Records and Files

of the

Quarterly Courts of Essex County Massachusetts,
Volume IV

GENERAL INDEX:
B


Bab, Philip, 283, 284.

Babbadg, Babadge, Babbidg, —, 41.

        Christopher, 246, 291, 315, 415.

Bacon, Baccon, Daniel, 146, 402.

Bacon, see Food.

Badger, Elizabeth, 172.

        John, 172, 417.

        Stephen, 417.

Badow, Francis, 238.

Bailey, Bayly, Baily, Ballee, Balley, Bayley, Baylye, Bialle, —, 60, 383.

        Abigail, 418.

        Edward, 371.

        Elinor, 243, 244.

        Henry, 347, 410.

        James, 59, 96, 100, 183, 215, 419.

        John, 96, 124, 138, 321, 329, 359, 361, 367.

        Jonathan, 224, 321.

        Joseph, 355, 418.

        Lydia, 441.

        Richard, 301.

        Theophilus, 268, 292, 397.

Baker, Backer, —, 5, 6, 9, 118, 127, 166, 197, 242, 333, 424, 426.

        Elizabeth, 350.

        George, 403.

        John, 113, 116, 213, 275, 401.

        Katherine, 350.

        Nathaniel, 310.

        Rider, 165.

        Thomas, 100, 106, 119, 135, 148, 149, 150, 176, 215, 245, 295, 368, 419, 420, 451.

Balancher, Thomas, 234.

Balancher, see also Deblanchet.

Balch, Ballch, —, 104.

        Benjamin, 143, 171, 217, 309, 331.

        John, 224, 309, 401.

Baldpate (hill), 120.

Ballard, Ballerd, John, 314.

        Joseph, 371.

        Nathaniel, 314.

        Sarah, 174.

        William, 371.

Baltimore, Lord, 299.

Bancrafte, Ensign, 143, 171.

Barbadoes, 5, 176, 322, 376 (2), 389, 402, 410, 413.

Barber, Thomas, 417, 418.

Bare, Baer, Bear, Beare, Bayer, John, 48-50, 67, 68, 70, 78, 80, 81, 104, 105, 142, 426.

Barefoot, Barefoote, Barfoott, Capt., 61, 62, 129, 184.

        Walter, 22, 61-63, 65, 66, 112 (2), 113 (2), 133, 236, 303, 319, 428.

Bark, see Vessels.

Barker, Barzilla, 418.

        Hannah, 418.

        James, 46, 175, 278, 320, 326, 419, 427.

        John, 321.

        Richard, 409.

Barley, see Food.

Barly, John, 96.

        Judith, 96.

Barn, see Buildings.

Barnard, Barnerd, Mary, 171.

        John, 170.

        Stephen, 177, 417, 421.

        Thomas, 20, 60, 128, 132, 235, 239, 428.

Barnes, Barns, Laurance, 209 298, 318.

        Mary, 415.

        Jo., 174.

        John, 37.

        Robert, 391.

        Thomas 393, 403, 415.

        William, 128, 131, 183, 237, 309.

Barnett, Barnet, —, 239.

        Thomas, 238.

Barney, Barne, Jacob, 108-111, 144, 193, 291.

        Jacob, 442, 443.

Barrel, see Utensils.

Barrel staves, see Manufactures.

Barry, Baery, John, 194, 195, 280, 284.

Barry, see also Berry.

Barsham, John, 62, 114.

Bartholomew, Barklemew, Barthollmew, Bartholmew, —, 101, 166, 444.

        Elizabeth, 447.

        Henry, 27 (2), 40, 76, 85, 102 (2), 110, 115, 168, 199, 204, 206, 207, 268, 272, 273, 305 (2), 311, 315, 323, 394, 396, 397, 399, 4001, 405, 406, 431, 440, 442, 443-445, 447, 449.

        William, 33, 160, 402, 403, 406.

Bartlett, Barlet, Bartlet, Ann, 248.

        Christopher, 138, 172, 184, 248, 251.

        Francis, 248.

        John, 138 (2), 140, 249, 250, 355, 357, 359, 361, 367, 403, 419.

        Martha, 248.

        Mary, 248.

        Nicholas, 315, 435.

        Richard, 124, 127, 138, 248, 289, 351, 353, 356, 359, 360-362, 363, 366, 378, 381, 382.

        Robert, 212, 280, 402.

        Samuel, 417.

        Sara, 249.

Bartoll, —, 151.

        William, 291, 372, 416.

Barton, James, 439.

        Matthew, 404.

Basely, Robin, 117.

Basket, see Utensils.

Basnett, Joseph, 112.

Bason, see Utensils.

Bass point, 98, 111, 144, 450.

Bass river, 30, 86, 99, 148, 224, 344, 346.

Bass river side, 85, 103, 210, 324, 375.

Bassett, Basset, Bassitt, Abraham, 33.

        William, 66, 158, 251, 275, 429.

Baster, —, 311.

Batchelder, Bachelour, Batcheller, Batcher, —, 16, 129, 182, 425, 426.

        Henry, 245, 349.

        John, 31, 32, 375.

        Mark, 42 87, 372, 416.

        Nathaniel, 60.

Batchelder's field, 327.

Bates, Ann, 348.

        Frances, 99, 149.

Bath, William, 214 (2).

Batson, John, 394.

Batt, Bat, —, 129.

        Nicholas, 227, 359, 361, 366.

        William, 270.

Batter, —, 94, 168, 178, 213, 214, 402.

        Edmond, 36, 46, 52, 53, 85, 90, 101-103, 108, 111, 122, 143, 167, 171, 199, 201, 207, 211, 252, 266, 268, 272, 276, 311, 322, 323, 390, 397, 413, 430 (2), 440, 442 (2) 449, 450.

Baxter, Backsteer, Backstor, Abigail, 86.

        John, 86, 97, 114, 305.

Bay, Roberts, 403.

Bay, the, 205.

Beadle, Beedle, Nathaniel, 442.

        Robert, 95, 178.

        Samuel, 401, 442.

        Thomas, 95.

Beale, James, 271.

        Martha, 162, 163, 269, 271.

        Samuel, 162, 163, 271.

        William, 161-163, 174, 267, 269, 270, 280 (2)-282, 286, 287, 293, 305, 432.

Beane, John, 183.

Bear hill, 120.

Bear meadow, 333.

Beaver pond, 2, 407, 408.

Beckett, Becket, —, 286.

        John, 44, 151 (3), 170, 221, 252, 265, 280, 413.

Bedding, see Furnishings.

Bedford, Richard, 277.

Bedstead, see Furniture.

Bee, John, 49.

Beef, see Food.

Beefer, Richard, 66, 143.

Beer, see Drinks.

Beere, Thomas, 371.

Bees, 327, 410.

Beetle rings, see Tools.

Belcher, Belsher, Sergt., 6, 426.

        Jeremiah, 7, 72, 175, 277.

        John, 376.

Bell, see Religious affairs.

Bellingham, Richard, 254.

Bellows, see Utensils.

Belringer, Leonard, 275.

Bendish, Robert, 403.

Benicke, Arthur, 128.

Bennett, Benet, Benit, Bennet, Bennit, —, 15, 43, 422.

        Edward, 255.

        Elisha, 220, 339.

        Henry, 113, 135, 205, 223, 263, 264, 276, 324 (2), 421, 432, 433, 435.

        Jacob, 136.

        Jeremiah, 271.

        Lydia, 136.

        Margaret, 115, 281, 318.

        Samuel, 156, 168, 220, 221, 262, 276, 277, 298, 299, 304, 319, 321, 329, 339, 376, 377, 383, 390, 392, 404, 431, 432, 438, 451.

        William, 187, 205.

Bequiet (Indian), 276.

Berdly, Birdly, Andrew, 58.

        Giles, 55, 58 229.

        James, 58.

        John, 58.

        Rebecca, 58.

Berry, Berrie, Bery, Edmond 272, 310, 433, 435.

        Edward, 201, 375, 415.

        Eliza, 375.

        Elizabeth 433, 435.

        Joseph, 20, 23, 134, 184.

Berry, see also Barry.

Besom, John, 108, 274.

Best, John, 433.

Bettis, Bette, James, 97, 375.

        Sarah, 375.

Beverly, 90, 142, 160, 171, 209, 210, 275, 289, 309, 322-325, 329 (2), 331, 342, 344, 347, 375, 391, 404, 406, 415, 416, 442.

Beverstock, Eng., 249.

Bex, John, & Co., 220, 221, 262, 263, 298, 339, 383, 431, 449, 451.

Bible, see Books.

Biddeford, 402.

Bickford, Biggford, Bigford, George, 168 402.

        Samuel 28 118, 119.

        William, 168.

Bickham, William, 430.

Bidell, Robert, 14.

Bilboa, 147.

Bill, —, 50, 70.

        James, 67.

        Philip, 67, 68, 71, 94, 95.

Bill of exchange, 385.

Billington, Thomas, 391, 392, 437, 438.

Bird, John, 9.

Birch plain, 329, 375.

Birtch, Bursh, Elizabeth, 398.

        George, 325, 394.

Bisco, Biscoe, Mary, 397.

        Nathaniel, 402.

Bishop, Bishup, Booship, Buship, Bushope, Byshop, —, 80, 113, 135, 421, 426, 434.

        Merchant, 331.

        Edward, 375.

        John, 327 (2), 328.

        Margaret, 326-328, 349.

        Nathaniel, 254, 327, 328.

        Nicholas, 402.

        Paul, 327.

        Richard, 315.

        Samuel, 327, 328, 349.

        Sarah, 327.

        Thomas, 1, 10, 14, 49, 100, 113, 117, 127, 141, 166, 214, 221, 225, 234, 254, 285, 288, 294, 326, 327 (2), 328.

        Townsend, 111.

Bixby, Bigsbee, Biggsbye, —, 250.

        Joseph, 397.

Black, Blacke, Blake, —, 99.

        Daniel, 4-6, 106, 148.

        John, 347, 408, 410.

Blacklech, —, 196.

Blacksmith, see Trades.

Blanchard, Blancher, Blanchett, Samuel, 2, 338, 376.

Blayne, Blaine, Blanoe, John, 262, 392, 393, 437.

Blankets, see Furnishings.

Blasdale, Ralph, 22.

Blevin, John, 86, 87, 204.

Blomfield, Thomas, 227.

Block Island, 347, 348.

Blunt, Elizabeth, 416.

        William 274, 416.

Blushard, Monsieur, 401.

Bly, Bligh, John, 156, 167, 302, 306, 318, 322, 323, 402.

        Rebecca, 325.

Board and lodging, 291, 373, 377, 389, 443, 448.

Boards, see Manufactures.

Boaston, Walter, 40.

Boat, see Vessels.

Bodkin, see Tools.

Boice, Joseph, 144, 145.

Bolsters, see Furnishings.

Bolts, see Manufactures.

Bonasvoagin, Cape, 30.

Bond, Bonde, Boude, Boud,Bound, —, 191, 201, 377, 403.

        John, 60, 133, 451.

        Mary, 400.

        William, 400.

Bonfield, George, 402, 448.

Books, 16, 17, 18, 203, 205, 268, 291, 307, 308, 445.

        Almanac, 2.

Bible, 19, 35, 59, 127, 175 206, 246, 248, 284, 329, 397, 406, 444, 446, 447.

        Day book, 377.

        Divinity, 21.

        Journal, 215.

        Ledger, 215.

        Library, 18, 19, 85.

        Manuscripts, 18.

        Preston, Dr., works of, 444.

        Psalm book, 19, 247, 444.

        Rogers, Mr., works of, 444.

        Sea books, 312.

        Sermon book, 19.

        Synod book, 233, 361, 364.

        Three Zauches, 18.

Bootman, Booteman, Jeremiah, 36, 252.

Boots, see Clothing.

Boston, 19, 27, 33, 37, 41, 42, 63, 86, 87, 100, 112, 195, 201, 254, 257, 261, 263, 264, 290, 310, 313, 372, 375, 376, 384-386, 389, 393, 402, 403, 423, 437.

Bosworth, Hamill, 333.

Bottle, see Utensils.

Boult, —, 131.

Boulter, Nathaniel, 22, 23, 63, 65, 130, 133.

Bounkard, —, 329.

Bowden, Bawden, Bodin, Bouden, John, 5, 410.

        Michael, 106, 148, 173, 319.

        Sarah, 319.

        Susanna, 319.

Boutelle, see Butell.

Bowd, Bowde, Bowed, Bownd, Joseph, 37, 158, 191, 209, 210, 255, 297, 317, 323, 390, 391, 393, 416, 449, 450.

Bowd, see also Bond.

Bowditch, William, 438.

Bowen, Bowin, Booen, Ruth, 439.

        Thomas, 155, 284.

Bowles, Christopher 243.

Bowls see Utensils.

Boyce, see Boice.

Boynton, Bointon, Caleb, 327.

        Elinor, 418.

        Ellen, 327.

        John, 321, 326, 327.

        Joseph, 418.

        Joshua, 159, 282.

        Hannah, 327.

        Samuel, 327.

        Sarah, 327, 418.

        William, 326, 327.

Box, see Furniture.

Boxford, see Rowley Village.

Brabrooke, Brabrook, Brabruck, Brandbrooke, Braybroock, —, 50, 70, 77, 81, 82, 166.

        Joseph, 35, 179, 180, 181.

        Mehitable, 56, 57, 67.

        Rachel, 35, 179, 180.

        Richard, 16, 46, 49, 67, 76, 80, 95, 142, 277.

        Sara, 35.

Brackenbury, Richard, 408.

Brackett, Bracket, Broket, Alce, 36.

        Thomas, 36, 200.

Bradbury, —, 24.

        Capt., 129, 131, 348.

        Thomas, 26, 28 (2), 46, 48, 61- 63 (2), 66, 129, 131, 133-135, 152, 153, 164, 187, 236, 348, 373-375, 424, 428 (2), 429, 452 (2).

        Wymond, 199.

Bradford, Robert, 160.

Bradford street, 183.

Bradley, Bradly, Daniel, 173, 250.

        Joseph, 173.

        Mary, 173.

Bradstreet, Bradstreete, Broadstreete, —, 78, 79, 99, 105, 107, 126, 149, 166, 192, 316, 345, 346, 443.

        Dudley, 117, 338 345.

        John, 117.

        Martha, 270.

        Moses, 22, 63.

        Samuel, 345.

        Simon, 1, 19, 27-30, 46, 66, 71, 72, 100, 117, 118, 122, 129, 142, 143, 150, 152-155, 159, 175, 187, 191 (2), 192, 214, 231 (2), 242, 251, 253, 278, 291, 302, 326, 338 (2), 370-372, 399, 415, 419-423, 439, 449, 450.

Bragg, Bradg, Brag, —, 57, 79, 81.

        Edward, 76, 88, 94, 99, 243, 244, 419.

        Elizabeth, 76.

        Thomas, 82, 243, 256.

        Timothy, 57.

Braintree, 339.

Bran, 300.

Brandy, see Drinks.

Brattle, Thomas, 402.

Bray, Brey, John, 61, 130.

Bread, Braide, Allen, 262, 383, 384.

        John, 314, 372.

Bread, see Food.

Breden, James, 207.

Breeches, see Clothing.

Brenson, Thomas, 403.

Brewer, John, 46, 141, 143, 214, 341.

Brice, James, 403.

Brick, see Manufactures.

Brick kiln, see Buildings.

Brickmaker, see Trades.

Bride hill, 235.

Bridges, Bridg, Brigis, —, 166, 341.

        Capt., 43.

        Edward, 149, 164, 165, 289, 298.

        Edmond, 5-8, 106, 113, 150, 170, 171, 275, 276, 293-295, 302, 309, 318, 322, 333, 342, 370, 372, 399, 410, 419, 420, 439, 449.

        Hackaliah, 5, 6, 7, 170, 194-197, 284, 295, 432, 439.

        Obadiah, 195, 197, 292, 293, 295, 309, 324, 346, 414, 420, 439.

        Robert, 42, 436.

Bridges, 64, 69, 74, 79, 99, 161, 179, 182, 197, 222, 245, 260, 291, 292, 304, 305, 348, 349, 385, 393, 416, 441, 443.

Brideham, —, 402.

Bridle, see Horse Equipment.

Brier, see Prior.

Brigham, Capt., 52.

Brimsden, Robert, 325.

Bristol, Eng., 54, 146, 151, 402.

Broadax, see Tools.

Broadcloth, see Cloth.

Brockens, Richard, 127.

Brocklebank, Brocklebancke, Brockelbanck, Lt., 320.

        Jane, 96, 321.

        John, 340.

        Samuel, 1, 16, 18, 19, 60, 119, 182, 183, 283, 321, 327, 340, 427, 441.

Brooks, Brookes, Major, 301.

        Elizabeth, 446.

        Thomas, 403.

        William, 299.

Broughton, George, 428.

        Thomas, 402.

Brown, Browne, —, 2, 3, 19, 36, 42, 88, 91, 166, 238, 315, 316, 322, 339, 388.

        Elder, 314.

        “Jersey,” 169.

        Lt., 213.

        Abigail, 347.

        Abraham, 237.

        Benjamin, 27, 74, 151, 388, 450.

        Beriah, 54.

        Charles, 53, 96, 326.

        Francis, 138, 140, 261, 320, 355.

        George, 120, 131, 235, 236, 237.

        Hannah, 214.

        Henry 129, 235, 239, 347.

        Isaac, 138, 140.

        James, 251, 299, 401.

        John, 23, 48, 49, 68, 91, 109, 161, 165, 178 183, 204, 207, 211, 214, 241, 244, 272, 299, 302, 333, 334, 395, 401, 413, 432, 452.

        Joseph, 96, 172, 320.

        Joshua, 95, 138, 172, 417.

        Josiah, 86, 91, 211, 316.

        Josias, 450.

        Judith, 240.

        Martha, 334.

        Mary, 32, 96, 244, 334.

        Nathaniel, 68, 83, 84, 104, 223, 243, 279, 280, 331, 340, 421.

        Nicholas, 117.

        Thomas, 32, 124, 138, 187, 212, 221, 359, 361, 366.

        William, 29, 43, 45, 73, 85, 94, 102, 145, 146, 150, 151, 157, 167-169, 171, 187, 196, 199, 201, 204, 207, 209, 210, 252, 272, 276, 277, 294, 309, 311, 315, 322, 384, 386, 388, 393, 396, 397, 399, 401, 410, 413, 423, 431, 433, 442, 449, 450.

Browning, Christopher, 403.

        Daniel, 265.

        Thomas, 106, 148, 149, 396.

Brumidge, Edward, 28.

Bryer, Edith, 320.

        Elizabeth, 171.

        Richard, 171, 320.

Buckhed, George, 402.

Buckles, see Clothing.

Buckley, Buckly, Bucklye, William, 7, 98, 113, 259, 260.

Buckner, Charles, 30.

Buffum, —, 42, 87, 204.

        Joshua, 42, 52, 87, 204.

        Robert, 87, 205, 206.

        Tamsen, 205 206.

Buildings, construction, etc.

        Barn, 16, 17, 18, 19, 51, 58, 59, 68, 85, 100, 111, 120, 130, 134, 141, 143, 150, 177, 180, 189, 220, 248, 305, 311, 318, 324, 327, 328, 342 347, 406-408, 447.

        Brew house, 60, 296.

        Brick kiln, 427.

        Buttery, 396.

        Cabin, 282.

        Chimney, 142.

        Clapboards, 294.

        Cowhouse, 210, 311.

        Hinges, 388.

        House, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 16-19, 22, 29, 30, 32-34, 36, 38, 42-44, 48 51, 52, 56-60, 65-67, 72, 73, 75, 79-81, 83-87, 89, 90, 94, 98- 104, 107, 108, 110, 111, 113- 116, 118, 120, 127, 129, 130, 134, 137, 141-143, 145, 146, 150, 152, 154, 158, 159, 162, 163, 164-167, 169-172, 180, 182- 187, 189, 191-193, 195, 199, 200, 203, 204, 206, 208, 209, 213, 216, 218-223, 225, 226, 228-231, 236, 238, 240, 243, 247-252, 255-260, 262, 264, 270, 271, 276, 279-282, 285, 286, 289, 290-295, 297, 298, 300, 304, 305, 307, 308, 310-313, 319, 322, 331, 333-336, 339, 341, 342, 344, 346, 347, 350, 352, 355, 356, 361, 370, 372, 373, 375, 376, 382, 384, 390, 395-398, 404, 406, 408, 409, 411-415, 420, 422, 425-427, 430, 431, 433, 434, 438, 440, 441, 443, 445, 447, 449-451.

        House frame, 58, 166, 413, 428.

        Hovel, 219, 375.

        Key, 295.

        Knocker, 203.

        Leanto, 373, 398.

        Lock, 213, 309.

        Lock, spring, 408.

        Malt kiln, 334.

        Mantle tree, 107.

        Mill, 43, 57, 130, 133, 174, 189, 190, 214, 235, 238, 326, 331, 332, 334, 393, 406.

        Mill, corn, 327.

        Mill, saw, 23, 63, 66, 69, 70, 128, 134, 192, 193, 224.

        Pot house, 31.

        Prison, 5, 35, 37, 64, 90, 130, 153, 154, 158, 178, 191, 215, 231, 245, 275, 290, 293, 346, 372, 373, 375, 425.

        Raising, 79, 231.

        “Seven Stars,” London bridge, 385.

        Shop, 63, 94, 127, 203, 293, 371, 382, 414, 415, 422, 436.

        Soap house, 87, 88, 296.

        Stable, 134.

        Wainscot, 240.

        Warehouse, 144, 153, 205, 297, 314, 395.

        Wash house, 328.

        Watch house, 214.

        Windmill, 412.

Bulker, John, 116.

Bulluck, Henry, 386.

Burage, Thomas, 371.

Burbankc, Burbanck, Caleb, 418.

        John, 24, 320.

Burden, George, 437.

Burdis, John, 91.

Burges, John, 199, 200.

        Robert, 372.

Burials, 115, 154, 158, 166, 202, 240, 242, 246, 248, 268, 291, 448.

Burley, see Barley.

Burnam's Island, 142.

Burnham, Boarnom, Boorman, Borman, Bourman, Burnom, Burnum, —, 67.

        Daniel, 17, 106, 148, 149, 319, 419.

        Elizabeth, 427.

        Hannah, 319.

        Jeremiah, 246.

        Johanna, 218, 241.

        John, 48, 49, 68, 69, 76, 82, 125, 217, 218, 243, 248.

        Lydia, 83, 240, 241.

        Mary, 48, 68, 69, 218, 240-242, 287.

        Thomas, 7, 70, 76, 84, 100, 125, 166, 183, 195, 253, 287, 288, 326.

        William, 259.

Burnop, Mary, 208.

Burrill, Burrell, Frances, 187, 448.

        James, 448.

        John, 66, 182, 251, 275.

        Joseph, 448.

        Samuel, 448.

Burt, —, 207-209.

Burton, John, 42, 53, 87, 270.

Bush, Bushe, Edward, 246, 300.

Buswell, —, 129.

        Isaac, 128, 183.

        Samuel, 20, 129.

        Sarah, 247.

        William, 60, 129, 235.

Butcher, see Trades.

Butell, Thomas, 113.

Butler, Buttler, Daniel, 423.

        William, 48, 68, 69, 70.

Butter, see Food.

Buttman, Jeremiah, 268, 440.

Buttolph, John, 68, 87, 91.

Button, Buten, Butten, Elizabeth, 154.

        Matthias, 29, 130, 152, 153, 178, 179, 185, 186, 198, 199, 373, 374, 450.

        Sarah, 154.

Buttons, see Clothing.