(Hawkins lineage of Anne Hawkins wife of Matthew Whipple of Ipswich, Massachusetts.)

First Generation

1. John Hawkins, son of John Hawkins of Braintree, Essex Co., England was born in Essex Co. about 1570 and died there in 1619 at 49 years of age. He married twice. (1) Unnamed. (2) Mary Levitt 21 February 1603/04 in Essex Co. She died 3 May 1635 in Bocking, Essex Co., at 54 years of age. He was the oldest son and heir. His title was Gentleman and he was a Trustee for the poor. It is believed he lived in a fine mansion in Great Square in Braintree. A tablet identifying his tomb is in the north Chancel Wall of St. Michael the Archangel Church which dates from 1199. Unfortunately the Church Register only dates from 1660

John Hawkins and his unnamed first wife had the following children:

2 i. Eleanor Hawkins baptized in Bocking 6 March 1595 and buried there in 1609.
+ 3. ii. John Hawkins III
4 iii. Francis Hawkins.
5 iv. Mary Hawkins born abt 1590 and married Matthew Wright 8 November 1610.
John Hawkins and Mary Levitt had the following children:

+ 6 v. Anne Hawkins born abt 1604.
7 vi. Sarah Hawkins born abt 1605 and married William Coppin 26 September 1622. Read the rest of this entry »

Your history and genealogy of 15 generations of the Whipple family is a monumental work which will be treasured by us and many of our
Whipple relatives for generations to come. Thank you and best regards, Mary Lou and Don Klassy, Minnesota. 16 Aug 2010.

THE VIGOR OF AMERICA springs from its early English emigrants and the seed of that stock is now found in each of the 50 United States. That seed was planted in the decade 1630-40 when approximately 20,000 English, the Whipples among them, settled in New England. After 1640, the Long Parliament resolved many of the grievances of the non-conformists and immigration suddenly ceased. It was almost 200 years before the English again flocked to American shores.

One does not leave the known for the unknown without some idea of the destination — especially families with children. In 1638, Matthew and Anne had five: Mary, 12; Anne, 10; Elizabeth, 9; John, 6; Matthew, 3. John and Susanna also had five: Susanna, 16; John, 13; Elizabeth, 11; William, 8; Mary, 4. If they were members of group of Puritans traveling together, the group would have planned carefully before leaving. Read the rest of this entry »

LUCY WHIPPLE GREEN, Great Great Granddaughter of Matthew Whipple and granddaughter of Francis Whipple (1749-1838).

In the name of God amen, I Lucy Green of Westborough in the county of Worcester and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, widow, being in feeble health of body, but of sound and disposing mind, memory, and understanding; considering the certainty of death, and uncertainty of the time of its approach, and being desirous to settle my worldly affairs, and be the better prepared to leave the world, when it shall please God to call me home, do therefore make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, that is to say; First and principally, I commit my soul into the hands of Almighty God, and my body to the earth to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executor, hereinafter named, and, after my debts and funeral charges are paid, I bequeath as follows:

I give and bequeath to my daughter Abigail Green the house where I now live, my cow, all my household furniture, and all the personal estate which I may own at my decease, wherever and whatever the same may be, to have for her own use and benefit, to the exclusion of Elijah, Stephen, Joseph, Benjamin, and Samuel Green, they being all my other children.

And I do hereby constitute and appoint my son, Benjamin Green to be sole Executor of this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this nineteenth day of November A.D. One thousand eight hundred and thirty six. s/ Lucy Green

The foregoing will was signed, sealed, published, and delivered by the testator, Lucy Green, as and for her last will, in the presence of us, who at her request in her presence, and in the presence of each other, have thereunto subscribed our names as witnesses. /s/ Nathum Fisher, Stephen Green, Joseph Green.

INVENTORY OF THE ESTATE OF LUCY WHIPPLE GREEN

Appraised by oath of the subscribers duly appointed by a Justice of the Peace.

Dwelling house and out buildings – $45
3500 lbs English Hay, $25

1500 lbs Swale hay, $ 6
15 bushel corn, $15
5 bushel rye, $ 7

Cow, $23
Half of one swine, $ 6. 20
bu. potatoes, $ 5

2 beds, bedding, $ 8
Case of drawers, $ 1
Oval table, $ 9.25
Spinning wheel, $ .50
Churn, $ .75,
5 chairs, $ 1
Fire set and bramel $ 3.25

Chest & drawers, $ .75
Cupboard, $ 1
Brass kettle, $ 3
Warming pan, $ .75
Spider, $ .25
Porridge pot., $ .75
Skillet, $ 2.25

Fire set, $ .75
Pr. flatirons, $ .40
Table, $ .25
Crockery ware, $ .75

Pewter ware, $ 1.75
Tin ware, $ 1.75
Looking glass, $ .25

Chaise, $ 8.00

Febr 19th 1838. Nathum Fisher, Elijah Kimball, Moses G. Maynard, Appraisers

This book on Descendants of Matthew Whipple will be of great use to our patrons researching the various lines of the family. The index, in particular, is noteworthy. The detailed endnotes, bibliographies, photos, and charts all add to the value of the work.

Martha Whittaker, Senior Librarian, The Sutro Library, The San Francisco Branch of the California State Library. 7 July 2010.

Francis Whipple was a great grandson of Matthew Whipple, Jr. He represented Westborough in Worcester Co., Massachusetts for eight terms in the Great and General Court.

In the name of God Amen. This fifteenth day of February Anon Domini One Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty Three, I Francis Whipple of New Braintree in the County of Worcester and Commonwealth of the Massachusetts, Esquire, being of advanced age but through the goodness of God of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given to God therefore But calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my last Will and testament that is to say principally and first of all, I give and recommend my Soul into the hands of God that gave it and my Body I recommend to the Earth to be buried in Christian burial at the discretion of my Executor nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall relive the same again by the mighty power of God as touching that worldly estate where with it has pleased God to bless me within this life. I give, demise and dispose of the same in the following manner and form.

My Will is and I order my Just Debts be paid out of my Estate by my Executor hereafter named.

Item. I give and bequeath unto Abigail my beloved wife in lieu of her Right of Dower all my indoor movables of all sorts to dispose of as she shall think proper. Further my Will is and I also order that my said wife shall have the use and improvement of my Dwelling House, the whole of it, and the free use of the Well. Furthermore, I give to my said wife the use and income of two cows such as she shall choose which shall be kept summer and winter well without any charge to her as also the use of my horse and Chais ready tackled at the door when ever she shall have occasion to ride. The house, the horse and Chais and cows, at my wife’s decease, or if she shall marry again, I give to my son Francis Whipple. Furthermore, I order and my Will is that my said wife shall have the following articles delivered to her free from all charges yearly and every year during the time she shall remain my widow (VIZ) one bushel of good malt, five bushels of Indian corn, four bushels of rye, one bushel of wheat, one hundred weight of good pork, sixty weight of good beef, ten pounds of good flax, well dressed from swingle, eight pounds of good sheep wool, half a bushel of salt, one barrel of cider, and also what fire wood she shall have occasion to use ready cut fit for the fire and delivered at the door and a due proportion of all sorts of [lace ?] as she shall need for her own use and what apples she shall have occasion to use. And if my said wife shall not dispose of the indoor movables in her lifetime, which I fully empower her to do, then my Will is that what remains of them that she hath not disposed of at her decease shall be equally divided between my two Daughters or their heirs, namely Elizabeth and Mary and my two Grand Daughters Lucy Livermor and Abigail Warrin.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Benjamin Whipple and to his heirs the sum of Six Pounds lawful money to be paid in one year after my decease by my Executor.

Item. I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Whipple and to his heirs the sum of Six Pounds lawful money to be paid in two years after my decease by my Executor.

Item. I give and bequeath to the heirs of my late Son Abner Whipple, deceased, the sum of Six Pounds to be paid in three years after my decease which I divide as followeth: Namely Abner to have Three Pounds, Sibbel, Mary, and Daniel Twenty Shillings each. The above sums which I have ordered to be paid to my above named Sons and their heirs together with what they have already had, I esteem their full share out of my estate.

Item. I give to the heirs of my late Daughter Lucy Maynard, deceased, the sum of Five Shillings and no more for their late mother hath her full share of my Estate.

Item. I give to my Grand Daughter Abigail Warrin Five Shillings and no more for her late mother Abigail Warrin, deceased, hath had her full share out of my Estate.

Item. I give to my Daughter Elizabeth Five Shillings and no more, she having had her share out of my Estate.

Item. I give and bequeath to my Son Francis Whipple and to his heirs and assigns for Ever all my Lands and Buildings that I own and possessed of in the Town of New Braintree together with all my Live Stock or Notes I have at my decease. These Lands and Buildings and Stock and Money I give to him, my said Son, upon the following conditions: Namely, that he or his heirs promise and deliver to my before named Wife, who is his Mother, the several articles before named in this Will during the term therein mentioned free from all charge and if they are not sufficient for her support then to provide all things necessary for her support in sickness and health and a decent burial when she shall decease this life. And that he pay all my just Debts and that he or his heirs pay the several sums which I have ordered to be paid in the Will to my other Children and Grand Children and by his filling these conditions, the above said Buildings and Lands with the other things mentioned are confirmed to him and his heirs and assigns for Ever.

Item. My Will is that my wearing apparel be equally divided between my Sons – Benjamin, Thomas, Francis and my Grand Son Abner.

Item. I constitute, appoint, make and ordain my trusty and well beloved Son Francis Whipple my sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testament. And I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and disannul all and every other Will and Testament and bequest and Executor by me made, ratifying and confirming this and no other to be my Last Will and Testament. And in witness whereof I have hereunto set my Hand and Seal the Day and Year above written.
/s/ Francis Whipple

Signed, Sealed, Published, Pronounced and Declared by the said Francis Whipple as his Last Will and Testament in presence of us the subscribers.
/s/ Robert Willson /s/ Joseph Willson /s/ Samuel Willson

On 7 Aug. 1787, Francis Jr., and Robert and Joseph Willson put up a £3,000 bond to Probate Judge Joseph Dorr to insure that Francis, as Estate Executor, would pay his father’s debts and legacies according “to the true interest and meaning of his will and the law”. When he performed accordingly, the bond obligation would be voided. All three were identified as yeomen. Francis Jr. and Robert were identified as being from New Braintree, Joseph from Oakham.

ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE OF ABIGAIL (LAMSON) WHIPPLE
Wife of Francis Whipple

Abigail died in New Braintree Dec. 22, 1799 and Francis, Jr. was appointed Administrator of her estate on January 7, 1800. On the same day, Worcester county Probate Judge Joseph Dorr appointed Benjamin Joslyn and Joseph Bowman, esquires, and David Nichols, gentleman, appraisers of her estate. Francis was obliged to give public notice of his appointment which was published in The Massachusetts Spy, printed in Worcester, on January 22 and February 12, 1800. The notice asked persons indebted to the estate to make immediate payment and requested those owed by the estate to make demand for payment. The bond of $10,000 and was posted by Francis and Edwards Whipple and Joseph Willson, all of New Braintree.

The personal property appraisal was completed January 10 and amounted to $53.07: The inventory included $25.00 in wearing apparel; $2.00 for 12 napkins; .92 for a tablecloth; $4.88 for miscellaneous blankets; $10.50 for 12 sheets; $2.83 for 14 pillow cases; $4.00 for 1 coverlet; $2.12 for 1 bed tick; and .82 in cash. Francis’ cost to administer the estate was $17.95, of which $2.67 was paid to the appraisers, $1.40 to The Massachusetts Spy. and Court costs of $1.31. The balance was $35.12: $1.58 paid to Silas Stone for Silas Potter with the remaining funds of $33.54 paid in equal shares to the eight children of the deceased ($4.19 each) or to their legal representatives on 28 Oct. 1800.

There is no record of real estate or widow’s dower or tax stamps due because in lieu of her rights of dower, Abigail received “all his indoor movables of all sorts” when Francis’ will was probated.

Jonathan Whipple, grandson of Matthew, Jr. became ill the middle of March 1757 and his minister, Rev. Parkman visited and prayed with him on the 15th and the 18th. On the last visit he told Jonathan’s son Francis that his father “entertains much hope in his death.”

He was much weaker by the 25th, and the family, thinking the end was near, again asked Parkman to visit. Upon leaving, Parkman told family members that Jonathan was not “in terror [of dying], but thinks God wrought a good work in him [and] his dying [is] well grounded.” He said Jonathan gave “testimony” to the Christian religion and said he was waiting for his “appointment” with God. As Parkman left, Jonathan said “Farewell my Father.” He was still alive and a little revived on Sunday the 28th, died Saturday April 2, and was buried the afternoon of Thursday April 4. He would have been 78 April 19. Read the rest of this entry »

Matthew Whipple, Sr. was a widower for the last seven years of his life with four grandchildren to enjoy. That he was successful and had achieved financial independence is apparent from reading the will which refers to his home with its great chamber, little chamber, lodging chamber, old parlor and loft. He bequeathed more than £200 to family members, some to be distributed within one month following his death, indicating he had liquid assets. Other bequeaths included silver spoons, high latten candlesticks, brass pots, pewter dishes, a table, stools, three different types of chests, five beds, fine linen, bolsters, blankets, etc. Matthew, Jr. was named sole executor of the estate.

WILL OF MATTHEW WHIPPLE

In the name of God amen the nineteenth day of December anno domini one-thousand-six-hundred-sixteen and in the fourteenth year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord James by the Grace of God King of England, France, and Ireland and the fiftieth of Scotland, defender of the faith, etc., I Matthew Whipple the elder of Bocking in the county of Essex, Clothier, and of the diocese of Canterbury, being at this present of good and perfect memory, thanks be given to God, and calling to my mind the uncertainty of the continuance of man’s transitory life in this present world and the certainty of death when it shall please God to appoint the time, and being willing and desirous to devise and set in order such goods, chattels, and tenements as God of his mercy and goodness hath blessed me withall, do therefore make and declare this my present testament and last will in manner and form following (renouncing and revoking all former wills by me heretofore made). Read the rest of this entry »

The story of the Statue of Liberty is a story of change. The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States 125 years ago (1885) in recognition of a friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the years, the meanings of the Statue have grown until she has become an international icon of freedom and liberty, the most recognizable symbol of democracy and quite possibly the most photographed statue or monument anywhere in the world.

The idea of the Statue originated around 1865 with Edouard de Laboulaye who saw the United States as a country that had proved that democracy was a viable type of government after surviving a Civil War and abolishing slavery. He also saw the gift as a way to reflect his wish for a democracy in France. Artist Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi, who was known for large-scale work, was commissioned to design this sculpture and in 1874 came to the United States to look for a location for his monument. When he saw Bedloe’s Island from his ship as he sailed into the New York Harbor, he realized it was a perfect location because of the never ending audience it provided.

Bartholdi recruited French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923 and builder of the Eiffel Tower in Paris) to build a skeleton for his statue and used a technique called repousse to create her copper skin – hammering out each piece of copper until it was only 3/32 of an inch thick (the same as two pennies put together). Eiffel, realizing flexibility was needed to allow the Statue to sway in the sometimes violent harbor winds, designed a massive iron pylon and secondary skeletal framework which allowed the copper skin to move independently– yet stand upright.

The Statue became a joint effort between American and France. America built the pedestal, and the French assembled the Statue.

Completed in France in July of 1884, the Statue was disassembled and shipped to the United States, arriving in New York in June 1885. When the pedestal was finished, the Statue was re-assembled (it took four months) and dedicated October 28, 1886 in front of thousands of spectators. In his dedication address, President Grover Cleveland emphasized the spread of American ideals. The Statue is 305 feet from the ground to the tip of the flame – equivalent height of a 22-story building – and was then the tallest structure in New York.

The Statue faces Southeast and was strategically placed inside of Fort Wood which was a perfect base. And it’s position is perfect for ships entering the harbor to see her as a welcoming symbol. Classical images of Liberty have usually been represented by a woman and this Liberty’s face is said to be modeled after the sculptor’s mother.

It’s crown is open on a limited basis. The torch has been closed since the “Black Tom” explosion of July 30, 1916, which was one of the largest acts of sabotage to our nation prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941.

The torch is a symbol of enlightenment lighting the way to freedom and showing the path to Liberty. It’s official name represents her most important symbol: “Liberty Enlightening the World.” The torch, replaced in 1986, is a copper flame covered in 24K gold. It is reflective of the sun’s rays in daytime and lighted by 16 floodlights at night. The original torch, removed in 1984, is inside the lobby of the monument.

The tablet of law, held in the Statue’s left hand, has the date of American Independence July 4, 1776, written on it in Roman numerals (July IV, MDCCLXXVI). The seven spikes on the Statue’s crown represent the seven seas and continents of the world.

It’s location is on Liberty Island on federal property administered by the National Park Service and within the territorial jurisdiction of the State of New York. Visitors ride Ferries to and from the Park. They depart from both the State of New York and New Jersey. Ellis Island, the former federal immigration station, is a national museum of immigration, and is separate from Liberty Island.

Engraved on the pedestal is Emma Lazarus’ poem, The New Colossus written in 1883, the year of father’s birth. Its best-known lines are:

Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore;
Sent these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me …

The poem was placed on a plaque and affixed to an interior wall of the pedestal in 1903 where it was ignored until the 1930s when Europeans seeking asylum from Fascist persecution began arriving in large numbers. Then, recognizing the Statue’s true intentions, it was quoted in speeches and set to music by Irving Berlin and in 1986 the plaque was moved to an introductory exhibit in the pedestal. No one has described the American dream in a more memorable way:

Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame*
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed sunset-gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles, from her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome, her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin-cities frame.
“Keep, ancient lands, your storied Pomp,” cries she
With silent lips, Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.
The Wretched refuse of your teeming shore;
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door?”

* The brazen giant of Greed fame refers to the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, a bronze monument to the sun god, destroyed by an earthquake in 226 B.C.

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I began my search for my Crosby family ancestors on a visit to York County, England and the community of Holme Upon Spaulding Moor (herefater Holme) in 1998 where my great (11) grandfather Thomas Crosby and his family lived. Holme is an extensive parish about 22 miles southeast of the city of York. I took the accompanying picture of All Saints Church in Holme at that time. It was where the Crosby’s worshiped and dates to the year 1250.

Thomas was born ca 1510 and was buried 16 March 1558-59. The first reference to him in York is on a muster-roll of 30 Henry VIII (1538) where he is identified as an archer with a bow living at Shipton, a parish adjoining Holme. His name also appears on the Yorkshire lay subsidy 303-322 in 36 Henry VIII (1538). Read the rest of this entry »