Edward Adams

Edward Adams was born in 1619 to unknown parents, possibly Thomas Adams and Joan Duringe.

He married Margaret Savage on abt. 1644. They had five children:

1. Samuel Adams, b. November 23, 1645 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut

2. Mary Adams, b. 1647 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut

3. Abraham Adams, b. September 9, 1650 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut

4. Nathaniel Adams, b. 1655-1660 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut

5. John Adams, b. abt. 1660 in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut

He married Mary Patchen in Fairfield, Connecticut, daughter of Joseph Patchen and Elizabeth Bennett.

Edward Adams died on November 11, 1671.

Notes:

Occupation: Abt 1750 Tanner

From: Database: Genealogical Dictionary of New England Settlers

Volume 1, page 17

EDWARD, New Haven 1640, Milford 1646, and Fairfield 1650, by his will of 7 Aug. 1671, gave est. to w. Margaret, ch. Samuel; Abraham; Mary Merwin, wh. was b. a. 1647; Nathaniel

Edward Adams' will, dated Aug 7, 1671, mentions his daughter, Mary Merwin, "whose first husband was Luke Guire". Schenck's book also says "Mary Adams m. Luke Guire of F. 23 Feb 1663 who died early leaving one son Luke who was remembered by his grandfather, Edward Adams, in his will".

EDWARD ADAMS was of New Haven, 1640; Milford, 1646; Fairfield, 1650.

Land was granted him at Milford, January 19, 1645-6; in 1653 and 1656, he entered for record several pieces of land in Fairfield.

His will, dated August 7, 1671, inventoried November 11, 1671, named wife, Mary; sons Samuel, Abraham, daughter Mary Murwin and her son Luke Guire, sons Nathaniel, John, and Nathan.

Children of Edward and Mary Adams:

I--Samuel, m. Mary Meeker.

II--Mary, b. abt. 1647; d. abt. April, 1712; m. (first) Feb. 23, 1663, Luke

Guire; m. (second) ..... Merwin; m. (third) Stephen Sherwood.

III--ABRAHAM, b. Sept. 9, 1650. (See following.)

IV--Nathaniel, b. bef. 1656; d. bef. 1693, unmarried.

V--John, b. after 1656; d. 1693.

VI--Nathan, b. after 1656; d. 1748-9; m. Mary James.

Marriage 1 Margaret Savage b: 1623 in , , England

Married: Abt 1644 in Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut 2

More About Edward Adams and Mary Patchen:

Marriage: Abt. 1645, Fairfield, Fairfield Co., Connecticut.

Children of Edward Adams and Mary Patchen are:

General Notes: BIRTH:

1. AFN: 52L9-LH gives birth abt 1619 in England.

MARRIAGE:

1. James Savage, A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1965):

Savage calls Edward's wife Margaret __, but Jacobus notes that in Edward's will, his wife is called Mary.

2. Clarence Torrey, New England Marriages Prior to 1700; NEHGS 2001:

ADAMS, Edward (-1671) & Mary _____, m/2 Anthony BEERS; by 1647; New Haven/Milford, CT {Fairfield Fam. 1:7; Fairfield Prob. 13, 27; New Haven Gen. Mag. 1111; Trubee 94; Upton (1893) 196; Sv. 1:9; Bennett etc. (1931) 18}

DEATH:

1. died between 7 Aug 1671 when will dated and 11 Nov 1671 when will probated

Donald L. Jacobus, "History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield" (Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1976), Vol. I, p. 7, 8:

Edward ADAMS - He was of New Haven by 1640; Milford 1646; Fairfield 1650; and died in 1671. He married Mary _______, who married (2) Anthony BEERS, and died in 1687. He had land granted to him in Milford, 19 Jan 1645/6, "upon these conditions That he will learn to dress Leather or Skins and Alsoe follow His trade in the town." In 1653 and 1656 he entered for record several pieces of land in Fairfield. Will dated 7 Aug 1671; wife Mary; sons Samuel, Abraham; daughter Mary MURWIN and her son Luke GUIRE; sons Nathaniel, John, Nathan. Inventory 11 Nov 1671. Agreement 5 Feb 1677 of Nathaniel (of age), respecting portion, and John and Nathan (under age), children of Edward; John chose John BANKS for guardian; Anthony BEERS and his wife chose Samuel ADAMS as guardian for Nathan. Administration on Estate of Mary BEERS of Fairfield was granted, 2 Dec 1687, to Sergt. Samuel WARD and Nathan ADAMS. Edward gave land to daughter Mary, 26 Nov 1668. Abraham, Nathan, Daniel, Abraham, Jr., David, and John ADAMS, and Luke "QUIRE" of Fairfield agreed to divide that part of the long lots that were Edward Adam's and Joseph Patchen's, 21 Jan 1713/4. On 3 Jan 1752, Stephen ADAMS, one of the representatives of Edward ADAMS, asked distribution of commons originally belonging to Edward. Distribution was made to the legal representatives: Capt. John SILLIMAN, Stephen ADAMS, Samuel BRADLEY, Joseph WAKEMAN, John JENNINGS, 2d, heirs of Susannah WINTON, David son of Nathan JENNINGS, Hannah wife of Jonathan SQUIRE, Ellen wife of James STEWART, heirs of Luke GUIRE, Nathan GUIRE, Jonah TURNEY, heirs of Mary MARSHALL, heirs of John ADAMS. (Some of these were representatives by purchase, not descent.)

Children:

1. Samuel.

2. Mary, born about 1647, died about Apr 1712; married (1) 23 Feb 1663, Luke GUIRE; (2) _______ MERWIN; (3) Stephen SHERWOOD.

3. Abraham, born 9 Sep 1650 (at Fairfield; Col. Records).

4. Nathaniel, born before 1656, died before 1693, unmarried.

5. John, born after 1656, died 1693. Will disapproved; Inventory 7 Nov 1693. Brothers Samuel, Abraham, Nathan; sister Mary.

6. Nathan, born after 1656.

Edward R. Lambert, History of the Colony of New Haven ....... (New Haven, CT: Hitchcock & Stafford, 1838) p. 122

In 1646 it was "voted, that Edward Adams should have a house lot in the Mill Neck, if he will follow his trade in the town, of dressing leather, and also buck skins, for breeches and vests."

Spencer P. Mead, "Ye Historie of Ye Town of Greenwich, Fairfield, CT" (New York: The Knickerbocker Press, 1911), p. 489:

Edward ADAMS, probably from County Somerset, England, came to America about 1637, and is to be found at New Haven in 1640. He removed to Fairfield, CT. where he was a landowner in 1653, and where he died in 1671. His widow, Mary, survived him. Will dated 7 Aug 1671, probated 11 Nov 1671, mentions the following children: Samuel; Abraham; Mary who married 1st Luke GUIRE, 2nd --- MERWIN; Nathaniel, 21 in 1677, d. unm; John, d. unm; and Nathan, a minor in 1677. (the next pages lists children and grandchildren).

James Savage, "A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England" (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1965):

ESTATE:

1. Charles W. Manwaring, "A Digest of the Early Connecticut Probate Records, v. 1 1635-1700" (Hartford, CT: R.S. Peck & Co., 1904-1906):

2. Edward Adams sold land in Fairfield to John Fossecar in May 1656, and sold land to Giles Smith before Nov 1658.

Fairfield, CT Land Record, CT Office of Secretary of State.

Edward Adams' will, dated Aug 7, 1671, mentions his daughter, Mary Merwin, "whose first husband was Luke Guire". Schenck's book also says "Mary Adams m. Luke Guire of F. 23 Feb 1663 who died early leaving one son Luke who was remembered by his grandfather, Edward Adams, in his will".

TIMELINE:

abt 1619 - born in England;

abt 1637 - came to America;

1640 - in New Haven, CT;

abt 1645 - married Mary in CT;

1646 - in Milford, CT;

1650 - in Fairfield, CT;

1671 - died in Fairfield, CT.

The History of Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut by Elizabeth Hubbell Schenck, Vol. 1.

Other information from the internet:

Edward Adams, as a young man, made the move from England to New England by 1640. He settled in New Haven, Connecticut, and likely married here. His wife=s name was Mary. Enticements to move to Milford, about ten miles southwest along the seacoast, came to him, to which he agreed. This resulted in land being granted to him in Milford, January 19, 1645-6, Aupon these conditions That he will both learn to dress Leather or Skins and alsoe follow His Trade in the town.

This arrangement proved less than satisfactory, however, and about 1650 Edward, Mary, and probably two children, moved another fifteen miles southwest along the seacoast to Fairfield, Connecticut. Here they stayed, and at least four more children were born.

When they moved to Fairfield, the town had been settled for eleven years. Orchards grew, cattle thrived, farms produced well. Industry had been rewarded. By now the exertions of forming the early Connecticut Colony settlements, including Fairfield, had diminished to an easier daily routine. Increase of comforts and luxuries, also a more frequent communication with foreign parts and demands for civil and ecclesiastical liberties, caused some citizens to deviate from the earlier strict practices of the original families. The Colony leaders tried to regulate problems. Two of the matters that con­cerned them were tobacco and alcoholic bever­ages. Historian Elizabeth Schenck explains (see History of Fairfield 1:54-55, 223, 224):

Owing to many abuses, committed from the frequent use of tobacco, it was ordered that no person under the age of twenty years, nor any one not yet accustomed to its use, should take the weed until he had obtained, >a certificate under the hand of some who are approved, for knowledge & skill in phisicke, that it is useful for him, & that he has received a licence from the Court for the same. . . . [A]nd for the regulating of those who had already made it necessary for their use,= it was ordered: >that no man in the colony after the publica­tion hereof [1642], shall take any tobaco publicquely in the street, nor the field or woods, unless when travelling at least ten miles, or at the ordinary time of repast, commonly called dinner; or if it be not then taken, yet not above once in the day at most, & then not in com­pany with any other. Nor shall any inhabitant in any of the towns, within this jurisdiction take tobacco, in any house in the same town where he liveth, with or in the company of any more than one who useth & drinketh the same weed with him at that time, under a penalty of six pence for each offence against this order, in any of the plantations thereof.= The constables were appointed to present the names of such as transgressed this act to the particular court.

To prevent the abuse of wine and strong water, it was ordered: >That no inhabitant in any town should continue in a tavern or victualing house in the town in which he lived more than half an hour at a time, drinking wine, beer, or hot water.= Neither should any one sell wine or any drink >above the proportion of three to a pint of sack;= nor whould wine be sold >to a private resident or to those who come for it,= unless by a note signed by >some one Mr. of a family, & he an allowed inhabitant of the town.= Neither were hotel keepers permitted to sell or draw hot water to any but in case of necessity, under the censure of the court in any one of the above cases.@ How Edward and Mary felt about these matters is unknown.

Edward died at a fairly young age, probably in his early fifties. In his will, dated August 7, 1671, he gave son Samuel his house and home-lot in the town, if Samuel finished it at his own expense, after being furnished with stones, mortar, & attendance for the walls to be thirteen feet high, to be paid out of the estate. Son Abraham was to have ten acres at Barlow=s Plain and other lands. To daughter Mary Merwin, whose first husband was Luke Guire, Edward gave two acres in Barlow=s Plain, running down to the large pond, as well as commonage and part of his long-lot. He also gave to sons Samuel and Abraham part of his long-lot, and commonage. The rest of his land, housing, movables and cattle he gave to his wife Mary, while she remained his widow, entailing it to his minor sons Nathaniel, John, and Nathan. Edward passed away before the following November 11, as this is when the inventory of his estate was taken.

Widow Mary remarried, within a few years, Anthony Beers of Fairfield. He died in 1679, leaving her a widow for the second time. She lived until late in 1687, the administra­tion of her estate being granted December 2 that year.

History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield, Volume 1, p. 9 ADAMS FAMILY, FAIRFIELD Adams, Edward. He was of New Haven by 1640; Milford 1646; Fairfield 1650; and d. in 1671. He m. Mary ------, who m. (2) Anthony Beers, and d. in 1687. He had land granted to him in Milford, 19 Jan 1645/6 "upon these condidiont That he will both learn to dress Leather or Skins and alsoe follow His trade in the town."In 1653 and 1656 he entered for record several pieces of land in Fairfield

Will dated 7 Aug 1671; wife Mary; sons Samuel, Abraham; dau. Mary Murwin and her son Luke Guire; sons Nathaniel, John, Nathan. Inv. 11 Nov 1671. Agreement 5 Feb 1677 of Nathaniel (of age), respecting portion, and John and Nathan (under age), children of Edward; John chose John Banks for guardian; Anthony Beers and his wife chose Samuel Adams as guardian for Nathan. Adm'n on Est. of Mary Beers of Fairfield was granted, 2 Dec 1687, to Sergt. Samuel Ward adn Nathan Adams.

Edward gave land to dau. Mary, 26 Nov 1688.

Abraham, Nathan, Daniel, Abraham Jr., David, and John Adams, and Luke "Quire" of Fairfiled agreed to divide that part of the long lots that were Edward Adams'and Joseph Patchen's, 21 Jan 1713/4.

On 3 Jan 1752, Stephen Adams, one of the representatives of Edward Adams, asked distribution of commons originally belonging to Edward. Distribution was made to the legal representatives: Capt. John Silliman, Stephen Adams, Samuel Bradly, David son of Nathan Jennings, Hannah wife of Jonathan Squire, Ellen wife of James Stewart, heirs of Luke Guire, Nathan Guire, Jonah Turney, heirs of Mary Marshall, heirs of John Adams. [Some of these were representatives by purchase, not descent.]

Children:

+ Samuel Mary, b. abt. 1647, d. abt Apr 1712; m. (1) 23 Feb 1663, Luke Guire; (2) ---- Merwin; (3) Stephen Sherwod. + Abraham b. 9 Sept 1650 (at Fairfield; Col. Rec.). Nathaniel b. bef 1656, d. bef. 1693, unm. John, b. after 1656, d. 1693. Will disapproved; Inv. 7 Nov 1693. Brothers Samuel, Abraham, Nathan; sister Mary. + Nathan, b. after 1656.

Inv. 10 Feb 1693/4. Widow Mary appointed Adm'x, with Daniel Meeker and Abraham Adams. Son Abram was bound out to Abraham Adams. On 14 Mar. 1721, Daniel, David, and John Adams, Isaac Castle, Elizah Crane and Elizabeth Adams, conveyed to Mr. John Denny the homelot of their father Samuel Adams dec'd; Mary Thorp confirmed the deed. The same grantors, 8 Mar. 1719/20, Elijah Crane in right of wife Abigail, and Isaac Castle of Woodbury in Right of wife Sarah, agreed to divide lands of their bro. Abraham Adams, Jr.

Children, recorded at Fairfield: Samuel, b. 1 Jan 1677, d. 1698, s. p. X Daniel, b. 17 May 1679; m. (1) Rebecca [prob. Cable]; m. (2) Sarah Turney, dau of Benjamin, 2d. Sarah, b. 3 Oct 1680; d. at Woodbury, 24 Feb 1707/8; m. Isaac Castle Abigail, b. 25 Mar 18=682; m. (1) Joseph Cable; (2) Elijah Crane. Elizabeth, b. 3 Feb 1684; res. Stratford, 1719. Abraham, b. 1 Jan 1685, d. 1718; m. Sarah -----, who renewed Covenant at Fairfield Church 16 Sept 1716; only child, Sarah, bapt. 16 Sept 1716, d. y. Adm'n granted, 12 Arp 1718 to widow Sarah and bro. Daniel; child Sarah. Agreement, 21 Aug 1719; Daniel and David Adams of Fairfield, John Adams of Greenwich, and Elizabeth Adams of Stratford, and Elijah Crane and Abigail of Fairfield, with Sarah, widow of Abraham Adams, Jr. Jonathan, b. 31 Oct 1686, d. y. X David, b. 24 June 1689, bapt. 18 Jan 1712/3, d. in 1723; will 5 Feb 1722/3, proved, 22 Apr. 1723; m. Abigail Silliman; she m (2) 22 Mar 1737, John Hide Benjamin, b. 28 Dec 1690, d. y. X John, b. 6 Sept 1692, bapt. 4 July 1714, d. at Greenwich in 1727; m. in 1717, Elizabeth Husted. Adm'n granted 5 Sept 1727 to widow Elizabeth; she dead by 1730.

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