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     Susannah Holbrook was the daughter of Thomas Holbrook and Joane Kingman.² Susannah Holbrook married Andrew Willett, son of Captain Thomas Willett and Mary Brown, on 6 March 1693/94 in Braintree, Massachusetts.^1,3

     Samuel Willett was born on 27 October 1658.¹ He was the son of Captain Thomas Willett and Mary Brown.¹ Said to have married and had a large family at Flushing, Long Island but there is much confusion with the descendants of another Thomas Willet who did settle in Flushing.¹

     Dorothy Beauchamp ? was born circa 1584 in England.^1,2 She married John Brown Sr.. Dorothy Beauchamp ? died on 27 January 1673/74 in Swansea, Massachusetts.³ She was buried on 29 January 1673/74.¹

      Rector of Hadleigh.¹ Dr. Thomas Goad D.D. was born in August 1576 in Cambridge.⁴ He was the son of Dr. Roger Goad D.D. and Katharine Hill.³ Dr. Thomas Goad D.D. died on 8 August 1638 in Hadleigh, Suffolk.⁴

      He began his career as a public notary and officiated as such at the consecration of Archbishop Parker. Late in life he took holy orders, becoming rector of Barley, Hertfordshire, fourteen miles from Cambridge, which living had been presented to him by his patron, Bishop Richard Cox (Bishop of Ely 1559-81). He was also admitted to the fifth prebendal stall of Ely in 1560 by his patron, with whom he had been associated as subalmoner to Edward VI. He had two sons and four daughters.¹ Thomas Willett was born circa 1511 in Ely ?, Cambridgshire.¹ He married Elizabeth Stanton ? in 1560?² Thomas Willett died in April 1598 in Barley, Buckinghamshire.¹

     Henry Willett was born. He was the son of Andrew Willett and Jacobine (Jacobeda) Goad.¹ Henry Willett died in 1670.¹

     Elizabeth Stanton ? was born in 1510.¹ She married Thomas Willett in 1560?¹ Elizabeth Stanton ? was buried on 16 April 1598 in Barley.¹

      Governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Governor John Winthrop was born on 12 January 1587/88 in Edwardstone, Suffolk, England.¹ He was the son of Adam Winthrop and Anne Brown.¹ Governor John Winthrop married first Mary Forth, daughter of John Forth, on 16 April 1605 at Great Stambridge, Essex.^2,3 Governor John Winthrop married secondly Thomasine Clopton, daughter of William Clopton, on 6 December 1615 at Groton, England, within six months of his first wife's death.^2,3 Governor John Winthrop married thirdly Margaret Tyndal, daughter of Sir John Tyndal, on 29 April 1618 at Great Maplestead, Essex.² Governor John Winthrop married lastly Martha Rainsborough, daughter of William Rainsborough, after 20 December 1647 they had one son.^1,2,3 Governor John Winthrop died on 26 March 1649 in Boston, Massachusetts, at the age of 61.^1,2

     Adam Winthrop was born in 1548.¹ He was the son of Adam Winthrop.¹ Adam Winthrop married Anne Brown, daughter of Henry Brown, on 20 February 1579.¹ Adam Winthrop died in 1623.¹

     Anne Brown was the daughter of Henry Brown.¹ Anne Brown married Adam Winthrop, son of Adam Winthrop, on 20 February 1579.¹ Anne Brown died in 1629.¹

      Of Edwardstone.¹

     Adam Winthrop was born in 1498.¹ He died in 1562.¹

     Mary Forth was born on 12 January 1588.² She was the daughter of John Forth.¹ Mary Forth married Governor John Winthrop, son of Adam Winthrop and Anne Brown, on 16 April 1605 at Great Stambridge, Essex, by whom he had six children.^1,3 Mary Forth was buried on 26 June 1615 in Groton.¹

      Of Great Stambridge, Essex.¹

     Governor Fitz-John Winthrop was born on 14 March 1638.² He was the son of Governor John Winthrop of Connecticut and Elizabeth Read.^1,2 Governor of Connecticutt between 1698 and 1707.³ Governor Fitz-John Winthrop died in 1707.¹

     Thomasine Clopton was the daughter of William Clopton.¹ Thomasine Clopton married Governor John Winthrop, son of Adam Winthrop and Anne Brown, on 6 December 1615 at Groton, England; within six months of his first wife's death.^1,2 Thomasine Clopton died on 7 December 1616 in Groton in childbirth.¹ She was buried on 11 December 1616 in Groton church.¹

      Of Castleins Manor, near Groton.²

     Margaret Tyndal was born in 1591.² She was the daughter of Sir John Tyndal. Margaret Tyndal married Governor John Winthrop, son of Adam Winthrop and Anne Brown, on 29 April 1618 in Great Maplestead, Essex.¹ Margaret Tyndal died on 14 June 1647 in Boston.³

     Martha Rainsborough was baptised on 20 April 1617 at Whitechapel, London.³ She was the daughter of William Rainsborough.² Martha Rainsborough married firstly Thomas Coytmore, son of Capt. Rowland Coytemore and Katherine Miles, on 14 June 1635 at Wapping.^2,4,5 Martha Rainsborough married secondly Governor John Winthrop, son of Adam Winthrop and Anne Brown, after 20 December 1647 they had one son.^1,6,2 Martha Rainsborough married thirdly John Coggan on 10 March 1651/52.^4,3 Martha Rainsborough died on 24 October 1660 in Boston at the age of 43 said to be suicide being disappointed of a fourth marriage.^2,3

     Martha Fones married Governor John Winthrop of Connecticut, son of Governor John Winthrop and Mary Forth, on 8 February 1631; they were first cousins.¹ Martha Fones died in 1634.¹

     Elizabeth Read was born in England.¹ She was the daughter of Colonel Edmund Read.¹ Elizabeth Read married Governor John Winthrop of Connecticut, son of Governor John Winthrop and Mary Forth, on 12 February 1635 in England.^1,2 Elizabeth Read died on 24 November 1672 in Hartford, Connecticut.¹

      Of Wickford, Essex; a colonel in the parliamentary army.¹

     Chief Justice Waitstill Winthrop was born on 27 February 1641/42.¹ He was the son of Governor John Winthrop of Connecticut and Elizabeth Read.¹ Chief Justice Waitstill Winthrop married Mary Browne before 1679 in Boston.² The only man ever appointed Chief Justice twice, Winthrop first assumed the office in 1701 when Chief Justice Stoughton died. Winthrop, however, held aspirations of becoming governor, and to further his cause, resigned his place on the bench to accept an appointment as agent of the Province. When Joseph Dudley was appointed governor instead, Winthrop's agency was rescinded and he returned home. In 1708, he was appointed Chief Justice again and served in that capacity until his death.³ Chief Justice Waitstill Winthrop died on 7 November 1717 in Boston at the age of 75.¹

     Henry Winthrop was born in England. He was the son of Governor John Winthrop and Mary Forth. Henry Winthrop died in 1630 in Salem, Massachusetts, drowned.

     Forth Winthrop was the son of Governor John Winthrop and Mary Forth. Forth Winthrop died in 1631 in England.

     Ann Dudley was born circa 1633 in England. She was the daughter of Rev. Samuel Dudley and Mary Winthrop.¹ Ann Dudley married Colonel Edward Hilton, son of Edward Hilton, before 1658.²

     Colonel Edward Hilton was born circa 1629.² He was the son of Edward Hilton.² Colonel Edward Hilton married Ann Dudley, daughter of Rev. Samuel Dudley and Mary Winthrop, before 1658.²

     Rebecca Wheelwright was the daughter of Rev. John Wheelwright and Mary Hutchinson.¹ Rebecca Wheelwright married firstly Samuel Maverick Jr. on 4 December 1660 at Boston.^2,3 Rebecca Wheelwright married secondly William Bradbury, son of Thomas Bradbury and Mary Perkins, on 12 March 1672 at Salisbury.^1,3 Rebecca Wheelwright died on 20 December 1678.¹

     Rev. John Wheelwright was born in 1594 in Saleby, Lincolnshire.² He graduated in 1614 from Cambridge.³ He married firstly Marie Storre, daughter of Rev. Thomas Storre, on 8 November 1621.³ Rev. John Wheelwright married secondly Mary Hutchinson, daughter of Edward Hutchinson and Susanna (Unknown).^1,3 Rev. John Wheelwright died on 15 November 1679 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.²