Othneil Gorton Jr.1

b. 1 October 1718, d. June 1797
FatherOthneil Gorton1 b. 22 Sep 1669, d. 13 Jun 1733
MotherMercy Burlingame1
Relationship2nd cousin 7 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Othneil Gorton Jr. was born on 1 October 1718 in Warwick, Providence Co., Rhode Island.2 He married Theodosia Hopkins, daughter of Joseph Hopkins and Martha Whaley, on 3 June 1725.2 He died in June 1797 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, at age 78.2 He was buried in an unmarked grave on the old Vaughn farm in Warwick, Kent Co., Rhode Island.2
     He was named in his father's will, dated 5 June 1733 and proved 29 Jun 1733, and was to receive his father's house, all his land in Scituate, Warwick, and elsewhere, and a feather bed (but his mother was to have them until he came of age, as well as use of the kitchen and bedroom while a widow).1,3
     He was a deputy to the Rhode Island General Assembly from 1757 to 1759 and 1780 to 1787, serving as speaker of the House in 1787. He resigned his seat in the General Assembly in 1788 to become chief justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, where he served until 1791.2
     His will was dated 11 December 1788, and proved 27 June 1797. The executors were his wife Theodosia and his grandson Othneil Gorton Wightman.2
     He and Theodosia had the following known children: Theodosia (b 3 June 1736, d young), Zilpha (b February 1737), Marcy, Mary.2

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 12.
  2. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, pp. 30,31.
  3. [S3346] His daughter Frances did marry Jeremiah Pierce, later that same year.

Jeremiah Pierce Jr.1

b. 18 February 1710
FatherJeremiah Pierce1
MotherAbigail (?)1
     Jeremiah Pierce Jr. was born on 18 February 1710 in East Greenwich, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 He married Frances Gorton, daughter of Othneil Gorton and Mercy Burlingame, in 1733.1
     He was a mariner.1 He and his wife Frances lived in Warwick, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 They had the following known children: Caleb (b 15 July 1734), Mary (b 21 February 1736), James (b 7 July 1737), Barbara (b 24 July 1738).1

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 30.

Jonathan Burlingame1

b. about 1704
FatherRoger Burlingame1 b. 30 May 1678, d. 13 Dec 1765
MotherSarah Eleanor Sweet1 b. 24 Apr 1682, d. 3 Aug 1761
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Jonathan Burlingame was born about 1704 in Warwick, Providence Co., Rhode Island.2 He married Mary Greene, daughter of Philip Greene and Elizabeth Wickes.2
     On 5 May 1746 his father deeded him 11 acres and 80 rods of land in Warwick, Providence Co., Rhode Island.3 On 3 June 1758, in Cranston, Providence Co., Rhode Island, he and his wife Mary along with their unmarried daughters Phebe and Eunice, deeded "all their rights of dower and power of thirds" to James Greene.2 He was living in Coventry, Kent Co., Rhode Island, in 1765.2
     He and Mary had the following known children: Phebe (d aft 26 October 1773), Eunice (d aft 26 October 1773), Elisha (b abt 1732, d prob bef 1758).2

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 13.
  2. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 32.
  3. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, pp. 13,32.

Freelove Burlingame1

FatherRoger Burlingame1 b. 30 May 1678, d. 13 Dec 1765
MotherSarah Eleanor Sweet1 b. 24 Apr 1682, d. 3 Aug 1761
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     She was named in her grandfather Roger Burlingham's will, dated 28 November 1715 and proved 13 September 1718, and received a share of the movable estate.2,3

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 13.
  2. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, pp. 2-7A.
  3. [S146] Mary Stevens Ghastin, Genealogy of the Stevens and Tripp and Allied Families, pp. 30-32.

William Burlingame1

b. 30 September 1710, d. 16 May 1775
FatherRoger Burlingame1 b. 30 May 1678, d. 13 Dec 1765
MotherSarah Eleanor Sweet1 b. 24 Apr 1682, d. 3 Aug 1761
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     William Burlingame was born on 30 September 1710 in Warwick, Providence Co., Rhode Island.2 He married first Phebe Alice Greene, daughter of Philip Greene and Elizabeth Wickes, on 30 November 1729 in Cranston, Providence Co., Rhode Island.3 He married second Susanna Sherman.4 He died on 16 May 1775 in Coventry, Kent Co., Rhode Island, at age 64.2
     On 15 September 1731 his father sold to him the northern part of his grandfather Roger Burlingham's original homestead.1 On 14 February 1738 he sold this land to his cousin Israel Gorton.2
     He was a private in Capt. Pike's Command at Louisburg, Massachusetts, in 1745. He made Ensign in 1745, and Captain in 1747.2 On 11 March 1746 (11 March 1747 according to Jacox) he and his wife Alice, along with his father, deeded land in Mashantatack to James Sweet of Coventry, Rhode Island.1,5
     His will was dated 2 May 1772 in West Greenwich, Kent Co., Rhode Island.2
     He and his first wife Phebe had the following known children: Rose (b abt 1731), Prudence, Luranne, Ephriam (b 1738, d 4 May 1771), William (b 27 December 1744, d 28 September 1830), Alice (b abt 1746), Jonathan (b abt 1748), Freelove (b abt 1750).2

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 13.
  2. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, pp. 32,33.
  3. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, pp. 34,35.
  4. [S146] Mary Stevens Ghastin, Genealogy of the Stevens and Tripp and Allied Families, pp. 30-32.
  5. [S147] Marilyn E. Jacox, The Jacox and Burlingame Families, p. 14.

Phebe Alice Greene1

b. 10 July 1712, d. 30 August 1776
FatherPhilip Greene2
MotherElizabeth Wickes2
     Phebe Alice Greene was born on 10 July 1712 in Cranston, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 She married William Burlingame, son of Roger Burlingame and Sarah Eleanor Sweet, on 30 November 1729 in Cranston, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 She died on 30 August 1776 in Coventry, Kent Co., Rhode Island, at age 64.1
     She was a gg-granddaughter of the first John Greene of Wickford, Rhode Island. See the Nelson Burlingame manuscript for details.2 On 11 March 1746 (11 March 1747 according to Jacox) she and her husband William Burlingame, along with her husband's father, deeded land in Mashantatack to James Sweet of Coventry, Rhode Island.3,4
     She and William had the following known children: Rose (b abt 1731), Prudence, Luranne, Ephriam (b 1738, d 4 May 1771), William (b 27 December 1744, d 28 September 1830), Alice (b abt 1746), Jonathan (b abt 1748), Freelove (b abt 1750).2

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, pp. 34,35.
  2. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, pp. 32,33.
  3. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 13.
  4. [S147] Marilyn E. Jacox, The Jacox and Burlingame Families, p. 14.

Thomas Arnold1,2

b. 24 March 1675, d. 3 February 1727
FatherRichard Arnold1
MotherMary Angell1
     Thomas Arnold was born on 24 March 1675 in Warwick, Rhode Island.1 He married Elizabeth Burlingame, daughter of Roger Burlingham and Mary Lippitt, on 5 December 1706 ("5d 10m 1706;" the Nelson Burlingame manuscript mistakenly says 5 October 1706) in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.3,4,1 He died on 3 February 1727 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, at age 51.1
     In 1711 a claim was made on his estate for his refusal to serve in Queen Anne's expedition against Canada.1 He served as deputy to the General Assembly in 1711 and 1723.1 He was one of the overseers of his father-in-law Roger Burlingham's will, dated 28 November 1715 and proved 13 September 1718.5,6
     His own will was dated 8 April 1725 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island. A codicil was made 29 January 1727, and his will was proved 6 March 1727. He left half of his movable estate to his wife Elizabeth, to raise the children to read and write. He left the other half to his children, who were also to receive his wife's half upon her death. The executors were his wife Elizabeth and son John (Jonathan?).1

Children of Thomas Arnold and Elizabeth Burlingame

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.
  2. [S136] Frank J. Doherty, Settlers of the Beekman Patent, Dutchess County, New York, Vol. II - Abbot to Burtch, p. 916.
  3. [S151] James N. Arnold, Vital Record of Rhode Island, 1636-1850, Vol. 7, p. 131.
  4. [S151] James N. Arnold, Vital Record of Rhode Island, 1636-1850, Vol. 2, Part 1 (Providence), p. 7 (from Book 2, p. 59).
  5. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, pp. 2-7A.
  6. [S146] Mary Stevens Ghastin, Genealogy of the Stevens and Tripp and Allied Families, pp. 30-32.

William Spencer1,2

b. 1 July 1672, d. 1748
FatherJohn Spencer1
MotherSusanna Griffian1
     William Spencer was born on 1 July 1672 in Providence, Rhode Island.1 He married Elizabeth Burlingame, daughter of Roger Burlingham and Mary Lippitt, on 11 April 1734 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 He died in 1748 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1

Children of William Spencer and Elizabeth Burlingame

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.
  2. [S136] Frank J. Doherty, Settlers of the Beekman Patent, Dutchess County, New York, Vol. II - Abbot to Burtch, p. 916.
  3. [S146] Mary Stevens Ghastin, Genealogy of the Stevens and Tripp and Allied Families, pp. 30-32.

Job Arnold1

b. 16 November 1707
FatherThomas Arnold1 b. 24 Mar 1675, d. 3 Feb 1727
MotherElizabeth Burlingame1 b. 9 Jan 1684, d. 5 May 1752
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Job Arnold was born on 16 November 1707 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 He married Kezean Hawkins on 8 January 1729 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.

Jonathan Arnold1

b. 18 November 1708, d. 29 December 1796
FatherThomas Arnold1 b. 24 Mar 1675, d. 3 Feb 1727
MotherElizabeth Burlingame1 b. 9 Jan 1684, d. 5 May 1752
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Jonathan Arnold was born on 18 November 1708 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 He married Abigail Smith, daughter of Benjamin Smith and Mercy Angell.2 He died on 29 December 1796 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, at age 88.2
     He and his mother Elizabeth were co-executors of his father's will, dated 8 April 1725 and proved 6 Mar 1727. (The source actually uses the name John, not Jonathan).1 He was executor of his mother's will, dated 22 January 1750 and proved 20 May 1752.1
     He and Abigail had one known child, Welcome (b 25 March 1745, d 30 September 1798).2

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.
  2. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 33.

Mary Arnold1

b. 28 October 1710
FatherThomas Arnold1 b. 24 Mar 1675, d. 3 Feb 1727
MotherElizabeth Burlingame1 b. 9 Jan 1684, d. 5 May 1752
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Mary Arnold was born on 28 October 1710 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 She married (?) Newall.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.

Thomas Arnold Jr.1

b. 4 November 1713, d. before 22 January 1750
FatherThomas Arnold1 b. 24 Mar 1675, d. 3 Feb 1727
MotherElizabeth Burlingame1 b. 9 Jan 1684, d. 5 May 1752
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Thomas Arnold Jr. was born on 4 November 1713 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 He married Lydia (?).1 He died before 22 January 1750.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.

Elizabeth Arnold1

b. 3 June 1717
FatherThomas Arnold1 b. 24 Mar 1675, d. 3 Feb 1727
MotherElizabeth Burlingame1 b. 9 Jan 1684, d. 5 May 1752
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Elizabeth Arnold was born on 3 June 1717 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 She married William Carpenter.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.

Sarah Arnold1

b. 10 April 1722
FatherThomas Arnold1 b. 24 Mar 1675, d. 3 Feb 1727
MotherElizabeth Burlingame1 b. 9 Jan 1684, d. 5 May 1752
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Sarah Arnold was born on 10 April 1722 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 She married John Turpin.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.

Thomas Olney1,2

b. 18 May 1686, d. 28 July 1752
FatherEpenetus Olney1
MotherMary Whipple1 b. 9 Apr 1648
Relationship1st cousin 9 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Thomas Olney was born on 18 May 1686 in Providence, Rhode Island.1 He was married by Richard Waterman, Justice, to Patience Burlingame, daughter of Roger Burlingham and Mary Lippitt, on 15 June 1710 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.3,1 He died on 28 July 1752 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, at age 66.1
     He was a weaver according to his marriage record, but the Burlingame Manuscript says currier.3,1 He served as deputy from Providence to the General Assembly in 1722, 1723, 1725, 1728, 1730, and 1734, as a member of the town council in 1725 and 1726, and as town treasurer in 1722.1
     His will was proved 26 September 1752. The executors were his daughter Esther, and son-in-law Daniel Eddy.1

Children of Thomas Olney and Patience Burlingame

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.
  2. [S136] Frank J. Doherty, Settlers of the Beekman Patent, Dutchess County, New York, Vol. II - Abbot to Burtch, p. 916.
  3. [S151] James N. Arnold, Vital Record of Rhode Island, 1636-1850, Vol. 2, Part 1 (Providence), p. 140 (from Book 1, p. 408).

Epenetus Olney1,2

     Epenetus Olney married Mary Whipple, daughter of John Whipple and Sarah (?), on 9 March 1665/66 in Providence, Rhode Island.1,2

Child of Epenetus Olney and Mary Whipple

Citations

  1. [S607] Robert Charles Anderson, The Great Migration Begins, Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Vols. 1-3, entry for John Whipple, pp. 1970-1974.
  2. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.

Mary Whipple1,2

b. 9 April 1648
FatherJohn Whipple1 b. a 1617, d. 16 May 1685
MotherSarah (?)1 b. a 1624, d. 1666
Relationship8th great-grandaunt of Charles Edward Towne
     Mary Whipple was baptized on 9 April 1648 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.1 She married Epenetus Olney on 9 March 1665/66 in Providence, Rhode Island.1,2

Child of Mary Whipple and Epenetus Olney

Citations

  1. [S607] Robert Charles Anderson, The Great Migration Begins, Immigrants to New England 1620-1633, Vols. 1-3, entry for John Whipple, pp. 1970-1974.
  2. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.

Lydia Olney1

b. 22 June 1711
FatherThomas Olney1 b. 18 May 1686, d. 28 Jul 1752
MotherPatience Burlingame1 b. 8 May 1685, d. 8 Aug 1746
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Lydia Olney was born on 22 June 1711 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.2 She married Daniel Eddy on 13 September 1739 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.2
     She and Daniel had the following known children: Daniel, Thomas, Patience, Mary, Esther, Olney, Zephania.2

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.
  2. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 33.

Esther Olney1

b. 7 July 1714, d. 1757
FatherThomas Olney1 b. 18 May 1686, d. 28 Jul 1752
MotherPatience Burlingame1 b. 8 May 1685, d. 8 Aug 1746
Relationship1st cousin 8 times removed of Charles Edward Towne
     Esther Olney was born on 7 July 1714 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1 She married William Whipple.1 She died in 1757 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island.1
     She was co-executor of her father's will, proved on 26 September 1752, along with her brother-in-law Daniel Eddy.1

Citations

  1. [S134] Nelson Burlingame, Burlingame Manuscript, Vol. 1, p. 14.