William Thomas
M, b. 1573, d. before 26 September 1651
William was born in 1573 in Wales. William immigrated to this country in 1640. He was one of the eleven founders of the New Plymouth Cololny. William made his will on 9 July 1651 at Marshfield, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
He leaves to his son Nathaniel the farm, whose wife is also mentioned, and likewise his children, Nathaniel, [who received a house and land at Eagle Nest], Mary, Elizabeth and Dorothy. To Marshfield Church, “a draper table-cloth of nine foot longe.” To Wm. Collier and Edw. Bulkley, [a siver beer bowl] who were made overseers of the will. To Edward Bumpas. Witnesses: John Russell and Henry Draiton.1
William departed this life in Marshfield. He was buried there in Burial Ground on the Hill.2 The inventory of William's estate was taken on Tuesday, 26 September 1651 taken by George Soule and Josiah Winslow. The estate was appraised at £375,7.
He leaves to his son Nathaniel the farm, whose wife is also mentioned, and likewise his children, Nathaniel, [who received a house and land at Eagle Nest], Mary, Elizabeth and Dorothy. To Marshfield Church, “a draper table-cloth of nine foot longe.” To Wm. Collier and Edw. Bulkley, [a siver beer bowl] who were made overseers of the will. To Edward Bumpas. Witnesses: John Russell and Henry Draiton.1
William departed this life in Marshfield. He was buried there in Burial Ground on the Hill.2 The inventory of William's estate was taken on Tuesday, 26 September 1651 taken by George Soule and Josiah Winslow. The estate was appraised at £375,7.
Child of William Thomas
- Nathaniel Thomas+ b. 1606, d. 18 Feb 1674