The Huckstep Family

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1. Lawrence¹ Huckstep was born in probably, Kent, England, circa 1520. Lawrence died 1556 in Tenterden, Kent, England, at age 36.

He married Jone Pope August 17, 1546 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽¹⁾ Jone was born circa 1520 in probably, Kent, England. Jone died at age unknown. The Huckstep Family, compiled by Larry A. James in 1983, mentions, but does not quote, his will made in 1556 in Tenterden. Mr. James says Lawrence was probably a brother of Thomas Hucksteppe who made a will in 1558.

Lawrence Huckstep and Jone Pope had the following children:

• + 2 i. Stephen² Huckstep was born circa 1548.

• 3 ii. Edward Huckstep was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before February 21, 1551/2 (chr. date). Edward died date unknown at age unknown. He was christened February 21, 1551/2 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 4 iii. John Huckstep was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before January 15, 1553/4 (chr. date). His body was interred November 25, 1624 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽²⁾ He was christened January 15, 1553/4 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽³⁾ John's estate was probated February 17, 1624/5 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁴⁾ Elizabeth French (NEHGR V.67) abstracted his will:
  "The Will of John Huckstepp the elder of Tenterden in the County of Kent, Yeoman, 4 Nov. 22 James I (1624).

  "To my kinswoman Lydia Tilden, wife of Nathaniel Tilden, 5 pounds. To Thomas son of my brother Stephen Huckstepp 5 pounds. To my brother Stephen Huckstepp 3 pounds. To John son of my brother Stephen Huckstepp 10 pounds. To my kinswoman Susanna Witherden, wife of Henry Witherden, 10 pounds, and to their son Richard 20 pounds at twenty-one.

  "Residue of all my goods and chattels to my son Lawrence at twenty-one, my executor to have the use of said goods until that time, paying to my son for the use thereof 6 pounds for every 100 pounds worth, the money to be used to buy lands for my said son. If my son die before said age, reversion of said lands or money to John Huckstepp, whom I make my executor.

  "My last will concerning my lands and tenements in Tenterden and Snargate, which I give to my son Lawrence at twenty-one, and if he die without lawful issue, reversion to brother Stephen's son Thomas.

  "(Signed) The m'ke of John Huckstepp. Witnesses: Garret Haffenden and Robert Haffenden. Proved 17 Feb. 1624/5 by John Huckstepp. The will was contested, but upheld 5 Apr 1625. Archdeaconry of Canterbury, vol.66 fo.381."

• 5 iv. Denis Huckstep was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before October 10, 1555 (chr. date). Denis died date unknown at age unknown. She was christened October 10, 1555 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁵⁾

2. Stephen² Huckstep (Lawrence¹) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, circa 1548. His body was interred June 20, 1633 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

He married Winifred Hatch February 14, 1584/5 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁶⁾ Winifred was born circa 1553 in Kent, England. Winifred was the daughter of Thomas Hatche and Joane (Hatche). Her body was interred October 6, 1592 in Tenterden, Kent, England. His birth date was not recorded, but as the eldest, he must have been born between the marriage and the second son. The parish record of Tenterden says "Stephen Huckstepp a verie Auncient man was buried the 20th June" of 1633. This might refer to Stephen, son of Thomas. The will of his brother John in 1624 makes clear that Stephen, son of Lawrence, is the parent of Lydia.

Stephen Huckstep and Winifred Hatch had the following children:

• 6 i. Thomas³ Huckstep was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, November 22, 1584. Thomas died date unknown at age unknown. He married Mary Reeve March 28, 1611 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁷⁾ Mary was born circa 1590 in Kent?, England. Mary died date unknown at age unknown.

  Although NEHGR reports his christening as Stephen's son before the marriage to Winifred Wills, the will of John Hatche calls Thomas Huckstep the eldest son of his sister Winifred. The Huckstep Family, compiled by Larry A. James, says he was the father of two immigrants to Virginia, Walter and Samuel.

• 7 ii. John Huckstep was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before May 22, 1586 (chr. date). His body was interred October 15, 1630 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽⁸⁾ He was christened May 22, 1586 in Tenterden, Kent, England. John's estate was probated December 2, 1631 in Archdeacon Court, Canterbury, Kent, England.⁽⁹⁾

  There are problems with the dates reported at his death. NEHGR gives the year 1630 for the cited parish register entry of burial, "John Hucstepp 15 October." However, his will is written with the date "6 November 6 Charles." The reign of Charles began 27 March 1625, so the will date would be 6 November 1630. NEHGR reports a codicil added "15 August 1631," and states that the will was proved 2 December 1631. The dates given for the will are consistent within themselves; it appears that the burial date must be viewed with suspicion.

• + 8 iii. Lydia Huckstep was born before February 11, 1587/8 (chr. date).

8. Lydia³ Huckstep (Stephen², Lawrence¹) was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before February 11, 1587/8 (chr. date). Lydia died in Massachusetts, at age unknown.

She married twice. She married Nathaniel Tilden circa 1606 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽¹⁰⁾ Nathaniel was born before July 28, 1583 (chr. date) in Tenterden, Kent, England. Nathaniel was the son of Thomas Tilden and Alice Bigge. Nathaniel died 1641 in Scituate, MA, at age 57. He was christened July 28, 1583 in Tenterden, Kent, England. Nathaniel's estate was probated September 6, 1641 in General Court, Plymouth Colony.⁽¹¹⁾ Birth, death, and marriage dates from "The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy", Vol. III. Birthdate and parents IGI Batch 8479802-24; christening 28JUL1583 Batch 7210529-74.

She married Timothy Hatherly after 1640/1 in Scituate, MA. Timothy was born date unknown in England. Timothy died October 24, 1666 in Scituate, MA, at age unknown.⁽¹²⁾ Timothy's estate was probated October 30, 1666 in General Court, Plymouth Colony.⁽¹³⁾

She was christened February 11, 1587/8 in Tenterden, Kent, England.⁽¹⁴⁾

Lydia Huckstep and Nathaniel Tilden had the following children:

• 9 i. Thomas⁴ Tilden was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before October 23, 1608 (chr. date). His body was interred January 19, 1618/9 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He was christened October 23, 1608 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 10 ii. Mary Tilden was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before May 20, 1610 (chr. date). Mary died date unknown in Massachusetts, at age unknown. She married Thomas Lapham March 13, 1636/7 in Scituate, MA.⁽¹⁵⁾ Thomas was born circa 1610 in probably, Kent, England. Thomas died 1648 in Scituate, MA, at age 38.⁽¹⁶⁾ Thomas's estate was probated October 1, 1651 in Plymouth Colony.⁽¹⁷⁾

  She was christened May 20, 1610 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 11 iii. Joseph Tilden was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before January 12, 1611/2 (chr. date). His body was interred March 15, 1611/2 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He was christened January 12, 1611/2 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 12 iv. Sarah Tilden was born in Tenderden, Kent, England, before June 13, 1613 (chr. date). Sarah died March 20, 1676/7 in Massachusetts, at age 63.⁽¹⁸⁾ She married George Sutton March 13, 1636/7 in Massachusetts.⁽¹⁹⁾ George was born date unknown. George died date unknown at age unknown.

  She was christened June 13, 1613 in Tenderden, Kent, England.

• 13 v. Joseph Tilden⁽²⁰⁾ was born in Tenderden, Kent, England, before April 29, 1615 (chr. date). Joseph died May 1670 in probably, Scituate, MA, at age 55. He married Elizabeth Twisdem November 20, 1649 in probably, Scituate, MA.⁽²¹⁾ Elizabeth was born date unknown. Elizabeth died date unknown at age unknown.

  He was christened April 29, 1615 in Tenderden, Kent, England.

• 14 vi. Stephen Tilden was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before March 31, 1617 (chr. date). His body was interred October 21, 1619 in Tenterden, Kent, England. He was christened March 31, 1617 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 15 vii. Thomas Tilden was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before January 19, 1618/9 (chr. date). Thomas died 1705 in Marshfield, MA, at age 86. He married twice. He married Elizabeth Bourne circa 1653 in probably, Marshfield, MA. Elizabeth was born circa 1618 in maybe, Kent, England. Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Bourne and Elizabeth Bassenden?. Her body was interred December 12, 1663 in Marshfield, MA.⁽²²⁾ He married Mary Holmes January 24, 1664/5 in probably, Marshfield, MA. Mary was born circa 1640. Mary died date unknown at age unknown.

  He was christened January 19, 1618/9 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 16 viii. Judith Tilden was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before October 22, 1620 (chr. date). Judith died date unknown at age unknown. She married Abraham Preble date unknown. Abraham was born date unknown. Abraham died date unknown at age unknown.

  She was christened October 22, 1620 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 17 ix. Winifred Tilden was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before October 20, 1622 (chr. date). Her body was interred September 14, 1627 in Tenterden, Kent, England. She was christened October 20, 1622 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 18 x. Lydia Tilden was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before May 30, 1624 (chr. date). Her body was interred September 15, 1624 in Tenterden, Kent, England. She was christened May 30, 1624 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 19 xi. Lydia Tilden was born in Tenterden, Kent, England, before September 28, 1625 (chr. date). Lydia died date unknown at age unknown. She married Richard Garrett date unknown. Richard was born date unknown. Richard died date unknown at age unknown.

  She was christened September 28, 1625 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

• 20 xii. Stephen Tilden was born in Tenderden, Kent, England, before October 11, 1629 (chr. date). Stephen died August 22, 1711 in Scituate, MA, at age 81.⁽²³⁾ He married Hannah Little January 25, 1660/1 in Scituate, MA.⁽²⁴⁾ Hannah was born circa 1635 in Massachusetts. Hannah died May 13, 1710 in Scituate, MA, at age 74.⁽²⁵⁾

  He was christened October 11, 1629 in Tenderden, Kent, England.⁽²⁶⁾

Notes and References

Index

Bourne

Garrett

Hatch

Hatherly

Holmes

Huckstep

Lapham

Little

Pope

Preble

Reeve

Sutton

Tilden

Twisdem

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