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- Short Compilation Title: Sprague CD-BF
Record Type: Microfilmed
Subject: Thayer Families
Date: 2001
Location: NEHGS
Publisher: New England Historic Genealogical Society
Publisher Address: 101 Newbury Street, Boston, MA
Memo: Thayer 4617
Richard1 Thayer was baptized Apr.5,1601 at St. Mary's Church,
Thornbury, Gloucestershire, England, perhaps a son of Richard
Thayer, but only the names of his god parents are given on the
register, - Richard Dimery, Nicholas Tayer, and Elizabeth Griffing.
He married 1st Apr.5,1624 at Thornbury Dorothy Mortimore, who was
buried there Jan.17,1640/1, a daughter of William Mortimore whose
second wife Margaret Groome survived him.
Immediately after the death of his wife Richard Thayer with his
eight small children embarked for America and came to Braintree
where Thomas Thayer, undoubtedly his brother was established. Here
he bought 4 acres of land on present Elm St. Braintree, about 1/3
mile easterly of Thomas Thayer's homestead, and his son Richard
settled here permanently.
About July 1646 Richard Thayer Sr. married at Boston Jane, widow of
John Parker of Boston, who came from Marlboro, England. In Oct.1656
Jane "the now wife of Richard Tare, late of Boston, heretofore the
widow of John Parker late of Boston, deceased, with Thomas Parker
her son, and children John and Noah for their education ... sell to
Stephen Greenleaf of Newbury, blacksmith, her house and land at
Boston and 42 acres at Muddy River (Brookline)... with the consent
of her children for their and her own transportation into England,
dated Oct.14,1656 (S.D. 3-148). Mrs. Jane (Kember) Parker Thayer
probably died in England before 1660. John Parker m. Jane Kember
Sep.29,1628, Marlboro, England. (See American Genealogist, Vol.18,
p.114).
Richard1 Thayer married 3rd, probably in England, before 1660,
Katherine -
Thayer (cont.) 4618
who survived him and died between Feb.1, and Apr.5,1687 in the town
and parish of St. Michael's, Barbados. Richard1 Thayer died at the
same place in Barbados in Oct.1664, leaving a will dated Oct.6,
proved Oct.12,1664, giving his estate to his wife Katherine for
life, then to be divided among his surviving children (not named).
The widow Katherine Thayer left a will dated Feb.1, proved
Apr.5,1687 only disposes of a negro slave named Dorcio. Both wills
are disappointing genealogically, but Suffolk Court records (#
424,455,828, paper 29) show that Richard Thayer was in Barbados as
early as Mar.12,1660 as were his sons Richard and Nathaniel, and he
also mentions his daughter Dorothy and his wife Katherine and
Samuel (Samuel Davis, his son in law). He was a merchant there
apparently engaged in shipping rum, cotton, and sugar to New
England as mentioned in his account (published in "Ancestors and
Descendants of Peter Parker and Sarah Ruggles of Roxbury by J.W.
Lingee, pp.529-57).
(continued)_ Thayer (cont.) 4618
There was also a John Thayer at Barbados who left a will dated
Aug.29,1661, proved Jun.22,1665. He mentions various people, but
the only relative mentioned is his sister Elinor Lemon. There are
several baptisms of John and Elinor Thayer's at Thornbury, England,
the home of Richard1 Thayer and Thomas1 Thayer.
Richard1 Thayer was made a freeman of Mass. Bay Colony 1641, so was
evidently a church member here.
Thayer 4619R
Children of Richard & Dorothy Thayer, bapt. at St. Mary's
Church, Thornbury, England
+ Richard bapt. Feb.10,1624/5
Deborah bapt. Feb.4,1629/30, buried Mar.16,1630/1, (probably)
Sarah bapt. Feb.9,1631/2, m. Jul.20,1651 at Boston, Samuel
Davis.
Jael bapt. Jun.2,1633, m. Mar.17,1654 at Braintree, John
Harbor Jr. She died Mar.10,1701.
Deborah bapt. Mar.27,1633/4, m. Apr.11,1653 at Braintree, Josiah
Faxon Jr. She died May 31,1662.
Zachariah bapt. Mar.6,1634/5, died single Jul.29,1693 at Braintree,
brother Richard was administrator.
Hester bapt. Nov.24,1636, m. (after 1676) Joseph Gray of
Taunton, as 2nd wife. She died 1724 at Norton.
Nathaniel bapt. Apr.11,1639, m. (before Aug.1669) at Boston,
Deborah Townsend, bapt. Aug.23,1650 at Boston, dau. of
William & Hannah (Penn) Townsend. He died 1693 at Boston,
leaving five children, whose descendants resided in
Boston. He was in Barbados in 1660 with his father.
Cornelius bapt. Dec.10,1640, died single, about June 1663 at
Weymouth, administration of his estate given to brothers
Zachariah & Richard, "in behalf of themselves and the
rest of his brethren and sisters."
Hester Thayer did not marry Edward Hall of Braintree and
Taunton as sometimes claimed (over)
(See Suffolk Deeds 35-15.
4619
I do not believe Hester Thayer bapt. Nov.24,1636 married in 1650 at
age 13 Edward Hall. Edward Hall and wife Esther or Hester had a
son, born Jan.23,1650(1) when Hester Thayer was just over 14 years
old.
Hester Thayer in 1695 was wife of Joseph Gray of Taunton whom she
married after 1676 when his first wife died. Edward Hall died in
1670 at Rehoboth._ Thayer 4620
Richard2 (Richard1) Thayer
baptized Feb.10,1624/5 at St. Mary's Church, Thornbury,
Gloucestershire, England.
died - "Richard Thayer Sr. died Aug.27,1695 aged 71 years," says
his gravestone, Hancock Cem., Quincy.
married Dec.24,1651 at Braintree, Dorothy Pray, born about 1634,
died Dec.11,1705, dau. of Quinton Pray, an iron worker, who resided
near the Thayer homestead on Elm. St., Braintree.
No settlement of his estate is recorded, but he was an extensive
land speculator and from his claims and rebuttals we know much
about him. He was one of the eight children who came over with his
father early in 1641; in 1648 he purchased his father's homestead
in Braintree and added to it in 1661, 1663, 1667 and in 1668
mortgaged his lands and became involved in a law suit because his
title was not clear to some of them and was in turn forced to sue
for some of the Iron Works land that had been sold to him without
clear title. He became involved in other land deals, having leased
in 1657 a large tract of land at present Canton from Capt. Roger
Clapp, and in 1692 sued Clapp's heirs but lost the case.
About 1680 he returned to England and made claims for land which so
alarmed the Braintree inhabitants that they sent a petition to the
throne in England in rebuttal (Mass. Archives 3-34 & 1-87). In 1685
he again laid claim to large tracts of the Iron Works land. He only
succeeded however in obtaining the remaining estate of Increase
Robinson of Taunton, the administrator of the estate of John Payne
of Boston who had sold him by defective title a small piece of land
belonging to the creditors of the Iron Works Co. in Braintree. He
also became in litigation from -
Thayer 4621
a contract for building a vessel at Braintree in 1688 (Suffolk
Court Rec. #1342 & #947).
In 1658 he was fined by the General Court for selling liquor
contrary to law (Mass. Colony Rec. Vol.4, p.1?). During the
litigation and afterwards he occupied the lands he had mortgaged to
Simon Lynde, as a tenant and in the settlement of Lynde's estate in
1689 his son Benjamin Lynde received lands and estate at Braintree
in the occupation of Richard Thayer. Richard Thayer or his heirs
eventually recovered some or all of these lands, probably by
repayment of the mortgage. His well preserved gravestone would
indicate he had some estate at his decease, though none is of
record.
(See Pattee's History of Quincy pp. 40-54 for details of some of
the lawsuits, also Suffolk Court Rec. #1885,2053,2508, also Suffolk
Deeds 5-446, 7-236, 11-309, 16-42, Bristol Deeds 1-224, 6-307,
etc.) (continued)_ Thayer 4621
(continued)
He also was in Barbados in 1660 with his father, and probably
stayed there some time as no children are of record between 1658
and 1670.
Children of Richard & Dorothy born at Braintree
Dorothy Aug.30,1653, m. John Yardley (or Yearly). She died
Jul.5,1693 "on board a ship" (Braintree records).
+ Richard Aug.31,1655
+ Nathaniel Jan.1,1657/8
+ Cornelius Nov.18,1670
Thayer 4622
Richard3 (Richard2-1) born Aug.31,1655, died Dec.4,1705
married Jul.16,1679, Rebecca Mycall, born Jan.20,1659, died
Jan.28,1732 aged 73 years 8 days, says her gravestone, Elm St.
Cem., dau. of James & Mary (Farr) Mycall.
Rebecca the widow, and Benjamin the son were administrators of his
estate Jan.3,1705(6) and her account filed Apr.4,1713 as the
surviving administrator includes "a debt paid to Benjamin Lynde œ38
cash paid to Samuel Lynde œ5/6/6-", which may represent the
clearing of the mortgage that had involved his father in such
protracted litigation. The estate was settled upon John Thayer the
second surviving son, as Richard the oldest surviving son declined
it, and he paid off the other heirs, to widow Margaret Thayer in
behalf of her children, Margaret, Benjamin, & Zebulon, a double
portion, Richard Thayer, Rebecca Bolter, Mary, Deborah, Anna and
Obadiah Thayer, or their guardians, his mother to have her dower.
The account also mentions money paid for the funeral of the
deceased and his two sons (Gideon and James).
He was elected fenceviewer 1698, tithingman 1701, constable 1703.
He was a soldier in 1675 in the Indian War (Register Vol.8)
Rebecca wife of Richard Thayer was admitted to full communion
Mar.21,1697 and had children baptized, Rebecca, Benjamin, John,
James, Mary, & Deborah Apr.11,1697, Anna Nov.14,1697, Gideon
Jul.28,1700, Obadiah May 2,1703.
_ Thayer 4623
Children of Richard & Rebecca born at Braintree
Rebecca Aug.16,1680, m. Feb.12,1701/2, Thomas Bolter of
Weymouth.
+ Benjamin Oct.4,1683
+ Richard Jan.26,1685
+ John Jan.12,1687/8
Mary Feb.-,1689/90, died young.
James Nov.16,1691, died between 1705 and 1713.
Mary about 1693 (bapt. 1697), m. Jun.15,1718, William
Copeland.
Deborah about 1695 (bapt. 1697), m. Jan.13,1717/8, Josiah
Faxon.
Anna bapt. Nov.14,1697, m. Jul.10,1718, Dependence
French.
Gideon Jul.26,1700 "a child of Richard" died Apr.27,1709
(Marshall's Diary).
Obadiah May 1,1703, alive Aug.1713.
Thayer 4624
Nathaniel3 (Richard2-1) born Jan.1,1657/8
died Mar.28,1728 in 70th yr., gs. Elm St. Cem.
married May 27,1679, Hannah Hayden, born Jan.3,1660(1), died "widow
Thayer, the aged" buried Sep.29,1743 (Ch.Rec), dau. of John &
Hannah (Ames) Hayden.
Resided on his father's estate, but owned much land in the
"Purchase Lands" now Randolph & Holbrook.
Hannah Thayer, widow, was made administrator of Nathaniel Thayer,
housewright, and was bonded with Ephraim Thayer, weaver, and
Richard Thayer, blacksmith, Apr.22,1729. The estate contained among
other things "two houses about a mile and a half, one from the
other, with about 20 acres to each house or 24 a. at most, and as
it will be a damage to divide either of them they were settled on
two sons Zachariah and Hezekiah. Son Richard Thayer "removeth to my
youngest brother Hezekiah Thayer my right of settlement in my
father Nathaniel Thayer's estate", Aug.25,1729. "Nathaniel Thayer,
eldest son and Joseph Tower who married one of ye daughters of said
Nathaniel Thayer, deceased" Mar.28,1728, leaving eleven children",
complain the widow Hannah has not rendered a full inventory or
account. The son Hezekiah quit claimed his share to the estate to
his brother Nathaniel Oct.13,1729 and the real estate was finally
settled upon Nathaniel & Zachariah, two sons, they to pay their
brothers and sisters Richard Thayer, Hannah Whiting (sic, in
records, should be Vinton), Ruth Tower, Daniel Thayer, Dorothy
Ludden, Hezekiah Thayer, Lydia Hayden, Deborah Thayer, and Esther
Thayer, Nov.3,1729. Nathaniel Littlefield and wife Deborah signed
a receipt for their part, Aug.7,1731. He was elected constable
1707, hogreave 1719._ Thayer 4625
Zachariah, Dorothy and Lydia were baptized as adults Feb.20,1715,
and Nathaniel bapt. Feb.21,1720.
Children of Nathaniel & Hannah born at Braintree
+ Nathaniel about 1681
+ Richard about 1682
+ Daniel about 1684 (or perhaps near 1691)
Hannah Feb.17,1685/6, m. Aug.10,1708, Thomas Vinton. She
died Nov.14,1762 in 78th yr., gs. Elm St. Cem.
+ Zachariah Mar.16,1686/7
Ruth Jul.17,1689, m. Joseph Tower.
Dorothy m. Jan.9,1716/7, Joseph Ludden.
Lydia m. Apr.8,1720 (Boston VR) Nehemiah Hayden, as 2nd
wife.
+ Hezekiah near 1696-7
Deborah m. Apr.6,1731 (Boston VR) Nathaniel Littlefield, as
2nd wife.
Esther m. Nov.4,1736, Josiah Hobart, as 2nd wife.
Thayer 4626
Cornelius3 (Richard2-1) born Nov.18,1670
died - buried May 31,1738 (Ch.Rec).
married about 1692, Abigail Hayden, born about 1671, died "Abigail
wife of Cornelius Thayer, died Jan.1,1730/3 in her 59th year,
mother of 13 sons and 3 daughters, 4 died under 1 year of age, rest
grown to men and women" reads her gravestone, Elm St. Cem.,
Braintree.
She was daughter of John & Hannah (Ames) Hayden and sister of his
brother Nathaniel's wife.
He was elected surveyor of highways 1706,1718,19, field driver
1711, constable 1716 but excused from it, selectman 1722.
He left a will dated Aug.2,1728, calls himself a yeoman, "being
very sick and weak", proved Jun.6,1738, gives his wife Abigail and
two youngest sons Eleazer and Jeremiah his homestead and 2/3 of a
wood lot adjoining Moore's Farm between said farm and the lot I
gave sons David & Ezekiel, they paying to son Eliakim œ5.
Son Jeremiah to have learning instead if he wants it. To son
Cornelius remainder of the lot on which his house stands, he paying
my daughter Jemima Spear œ15. To son David & Ezekiel who have built
together the lot where their house stands, they paying Jemima œ5.
To son Richard the 20th lot in the River Division in Cochato. To
son Gideon 1/2 acre of cedar swamp, and to Christian, daughter of
my son Moses, deceased, equally 10 acres in the 8th lot in the
upper division in Cochato, being in partnership with Josiah Faxon,
Daniel Thayer and heirs of my brother Nathaniel Thayer. To son
Eliakim 5th lot in the 13th draught.
(continued)_ Thayer 4626
(continued)
Wife Abigail and son Eleazer executors. Gideon Thayer became
administrator of the part of the estate not disposed of by will and
his account dated Feb.6,1738(9) (which was chiefly son Richard's
inheritance) says the real estate was -
Thayer 4627
- given to him as Cornelius Thayer, eldest son quit claimed it, and
Ezekiel Thayer, second son refuses it, and he is to pay his
brothers and sister, Ezekiel, Eliakim, Eleazer, Jeremiah, David,
Moses, and Jemima Spear.
Children of Cornelius & Abigail born at Braintree (order
uncertain)
+ Cornelius (eldest son) about 1693
+ Ezekiel (second son) about 1695
Richard about 1697, died single, Sep.11,1729 in his 33rd
year, gravestone, Elm St. Cem., intestate.
+ Gideon Mar.1,1700
+ David near 1702
+ Moses near 1704
Jemima near 1706, m. Jun.30,1726, Deering Spear, as 2nd
wife.
+ Eliakim near 1708
+ Eleazer near 1710
Jeremiah died Nov.9,1711, under 1 year, probably twins.
Abigail died Jan.11,1711/2, under 1 year, probably twins.
+ Jeremiah Aug.20,1716
A daughter and 3 more sons died under one year (see gravestone
of mother).
There was no son Hezekiah as given in the Thayer Memorial
(1835) and elsewhere.
_ Thayer 4628
Benjamin4 (Richard3-2-1) born Oct.4,1683, died May 4,1712
married Aug.17,1704, Margaret Curtis, born Feb.22,1685/6, died -
alive in 1753, dau. of Theophilus & Hannah (Payne) Curtis.
She married 2nd Feb.26,1712/3, John Hayden, and removed to So.
Precinct, now Randolph, on North St., south of Oak St. opposite the
large rocks, "the Willard place".
Resided on present Middle St., Braintree near his father.
Margaret Thayer, widow was administrator of Benjamin Thayer,
husbandman Dec.26,1712. The inventory included a house & barn, 6
acres, out lands, also a nursery and trees set out. Richard Thayer,
blacksmith, was made guardian to Benjamin Thayer aged about 16, May
25,1724, and Moses Curtis, innholder, of Dorchester (now Avon) was
made guardian of Zebulon Thayer Jun.5,17-(24?).
Children of Benjamin & Margaret born at Braintree
Margaret Jun.26,1705, m. May 9,1728, Amos Stetson. She was living
Mar.31,1785.
+ Benjamin Feb.23,1707/8
+ Zebulon Aug.29,1711, bapt. Sep.3,1710, Dorchester Ch.Rec.)
Thayer 4629
Lt. Richard4 (Richard3-2-1) born Jan.26,1685, died 1774
married 1st Feb.6,1711, Mary White, born Sep.12,1690, died - buried
May 2,1727 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Samuel & Anna (Bingley) White.
married 2nd Apr.21,1730 at Weymouth, Sarah Ford, born Feb.11,1691/2
at Weymouth, died - buried Feb.17,1743 (Ch.Rec), dau. of Nathaniel
& Joanna (Bicknell) Ford.
married 3rd Lydia Neale, born Nov.7,1697, died - after 1771, dau.
of Joseph & Mary (-) Neale. She was Not Lydia White a sister of the
first wife as stated in all published accounts.(Proof that she was
Lydia Neale, not White is found in Worcester Deeds 35-101). Joseph
Neale's will dated Mar.13,1733 also mentions a daughter Lydia
Neale, then single.
He resided on west side of Middle St. just north of Union St., in
a house built about 1734, demolished when the street was widened in
late 19th century. His will dated Apr.5,1771, proved May 27,1774
mentions wife Lydia to have the homestead and what she brought at
marriage and will have by her father's will. Son Isaiah œ5 and to
be executor.
(continued) _ Thayer 4629
(continued)
To five sons Isaiah, James, Gideon, Obadiah & Richard all estate
equally except Richard to have the north part of the house, viz,
the kitchen, bedroom, buttery with proportionate part of cellar and
chamber and blacksmith shop and tools at the death of my wife. To
daughters Mary Ludden & Ruth Wild, land. To son in law John Ludden.
To daughter Anna Niles œ40. To daughter Sarah Thayer œ40. To
daughter Jerusha Wild œ40.
Thayer 4630
Richard Thayer Jr. was fenceviewer 1716, & Richard Thayer, smith,
was fenceviewer 1718, constable 1727 but excused, also 1728,
Richard Thayer 2nd was on a committee to divide the town 1729,
selectman 1731-1736, also as Sgt. or Lt. Richard 1740,42,44-6, and
served on many committees.
Children of Lt. Richard & Mary born at Braintree
+ Isaiah Nov.15,1711
Mary Sep.26,1713, m. Oct.25,1733, John Ludden.
+ James Oct.4,1715/6 (sic) (bapt. Oct.9,1715)
+ Gideon Jun.16,1718
Obadiah Dec.26,1720, died Apr.5,1721
Anna Jan.31,1722, m. 1st Jan.31,1746, John Wild, m. 2nd
Dec.7,1752, Elisha Niles.
+ Obadiah Mar.29,1724
Children of Richard & Sarah born at Braintree
+ Richard Mar.18,1731
Sarah bapt. May 6,1733, died 1790, single. Her brother Obadiah
Thayer of Boston administrator, Oct.12,1790.
Ruth Aug.1,1734, m. Nov.25,1756, Silas Wild.
Jerusha Jan.18,1736/7, m. Dec.16,1755, Randall Wild.
Thayer 4631
Sgt. John4 (Richard3-2-1) born Jan.12,1687/8
died Feb.9,1768 (Thayer Mem. p.123).
married May 26,1715, Rebecca French, born May 13,1694, died
Oct.30,1762 (Thayer Mem.), dau. of Dependence & Rebecca (Fenno)
French.
(continued)_ Thayer 4631
(continued)
He was a weaver. He inherited his father's homestead on Middle St.
and resided there. His will dated Aug.20,1767, proved Mar.11,1768
calls himself a weaver, gives to grandson John Thayer œ20 including
the œ4 his father had of me in his life time. To Mehitable wife of
son Micah Thayer a bed and the apparel of my late wife. Remainder
to children Benjamin, Obadiah, Micah, Richard, Abiah, Simeon, &
Elijah Thayer, Micah Thayer executor.
John, son of Richard Thayer was hogreave 1718. John Thayer 3rd was
surveyor of highways 1726, fenceviewer 1728, tithingman 1733,
constable 1734 but excused.
Srgt. John Thayer was on the Fish Committee 1737, surveyor of
highways 1738 for the Middle Precinct, 1741, & fenceviewer 1739 for
Middle Precinct. John Thayer, weaver was hogreave 1721.
Children of John & Rebecca born at Braintree
John Feb.18,1715/6, died Apr.15,1716
+ John Jul.27,1717
+ Benjamin Jan.11,1719/20
+ Obadiah Dec.31,1721
+ Micah Oct.31,1723
Richard Dec.15,1725, died Jan.30,1725/6
+ Richard Jan.26,1726/7
+ Abiah Jun.25,1729
+ Simeon May 22,1732
+ Elijah Jul.16,1736.
Thayer 4632
Nathaniel4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born about 1680-1
died Jan.3,1751/2 in 71st yr., gs. Elm St. Cem.
married 1st Jan.25,1703/4 (Ch.Rec.), Sarah Wales, born
Mar.11,1680/1, died -, dau. of Elder Nathaniel & Joanna (Faxon)
Wales.
married 2nd Jan.13,1708/9, Relief Hyde, born Oct.10,1682 at
Cambridge, died - buried Oct.31,1740 (Ch.Rec), dau. of John &
Hannah (Jackson)(Kendrick) Hyde of Cambridge & Newton. Newton V.R.
gives her death as Oct.30,1740.
married 3rd Sep.24,1741 (Ch.Rec) Sarah (Tompson) Allen, widow of
Benjamin Allen, born Jan.1,1679/80, died Dec.10,1771 in 92nd yr.,
Elm St. Cem., dau. of Dea. & Ens. Samuel & Sarah (Shepard) Tompson.
Her daughter Lydia Allen married Thomas Thayer who was made her
administrator in 1772 and inherited her estate.
(continued)_ Thayer 4632
(continued)
Nathaniel Thayer's will dated Dec.3,1751, proved Jan.14,1752
mentions wife Sarah. To son Nathaniel all lands not hereby given
except 5 acres to son Abraham, he to pay my four sons in law and
daughters, William Linfield & Sarah, William Cheney & Joanna,
Theophilus Curtis & Elizabeth, James Faxon & Relief. To son Josiah,
money, to son Caleb, money.
He resided in the house built in 1720 by his father and still
standing (1950) off Washington St., near Peach St., known usually
as the birth place of his famous descendant General Sylvanus
Thayer. Nathaniel Thayer Jr. was elected field driver 1707,
constable 1721 but was excused, surveyor of highways
1723,1740,1747.
Thayer 4633
Children of Nathaniel & Sarah born at Braintree
Sarah bapt. Apr.1,1705, m. Jun.4,1743, William Linfield Jr. Had
a daughter "Rhoda Thayer, alias Linfield" bapt.
Jul.18,1742 by Rev. Samuel Niles, buried Sep.6,1742.
Joanna bapt. Aug.8,1706, m. 1st May 20,1726 at Dorchester or
Mendon (rec. at both) William Cheney of Mendon. m. 2nd
May 28,1760 at Mendon, Dea. Nathan Penniman. She died
Feb.14,1766 at Mendon, gs., Pine Hill Cem.
Children of Nathaniel & Relief born at Braintree
+ Nathaniel Oct.7,1709
Elizabeth Sep.11,1711, m. Feb.28,1733/4, Theophilus Curtis of
East Stoughton. She was alive Mar.1795.
+ Josiah Nov.31, (sic) 1713
+ Caleb Feb.10,1716
+ Abraham bapt. Apr.20,1718
Hannah Dec.2,1720, buried Dec.13,1749 (Ch.Rec)
Relief Mar.11,1722/3, m. Mar.15,1744, James Faxon.
Lydia bapt. Oct.28,1726, died young.
_ Thayer 4634
Richard4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born near 1682-3
died Feb.11,1760 in 78th yr., gs. Main St. Cem., Brocton.
married May 18,1708, Susanna White, born Mar.12,1689, died
Dec.7,1759 in 71st yr. gs. Main St. Cem., Brocton, dau. of Samuel
& Anna (Bingley) White of Braintree & Weymouth.
He dropped dead in the road, says his death record, resided on the
"purchase lands", now Holbrook, until his removal to West
Bridgewater in 1732. No probate records found for his estate.
Richard Thayer of Bridgewater was baptized at Christ Church, Quincy
Aug.31,1735. Richard Thayer, son of Nathaniel was hogreave 1719,
Richard Thayer Sr. was surveyor of highways 1729, hogreave 1731,
tithingman 1724.
Children of Richard & Susanna born at Braintree
Susannah Mar.26,1710, m. Jul.3,1733 at Bridgewater, Dr. Daniel
Field. 3 chn. bapt. Oct.1742 at Christ Church, Quincy.
Jerusha bapt. May 4,1712
Jeremiah Jun.22,1713, died Jun.29,1729
Enos Jan.30,1716
Anna May 23,1718, m. Oct.1,1739 at Abington, Benjamin Edson.
Removed to Pelham.
+ Seth Aug.17,1721
Micah Apr.24,1724
Abijah Oct.9,1726, m. Betty Howard. Resided in Bridgewater.
Jeremiah Jun.18,1729, m. Tabitha Leavitt. Resided in Bridgewater.
Thankful Jun.20,1731, m. Oct.11,1776 at W. Bridgewater, Jacob
Dunbar, as 2nd wife.
Thayer 4635R
Daniel4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born near 1684 (or 1691?)
died aged 104 years says Thayer Memorial. died - "Daniel Thayer
deceased Jan.12,1787 being one hundred years & 12 days old" says
record at Chesterfield. He died Jan.16,1787 aged 100 years, 12 days
at Chesterfield - Rhode Island V.R. Vol.15, & Mass. Centinel of
Feb.3,1787. His age as given cannot be correct, he was born near
either 1684 or 1691.
married Jun.2,1719, Elizabeth Tompson, not of the Braintree family,
probably from the Middleboro family, born -, died -, dau. of -.
Resided in south part of Randolph (now Holbrook) and was a partner
in the disastrous land bank scheme of 1740, mortgaged his property
and lost it. It was auctioned in 1752 to Daniel Thayer Jr. but
litigation ensued and he had more of it taken by execution in 1764.
On Mar.17,1758 Daniel Thayer, wife and family, from Braintree, also
Elizabeth Thayer and her child were warned out of Weymouth (Court
Rec. #78376). (continued)_ Thayer 4635R
(continued)
Removed to Chesterfield after 1764, probably about 1773-4. He was
elected surveyor of highways 1748, fire warden 1749-51.
Children of Daniel & Elizabeth born at Braintree
Patience Aug.29,1719, buried Jul.19,1720 (Ch.Rec.)
+ Daniel Aug.3,1721
+ Jacob Feb.27,1729/30
Elizabeth Sep.11,1732, prob. m. int. Jul.30,1768, Bliss Tolman of
Stoughton, as his 3rd wife.
Jazaniah Dec.11,1733, m. Kate Child of Cambridge. Resided in
Brookline & Marblehead. (cont. over)
4635
Children of Daniel & Elizabeth (cont.)
Mary Jun.29,1736, perhaps m. Jun.14,1763 at Boston James
Whitney.
Nathaniel Feb.6,1738. No further record.
Thayer 4636
Zachariah4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born Mar.15,1686/7
buried Feb.8,1755 (Ch.Rec).
married 1st Feb.4,1717/8, Elizabeth Curtis, born Apr.5,1695, died
Nov.12,1733, dau. of Theophilus & Hannah (Payne) Curtis.
married 2nd May 28,1735 at Boston, Abigail Seeley of Boston, born
Aug.23,1703 at Boston, died May 4,1790 at Williamsburgh, dau. of
John & Sarah (Gory) Seeley or Selly.
He resided on his father's estate on Elm St., Braintree which he
inherited.
He left a will dated Oct.10,1754, proved Mar.21,1755 giving to wife
Abigail improvement of the homestead until youngest daughter is 18
years of age. To son Zachariah the lot where his barn stands. To
daughter Elizabeth Hollis, daughter Amy Thayer a room in the house
while single. To daughter Ruhannah Thayer. To daughter Abigail
Thayer, to daughter Silence, to daughter Bethiah. To three sons
Joshua, Abel, & Enoch the homestead equally divided 1/3 when
youngest sister is 18 and 1/3 at their mother's decease. Wife
Abigail executor. About 1771 the widow Abigail and all her children
except perhaps Abigail Curtis removed to Williamsburgh. On May
1,1759 the widow Abigail & daughter Bethiah were warned out of
Boston where they had resided for 11 months, coming from Braintree.
He was elected surveyor of highways 1732, and constable 1735 but
was excused from serving._ Thayer 4637
Children of Zachariah & Elizabeth born at Braintree
+ Zachariah Feb.26,1718/9
Elizabeth Apr.12,1721, m. Mar.11,1742, James Hollis.
Amy Aug.1,1726, m. May 2,1755, Enoch Hayden.
Children of Zachariah & Abigail born at Braintree
Ruhannah Mar.4,1735/6, m. Nov.18,1756, Josiah Hayden. She died
Nov.17,1817 at Williamsburgh.
Abigail Jun.30,1739, m. Dec.3,1761, John Curtis Jr. Removed from
town in 1771.
Abel Feb.2,1740/1, m. Feb.10,1762 (Ch.Rec) Dorothy Curtis.
Removed to Williamsburgh 1770.
+ Joshua Feb.11,1742/3
Silence Feb.11,1744/5, m. int. Jan.10,1763, Silas Hunt. She died
Nov.28,1769.
Enoch Feb.8,1747, died single Nov.3,1824 at Braintree, non -
compos mentis. Resided in Williamsburgh with brother
Joshua 1794, etc.
Bethiah Apr.22,1748, died Mar.6,1826, single, at Williamsburgh
where she was admitted to church Dec.6,1789.
Abel Thayer was a soldier at Lake George 1758 and 1759 at
Braintree aged 18 & called apprentice to Thomas French. (Reg.
Vol.15, p.51).
Thayer 4638
Hezekiah4 (Nathaniel3Richard2-1) born near 1696, died about May 1774
married Nov.3,1729, Christian (Aspinwall) Thayer, widow of his
cousin Moses Thayer, born Aug.2,1704 at Boston, died -, dau. of
John & Christian (Ager) Aspinwall of Boston.
Resided in South Braintree near present So. Congregational Church.
Administration on his estate given to Hezekiah Thayer May 27,1774.
He was elected hogreave 1729 & perhaps 1753, though this may be his
son of that name.
Children of Hezekiah & Christian born at Braintree
+ Hezekiah Sep.1730 (Thayer Memorial)
Thankful Sep.11,1732, died young.
Dorcas Aug.20,1734, m. 1st about 1759, Benjamin Ames. m.
2nd May 25,1774 at Bridgewater, James Ames. She
died Mar.28,1816 in 82nd yr., gs. West Bridgewater.
- child buried Feb.14,1736/7 (Ch.Rec)
(continued)_ Thayer 4638
(continued)
Dr. Silas Jul.20,1742, m. 1st Anna Hunt, 2nd Esther Allen,
3rd Lovina Herenden. Resided at Gloucester (now
Burrillville, R.I.).
- child buried Sep.27,1743 (Ch.Rec)
Comfort about 1744, m. int. Apr.21,1770, Rufus Stetson. She
died Dec.1828 a.84 or 86 at Quincy.
+ Noah Jul.11,1745.
Thayer 4639
Cornelius4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1693
died - alive 1755, and probably in 1765.
married Jul.19,1717 at Dorchester, Rachel Spear, born Apr.10,1686,
died - before 1755, dau. of Ebenezer & Rachel (Deering) Spear of
Braintree.
They resided on land given by his father at the present N.W. corner
of North & Oak Sts., Randolph until 1755 when he sold his house and
30 acres to Nathaniel Littlefield of Stoughton, and no further
record is found of him except that a deposition of William & Thomas
Curtis in 1841 states that they know Sampson Dunbar, a mulatto when
he lived with Cornelius Thayer near the pond, date not stated, but
must have been sometime after 1766 as Sampson Dunbar was living
with Gen. Ebenezer Thayer about 1766, according to the testimony,
and it could not have been earlier that the Curtises recalled him
at Cornelius Thayer's if the depositions are correct, since William
Curtis was born in 1753. Cornelius Thayer, however, sold land to
Sampson Dunbar Jan.13,1755, same month he sold his homestead to
Nathaniel Littlefield (Norfolk Deeds 131-113 & S.D. ).
No children, apparently
Cornelius Thayer Jr. was elected constable 1738. He was a
fenceviewer 1739 for So. Precinct, and Cornelius Thayer, cooper,
was surveyor of highways 1746 for So. Precinct.
_ Thayer 4640
Ezekiel4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1695
died - living Feb.1761, deceased or removed by May 1764.
married Nov.4,1725, Mehitable White, born Feb.15,1701, died -, dau.
of Thomas & Mehitable (Adams) White.
Resided on land given by his father's will and was there in 1761
but on May 1764 it was owned by Ichabod Holbrook. No deeds and no
probate records for his estate. Possibly deeds were lost in one of
the two missing volumes of Suffolk Deeds of about this period.
Resided on North St., Randolph north of Oak St. Mehitable wife of
Ezekiel Thayer owned the covenant at So. Precinct Church in 1733.
He was elected hogreave 1755.
Children of Ezekiel & Mehitable born at Braintree, bapt. at
Middle Parish
+ Elijah May 17,1726 (bapt. Aug.1,1742)
Moses Nov.7,1728, died Jan.16,1800 a.70 at Braintree, single.
(bapt. Feb.12,1749).
Enoch Nov.7,1728, buried - "Ezekiel's child" Mar.21,1729
(Ch.Rec).
Micah Mar.7,1730 (bapt. Feb.12,1749).
Mehitable May 25,1734, m. Mar.24,1752 (Ch.Rec) Hezekiah Ludden.
(She was bapt. Sep.16,1750 - adult).
Thayer 4641
Gideon4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Mar.1,1700
died Feb.7,1741/2 "by falling through the ice" in crossing the
Monatiquot River on his way to church from his home on Middle St.
married Jun.3,1723, Hannah Hollis, born Oct.8,1705, died 1776, dau.
of John & Mary (? Yardley) Hollis. She married 2nd May 29,1751
(Christ Ch.Rec) William French.
Gideon4 Thayer was son of Cornelius3 and not of Nathaniel3 as given
in the Thayer Memorial and later books. He resided on Middle St.
south of Union St. east side, on land that was his father in law's,
except between 1732-4 when he went to the So. Precinct, on land of
his father's, the 17th lot in 6th division, north of Oak St., near
No. Main St., Randolph.
He joined the church at So. Precinct in 1732 as did his wife
Hannah. His estate was divided in 1753 but the widow's dower was
not divided until Nov.4,1776 and she presumably died shortly before
that date.
(continued)_ Thayer 4641
(continued)
Gideon, eldest son had a double portion and shares were given to
daughters Abigail, Eunice, son Job, Hannah, wife of Humphrey
Burrell, Mercy wife of Benjamin White. Eunice & Job had William
French their father in law appointed their guardian and he was made
administrator of Job Thayer at his death. John Chessman and
Abigail, Mercy White and Ezra Penniman & Eunice gave receipts for
their portions Nov.16,1776, also Caleb Chard & wife Hannah of
Abington Jun.1,1776.
It is interesting to note that Gideon Thayer in 1740 sold 3/8 share
or part of the "old Iron Works in Taunton, now in Raynham, which
did belong to my honored father Cornelius Thayer late of Braintree
deceased, and I do quit claim for myself and heirs 5/8 parts more
of my said father's right in said iron works which my brethren and
sisters have sold to - (continued)
Thayer 4642
the said Samuel Leonard and his father Samuel Leonard Esq. of
Raynham." This apparently refers to his grand father Richard
Thayer's interest which he obtained there when he sued Increase
Robinson of Taunton as administrator of the estate of John Payne
who had given him a faulty title to Iron Works land in Braintree
(Bristol Deeds 26-417).
He was elected hogreave 1728, surveyor of highways 1732 (for So.
Precinct), fenceviewer 1735,1741.
Children of Gideon & Hannah born at Braintree
Abigail Nov.15,1723, m. 1st Feb.14,1745, John5 Thayer
(John4Richard3-2-1). m. 2nd Feb.3,1755 (Christ Ch.Rec) John
Chessman.
Mercy Nov.1,1725, m. Oct.15,1747, Benjamin White.
Hannah Apr.5,1728, m. 1st May 16,1745, Humphrey Burrell of
Weymouth. m. 2nd Dec.21,1758 at Abington, Caleb Chard.
Eunice Oct.10,1730, died Aug.16,1732
+ Gideon Oct.2,1732
Eunice Dec.20,1735, m. Nov.27,1760, Ezra Penniman
Job Aug.15,1738, died May 9,1754
Elideah (dau.) Aug.-,1741, died - buried "Gideon's child"
Jan.18,1741/2.
_ Thayer 4643
David4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1702, died 1746
married Dec.17,1724, Dorothy Blanchard, born Dec.3,1697 at
Weymouth, died - before husband, - dau. of Nathaniel & Dorothy
(Capen) Blanchard of Weymouth & Braintree.
They resided in the South Precinct (Randolph) on land given by his
father on North St. where he built a house with his brother
Ezekiel. His wife Dorothy joined the church there in 1732.
On Jul.15,1746 James Penniman was made administrator of David
Thayer (the index reads David Thayer estate, but the book (39-109)
reads Cornelius Thayer, by error), and James Penniman was appointed
same day as guardian to David aged 19, Ruth about 18, Abigail about
16, Dorothy about 13, children of David Thayer late of Braintree,
yeoman. With this estate is also filed an inventory of Cornelius
Thayer a minor, who deceased at Louisburg in His Majesty's service
1745. The account of James Penniman as administrator mentions "Paid
to Ephraim Thayer Jr. who brought up the deceased from about 7
years of age until he enlisted in His Majesty's service at
Louisburg, as an apprentice œ10". His wages and bounty were
œ13/0/11.
Children of David & Dorothy born at Braintree (records are
confused)
Cornelius Sep.6,1726 (sic) bapt. Oct.30,1725, died 1745 in service
at Louisburg, Nova Scotia.
+ David Mar.29,1724/5 (sic) bapt. May 7,1727
Ruth Dec.1,1728 (1729 duplicate entry) bapt. Jun.29,1729, m.
about 1748, Capt. John White.
Abigail Dec.8,1731, m. Mar.13,1750 (No. Parish Ch.Rec) Richard
Newcomb.
Dorothy Jan.14,1733 (bapt. Jan.21,1732/3 So. Parish), m.
Mar.29,1753 at Weymouth, Dea. Samuel Blanchard Jr.
Thayer 4644
Moses4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1704
died - buried Sep.4,1727 (Ch.Rec).
married Aug.6,1723, Christian Aspinwall, born Aug.2,1704 at Boston,
died -, dau. of John & Christian (Ager) Aspinwall of Boston. She
married 2nd Nov.3,1729, Hezekiah Thayer, cousin of her first
husband, not a brother as stated in Thayer Memorial (1835) and
later.
Moses Thayer resided in present Randolph, north of Oak St. near
Great Pond, and N.W. of Narroway River. His widow was made
administrator and his inventory taken Sep.20,1727 includes a house
and land, 1/16 part of a sawmill and mentions expenses of the widow
and one small child. (continued)_ Thayer 4644
(Continued)
The widow sold the homestead in June 1728 and afterward married
Hezekiah Thayer.
Children of Moses & Christian born at Braintree
Christian May 14,1724 (bapt. Sep.13), died soon.
Christian Apr.12,1726, m. 1st May 10,1744, Nehemiah Holbrook.
m. 2nd about 1753, John French of East Stoughton,
as 2nd wife.
Thayer 4645
Eliakim4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1708, died 1762
married Aug.12,1729 (recorded at Dorchester & Milton) Deborah
Hersey of Milton, born -, died - alive Nov.1770, dau. of John &
Elizabeth (-) Hersey of Hingham, Milton & Boston.
He resided in the So. Precinct (Randolph) on land given by his
father on North St., north of Oak St., the 5th share in the 13th
lot, Second Division of purchase lands. Deborah wife of Eliakim
Thayer joined the Randolph church in 1732. On Jun.18,1762 she was
made administrator of his estate and was bonded with Samuel Jordan
of Braintree, trader, and Israel Hersey of Boston, carter. In
Sep.1770 she sold land to Moses Baker and this is the last record
of her.
His children are not all on record and there may have been a few
more than given here as no division of the estate is recorded. The
daughter Thankful Thayer "of Weymouth, spinster", left a will dated
Oct.19,1808, proved at Plymouth May 24,1813 as the will of Thankful
Thayer of Bridgewater, single, deceased, which gives to her brother
Jesse $1, to sister Huldah Davis $1, to sister Abigail Spooner $1,
to children of late brother Gideon Thayer, viz. Cottonton Thayer
$20, to children of Lilla Jones $10, to Sophia Jones wife of Samuel
$30 etc., to Betsey Thayer, Asaph Thayer, Eli Thayer, & Deborah
Thayer, each $10. To Peirca Hayden wife of Job $10, to Nancy Hayden
wife of Charles a gold ring, to Harriet Loud daughter of Eliphalet
Loud Esq. $50 etc., to Mary Alden wife of Isaac. Residue to Joseph
Crocker Williams and Thomas Williams, sons of Simeon, equally:
Eliphalet Loud Esq., executor.
_ Thayer 4646
He was elected hogreave 1731, and in 1738 for So. Precinct.
Children of Eliakim & Deborah born at Braintree
Huldah near 1730, m. Jun.2,1757 at Concord, John Davis. Removed
to Reading, Vt.
Eliakim Oct.25,1731
+ Jesse Apr.18,1733
Deborah near 1735, m. Nov.2,1758 at Littleton, Stephen Tuttle
"both of Littleton".
+ Cornelius Feb.10,1738
+ Gideon near 1741
+ Solomon Sep.23,1744
Thankful near 1746, died single Apr.24,1813 a.67 at Bridgewater
(see will above).
Betty Apr.10,1749
Abigail Oct.16,1751 (bapt. Aug.30,1761) at So. Parish), m. 1st
int. Aug.25,1770, Ephraim Jones, m. 2nd int. Oct.29,1785,
Samuel Lull of Newbury, m. 3rd int. Jan.18,1800 at
Randolph, William Spooner. She died Oct.29,1826 a.75,
gs., Oakland Cem., Randolph.
possibly also Beulah near 1748(?) who m. May 6,1768 at Milton,
Josiah Marshall.
Thayer 4647
Eleazer4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born near 1710, died 1782
married Apr.28,1730, Rachel French, born Mar.26,1704, died - before
1782, dau. of Thomas & Elizabeth (Belcher) French.
Inherited his father's homestead on Elm St. and occupied it alone
after his brother Jeremiah removed about 1742, but sold most of it
before his death as the inventory gives only 5/8 acre of land
"being all the estate shown to us" when taken Nov.2,1790 by Moses
French the administrator de-bonis-non.
Nathaniel Wales gentleman was made administrator Sep.17,1782, and
most of the land went into the Wales family before Eleazer Thayer's
death as a deposition taken Jan.26,1790 (S.D. 167-104) states that
Eleazer Thayer and wife had sold it to Nathaniel Wales Nov.14,1770
but they and the two witnesses Zebah Thayer and Ahaz French being
dead, it was sworn in court that the unrecorded deed was in the
handwriting of Eleazer Thayer. Joseph Blake and wife Comfort of
Chesterfield quit claimed the estate Jan.24,1791.
Eleazer and Jeremiah Thayer also sold to Samuel Leonard Jr. of
Raynham "all our part or share that was our honored father
Cornelius Thayer's in the old Iron Works in Raynham, being 2/8 of
1/3 part, May 16,1739.
(continued)_ Thayer 4647
(continued)
His son Eleazer died in the army as shown by the following record
from Mass. Archives 77-646: "This may certify all persons to whom
it may concern that Eleazer Thayer Jr. aged about 19 years son of
Eleazer Thayer of Braintree in ye County of Suffolk and Province of
Massachusetts Bay in New England was - (cont.)
Thayer 4648
taken captive by the French and Indians at Fort William Henry
Aug.1757, and has not been heard of never since. Braintree ye 23rd
September 1758. Any person that can give any account of ye above
young man are desired to send me ye subscriber word as soon as may
be". Signed - Eleazer Thayer.
(Uriah Thayer of Mendon also lost a son Eleazer at the same time
and place as shown by Mass. Archives 76-641).
He was elected hogreave 1732, 1738 for Middle Precinct, fenceviewer
1740 & 1744 for Middle Precinct, surveyor of highways 1748.
Children of Eleazer & Rachel born at Braintree
+ Richard May 31,1731
- child buried Jan.1,1732/3 (Ch.Rec)
Silence bapt. Feb.1,1735/6
Patience Feb.29,1735/6 (not bapt. - may be the above).
Eleazer Feb.29,1739/40, died Aug.1757 at Fort William Henry, in
the army, (see above).
Comfort bapt. Jan.20,1745, m. Mar.23,1765, Joseph Blake of
Boston. Removed to Chesterfield, later to Goshen where
she died in 1811.
daughter buried Nov.1,1748 (Ch.Rec).
Thayer 4649
Jeremiah4 (Cornelius3Richard2-1) born Aug.20,1716, died alive 1790
married at Boston, probably, Joanna Richards, born Mar.16,1718
(1718/9) at Boston, died Nov.13,1813 "aged 99 years (sic) and about
8 months" at Randolph (Ch.Rec) (should read 94 years), dau. of
Humphrey & Joanna (Norton) Richards of Boston.
In 1742 he removed from his father's homestead on Elm St. to North
St., Randolph where he resided a short distance north of Central
Cemetery on land which he sold in 1783 to his sons Jeremiah and
Oliver, and as no further settlement of his estate is recorded the
time of his death is unknown, but he is found in the 1790 census.
(continued) _ Thayer 4649
(continued)
W.H. Woodman in Randolph's Ancient Deeds published 1900 in the
Randolph Register says that "Joanna - was born Jan.6,1720 (error),
was insane many years, and was accidently killed by a stray ball
while at work at her linen wheel in the old house lately torn down
on Liberty St., she being about 97 years of age (sic) Old Aunt
Jeremy's Rocks near the south corner of the Niles Plain, on the
banks of Cochato River got their name from one of her insane
freaks." The identity of Joanna, wife of Jeremiah Thayer is proved
by Suffolk Deeds 58-63 which calls her "only child of Humphrey
Richards Jr. of Boston, baker, who was eldest son of Humphrey
Richards late of Boston, deceased."
He was elected hogreave 1740,1747, fenceviewer 1743, surveyor of
highways 1760,1776.
Thayer 4650
Children of Jeremiah & Joanna born at Braintree, bapt. at So.
Parish, except 1st two, & 8th
Susannah Oct.16,1737, m. int. -15,1759, Joseph Lovell of
Stoughton. She was his executor in 1796.
Jeremiah Aug.20,1739, died young
Miriam bapt. Oct.4,1742, m. 1st Mar.1,1764 at Stoughton, Samuel
Blanchard, m. 2nd int. Sep.2,1769, Nehemiah Hayden Jr.
+ Paul bapt. Jun.15,1746
Joanna bapt. Jun.15,1746 perhaps m. int. Dec.30,1769 at
Bridgewater, Ephraim Thompson.
Sarah bapt. Apr.17,1748, m. May 25,1768 (by Samuel Niles,
J.P.), Joseph Nightingale.
Jeremiah bapt. Mar.4,1750, died young
+ Oliver about 1752 (bapt. not found)
+ Jeremiah bapt. Dec.29,1754.
Thayer 4651
Benjamin5 (Benjamin4Richard3-2-1) born Feb.23,1707/8
died April 1794 says S.A. Bates.
married Nov.8,1728, Hannah Vinton, born Oct.25,1709, died -, dau.
of Thomas & Hannah (Thayer) Vinton. She was cousin of his father
Benjamin4 Thayer.
He was elected constable 1746,1748,1749, surveyor of highways 1756,
surveyor of lumber 1758,61,62,65, to 1772, culler of staves
1759,1765-71, & 1775, sealer of shingles 1766-1771. He was a
boatman, resided in East Braintree on Commercial St., near Mill St.
where the Vintons had property. No settlement of his estate is in
probate records. (continued)_ Thayer 4651
(cont.)
Children of Benjamin & Hannah born at Braintree
Benjamin Oct.6,1729, died Feb.1,1729/30
Benjamin Feb.3,1730/1 "Benjamin's child" buried Jan.9,1737/8
(Ch.Rec).
Adam Mar.7,1734/5 "Benjamin's child" buried Jan.16,1737/8
(Ch.Rec).
- child about 1737 "Benjamin's last child" buried Feb.4,1737/8
(Ch.Rec).
+ Benjamin Dec.11,1738
Anne Aug.11,1741, perhaps the "Hannah Thayer" who m. May
20,1762 at Weymouth, Loring White & died Jun.4,1774 in
her 33rd year. Had Hannah, Thomas, John, Loring, Sarah &
Meribah.
Adam Jul.4,1744, died young
Vashti Feb.20,1745/6, m. 1st Jun.17,1762 at Weymouth, Ebenezer
Colson Jr., m. 2nd int. Feb.21,1767, Jacob Frieze and
removed to Cummington.
Adam bapt. Oct.2,1748. Elected hogreave in 1776. Removed to
Roxbury and died there Nov.9,1798 a.50. Rev. Soldier
1776.
Meribah bapt. Oct.6,1751, m. int. Sep.17,1780, Joseph Gore of
Roxbury.
Thayer 4652
Zebulon5 (Benjamin4Richard3-2-1) born Aug.29,1711,
but bapt. Sep.3,1710 by Dorchester Ch.Rec.
died before Oct.1767, probably between Mar., and Oct.1767.
married 1st Jul.30,1729 at Newbury, Mary Howard "both of
Braintree", born Feb.7,1708/9, died -, dau. of Benjamin & Mary
(Arnold) Hayward or Howard as later written.
married 2nd Jan.8,1746(7) at Middleborough, Sarah Bennett, born -,
died - Sarah, relict of Zebulon Thayer died Jan.23,1786 in her 84th
year, gravestone, Westhampton, Mass., dau. of -.
No settlement of his estate is on record but from deeds it is
learned that his heirs had a small house lot on present So. Main
St., Randolph, near the Town Hall, opposite the old High School
(S.D. 111-218 and 127-165).
He was dead before the first deed Oct.9,1767, but he (or possibly
his son Zebulon) witnessed a deed in Mar.1767.
His widow Sarah and sons Asa & Elias sold the above house lot
Nov.11,1775 (Norfolk Deeds 14-151) "near Rev. Mr. Taft's meeting
house in Braintree" while they were living at Northampton (now
Westhampton).
(cont.)_ Thayer 4652
(cont.)
Previously his homestead had been on what is now called Pond Lane
between Oak St. and Great Pond a part of which he sold Jun.8,1737
to John Dyer (S.D. 60-238).
His children whose baptisms are in the So. Precinct Church records,
are also in town records but there is a conflict in the dates and
the names.
Thayer 4653
Children of Zebulon & Mary born at Braintree (Randolph)(see
previous comment)
Mary Aug.25,1729 (bapt. Jul.5,1730 Middle Parish) buried
"Zebulon's child" Dec.8,1730 (Ch.Rec).
+ Zebulon Aug.17,1731 (bapt. Sep.12)
Theophilus bapt. Oct.14,1733
Mary May 15,1735 (bapt. Jun.15)
Tamar bapt. Jun.19,1737
Caleb Aug.17,1738 (bapt. Oct.8)
Margaret bapt. Apr.12,1741
Caleb Jan.20,1744 (perhaps error for Joshua)
Joshua bapt. Jan.22,1744
Joshua Mar.1,1745 (perhaps error for Enoch)
Enoch bapt. Apr.7,1745, m. Jul.4,1765 at No. Bridgewater,
Rebecca Curtis. Perhaps removed to Surry, N.H.
Joshua bapt. Apr.27,1746 (error? see marriage of father).
Children of Zebulon & Sarah born at Braintree (not bapt.
there)(Randolph)
Luce (or Lucy) Oct.29,1747
Asa Jan.1749, m. Miriam Clark of Westhampton where he
removed with his mother.
Elias May 18,1752, m. Rachel, perhaps French, of
Westhampton where he removed with his mother.
_ Thayer 4654
Isaiah5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Nov.15,1711, died about 1785
married Sep.17,1741, Sarah White, born probably Jan.12,1721, died
about 1785, dau. of Joseph & Sarah (Bayley) White.
He resided on Liberty St. north of and near to Middle St. part of
which he sold in 1773 to his daughter Eleanor Thayer, and his son
Eliphaz resided near here and probably inherited the remainder of
it.
Eliphaz Thayer, blacksmith was made administrator of Isaiah Thayer,
blacksmith, and for Sarah Thayer, Dec.20,1785 and was bonded with
Ziphion Thayer of Boston, upholsterer, and Asa Weld of Braintree,
yeoman. Sarah (White) Thayer was not daughter of Benjamin & Mary
born 1709 as given by Thayer Memorial & Vinton Mem.
He was elected hogreave 1737, surveyor of highways 1744 for Middle
Precinct, tithingman 1748,1755, and constable 1762. Isaiah Thayer
was made administrator in 1757 of Benjamin4 White (Joseph3) who was
most probably brother of his wife Sarah White.
Children of Isaiah & Sarah born at Braintree
Elizabeth (in town rec.) or Elinor (as it should be) Nov.15,1742
(bapt. Nov.21, as Elinor), m. May 11,1790, Elijah5 Thayer
(John4Richard3-2-1).
Sarah Sep.14,1744, m. Oct.19,1765, John Vinton. She died 1807
a.63, gs., Quincy.
Lois bapt. Dec.25,1748, buried "Isaiah's child" Nov.20,1749
(Ch.Rec).
+ Eliphaz Mar.14,1762.
Thayer 4655
James5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Oct.4,1715/16 (sic) is 1715, died 1776
married May 31,1739, Esther Wales, born Dec.17,1717, died 1789,
dau. of Nathaniel & Esther (Ashley) Wales.
They resided on the estate of his (her?) father Wales on Commercial
St. opposite Adams St.
She was appointed administrator of James Thayer, blacksmith,
Oct.7,1776 and was bonded with his brothers Gideon Thayer, tallow
chandler, and Obadiah Thayer, trader, both of Boston. In the estate
division eldest son James had a double share, Barnabas, youngest
son, and daughter Mary had other lands. The widow Esther Thayer
left a will dated Oct.10,1777 proved Mar.12,1779, giving to son
James 10 shillings as he had his double part, to daughter Mary the
furniture and the rest to Barnabas & Mary equally. James Thayer 3rd
a soldier in the Continental Army quit claimed his right in the
estate of his parents James & Esther Thayer to Barnabas Thayer and
Daniel Loring, Jun.30,1779. (cont.)_ Thayer 4655
(cont.)
Barnabas Thayer in turn died single and willed his estate to his
nephew Barnabas Loring and the estate remained in the Loring family
until after 1906 when the house, built near 1675 by Elder Nathaniel
Wales, was burned partially and torn down.
James Thayer 2nd was elected tithingman 1744 for Middle Precinct,
constable 1755 but excused, and was on the Fish Committee 1768.
Thayer 4656
Children of James 2nd & Esther born at Braintree
- child buried Feb.24,1740/1 (Ch.Rec)
James Jan.27,1741 (bapt. Jan.31,1741/2), died young
- child stillborn, buried Oct.1,1744 (Ch.Rec)
- child buried Dec.16,1747 (Ch.Rec)
Nathaniel Wales Aug.21,1748, buried "James' child" Sep.17,1748
Esther May 21,1750 (bapt. Jun.3, Hollis St. Ch., Boston) - dau.
of James, son of Richard, buried Feb.16,1760.
James Jul.15,1753, died Apr.1811 a.58 at Braintree (Columbian
Centinel of April 10), single.
Barnabas Mar.13,1755, died single, "in his chair" Jan.9,1825
a.69yrs. 9mo. 27ds.
Mary Mar.29,1757, m. Aug.30,1778, Daniel Loring of Duxbury &
Braintree. She died Apr.8,1834.
Jeriah bapt. Aug.10,1760 "twin" buried "very young" Aug.13,1760
(Ch.Rec)
Beriah bapt. Aug.10,1760 "other twin" buried Aug.15,1760
(Ch.Rec)
Barnabas Thayer was elected surveyor of highways 1789,
tithingman 1792.
Thayer 4657
Gideon5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Jun.16,1718
died Sep.-,1800 at Boston (a.83, Columbian Centinel of Sep.27).
married Jul.7,1741 at Boston, Rachel Thayer, born Oct.10,1723, died
-, dau. of Capt. Ebenezer4 & Rachel (Wales) Thayer,
(Ebenezer3Thomas2-1), sister of Joanna, his brother Obadiah's wife.
He removed to Boston about 1749. He is sometimes styled a
blacksmith in deeds, but usually a tallow chandler, as in his will,
or a gentleman.
(cont.)_ Thayer 4657
(cont.)
Children of Gideon & Rachel born 1st 4 at Braintree, rest at
Boston, bapt. at Hollis St. Church
Zephion Nov.6,1741, m. Mary -. Resided in Boston, was an
upholsterer.
Arodi Feb.19,1743, m. Mary Boies. Tory, removed to Nova Scotia,
but returned and lived in Dorchester.
Rachel Dec.20,1744, m. Feb.14,1773 at Braintree, her cousin,
Gen. Ebenezer6 Thayer (Ebenezer5-4-3Thomas2-1).
Mary Jun.24,1746, died Nov.14,1812 a.67, single, at Boston. -
West Church, Boston, records.
Nathaniel bapt. May 12,1749 at Boston, m. Charlotte Baker, dau. of
Dr. Moses Baker of Braintree. Resided in Boston.
Richard bapt. Apr.7,1751, died Dec.28,1772 a.21 at Boston
(Register Vol.84).
Francis bapt. Jun.3,1753, died young
Ruth bapt. Feb.16,1755, m. May 6,1773 at Boston, Joseph Pope.
She died Aug.22,1775 a.20yrs. 6mo. at Gen. Ebenezer
Thayer's in Braintree.
Francis bapt. Mar.27,1757, died young
Elizabeth bapt. Oct.15,1758, m. Nov.3,1792 at Boston, Obadiah6
Thayer, her cousin (Obadiah5Richard4-3-2-1).
Francis bapt. Nov.23,1760. He was warned out of Braintree in
1792, "Francis Thayer of Boston, merchant."
Thayer 4658
Obadiah5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Mar.29,1724
died - probably about 1791 at Boston.
married Jan.10,1751, Joanna Thayer, born May 10,1728, died - (alive
1785), dau. of Capt. Ebenezer4 & Rachel (Wales) Thayer, sister of
Rachel wife of his brother Gideon Thayer.
He was a trader, removed to Boston in 1758 and was warned out of
town Apr.1,1758, having been in town 8 days from Braintree with
wife Joanna and Liddia, Susanna, & Joanna, their children (Suffolk
Court Rec. #78432). They were alive Mar.31,1785 when they sold land
obtained by execution against Josiah Hayden of Williamsburgh, and
probably in 1788. He is not in the 1789 directory of Boston but
either he or his son, Obadiah is in the 1790 census there with 1-0-
1. He was elected hogreave 1751.
(continued)_ Thayer 4658
(continued)
Children of Obadiah & Joanna born at Braintree, last three
bapt. at Hollis St. Ch., Boston
Lydia Mar.21,1752, m. int. (Nov.19, Boston) Nov.20 at Weymouth,
1774 Jacob Gould Jr. of Weymouth.
Susannah May 29,1754, m. int. Nov.19,1779 at Boston, Thomas
Stowell
Joanna Sep.10,1756, m. int. Jul.9,1778 at Boston, Samuel Sprague
Rachel Sep.7,1760
Andrew May 15,1765, died Jul.17,1765
Obadiah May 24,1766, m. at Boston, his cousin, Elizabeth6 Thayer,
(Gideon5Richard4-3-2-1).
Thayer 4659
Richard5 (Richard4-3-2-1) born Mar.18,1731 (Bra. Rec. Vol.3)
died Mar.23,1823 a.92 "wanting six days and was the oldest person
in town", of old age, (Mar.18,1731 O.S. would be Mar.29 New Style)
married Sep.17,1755, Esther French, born Dec.21,1735, died
Aug.29,1793 a.58, gs. Elm St. Cem., dau. of Moses & Esther (Thayer)
French.
He was a farmer, resided on Middle St. at N.W. corner of Union St.
Probably he who was fenceviewer 1761,1765, warden 1773 & surveyor
of highways 1788 (Middle Precinct).
Children of Richard & Esther born at Braintree
Henry Oct.28,1756, m. Jan.27,1783 at No. Bridgewater, Philiber
T. Packard. Removed to Winchester, N.H.
Moses Jul.26,1758, m. Dec.23,1783 at Boston, Ann Allen. Resided
in Boston.
Isaiah Nov.10,1760, m. 1st May 11,1786 at Weymouth, Tamar Bayley
of Weymouth - Removed to Sterling. m. 2nd Jun.17,1817 at
Bra., Rhoda Stetson.
Elisha Aug.31,1764, m. Irene -. Removed to West Fairlee, Vt.
Theodora Nov.5,1766, m. Jun.27,1797 (Ch.Rec) Benjamin Wales. She
died Jun.17,1848 a.82 (Ch.Rec)
Richard Mar.21,1769, m. May 13,1798 at Boston, Martha Appleton.
Resided in So. Boston.
+ Obadiah Feb.23,1772
Zebediah Jun.5,1774, m. Dec.24,1805 at Dresden, Me., Lucy
(Pushard) Parker of Andover. Removed to Wiscasset, Me.
Lydia Sep.22,1776, died May 7,1840 a.64, single (Ch.Rec)
+ Nathaniel Emmons May 29,1778
Abigail Aug.20,1781, m. May 5,1806 (Ch.Rec) Hezekiah Goodnow.
Resided in Boston & N.H. or Vt. "Mrs. Goodnow" died
Jun.24,1848 (Bra. Ch.Rec).
_ Thayer 4660
John5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Jul.27,1717
died "John Thayer 3rd" Sep.10,1745.
married Feb.14,1745, Abigail Thayer, born Nov.15,1723, died -, dau.
of Gideon4 & Hannah (Hollis) Thayer (Cornelius3Richard2-1).
After his early death she married 2nd Feb.3,1755 (Christ Ch.Rec)
John Chessman and lived in Roxbury in 1766 (S.D. 108-267).
Child of John Thayer 3rd & Abigail born posthumously at
Braintree
+ John Nov.26,1745.
Thayer 4661
Benjamin5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Jan.11,1719/20
died Oct.29,1807 a.88 at Randolph (Ch.Rec)
married 1st Jan.17,1741, Ruth Capen, born Mar.16,1723/4 at
Dorchester, died -, dau. of John & Ruth (Thayer) Capen.
married 2nd intention May 1,1779, Elizabeth (Crane) Peacock, born -
, died - alive Sep.1792, dau. of Ezekiel & Mary (Cock) Crane, and
widow of Robert Peacock.
married 3rd Dec.24,1794 (Thayer Mem.) Bethiah Thayer, born
Nov.4,1734, died Oct.2,1816 a.82 at Randolph (Ch.Rec), dau. of
Napthali4 & Bathsheba (Bass) Thayer (Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1).
He resided in East Randolph (now Holbrook).
His estate was distributed to his children Timothy eldest son,
Levi, a son, Elizabeth Thayer a daughter.
His widow Bethiah (Thayer) Thayer left a will mentioning her
nephews Robert and Bethuel Thayer who were grand children of her
husband by his first wife. The Thayer Memorial (1835) says Benjamin
Thayer had fifteen children, all but three of whom died young.
Bethiah wife of Benjamin Thayer joined the Randolph Church in 1795.
He removed to the So. Precinct (Holbrook) about 1752 where the
children were baptized after that time.
Benjamin Thayer 2nd was elected hogreave 1749, constable 1765 but
excused._ Thayer 4662
Children of Benjamin 2nd & Ruth born at Braintree, except 1st
three born at Weymouth
Ruth Nov.16,1742 "Benjamin's child" buried May 4,1745 (Ch.Rec)
Elizabeth Nov.9,1743, m. int. Apr.8,1763, Napthali5 Thayer
(Napthali4Ephraim3Shadrach2Thomas1).
Phebe Mar.9,1745 "Benjamin's child" buried Nov.8,1748 (Ch.Rec)
Benjamin Jun.24,1746 "Benjamin's 2nd child" buried Nov.16,1748
(Ch.Rec)
Susanna Sep.3,1747 "Benjamin's 3rd child" buried Nov.21,1748
(Ch.Rec)
- child "Benjamin's 4th child" buried Nov.25,1748 (Ch.Rec)
Ruth bapt. Jan.28,1749/50 "Benjamin's 5th child" buried
Jan.23(?)1749 (Ch.Rec), new born.
Benjamin bapt. Oct.27,1751 "Benjamin's infant child" buried
Nov.27,1751 (Ch.Rec)
Benjamin bapt. Aug.4,1754 (So. Parish) died young.
+ Timothy bapt. Nov.9,1755 (So. Parish)
+ Levi bapt. May 5,1765 (So. Parish)(born Mar.27, Thayer Mem.)
Phebe all died young (Thayer Mem. 1835) which says there were
15 children in all.
Benjamin " "
Benjamin " "
Lewis " "
Lewis " "
Thayer 4663R
Obadiah5 (John4Richard3-2-1) born Dec.31,1721, died (alive Apr.1801)
married 1st Nov.13,1745, Dorothy Hollis, born May 3,1725, died
1752, dau. of John & Hannah (Ruggles) Hollis.
married 2nd Jul.15,1752 at Weymouth, Hannah Beal, born Aug.26,1730
at Weymouth, died Dec.15,1800 a.67 (sic) at Weymouth, dau. of
William & Hannah (Smith) Beal.
He resided in Weymouth, but some of the children returned to
Braintree.
Children of Obadiah & Dorothy born at Weymouth
Rachel Dec.27,1748, died young
Dolly (or Dorothy) Mar.14,1752, m. Jul.16,1778 at Weymouth,
Ephraim Capen of Dorchester. Removed to Mansfield, Conn.
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