 he sold to John Tower 5 acres given by the town "unto Martha Wilder, my mother" in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony.⁽²⁵⁾

Traditions of the family of Edward Wilder are found in a letter written by his great grandson, Edwin Wilder of Hingham, which Rev. Wilder quoted in his book. Edwin opined that all of the Wilders in Hingham, and in the state of Massachusetts, descended from Edward, except for those of a family in Lancaster (descendants of Thomas), "and we do not know of any relationship between us and them."⁽²⁶⁾

She was christened June 13, 1624 in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England.⁽²⁷⁾

Elizabeth Eames and Edward Wilder had the following children:

• 27 i. Isaac³ Wilder (#4217) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony circa 1656. Isaac died Sept 6, 1690.

• 28 ii. Mehitabel Wilder (#4218) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony circa 1661. She married Joseph Warren Dec 25, 1692. (Joseph Warren is #4227.) Joseph was born 1657.

• 29 iii. Abia Wilder (#4223) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony 1659. She married William Clark of Plymouth. (William Clark of Plymouth is #4231.)

• 30 iv. Abigail Wilder (#4224) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony 1662. Abigail died Jan. 6, 1717/8.

• 31 v. Elizabeth Wilder (#4216) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony 1651/2. Elizabeth died Jan 27, 1731 Hingham, Massachusetts. She married Israel Fearing July 22, 1673 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony. (Israel Fearing is #4221.) Israel was born Sep 1644. Israel died Jan 1693 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, at 48 years of age.

• + 32 vi. John Wilder was born circa 1653.

• 33 vii. Ephraim Wilder (#4222) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony 1655. Ephraim died unmarried Oct. 28, 1690.

• 34 viii. Jabez Wilder (#4220) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony March, 1657/8. Jabez died May 24, 1731 Hingham, Massachusetts. He married Mary Ford May 16, 1691. (Mary Ford is #4229.) Mary died 1 Feb 1748.

• 35 ix. Anna Wilder (#4225) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony 1664.

• 36 x. Hannah Wilder (#4226) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony Mar. 16, 1665. Hannah died 1690.

• 37 xi. Mary Wilder (#4219) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony April 5, 1668. She married twice. She married Francis LeBaron Sept. 6, 1695. (Francis LeBaron is #4228.) Francis was born 1668 in France. Francis died 8 Aug 1704 in Plymouth, MA, at 36 years of age. She married Return Wait Dec. 10, 1707. (Return Wait is #4230.) Return was born 1678 in Boston, MA. Return died 3 Oct 1751 in Plymouth, MA, at 73 years of age.

14. Justus² Eames (Anthony¹, Thomas^A)⁽²⁸⁾ (#1432) was born in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England before April 29, 1627 (chr. date). Justus died 1706 in Marshfield, MA, at 79 years of age.

He married Mehitabel Chillingsworth May 2, 1661 in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony.⁽²⁹⁾ (Mehitabel Chillingsworth is #1433.) Mehitabel was born circa 1630. Mehitabel was the daughter of Thomas Chillingsworth and Joane (Chillingsworth). Mehitabel died in probably, Marshfield, MA.

He was christened April 29, 1627 in Fordington, Dorsetshire, England.⁽³⁰⁾ Justus Eames wrote his will March 7, 1697.⁽³¹⁾ Justus's estate was probated May 20, 1706 in Plymouth Co, MA.⁽³²⁾

Justus Eames and Mehitabel Chillingsworth had the following children:

• + 38 i. Anthony³ Eames was born circa 1663.

• 39 ii. Millicent Eames (#2301) was born in probably, Marshfield, MA circa 1665. Millicent died August 14, 1735 in maybe, Marshfield, MA, at 70 years of age.⁽³³⁾ Transcript 15 Aug 1923, reply by J.L. to query 258, says she "died unmarried, Aug.14, 1735, aged seventy?".

• + 40 iii. Margery Eames was born about 1665.

• 41 iv. John Eames (#5608) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony after 1665. In Justus Eames's will written March 7, 1697 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, John was named as his son.⁽³⁴⁾

• 42 v. Nathaniel Eames (#5610) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony after 1667. In Justus Eames's will written March 7, 1697 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, Nathaniel was named as his son.⁽³⁵⁾

• 43 vi. Joseph Eames (#5611) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony after 1668. In Justus Eames's will written March 7, 1697 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, Joseph was named as his son.⁽³⁶⁾

• 44 vii. Ephraim Eames (#5612) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony after 1676. In Justus Eames's will written March 7, 1697 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, Ephraim was named as his son, not yet of legal age.⁽³⁷⁾

• 45 viii. Josiah Eames (#5609) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony May 29, 1685.⁽³⁸⁾ In Justus Eames's will written March 7, 1697 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, Josiah was named as his son.⁽³⁹⁾

21. Jonathan³ Eames (Lt. Mark², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5613) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony 1655 or 1656. Jonathan died May 31, 1724 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, at 68 years of age.⁽⁴⁰⁾

He married Hannah Trouant 11 Jan 1682 in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony.⁽⁴¹⁾ (Hannah Trouant is #5652.) Hannah was born around 1660.

In Lt. Mark Eames's will written Jonathan was named as his son.⁽⁴²⁾

Jonathan Eames and Hannah Trouant had the following children:

• 46 i. Hannah⁴ Eames (#5653) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony April 23, 1684.⁽⁴³⁾ She married Joseph Lapham February 5, 1712/3 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁴⁴⁾ (Joseph Lapham is #712.) Joseph was born September 1670 in Scituate, MA. Joseph was the son of Thomas Lapham and Mary (Lapham). Joseph died in probably, Marshfield, MA. Birth date from "Vital Records of Scituate" NEHGS. Confirmed by "Descendants of William Sherman", which mentions his 3 wives, and says he died after 1712.

• 47 ii. Jonathan Eames (#5656) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony May 3, 1685.⁽⁴⁵⁾

• 48 iii. John Eames (#5657) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA May 9, 1687.⁽⁴⁶⁾

• 49 iv. Isaac Eames (#5658) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA July 23, 1688.⁽⁴⁷⁾

• 50 v. Damaris Eames (#5654) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA May 19, 1690.⁽⁴⁸⁾

• 51 vi. Abigail Eames (#5722) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA February 1, 1691/2.⁽⁴⁹⁾

• 52 vii. Lydia Eames (#5659) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA May 7, 1694.⁽⁵⁰⁾

• 53 viii. Deborah Eames (#5660) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA May 30, 1696.⁽⁵¹⁾

• 54 ix. Jane Eames (#5661) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA August 25, 1699.⁽⁵²⁾

• + 55 x. Jedediah Eames was born April 19, 1701.

22. Anthony³ Eames (Lt. Mark², Anthony¹, Thomas^A)⁽⁵³⁾ (#2302) was born in probably, Hingham, MA circa 1657. Anthony died September 17, 1729 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, at 72 years of age.⁽⁵⁴⁾ Anthony was buried at Marshfield Hills Cemetery in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁵⁵⁾

He married Mercy Sawyer December 2, 1686 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁵⁶⁾ (Mercy Sawyer is #2303.) Mercy was born circa 1660.

In Lt. Mark Eames's will written Anthony was named as his son.⁽⁵⁷⁾ Anthony Eames wrote his will June 8, 1726.⁽⁵⁸⁾ Anthony's estate was probated Sept. 22, 1729 in Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁵⁹⁾

Anthony Eames and Mercy Sawyer had the following children:

• + 56 i. Anthony⁴ Eames was born after 1686.

• + 57 ii. Mercy Eames was born October 1, 1687.

• 58 iii. Jerusha Eames (#5622) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA March 18, 1688/9.⁽⁶⁰⁾ She married Thomas Sayer.⁽⁶¹⁾ (Thomas Sayer is #5633.) Thomas was born around 1700.

  In Anthony Eames's will written June 8, 1726 Jerusha was named as his daughter.⁽⁶²⁾

• 59 iv. Elizabeth Eames (#5625) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA March 11, 1691/2.⁽⁶³⁾

• 60 v. Ichabod Eames (#5624) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA Sept. 20, 1693.⁽⁶⁴⁾

• + 61 vi. Mark Eames was born Sept. 15, 1695.

• 62 vii. Mary Eames (#2387) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA July 17, 1698.⁽⁶⁵⁾ She married William Sherman October 8, 1719 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA. (William Sherman is #2386.) William was born January 23, 1693/4 in Marshfield, MA. William was the son of John Sherman and Jane Hatch.

  In Anthony Eames's will written June 8, 1726 Mary was named as his daughter.⁽⁶⁶⁾

24. Grandson of Anthony³ Eames (Son of Anthony², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5786) was born probably before 1675.

Grandson of Anthony Eames had the following children:

• + 63 i. Nathaniel⁴ Eames.

• + 64 ii. Great Grandson of Anthony Eames was born probably before 1700.

• + 65 iii. Josiah Eames was born before 1715.

26. Abigail³ Pierce (Persis² Eames, Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#8396) was born circa 1646. Abigail died September 29, 1723 in Scituate, Plymouth Co, MA, at 77 years of age.⁽⁶⁷⁾

She married John Holbrook. (John Holbrook is #8393.) John was born circa 1650. John was the son of Capt. John Holbrook and Elizabeth Stream. John died May 3, 1731 in Scituate, Plymouth Co, MA, at 80 years of age.⁽⁶⁸⁾

Abigail Pierce and John Holbrook had the following children:

• 66 i. Thomas⁴ Holbrook (#8397) was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony January 15, 1671.⁽⁶⁹⁾ Thomas died before 1699.⁽⁷⁰⁾

• 67 ii. Elizabeth Holbrook (#8398) was born in Scituate, MA February 2, 1672.

• 68 iii. Abigail Holbrook (#8399) was born in Scituate, MA May 11, 1675.

• 69 iv. Experience Holbrook (#8407) was born in Scituate, MA January 22, 1677.

• 70 v. Hannah Holbrook (#8408) was born in Scituate, MA January 11, 1679. She married Josiah Turner in 1700.⁽⁷¹⁾ (Josiah Turner is #8409.) Josiah was born about 1679 (if same age as wife).

• 71 vi. Sarah Holbrook (#8410) was born in Scituate, MA July 11, 1680.⁽⁷²⁾

• 72 vii. Deborah Holbrook (#8411) was born in Scituate, MA August 22, 1683. She married Joseph Briggs. (Joseph Briggs is #8412.) Joseph was born about 1683 (if same age as spouse).

• 73 viii. John Holbrook (#8413) was born in Scituate, MA November 19, 1686.

32. John³ Wilder (Elizabeth² Eames, Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#1792) was born in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony circa 1653. John died April 11, 1724 in Hingham, Plymouth Co, MA, at 70 years of age.

He married Rebecca Doggett November 30, 1675 in Marshfield, MA.⁽⁷³⁾ (Rebecca Doggett is #1793.) Rebecca was born July 29, 1655 in Marshfield, MA. Rebecca was the daughter of Thomas Doggett and Joane (Chillingsworth). Rebecca died October 4, 1728 in Hingham, New Plymouth Colony, at 73 years of age.

John Wilder and Rebecca Doggett had the following child:

• + 74 i. Ephraim⁴ Wilder was born 25 Aug 1696.

38. Anthony³ Eames (Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#716) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony circa 1663. Anthony died April 17, 1739 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, at 75 years of age. Anthony was buried in the Old Burial Ground at the Congregational Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁷⁴⁾

He married Elizabeth Tilden. (Elizabeth Tilden is #717.) Elizabeth was born circa 1665. Elizabeth⁽⁷⁵⁾ was the daughter of Thomas Tilden and Mary Holmes. Elizabeth died February 18, 1711/2 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, at 46 years of age.⁽⁷⁶⁾

In Justus Eames's will written March 7, 1697 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA, Anthony was named as his eldest son.⁽⁷⁷⁾ Anthony Eames wrote his will Jan. 10, 1738/9.⁽⁷⁸⁾ Anthony's estate was probated May 7, 1739 in Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁷⁹⁾ Transcript 15 Aug 1923, response by J.L. to query #258, mentions wife Elizabeth, says recorded ch. were Joshua 1704, Caleb 170-, Benjamin 1709, Ebenezer 1711, Elizabeth 1706 mar. -- Williamson; all alive in 1739. Will also names unrecorded ch. Anthony, Thomas, and Margery Doggett. Will mentions dau. first and sons in the order: Thomas, Anthony, Joshua, Benj., Caleb, and Ebenezer.

Anthony Eames and Elizabeth Tilden had the following children:

• 75 i. Margery⁴ Eames (#5631) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA aabout 1698. She married John Doggett November 5, 1719 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁸⁰⁾ (John Doggett is #2432.) John was born March 29, 1697 in Marshfield, MA. John was the son of Samuel Doggett and Bathsheba Holmes.

  In Anthony Eames's will written Jan. 10, 1738/9 Margery was named as his daughter.⁽⁸¹⁾

• + 76 ii. Thomas Eames was born around 1700.

• + 77 iii. Anthony Eames was born about 1700.

• 78 iv. Caleb Eames (#5629) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA maybe July 1702.⁽⁸²⁾ In Anthony Eames's will written Jan. 10, 1738/9 Caleb was named as his son.⁽⁸³⁾

• + 79 v. Joshua Eames was born November 1704.

• 80 vi. Elizabeth Eames (#5632) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA 1706.⁽⁸⁴⁾ She married Samuel Williamson June 2, 1732.⁽⁸⁵⁾ (Samuel Williamson is #5689.)

  In Anthony Eames's will written Jan. 10, 1738/9 Elizabeth was named as his daughter.⁽⁸⁶⁾

• + 81 vii. Benjamin Eames was born Sep. 1709.

• + 82 viii. Ebenezer Eames was born 1711.

40. Margery³ Eames (Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5606) was born in Marshfield, New Plymouth Colony about 1665.⁽⁸⁷⁾

She married Cornelius Holbrook.⁽⁸⁸⁾ (Cornelius Holbrook is #5607.) Cornelius was born November 10, 1662 in Weymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony.⁽⁸⁹⁾ Cornelius was the son of Capt. William Holbrook and Elizabeth Pitts. Cornelius died December 14, 1742 in Weymouth, Suffolk Co, MA, at 80 years of age. Conflicting evidence states that Cornelius was born November 19, 1662.⁽⁹⁰⁾

Margery Eames and Cornelius Holbrook had the following children:

• 83 i. Mehetabel⁴ Holbrook (#8385) was born in Weymouth, Suffolk Co, MA March 10, 1687.⁽⁹¹⁾

• 84 ii. Margaret Holbrook⁽⁹²⁾ (#8386) was born in Weymouth, Suffolk Co, MA probably after 1687. Margaret died unmarried in 1764 at 76 years of age.⁽⁹³⁾

55. Jedediah⁴ Eames (Jonathan³, Lt. Mark², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5723) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA April 19, 1701.⁽⁹⁴⁾

He married Mary Oakman. (Mary Oakman is #5673.) Mary was born around 1705. Mary was the daughter of Tobias Oakman.

Jedediah Eames and Mary Oakman had the following child:

• + 85 i. Jedediah⁵ Eames was born April 23, 1729.

56. Anthony⁴ Eames (Anthony³, Lt. Mark², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5620) was born after 1686.

He married Anna Barker March 25, 1725/6 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁹⁵⁾ (Anna Barker is #5717.)

In Anthony Eames's will written June 8, 1726 Anthony was named as his son.⁽⁹⁶⁾

Anthony Eames and Anna Barker had the following children:

• 86 i. Mark⁵ Eames (#5772) was born before August 7, 1726 (chr date). He was christened August 7, 1726 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁹⁷⁾

• 87 ii. David Eames (#5773) was born before April 4 1731 (chr date). He was christened April 4, 1731 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁹⁸⁾

• 88 iii. John Eames (#5774) was born before April 4, 1731. He was christened April 4, 1731 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽⁹⁹⁾

• 89 iv. Abner Eames (#5775) was born before July 28, 1734 (chr date). He was christened July 28, 1734 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁰⁰⁾

• 90 v. Lydia Eames (#5776) was born before July 28, 1734 (chr date). She was christened July 28, 1734 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁰¹⁾

• 91 vi. Anna Eames (#5781) was born before May 16, 1736 (chr date). She was christened May 16, 1736 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁰²⁾

57. Mercy⁴ Eames (Anthony³, Lt. Mark², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5621) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA October 1, 1687.⁽¹⁰³⁾

She married Joseph Phillips July 19, 1711 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁰⁴⁾ (Joseph Phillips is #5662.) Joseph was born around 1687.

In Anthony Eames's will written June 8, 1726 Mercy was named as his daughter.⁽¹⁰⁵⁾

Mercy Eames and Joseph Phillips had the following child:

• 92 i. Elisha⁵ Phillips (#5663) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA January 29, 1713/4.⁽¹⁰⁶⁾

61. Mark⁴ Eames (Anthony³, Lt. Mark², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5623) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA Sept. 15, 1695.⁽¹⁰⁷⁾

He married Anna Grice or Grier. (Anna Grice or Grier is #5636.) Anna was born after 1700.

Mark Eames and Anna Grice or Grier had the following child:

• 93 i. Anthony⁵ Eames (#5637) was born probably after 1725. He married Lydia Matoon. (Lydia Matoon is #5638.) Lydia was born probably after 1725.

63. Nathaniel⁴ Eames (Grandson of Anthony³, Son of Anthony², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5757) birth date unknown.

He married Abigail Oldham Jan 2, 1720 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁰⁸⁾ (Abigail Oldham is #5758.) Abigail was born probably before 1700. Abigail was the daughter of Thomas Oldham and Mercy Sprout. She resided in Scituate, Plymouth Co, MA at the time of her marriage.

Nathaniel Eames and Abigail Oldham had the following children:

• 94 i. Ezra⁵ Eames (#5759) was born before April 2, 1721 (chr date). He was christened April 2, 1721 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁰⁹⁾

• 95 ii. Silvanus Eames (#5787) was born before March 9, 1723/4 (chr date). He was christened March 9, 1723/4 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹¹⁰⁾

• 96 iii. Abigail Eames⁽¹¹¹⁾ (#5788) was born probably after 1724.

• 97 iv. Keziah Eames⁽¹¹²⁾ (#5789) was born probably after 1725.

64. Great Grandson of Anthony⁴ Eames (Grandson of Anthony³, Son of Anthony², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5640) was born probably before 1700.

Great Grandson of Anthony Eames had the following child:

• + 98 i. Great Great Grandson of Anthony⁵ Eames was born before 1720.

65. Josiah⁴ Eames (Grandson of Anthony³, Son of Anthony², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5782) was born in probably, Marshfield, MA before 1715.

Josiah Eames had the following child:

• 99 i. Joshua⁵ Eames (#5783) was born before Sept 21, 1735 (chr date). He was christened Sept 21, 1735 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹¹³⁾

74. Ephraim⁴ Wilder (John³, Elizabeth² Eames, Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#7324) was born in Hingham, Plymouth Co, MA 25 Aug 1696.

He married Mary Lane. (Mary Lane is #7325.) Mary was born probably before 1700.

Ephraim Wilder and Mary Lane had the following child:

• 100 i. Lydia⁵ Wilder⁽¹¹⁴⁾ (#7147) was born in Hingham, Plymouth Co, MA 24 Nov 1725. Lydia died May 1812 at 86 years of age.⁽¹¹⁵⁾ She married twice. She married Matthew Tower before 1750.⁽¹¹⁶⁾ (Matthew Tower is #7148.) Matthew was born probably before 1728. Matthew was the son of Samuel Tower and Lydia Whiton. Matthew died before 1750. She married Joseph Richards 10 May 1750 in Abingon, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹¹⁷⁾ (Joseph Richards is #7149.) Joseph was born 6 Oct 1701 in Weymouth, Suffolk Co, MA.⁽¹¹⁸⁾ Joseph died 24 March 1755 in Abingdon, Suffolk Co, MA, at 53 years of age.⁽¹¹⁹⁾

76. Thomas⁴ Eames (Anthony³, Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5626) was born around 1700.

He married Margaret Douglass June 10, 1742.⁽¹²⁰⁾ (Margaret Douglass is #5687.) Margaret was born around 1700 to 1720.

In Anthony Eames's will written Jan. 10, 1738/9 Thomas was named as his son.⁽¹²¹⁾

Thomas Eames and Margaret Douglass had the following child:

• 101 i. Mary⁵ Eames (#5777) was born before April 29, 1744 (chr date). She was christened April 29, 1744 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹²²⁾

77. Anthony⁴ Eames (Anthony³, Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5627) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA about 1700.⁽¹²³⁾

He married Grace Oldham December 11, 1724.⁽¹²⁴⁾ (Grace Oldham is #5688.) Grace was born around 1700. Grace was the daughter of Thomas Oldham and Mercy Sprout.

In Anthony Eames's will written Jan. 10, 1738/9 Anthony was named as his son.⁽¹²⁵⁾

Anthony Eames and Grace Oldham had the following children:

• 102 i. Lemuel⁵ Eames (#5751) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA July 1, 1725.⁽¹²⁶⁾ He married Ruth Porter 16 May 1750 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹²⁷⁾ (Ruth Porter is #5752.)

• 103 ii. Mercy Eames (#5779) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA July 2, 1727.⁽¹²⁸⁾

• 104 iii. Elisha Eames (#5780) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA September 29, 1729.⁽¹²⁹⁾

• + 105 iv. Thomas Eames was born 1739 or 1740.

79. Joshua⁴ Eames (Anthony³, Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#358) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA November 1704.⁽¹³⁰⁾

He married Abigail Doggett January 18, 1727/8 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA. (Abigail Doggett is #359.) Abigail was born March 14, 1711/2 in Marshfield, MA. Abigail was the daughter of Samuel Doggett and Bathsheba Holmes.

In Anthony Eames's will written Jan. 10, 1738/9 Joshua was named as his son.⁽¹³¹⁾

Joshua Eames and Abigail Doggett had the following child:

• + 106 i. Bathsheba (Bersheba)⁵ Eames was born circa 1731.

81. Benjamin⁴ Eames (Anthony³, Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5628) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA Sep. 1709.⁽¹³²⁾

He married Abigail (Eames). (Abigail (Eames) is #5724.) Abigail was born around 1710 to 1715.

In Anthony Eames's will written Jan. 10, 1738/9 Benjamin was named as his son.⁽¹³³⁾

Benjamin Eames and Abigail (Eames) had the following children:

• 107 i. Abner⁵ Eames (#5666) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA December 23, 1739.⁽¹³⁴⁾

• 108 ii. Lydia Eames (#5667) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA March 17, 1742/3.⁽¹³⁵⁾

• 109 iii. Benjamin Eames (#5668) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA December 12, 1745.⁽¹³⁶⁾

• 110 iv. Savory Eames (#5669) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA October 15, 1747.⁽¹³⁷⁾

• 111 v. Joseph Eames (#5670) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA July 4, 1751.⁽¹³⁸⁾

• 112 vi. James Eames (#5671) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA January 31, 1760.⁽¹³⁹⁾

• 113 vii. Samuel Eames (#5672) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA July 5, 1764.⁽¹⁴⁰⁾

82. Ebenezer⁴ Eames (Anthony³, Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5630) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA 1711.⁽¹⁴¹⁾

He married Margaret Barstow 1741 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁴²⁾ (Margaret Barstow is #5690.) Margaret was born around 1715.

In Anthony Eames's will written Jan. 10, 1738/9 Ebenezer was named as his son.⁽¹⁴³⁾

Ebenezer Eames and Margaret Barstow had the following child:

• + 114 i. Justice⁵ Ames was born 1744.

85. Jedediah⁵ Eames (Jedediah⁴, Jonathan³, Lt. Mark², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5674) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA April 23, 1729.⁽¹⁴⁴⁾

He married Bethiah Tilden Feb 7, 1753 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁴⁵⁾ (Bethiah Tilden is #5675.) Bethiah was born Sept 26, 1726 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁴⁶⁾ Bethiah was the daughter of John Tilden and Susanna Ford. Bethiah was baptized November 27, 1726 at the First Church in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁴⁷⁾

Jedediah Eames and Bethiah Tilden had the following children:

• 115 i. Susanna⁶ Eames (#5676) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA September 5, 1753.⁽¹⁴⁸⁾

• 116 ii. Mary Eames (#5677) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA August 14, 1756.⁽¹⁴⁹⁾

• 117 iii. Jemima Eames (#5678) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA January 18, 1759.⁽¹⁵⁰⁾

• 118 iv. Jedidiah Eames (#5679) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA June 12, 1761.⁽¹⁵¹⁾

• 119 v. John Tilden Eames (#5680) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA June 15, 1764.⁽¹⁵²⁾ He married Sarah Rogers July 26, 1792 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁵³⁾ (Sarah Rogers is #5682.) Sarah was born around 1765 to 1770. Sarah was the daughter of Simeon Rogers and Sarah Clift.

• 120 vi. Bethiah Eames (#5681) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA June 6, 1767.⁽¹⁵⁴⁾

98. Great Great Grandson of Anthony⁵ Eames (Great Grandson of Anthony⁴, Grandson of Anthony³, Son of Anthony², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5641) was born before 1720.

Great Great Grandson of Anthony Eames had the following children:

• 121 i. Amos⁶ Eames (#5753) was born in probably, Marshfield, MA around 1745. He married Hannah Decrow after July 17, 1769 (banns) in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA. (Hannah Decrow is #5754.) Hannah was born around 1745.

  Amos had marriage banns to Hannah Decrow published July 17, 1769 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁵⁵⁾

• 122 ii. Sabra Eames (#5755) was born in probably, Marshfield, MA around 1754. She married Thomas Macghlan March 2, 1775 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁵⁶⁾ (Thomas Macghlan is #5756.) He resided in Duxborough, MA at the time of his marriage.

105. Thomas⁵ Eames (Anthony⁴, Anthony³, Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5642) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA 1739 or 1740. Birth date from death information. Researchers of descendants of Henry Sampson place him in this family without birth date or source reference. Thomas died 10 Feb 1826 in Islesborough, ME, at 86 years of age.⁽¹⁵⁷⁾

He married Rebecca Harnie Jan 1764 in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA. (Rebecca Harnie is #5643.) Rebecca was born around 1740.

Thomas moved to Islesborough, Maine in 1764.⁽¹⁵⁸⁾

Thomas Eames and Rebecca Harnie had the following children:

• 123 i. Jabez⁶ Eames (#5645) was born after 1764.

• 124 ii. Thankful Eames (#5646) was born after 1765.

• 125 iii. Sally Eames (#5647) was born after 1766.

• 126 iv. Lydia Eames (#5648) was born after 1767.

• 127 v. Rebecca Eames (#5649) was born after 1768.

• 128 vi. Betsey Eames (#5650) was born after 1769.

• 129 vii. Luther Eames (#5651) was born after 1770.

• 130 viii. Mercy Eames (#5644) was born 1772.⁽¹⁵⁹⁾

106. Bathsheba (Bersheba)⁵ Eames (Joshua⁴, Anthony³, Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A)⁽¹⁶⁰⁾ (#179) was born in maybe, Marshfield, MA circa 1731. Bathsheba died August 17, 1806 in Buckfield, ME, at 75 years of age.

She married John Lapham October 31, 1754 in Marshfield, or Rochester, MA. (John Lapham is #178.) John was born circa 1731. John⁽¹⁶¹⁾ was the son of Joseph Lapham and Abigail Joyce. John died August 18, 1804 in Buckfield, ME, at 73 years of age. "History of Buckfield ME" by Cole and Whitman, and "History of Woodstock ME" by Wm. B. Lapham, both give name as Bathsheba, but "Vital Records of Rochester MA" NEHGS gives name at marriage and birth of children as Bersheba. "V.R. of Marshfield MA", 1970, mentions Bathsheba 'of this town' in intent, and Bersheba 'of this town' at marriage.

Bathsheba (Bersheba) Eames and John Lapham had the following children:

• 131 i. John⁶ Lapham (#3362) was born in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA August 31, 1755.⁽¹⁶²⁾

• 132 ii. Abigail Lapham (#651) was born before May 8, 1757 (chr date). She married John Hussey. (John Hussey is #3372.) John died 1812.

  She was christened May 8, 1757 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁶³⁾

• 133 iii. Bathsheba (Bershaba) Lapham (#89) was born before May 13, 1759 (chr date). Bathsheba died June 30, 1832 at 73 years of age.⁽¹⁶⁴⁾ Bathsheba was buried at Turner Cemetery in Buckfield, Oxford Co, ME.⁽¹⁶⁵⁾ She married Jesse Turner May 3, 1780 in Pembroke, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁶⁶⁾ (Jesse Turner is #88.) Jesse was born May 14, 1744 in Pembroke, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁶⁷⁾ Jesse was the son of Joshua Turner and Sarah Winslow. Jesse died March 13, 1821 in Buckfield, Oxford Co, ME, at 76 years of age.⁽¹⁶⁸⁾ Jesse was buried at Turner Cemetery in Buckfield, Oxford Co, ME.⁽¹⁶⁹⁾ Jesse moved with his family around 1797 to Buckfield.⁽¹⁷⁰⁾ In the 1820 Census, Jesse was listed as a head of household engaged in agriculture in Buckfield, Oxford Co, ME.⁽¹⁷¹⁾ He and his wife were age 45+, with a man 26-44, a woman 16-25, a boy and a girl 10-15, and a girl under age 10.

  She was christened May 13, 1759 in Rochester, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁷²⁾

• 134 iv. Betsey Lapham (#3364) was born Apr 5, 1761.

• 135 v. Naomi Lapham (#3365) was born Mar 20, 1763. Naomi died June 11, 1825 in Pembroke, Plymouth Co, MA, at 62 years of age.⁽¹⁷³⁾ She married Lt. Lot Ford. (Lt. Lot Ford is #3368.)

• 136 vi. Bethiah Lapham (#3369) was born July 18, 1765.

• 137 vii. Thomas Lapham (#3370) was born July 9, 1767.

• 138 viii. Abijah Lapham (#694) was born in Scituate, Plymouth Co, MA August 15, 1769.⁽¹⁷⁴⁾ Abijah died March 1, 1847 in Woodstock, ME, at 77 years of age. He married three times. He married Sarah Davie Maxim. (Sarah Davie Maxim is #7515.) Sarah was born maybe around 1800. He married Sarah Hartwell Nov 14, 1790 in Pembroke, Plymouth Co, MA.⁽¹⁷⁵⁾ (Sarah Hartwell is #695.) Sarah died about 1801 in Buckfield, Cumberland Co, ME.⁽¹⁷⁶⁾ He married Abigail Buck before 1802.⁽¹⁷⁷⁾ (Abigail Buck is #723.) Abigail was born 5 Feb 1779. Abigail was the daughter of John Buck and Abigail Irish.

  Abijah settled in Buckfield, Cumberland Co, ME in 1793.⁽¹⁷⁸⁾ In the 1820 Census, Abijah was listed as a head of household in Buckfield, Oxford Co, ME.⁽¹⁷⁹⁾ He and his wife were age 45+, with a woman 26-44, two young men and a young woman 16-25, two boys 16-17, a boy and two girls 10-15, and a boy under age 10. Two persons were engaged in agriculture.

• 139 ix. Bela Lapham (#3379) was born July 2, 1773.

114. Justice⁵ Ames (Ebenezer⁴ Eames, Anthony³, Justus², Anthony¹, Thomas^A) (#5691) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA 1744.⁽¹⁸⁰⁾

He married Judith Arey. (Judith Arey is #5692.) Judith was born about 1750 in North Haven, Knox Co, ME.⁽¹⁸¹⁾ Judith was the daughter of John Arey and Deborah Lewis.

Justice Ames and Judith Arey had the following children:

• 140 i. Ebenezer⁶ Ames (#5695) was born in Vinalhaven, Hancock Co, ME about 1775.⁽¹⁸²⁾ He married Ruth Dyer.⁽¹⁸³⁾ (Ruth Dyer is #5696.) Ruth was born around 1775.

• 141 ii. Thomas Ames (#5697) was born in Penobscot, Hancock Co, ME about 1777.⁽¹⁸⁴⁾ He married Lydia Burgess 1806.⁽¹⁸⁵⁾ (Lydia Burgess is #5700.) Lydia was born around 1780.

• 142 iii. Deborah Ames (#5701) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA about 1780.⁽¹⁸⁶⁾

• 143 iv. Lydia Ames (#5702) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA March 1, 1784.⁽¹⁸⁷⁾ Lydia died February 23, 1868 in Northaven, Knox Co, ME, at 83 years of age.⁽¹⁸⁸⁾ She married Samuel Young. (Samuel Young is #5703.) Samuel was born November 25, 1785.⁽¹⁸⁹⁾ Samuel was the son of Samuel Young and Lydia Stutt. Samuel died July 28, 1863 at 77 years of age. Samuel was buried at Brown's Head in Vinalhaven, Knox Co, ME.⁽¹⁹⁰⁾

• 144 v. Mary Ames (#5706) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA about 1786.⁽¹⁹¹⁾

• 145 vi. Mark Ames (#7177) was born in Marshfield, Plymouth Co, MA about 1789.⁽¹⁹²⁾

• 146 vii. Justice Ames (#5712) was born in Belfast, Hancock Co, ME 1791.⁽¹⁹³⁾ He married Betsy Hudson.⁽¹⁹⁴⁾ (Betsy Hudson is #5713.) Betsy was born around 1795.

• 147 viii. Joseph Ames (#5707) was born in Penobscot, Hancock Co, ME May 15, 1797.⁽¹⁹⁵⁾ He married Elsie Burgess.⁽¹⁹⁶⁾ (Elsie Burgess is #7176.) Elsie was born around 1790.

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