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Joyce BOTETOURT.⁶

Spouse: Baldwin FREVILLE Knight. Baldwin FREVILLE Knight and Joyce BOTETOURT were married. Children were: Baldwin FREVILLE Knight.

Alice BOUNTAYNE died in 1563.²⁴² Perogative Court of Canterbury

Of Evedon, Lincoln Parents: John BOUNTAYNE.

Spouse: Anthony IRBY. Children were: John IRBY, Leonard IRBY, Edmund IRBY, Thomas IRBY, Kenelm IRBY, Giles IRBY, Edward IRBY, Margaret IRBY, Catherine IRBY, Jane IRBY, Rose IRBY, Dorothy IRBY.

John BOUNTAYNE.^243,244

Children were: Alice BOUNTAYNE.

Margaret BOYS.⁶

Spouse: John THIMBLEBY Knight. John THIMBLEBY Knight and Margaret BOYS were married before 1507.⁶ Children were: Richard THIMBLEBY Knight.

Giselbert BRABANT II died in 863.

Spouse: Ermengarde HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE Duchess of Moselle. Giselbert BRABANT II and Ermengarde HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE Duchess of Moselle were married in 846 in , , , France.¹⁶⁰ Children were: Regnier HAINAUT I, Count of Hainaut.

Mahaut or Mathilde of BRABANT⁶ died on 29 Sep 1288.⁶

Spouse: Robert of FRANCE Count of Artois. Robert of FRANCE Count of Artois and Mahaut or Mathilde of BRABANT were married on 14 Jun 1237 in Compiègne (Oise).⁶ Children were: Blanche of ARTOIS.

Child BRACKETT²⁴⁵ was christened on 22 Feb 1546 in St Jame's, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.²⁴⁵ (ILLEGIBLE), bapt. 22 Feb. 1546/7 at St.James, parents not named Parents: William BRACKETT and Alice.

Edmund BRACKETT.²⁴⁵ EDMUND, apparently eldest surv. son; ch.: William buried 23 Jan. 1564/5, Faythe bapt. 2 Dec. 1665 (both at St. Gregory's), prob. 4 more cit b 1667-73, Elizabeth bapt. 10 July 1575 at St. Peter's, Judith bapt. 8 Sept. 1577 & buried 9 July 1580,Edithbapt. 5 June 1580 (last 2 at All Saints) Parents: William BRACKETT and Alice.

Hannah BRACKETT²⁴⁶ was born on 4 Jun 1634 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. She was christened on 14 Jun 1634 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. She died on 3 Jul 1706 in Dunstable, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Killed by indians in Dunstable Parents: Capt. Richard BRACKETT and Alice BLOWER.

Spouse: . Samuel KINSLEY and Hannah BRACKETT were married in 1662.²⁴⁷

Spouse: . John BLANCHARD and Hannah BRACKETT were married in 1663/64 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.²⁴⁷

James BRACKETT²⁴⁶ was born in 1645 of Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. He was christened in 1645 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. He died in Apr 1718 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.²⁴⁶ Was a cooper Parents: Capt. Richard BRACKETT and Alice BLOWER.

Spouse: . James BRACKETT and Sarah MARSH were married in 1674 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.

John BRACKETT²⁴⁸ was born on 7 May 1637 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. He was christened on 7 May 1637 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. He was buried in Mar 1687. He died on 18 Mar 1687 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁴⁹ Parents: Capt. Richard BRACKETT and Alice BLOWER.

Spouse: Hannah FRENCH. John BRACKETT and Hannah FRENCH were married on 6 Sep 1661 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.^249,250

Spouse: . John BRACKETT and Ruth Nee Morse ELLIS were married on 31 Mar 1674 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁴⁹

Jonahan BRACKETT was christened on 4 Oct 1616 in All Saints, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.²⁵¹ A posthumous ch. Prob. died young Parents: Peter BRACKETT and Rachel.

Josiah BRACKETT^248,252 was born on 8 May 1652 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.^246,248 He was christened on 8 May 1652 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. He died before 1689.²⁴⁶ JOSIAH BRACKETT on 4 February 1672/3 at Billerica. He was born at Braintree 8 May 1652, son of Richard' and Alice (Blower) Brackett. He died, perhaps at Braintree, prior to 14 January 168 1/2, when the inventory of his estate was taken. “He is said to have been an early settler at Billerica, Mass., but to have left that town about 1675, when it was threatened by the Indians, during King Philip's War. He apparently returned to Braintree.” In 1677 he and six other men who had “departed the town” were ordered by the General Court to pay their war tax at Billerica. The family was at Chelmsford before the return to Braintree: Josiah Brackett was a deacon in the church there. He may have lived on his father's and/or his father-in-law's properties in Billerica and Chelmsford; he does not appear as a grantee or grantor in Middlesex County deeds.
Parents: Capt. Richard BRACKETT and Alice BLOWER.

Spouse: . Josiah BRACKETT and Elizabeth WALDO were married on 4 Feb 1672/73 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.^246,248,253

Margaret BRACKETT²⁴⁵ was christened on 30 Jun 1544 in St Mary's , Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, England.²⁴⁵ She was buried on 1 Jul 1545 in St Mary's , Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, England.²⁴⁵ MARGARET, prob. his dau., was bapt. 30 June 1544 at St. Mary's, Bury St. Edmunds, buried there 1 July 1545, parents not named Parents: William BRACKETT and Alice.

Margaret BRACKETT²⁴⁵ was born about 1548.²⁴⁵ She died on 10 Oct 1566 in , Belchamp, Essex, England.²⁴⁵ MARGARET, perhaps another dau. b about 1548; on 10 Oct. 1566 at Belchamp, Margaret Brekett of Sudbury, spinster, was murdered by Thomas Curley of Bures St. Mary, cook, who attacked her and cut her throat as she was walking along the road to Sudbury. For this murder he was indicted by an Inquisition held at Belchamp St. Paul on 12 Dec. 1566 (Calendar of Assize Records - Indictments, Essex, Elizabeth - H.M.S.O. 1578) Parents: William BRACKETT and Alice.

Mary BRACKETT was born on 12 May 1641 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.²⁴⁶ She was christened on 12 May 1641 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. She died on 23 Mar 1678 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.^246,254 She was buried on 23 Mar 1679 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Parents: Capt. Richard BRACKETT and Alice BLOWER.

Spouse: . Joseph THOMPSON and Mary BRACKETT were married on 22 Jul 1662 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.^246,254

Maud BRACKETT²⁴⁵ was christened on 20 Nov 1560 in , Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk, England.²⁴⁵ MAUD, was prob. the dau. of William Brackett” bapt. 20 Nov. 1560 at Bury St. Edmunds. Maud was under 18 in 1575 which makes this identification likely. She m 2 Feb. 1585/6 at St. Gregory's, Sudbury, George Goldyng Parents: William BRACKETT and Alice.

Spouse: . George GOLDYNG and Maud BRACKETT were married on 2 Feb 1585 in St Gregory's, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.²⁴⁵

Mrs Richard BRACKETT.

Spouse: Richard BRACKETT. Richard BRACKETT and Mrs Richard BRACKETT were married about 1579. Children were: Richard BRACKETT, Peter BRACKETT, Rose BRACKETT, Tobias BRACKETT.

Peter BRACKETT was born between 1580 and 1585 in , , , England.⁹⁸ He was buried on 25 Aug 1616 in All Saints, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.⁹⁸

PETER BRACKETT (Richard, William, William) of Sudbury, Suffolk, Englai~d was born about 1580-85. His wife's name was Rachel. Taken ill in the prime of his life, he made his will 18 August 1616 and died a week later. He was buried on 25 August 1616 at All Saints, Sudbury. One must wonder what fatal malady it was, which gave him so little hope of recovery that he prepared for death. Three days after his burial, the 28th, his widow proved his will. Except for the religious preamble, it is given in full below. From it, one learns that he left three small children and his wife was expecting a fourth within a few weeks. Peter Brackett was apparently a substantial citizen, for he owned a house in another parish which was rented out, and the rent from this he left to his father for life.

8 August 1616 - I PETER BRACKET of Sudbury in the countie of Suff and diocease of Norwich being sicke in bodie but whole in rninde Rachell my wiffe shall have all my goods chattels and implemts of households in consideration that she shall bringe up my children and pay unto every one of my children twentye shillings apeece as namely Peter Richard and Rachell and my will is that that childe wch my wiffe is wth childe wth shall have twentye shillings to be paid Unto them at their severall ages of Twenty and one yeares and if any of them doe dye before their portion to be divided among them that shalbe liveing. Item 1 will and my mynde is that my ffather Richard Bracket shall have the rents of my house in the pishe of St. Peters in Sudburye wherein one Martyn London now dwelleth during his naturall life and after his deceasse I will and my minde is that my said house shalbe solde by my wiffe and the money thereof to be devided amonge my children that shalbe then liveing and my will is that my eldest sonne Peter Bracket shall have ffive pounds more then the residue, item I ordains and make Racheli my Lovu~g wiffe tobe executrix of this rrry last will and testament Witnesses: Ruggle Fe tsr Bracket Rychard Bracket Thomas Grigges (Proved 28 August 1616) Edward Strachie William Strutt (Reference: Legate 122) Parents: Richard BRACKETT and Mrs Richard BRACKETT.

Spouse: Rachel. Peter BRACKETT and Rachel were married in , Sudbury, Suffolk, England.⁹⁸ Children were: Peter BRACKETT, Capt. Richard BRACKETT, Rachel BRACKETT, Jonahan BRACKETT.

Peter BRACKETT was born about 1608 in , Sudbury, Suffolk, England.²⁵¹ He was buried on 24 Jul 1688 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.²⁵⁵ Parents: Peter BRACKETT and Rachel.

Spouse: . Peter BRACKETT and Martha RAYE were married on 4 Oct 1632 in Cavendish, Suffolk, England.^250,251

Peter BRACKETT²⁴⁸ was born on 7 May 1637 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. He was christened on 7 May 1637 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. Parents: Capt. Richard BRACKETT and Alice BLOWER.

Spouse: . Peter BRACKETT and Elizabeth BOSWORTH were married on 7 Aug 1661 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.²⁵⁶

Spouse: . Peter BRACKETT and Sarah Nee Parker FOSTER were married on 30 Mar 1687 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁵⁷

Rachel BRACKETT was christened on 28 Apr 1614 in All Saints, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.²⁵¹ Sailed to New England in 1635 in the "Planter" with her mother. Parents: Peter BRACKETT and Rachel.

Spouse: . Francis NEWCOMB and Rachel BRACKETT were married on 27 May 1630 in All Saints, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.^251,258

Rachel BRACKETT was christened on 3 Nov 1639 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.²⁴⁶ She died after 1726 in Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁵⁹ Parents: Capt. Richard BRACKETT and Alice BLOWER.

Spouse: Simon CROSBY. Simon CROSBY and Rachel BRACKETT were married on 15 Jul 1659 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.^11,246 Children were: Rachel CROSBY, Simon CROSBY, Thomas CROSBY, Joseph CROSBY, Hannah CROSBY, Nathan CROSBY, Josiah CROSBY, Mary CROSBY, Sarah CROSBY.

Richard BRACKETT was born about 1550 in , Sudbury, Suffolk, England.²⁶⁰ He was buried on 26 May 1626 in Long Melford, Suffolk, England.²⁶⁰

RICHARD BRACKETT (William, William) was probably born about 1550-1554 at Sudbury, Suffolk, England, where his family had lived for several generations. On 25 September, 1589, at All Saints Church, Sudbury, he married Alice Harper. This must have been a second marriage for him, for it was too late for the births of Richard, Rose, Peter and Tobias, who must have been his children, and certainly for Margerie, whose baptism is recorded. By Alice he had one or two children. Then she died and was buried on 17 May 1595 at Saint Peter's in Sudbury. He then married for a third time, on 4 February 1601/2 at Long Melford, the widow Greengrasse. He apparently moved to Long Melford about this time. Long Melford is the next town to the north of Sudbury. He and his son, Richard, junior, were on a jury in Long Melford in 1609 and again on 8 June 1612. On 16 June 1617, Richard Brackett surrendered a tenement, which he had taken on 20 June 1614, so that it might be regranted to himself and his wife, Elizabeth. This amounted to a renewal of a farm lease. It would imply that Elizabeth was the former widow Greengrasse. Richard Bracket, senior, was buried on 26 May 1626 at Long Melford.

Ref.: Parish Registers; Bishop's Transcripts; Probate Records at Bury Saint Edmunds Parents: William BRACKETT and Alice.

Spouse: Mrs Richard BRACKETT. Richard BRACKETT and Mrs Richard BRACKETT were married about 1579. Children were: Richard BRACKETT, Peter BRACKETT, Rose BRACKETT, Tobias BRACKETT.

Spouse: . Richard BRACKETT and Alice HARPER were married on 25 Sep 1589 in All Saints, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.²⁶⁰ Children were: Robert BRACKETT, Ellen BRACKETT.

Spouse: . Richard BRACKETT and Widow GREENGRASSE were married on 4 Feb 1601 in Long Melford, Suffolk, England.²⁶⁰ Children were: Edward BRACKETT.

Richard BRACKETT was born about 1580 in Long Melford, Suffolk, England.²⁶⁰ RICHARD, presumably a son, b about 1580-85; m 30 May 1607 at Long Melford, Margaret Weeden; ch. bapt. there: Agnes 26 April 1608, Abraham 31 May 1609 (he m Ann Mabson 1633 & had ch.), Isaack 14 March 1610/11, Alice 1 April 1613- d.y., Richard 13 Dec. 1614 (he m Joan_____ & had ch.), Margaret 11 Jan. 1617/18, Eden 10 Oct. 1619 - prob. d.y., Anne dau.of Richard buried 12 Oct. 1620. Margaret, wife of Richard, was buried 19 July 1620. Hem 2, Mary; ch.: Abigail 22 Aug. 1621, Alice 16 Feb. 1622/3; Mary, wife of Richard, buried 21 Sept. 1626; he m 3,?; ch.: William 1 July 1627, Thomas 26 Sept. 1630, Dorothy 26 Jan. 1633/4. A ch. of Richard Brackett's was buried 24 March 1638/9. Parents: Richard BRACKETT and Mrs Richard BRACKETT.

Capt. Richard BRACKETT^248,261 was born on 16 Sep 1610 in , Billerica, Middlesex, England. He was christened on 16 Sep 1610 in St Gregory's, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.²⁶² He died on 5 Mar 1690 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.²⁶³

RICHARD BRACKETT (Peter, Richard, William) was baptized 16 September 1610 at Saint Gregory's in Sudbury, Suffolk, England. At the age of six, he was left fatherless, but his mother soon remarried to Martin Saunders. At the age of about 20, he sailed off to New England with the Winthrop Fleet, for he was in Massachusetts as early as 27 August 1630, when he was among the organizers of the First Church of Boston, being 144th on the list of members.

He returned to England, perhaps in 1633, for in the register of Saint Katherine by the Tower, London, is the 16 January 1633/4 marriage of Richard Brackett and Alice Blower. Alice, like Richard, grew up in Sudbury, but her parents had moved to London about this time. They surely knew each other in Sudbury. A year later they were in Boston where their daughter, Hannah, was baptized on 4 January 1634/5. Presumably they sailed for America shortly after their marriage. On 8 November 1635, Alice, wife of our brother Richard Brackett signed the covenant, thus joining the church in Boston. He was admitted freeman in Boston on 25 May 1636 and on 23 November 1636 he joined the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.

On 21 March 1636, he was granted a lot on which to build. He chose a lot now on Washington Street, nearly midway between the present West and Boyalston Streets. He lived there until about 20 November 1637 when he was appointed by the General Court to keep the prison. His salary was £l3.6s.8d. (increased 6 June 1639 to £20) and the use of a house. The next year, he sold his Washington Street property, permission to sell being granted 11 June 1638.

About 1637-8, his older brother Peter joined him in New England at -Boston, his mother and step-father having Crossed over in 1635. They all later settled in Braintree. On 12 February 1639, leave was grantea to our Bro. Rich. Brackett to mowe the Marsh lying in the Newfield Which he hath usually mowen, for the next summer time. The marsh was at Mount Wollaston in Braintree, at that time 8 Part of the town of Boston. Braintree was incorporated in 1640. Richard Brackett moved there about 1641 or 1642, for the records of the First Church of Boston under 26 June 1641 read: "Richard Brackett was with wife Alice and his sister dismissed from the First Church in Boston with letter to church connected therewith at the Mount."

His sister referred to above was Rachel Newcomb. Under 8 May 1642: "Our Bro. Richard Brackett was granted by the church to be dismissed to ye church at Braintree at theer desire with ye Office of Deacon amongst you."

He was ordained a deacon on 21 July 1642 at Braintree and held the office until he died. A Suffolk, Massachusetts Deed of 25 October 1660 reads: Richard Brackett of Braintree, husbandman, sells 30 acres of woodland in township of Braintree but belonging to Boston, and about 25 years past by sd town of Boston g'td and laid out to other men as by record of said town appeareth - (Deed 6:237)

There were tracts of land in Braintree that were claimed by the town of Boston. It appointed Captain Richard to oversee these tracts as its agent, as: "Agreed with Captain Richard Brackett of Braintree that he should, in the town's behalf, take care that noe wast or strip of woods or timber be in the land belonginge to this town lying neere their towne, but do his utmost to prevent it, or give information to the Selectmen. Inconsideration whereof he hath libertie to cutt out of the wood already fallen to the value of 40 cord. - 25 December 1676".

Richard was granted by the town of Boston: "Libertie to cut soe much Tymber upon the Common land of Braintree as may serve for ye buildinge of a 1/4 pte of a vessel of 25 tun, in consideration of his care of the timber lands."

Clearly, Richard was a trusted agent of the town of Boston.

There was another tract of considerable extent in Braintree, which the town of Boston claimed. Quite all, or a large part of the tract, the town of Braintree purchased from an Indian chief. It was the desire of a great portion of the people to commence action for the recovery of the tract from Boston. This was opposed by a few of the town, notably by Richard Brackett and Edmund Quincy.

In March 1682, they were appointed to a committee to deal with the town of Boston. Ultimately, the committee secured for Braintree what is known as the six hundred acre lot.

He became the first town clerk of Braintree. In 1652, he was chosen selectman, and again in 1670 and 1672. The highest office his townsmen could bestow on him was deputy to the General Court. He was first elected to this position in 1643, next in 1655 and again in 1665 and 1667. In 1671, he was elected again and continued for four years until there was a greater need for his services in another capacity. In 1675, King Philip's War commenced. No lasting peace was secured until 1679. In 1680, he again returned to his seat in the General Court for the last time.

He was chosen sergeant on the organization of the train band in Braintree. In a few years he rose to Lieutenant. About 1654, he was appointed Captain.

The raids by the Indians induced the colony to establish a garrison near the line between Braintree and Bridgewater. The military committee of the General Court appointed Mr. Richard Thayer to take charge thereof. He raised an alarm on the most meager of rumors and stalked every phantom of the forest. Night and day, the people of Braintree lived in terror of being attacked by King Philip and his braves.

One day, one of King Philip's men, John George, a poor half starved wretch, came through the snow on his hands and knees to the garrison house to surrender. He was too weak to walk. He was the only Indian seen by Thayer and his garrison during their campaign. The capture of John George was loudly proclaimed as an instance of Thayer's vigilance and as evidence that real Indians were in the country. Thayer kept John George in the garrison house for five weeks at the expense of the town, apparently wanting to get the Indian in good physical condition as an exhibit. What with being constantly on the alert for weeks, marching at all seasons, night and day, with one false alarm but passing away before another was raised, Richard Brackett's patience was sorely strained. He had to put up with it because Thayer was the General Court's man. However, when ‘rhayer got a live Indian whom he kept in the garrison house at the expense of the town, an opportunity was presented to do something. The old jailer thought the jail was a good enough place for John George. He went with a detail of men to where Thayer was boarding John George, took the Indian away from his keeper and carried him forthwith to Boston. Thayer protested and petitioned. He said that he had a grievance and that all his bills were not paid by the town. Richard had ready the evidence of his men in support of the course he had taken, which was approved by those in authority.

The General Court, in its might, took upon itself to banish the poor Indian from the country. That is, he was sold into slavery. It is indeed sad that Richard did not free the poor fellow.

There is evidence that Captain Richard Brackett taught the school in Braintree.

On 15 October 1679, he was appointed to take oaths in civil cases and perform marriages.

As he grew older, he sought release from the burdens of public office. On 15 October 1684, the General Court recorded the following: On request of Captain Richard Brackett being 73 years of age and the infirmities of age upon him: having formerly desired, and now again to- day,to lay down his place as chief military commander of Braintree, the court granted the request and appointed Lieut. Edmund Quincy to succeed him.

At that time, he had been connected with the company for about 43 years and for 30 years had been its Captain.

In Braintree he was a farmer and was described as a husbandman. He acquired a considerable estate in Braintree and when the town of Billerica was formed, he became a proprietor there. Two sons and two daughters settled there.

He died 5 March 168 9/90 and Alice Brackett died eight months later on 3 November 1690, aged 76. No stone marks her burial place but he is buried in the old North precinct of Braintree, now the city of Quincy. His grave is marked by a stone cut about 150 years after his death. However, the inscription seems to be a duplicate of what had beer on the original stone.

Here lyeth buried
ye body of
Captain Richard Brackett
Deacon
Aged 80 years
Deceased March 5
1690

The town record says he died 3 March.
A silver cup inscribed R & A and used in the Unitarian Church in Braintree (which in early days was Congregational) at communion service, is the gift of Richard Brackett and his wife, Alice, to the church. His will follows: January 29, 1689 In the name of God, amen I Richard Brackett of Braintree in New England, being mindful of my mortallyty and being of memory and a disposing mind a trusting in God through Jesus Christ, my only savior for eternal life salvation, revoking and making null all former wills by me made, do make and ordain this my last will and testament as followeth.

The town record says he died 3 March. My will is that All my just debts, if any. be first paid, and funeral charges be defrayed. I Item. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Allice I Brackett, all my estate in housing, orchards, lands, and I meadows in Braintry for her comfortable subsistence during her natural life, as also the income of my estate at Billerica Item. I give to the children of my son John Brackett onefourthpart of all my land and meadows and housing inBilerica, as it shall fall by equal division, to be equally divided to them and their heirs. My meaning is the children that he had by his wife, Hannah Brackett.

Item. I give and bequeath the remaining three parts of my housing, and lands, and meadows in Billerica to my son Peter Brackett and son in law, Simon Crosby. and son in law, Joseph Thompson, and to their heirs, to be equally divided between them. Item. I give to my son Peter Brackett five pounds in current pay, to be paid by my executors. Item. My will is that the division of my lands in Bilierica, as above disposed, shall be made by indifferent men, the persons concerned in each part to choose one man. Item. My will is that the children of my son John, and Peter Brackett, Simon Crosby and Joseph Thompson, shall pay unto the two daughters of my son Josiah, deceased, Elizabeth and Sarah, twenty pounds a piece in good pay when they shall attain the age of twenty years respectively: and in want of the payment of said fortypounds, they the said Elizabeth and Sarah shall have one half of the land above mentioned, to them and to their heirs, to be equally divided to them. And in case either of said Elizabeth or Sarah shall die without issue, the legacies to her given shall be to the survivor. I give to the said Sarah, the daughter of my son Josiah, five pounds in u current pay and the feather bed her mother carryed away. I Item. I give to my son James all of my now dwelling house, barn, orchard, land and meadows, lying and being in Braintry aforesaid, next and immediately after my wife's decease (excepting what may be necessarily expended for her maintenance during her life) to him and to his heirs forever. Item. I give to my son in law, Joseph Crosby ten pounds in good pay which ten pounds with the five pounds given to my son Peter Brackett as above, is to be paid within two years after inyne and my wiles decease.

Item. I give unto my daughter Hannah Brackett twenty shillings in good pay. I give my great Bible to my daughter Rachel Crosby for her use during her life, and at her decease to be to my grandchild Abigail Thompson.

Item. I give to Hannah Brackett, daughter of my son John, the feather bed which she lyeth on, and bolster what belonged to it and my bedsted in Billerica, with as much movable goods as shall amount to twenty pounds. Item. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Allice Brackett, all the rest of my movables for her comfortable sustenance while she lives, and to be disposed of by her to whom she please at her death. Item. I appoint and nominate my son James Brackett to be sole executor to this my last will and testament. I have here- unto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
Signed sealed and published
in presence of us
John Ruggles, Senr.
John Ruggles, Jr.
John Parmenter
Whereas I have given to my grandchild Sarah Brackett, the daughter of my son Josiah Brackett, deceased, five pounds, my will is that it shall be null and void and of none effect; as also the ten pounds given to Joseph Crosby, I give to his daughter Anna Crosby. (seal) Christopher Webb Boston, December 19, 1690
Approved John Ruggles, Sen. John Ruggles, Jr., both at Braintree appearing at Probate

Ref.: Brackett Genealogy; Published Braintree Town Records; Savage; Pope's Pioneers; Suffolk County -Probate File #1775; Parish Registers; Bishop's Transcripts Parents: Peter BRACKETT and Rachel.

Spouse: Alice BLOWER. Capt. Richard BRACKETT and Alice BLOWER were married on 16 Jan 1633/34 in St Katherine , London, London, England.²³¹ Children were: Hannah BRACKETT, Peter BRACKETT, John BRACKETT, Rachel BRACKETT, Mary BRACKETT, James BRACKETT, Sarah BRACKETT, Josiah BRACKETT.

Rose BRACKETT. Parents: Richard BRACKETT and Mrs Richard BRACKETT.

Spouse: . William CHAPMAN and Rose BRACKETT were married on 28 Aug 1603 in St Peters, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.²⁶⁰

Sarah BRACKETT was christened in 1647 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. She was born in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Parents: Capt. Richard BRACKETT and Alice BLOWER.

Spouse: . William RAWSON and Sarah BRACKETT were married on 26 Oct 1700 in Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁴⁶

Spouse: Joseph CROSBY. Joseph CROSBY and Sarah BRACKETT were married on 1 Jun 1675 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.^264,265

Susan BRACKETT²⁴⁵ was christened on 14 Jun 1545 in St Jame's, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England.²⁴⁵ SUSAN, bapt. 14 June 1545 at St. James, Bury St. Edmunds, parents not named; she must have d.y. as no further record of her Parents: William BRACKETT and Alice.

Tobias BRACKETT was born about 1585.²⁶⁰ He was buried on 23 Jun 1634 in , , , England.²⁶⁰ Parents: Richard BRACKETT and Mrs Richard BRACKETT.

Spouse: . Tobias BRACKETT and Joan FLEETE were married on 1 Sep 1613 in Long Melford, Suffolk, England.²⁶⁰

William BRACKETT.²⁶⁶

WILLIAM BRACKETT was a resident of Sudbury, Suffolk. Also living there at the same time was Edward Brackett, presumably his brother. Both these men appear on the Sudbury list of the Military Survey of 1522, William as an able archer, Edward as an able billman, both listed as butchers, each assessed 12 pence on goods valued at £2. One can reasonably assume that they grew up in the trade and learned it from their father who also must have lived in Sudbury. Two years later, they both appear again on record as taxpayers in the 1524 Subsidy return, each down for 4 pence tax on wages of 20 shillings. No earlier record of the name in Sudbury has been found, but it does occur somewhat earlier in other parts of England, or at least possible variations of the name such as Brokett. Edward Brackett died in 1540. 20 June 1540 - The wife of EDWARD BRACKETT, balie of the town of Sudbury, Suffolk, hale of mind and in good and perfect remembrance .,. my body to be buried within the churchyard of St. Gregory in Sudbury... to every of my children John. James, Edward, George and Faythe 5 marks at age 20 and if Faythe marry before age 20, then on day of marriage to Maud my wife all those my copyhold lease, interest and term of years which I have and hold of the right worshipfu.1 Lady Dame Jane Corbett of and in certain lands and pastures lying in Assington, Suffolk, called by the name of Perefield Richard Barker of Sudbury to hold and occupy these leases during the nonage of son George Brackett, paying £4 13s 7d sterling yearly to Maud my wile and 6C of fresh wood with the felling making and carrying of the same toward the keeping and bringing up of the same George and Edward my sons.. Also, to wife Maud a certain lease in lands called Chyllton wente and Duckslade.. .The residue of all my goods and cattle, money, plate, debts and implements of household not assigned or bequeathed to Maud my wife whom I make sole executrix. John Oxburghe of Sudbury, gentleman, and the said Richard Barker to be aydors and comforters to my said wife and for their pains 6s 8d sterling. Witnesses: John Bannasted, Raulff Feosdike, John Blanche, John Beeie, Ronert Cooke. Willm Hayward. Proved 19 March 1540/4 1 (Ref.: Coole 364)

William Brackett had at least three Sons who referred to each other in their wills.

Children, born in Sudbury:
WILLIAM, prob. b about 1515; m Alice.......; ch.: Edmond, Richard, William, Maud, others who d.y.; buried 6 May 1575 at St.Peter's; she m 2, 11 Sept. 1575, Richard Morrell (or Merrill)
GEORGE, named in wills of his brothers William & Thomas; sev. ch.: Robert who had Barbara 1593 and Robert 1594/5, George bapt. 2 Dec. 1565 at St Gregory's who m Elizabeth & had Elizabeth 1603 & Anne 1608, Grace & Christian bapt. 29 March 1581 at St. Peter's, prob. also John who witnessed the will of William Brackett in 1575 & may be the John B. bapt. 22 Aug. 1557 at St. Mary in Bury St. Edrnunds THOMAS. m Emma...... ; he d 1573, naming in his will his wife & Sons Edward & William. His son Edward was slain by Anthony Burr on 15 June 1591 & was buried the next day at St. Peter's. An abstract of his will follows:

10 September 1573 - The nuncupative will of THOMAS BRACKETT of St. Gregory, Sudbury, Suffolk ... sick in body ... to Robert Brackett son of George Brackett his brother one pewter platter ... to Edward Brackett his son one brass pot, one pewter platter, one pewter porringer, one saucer of pewter ... to Willm Brackett his other son one candlestick. .all these to be delivered unto his brother George Brackett to keep for his children until they come to lawful age... the residue of his goods to my wife Emma Brackett freely, she seeing his body honestly buried &r brought to the ground, his debts paid & his little children brought up in the fear of god. Witnesses: Thomas Byknefl, Willm Srnyth, Thomas Collins, with others. Proved 13 January 1573/4 (Ref. Large 2.14)

Ref.: Suffolk Green Book X; Probate Records at Bury Saint Edmunds; Parish Registers;
Bishop's Transcripts

Children were: William BRACKETT.

William BRACKETT³ was born about 1515 in Sudbury, Suffolk, England.³ He was buried on 6 May 1575 in St Peters, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.³

WILLIAM BRACKETT (William), like his brothers George and Thomas, and his father before him, lived in Sudbury, Suffolk. He was born about 15 15-1520. He was a butcher by trade and had a shop, or stall as it was called, in Sudbury. This he left to his son William.

However, it appears that he lived for a few years in Bury Saint Edmunds, for here we find the baptismal records of several children. Of the six entries, only the last one for the baptism of a daughter gives the father's name. Presumably all the others were also William's children. Also, there was no other known William Brackett and there is no record otherwise of him in Bury Saint Edmunds, so he must have returned to his native Sudbury where he died. Sudbury and Bury Saint Edmunds are about 14 miles apart.

In the 1568 Subsidy Return, he is listed in the parish of Saint Peter, and was taxed 14 shillings on £5 worth of goods.

On 4 May 1575, he made his will and was buried two days later on the 6th at Saint Peter's, not Saint Gregory's as he had requested in his will.

On 11 September 1575, four months later, at Saint Gregory's Church, Alice Brackett remarried to Richard Morells (or Merrells).

4 May 1575 - The will of WILLIAM BRACKETT of Sudbury, Suffolk, Botcher, being at this time in perfect memory .. . my body to be buried in the churchyard of St. Gregoryes ... all my houses with the appurtenances in Sudbury which I have shalbe sold by Richard Brackett my son & Peter Haliwell of little Cornard within two years next & immediately ensuing my decease to the most advantage ... the money to be disburst in manner & form following ... to Alyce Brackett my wife £40 presently after the sale is made. In consideration of it she shall keep Willm Brackett & Maud Brackett my children & if she chance to die or sale be made then I will and give the same £40 to Whim Brackett my son & Maud Brackett my daughter to be equally divided between them.., to Edmond Brackett my son £30 to be paid after my houses be sold . . .if he die, to his children at 21 ....to Maud Brackett my daughter £10 which Alice my wife is to receive and give bond to i-ny executor to pay to Maud at age 18, but if Maud die before age 18, the £ 10 to go to William Brackett my son ... to Richard Brackett my Son the residue of the proceeds of the sale if the said Richard be able to bind the said houses then Iwill that he shall have the p'forrnent thereof giving for the same as another man will ... Alice my wife to have the occupation of all my said houses rent free until they be sold .. . to George Brackett my brother my maser tipped with silver & all my apparrell .... K to Willm Brackett my son & to his heirs my staule in he rnkytte ... Alice my wife to receive the profit thereof until he reaches 21 but if he die before 21, then the same stauie unto Maud my daughter ... to Alice my wife all the movable goods within the houses, one cow & all the swine, except one feather bed & one boulster which lyeth on the bed next the entry which I do give unto Richard my son ... .to Richard Brackett my son all my leases of all those grounds, lands & meadows which I now hold & occupy..., all my corn now growing, and all my goods, chattels & movables unbeqaeathed. Richard to be the executor, Thomas Smyth to be overseer. Witnesses: Lawrence Newman Clarke, George Brackytte, Willm Curd, Nicholas Ruggell, John Brackytte & Thomas Smythe with others.
Proved 5 July 1575 (Ref.: Wroo 88)

Ref.: Probate Records at Bury Saint Edmunds; Parish Registers; Bishop's Transcripts; Suffolk Green Book Parents: William BRACKETT.

Spouse: Alice. Children were: Edmund BRACKETT, Margaret BRACKETT, Susan BRACKETT, Child BRACKETT, Margaret BRACKETT, Richard BRACKETT, William BRACKETT, Maud BRACKETT.

William BRACKETT was born about 1555.²⁴⁵ He died about 1583.²⁴⁵ WILLIAM, prob. b 1555; m 21 July 1582 at St. Peter's, Alice Bull; he prob. d about 1583-5, for an Alice Brackett m John Goslin, 29 Aug. 1585; ch.: William bapt. 27 Jan. 1582/3 at St. Peter's. However, this may be the marriage & child of his cousin William who was son of Thomas Parents: William BRACKETT and Alice.

Spouse: . William BRACKETT and Alice BULL were married on 21 Jul 1582 in St Peters, Sudbury, Suffolk, England.²⁴⁵

Catherine BRAY²⁶⁷ was born about 1520 in , Middlesex, England.

Daughter of Thomas or John Bray of County Middlesex. Remarried------Hall

Spouse: Thomas WELBY. Thomas WELBY and Catherine BRAY were married.²⁶⁸ Children were: Thomas WELBY.

Margery BRERETON.

Spouse: John DAVENPORT Sir. Children were: Maud DAVENPORT.

Conan I Duke of BRETAGNE^46,120 was born in 927 in of, , Bretagne, France. He died on 29 Jun 992.

Spouse: Ermangarde D' ANJOU. Conan I Duke of BRETAGNE and Ermangarde D' ANJOU were married in 979 in , , , France. Children were: Judith de BRETAGNE.

Judith de BRETAGNE^46,120 was born in 982 in of, , Bretagne, France.²⁶⁹ She died on 16 Jun 1017 in of, , Normandie, France.²⁶⁹ Parents: Conan I Duke of BRETAGNE and Ermangarde D' ANJOU.

Spouse: Richard II "The Good" Duke of NORMANDY. Richard II "The Good" Duke of NORMANDY and Judith de BRETAGNE were married about 1000 in , , Normandie, France.²⁶⁹ Children were: Robert I "The Magnificent" Duke of NORMANDY, Richard III de NORMANDIE, Elbeonore de NORMANDIE, Adelais (Judith) de NORMANDIE, Guillaume de NORMANDIE, Miss Princess of NORMANDY.

Sprote de BRETAGNE^46,136,269 was born about 911 in , , Bretagne, France. Parents: Hubert, Count of SENLIS and Mrs-Hubert Count of SENLIS.

Spouse: Guillaume I "Longue Epbee" Duke of NORMANDY. Guillaume I "Longue Epbee" Duke of NORMANDY and Sprote de BRETAGNE were married about 932 in of, , Normandie, France. Children were: Richard I "Sans Peur" Duke of NORMANDY.

Aline de BREWES was born in 1289.⁶ She died before 20 Jul 1331.⁶

Spouse: John MOWBRAY Knight. John MOWBRAY Knight and Aline de BREWES were married after 29 Nov 1297 in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales.⁶ Children were: John MOWBRAY Knight.

Maud de BREWES.⁶

Spouse: Roger de MORTIMER Knight. Roger de MORTIMER Knight and Maud de BREWES were married. Children were: Iseult de MORTIMER.

Abigail BRIGHAM was born on 25 Nov 1708 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁷⁰ She was christened on 3 Jul 1720 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁷¹ She died on 6 Mar 1790 in Chesterfield, Cheshire, New Hampshire, USA. She was buried on 6 Mar 1790 in Clay Hill Cemetery, West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, USA.
Source: "The History of the Brigham Family" 2nd Vol. by Emma Elisabeth Brigham Parents: Gershom BRIGHAM and Mehitable WARREN.

Spouse: John SNOW. John SNOW and Abigail BRIGHAM were married on 25 Mar 1729 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.^270,272 Children were: John SNOW, Edmund SNOW, Seth SNOW, Warren SNOW, Abigail SNOW, Capt Zerrubbabel SNOW, Phebe SNOW, Ester SNOW.

Ann BRIGHAM was born in 1610 in , , , of England.¹⁹¹ She died on 11 Oct 1675 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.²⁶⁴ Parents: Thomas BRIGHAM and Isabel WATSON.

Spouse: . Reverand William THOMPSON and Ann BRIGHAM were married in 1637 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.^11,264

Spouse: Simon CROSBY. Simon CROSBY and Ann BRIGHAM were married on 21 Apr 1634 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Yorkshire, England.^11,273 Children were: Rev. Thomas CROSBY, Simon CROSBY, Joseph CROSBY.

Benjamin BRIGHAM was born on 19 Feb 1714/15 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²² Parents: Gershom BRIGHAM and Mehitable WARREN.

Spouse: . Benjamin BRIGHAM and Hannah MERRILL were married on 17 Aug 1739 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

David BRIGHAM was born on 6 Jan 1673 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²² He was buried on 11 Aug 1673 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²² Parents: Thomas BRIGHAM and Mary RICE.

David BRIGHAM was born on 12 Apr 1678 in Marlboro, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁷⁴ He died on 26 Jun 1750. Parents: Thomas BRIGHAM and Mary RICE.

Spouse: . David BRIGHAM and Deborah HOWE were married on 30 Sep 1708.

Spouse: . David BRIGHAM and Mary LEONARD were married on 21 Aug 1709 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Elizabeth BRIGHAM was born in 1571 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Yorkshire, England.⁴³ Parents: Thomas BRIGHAM and Gillian.

Spouse: . Edward PALMER and Elizabeth BRIGHAM were married on 20 Sep 1590 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Yorkshire, England.⁴³

Ellnathan BRIGHAM was born on 7 Mar 1683 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁷⁴ He died on 10 Apr 1758 in Coventry, Mansfield, Connecticut, USA. Parents: Thomas BRIGHAM and Mary RICE.

Spouse: . Ellnathan BRIGHAM and Bethiah WARD were married on 17 Jun 1705 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁷⁵

Francis BRIGHAM was born in 1559 in Holme-on-Spalding-Moor, Yorkshire, England.⁴³ Died unmarried. Parents: Thomas BRIGHAM and Jennet MILLINGTON.

Gershom BRIGHAM was born on 23 Feb 1680 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²² He died on 3 Jan 1748/49 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²²
Source: "The History of the Brigham Family" 2nd Vol. by Emma Elisabeth Brigham

He was a surveyor for the west end in 1710 at Marlborough, Middlesex Co, MA. He was a 'tythingman' in 1716. He was a constable in 1721. He was on the Committee to "seat the Meeting" in 1727. He was a Selectman in 1733.
Rice Family - S2/P1, p. 6 Parents: Thomas BRIGHAM and Mary RICE.

Spouse: . Gershom BRIGHAM and Mehitable SPRING were married on 17 Feb 1729/30 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²⁷⁶

Spouse: Mehitable WARREN. Gershom BRIGHAM and Mehitable WARREN were married on 18 May 1703 in Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.²⁷⁷ Children were: Martha BRIGHAM, Joseph BRIGHAM, Abigail BRIGHAM, Gershom BRIGHAM, Benjamin BRIGHAM.

Gershom BRIGHAM was born on 4 Nov 1712 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.²² Parents: Gershom BRIGHAM and Mehitable WARREN.

Spouse: . Gershom BRIGHAM and Mary LEE were married on 26 Mar 1747 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Spouse: . Gershom BRIGHAM and Bulah BELLOWS were married on 16 Sep 1782.