Descendants of William Danforth

Generation No. 1
(Note: Information for Generations 1 and 2 are based on theory and require additional research.)

1. William1 Danforth was born circa 1480, and died 1512. He married Isabell. Children of William Danforth and Isabell are:

+ 2 i. Paul2 Danforth, born 1500 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England; died 1538.

3 ii. James Danforth.

4 iii. Reynold Danforth.

5 iv. Isabell Danforth.

6 v. Elizabeth Danforth.

 

Generation No. 2
(Note: Information for Generations 1 and 2 are based on theory and require additional research.)

2. Paul2 Danforth (William1) was born 1500 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, and died 1538. He married Katherine 1529. Children of Paul Danforth and Katherine are:

+ 7 i. Nicholas3 Danforth, born 1530 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England; died circa 1584 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.

8 ii. Thomas Danforth, born 1532.

9 iii. Robert Danforth, born 1534.

10 iv. Richard Danforth, born 1536.

11 v. Isabell Danforth, born 1538.

12 vi. Margaret Danforth.

13 vii. Agnes Danforth.

14 viii. Olive Danforth.

 

Generation No. 3

7. Nicholas3 Danforth (Paul2, William1) was born 1530 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, and died circa 1584 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England. He married Alice 1560. Children of Nicholas and Alice Danforth are:

+ 15 i. Thomas4 Danforth, born 1560 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England; died April 20, 1620 in Plumesgate, Framlingham, Suffolk, England.

16 ii. Anne Danforth, born 1561.

17 iii. Johane Danforth, born March 19, 1562/3; died January 2, 1577/8.

18 iv. Margaret Danforth, born circa 1565.

19 v. Olive Danforth, born circa 1567.

20 vi. Elizabeth Danforth, born January 29, 1568/69; died July 16, 1603.

 

Generation No. 4

15. Thomas4 Danforth (Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born 1560 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, and died April 20, 1620 in Plumesgate, Framlingham, Suffolk, England. He married Jane Sudbury January 24, 1584/5 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, daughter of Thomas and Alice Sudbury. Children of Thomas Danforth and Jane Sudbury are:

+ 21 i. Nicholas5 Danforth, born March 1, 1585/6 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England; died April 8, 1638 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA.

22 ii. Robert Danforth, born November 16, 1592; died January 3, 1592/3.

+ 23 iii. Mary Jane Danforth, born 1595.

24 iv. Jane Danforth, born 1597.

25 v. Anna Danforth, born 1599.

26 vi. Robert Danforth.

 

Generation No. 5

21. Nicholas5 Danforth (Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born March 1, 1585/6 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, and died April 8, 1638 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA. He married Elizabeth Symmes February 11, 1617/8 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, daughter of William Symmes. Children of Nicholas Danforth and Elizabeth Symmes are:

+ 27 i. Elizabeth6 Danforth, born August 3, 1619 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England; died June 6, 1680 in Cambridge, Suffolk County, MA.

+ 28 ii. Anna Danforth, born 1620 in Framlingham, Suffolk County, England; died December 2, 1704 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA.

29 iii. Mary Danforth, born May 3, 1621 in England; died August 8, 1674 in Groton, MA. She married William Gifford.

+ 30 iv. Thomas Danforth, born April 20, 1623 in England; died November 5, 1699 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA.

31 v. Lydia Danforth, born May 24, 1625 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England; died May 16, 1686 in Saybrook, Middlesex County, MA. She married William Beamon Dec. 9, 1643.

+ 32 vi. Samuel Danforth, born October 17, 1626 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England; died November 19, 1674 in Rosbury, Suffolk County, MA.

+ 33 vii. Capt. Jonathan Danforth, born February 29, 1627/8 in Framingham, High Suffolk, England; died September 7, 1712 in Billerica, Middlesex County, MA.

23. Mary Jane5 Danforth (Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born 1595. She married Mr. Phipps. Child of Mary Danforth and Mr. Phipps is:

34 i. Samuel6 Phipps.

 

Generation No. 6

27. Elizabeth6 Danforth (Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born Aug. 3, 1619 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, and died June 6, 1680 in Cambridge, Suffolk County, MA. She married Andrew Belcher October 1639 in Cambridge, MA. Children of Elizabeth Danforth and Andrew Belcher are:

35 i. Andrew7 Belcher.

36 ii. Elizabeth Belcher.

28. Anna6 Danforth (Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born 1620 in Framlingham, Suffolk County, England, and died Dec. 2, 1704 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA. She married Mathew Bridge Jan. 19, 1643/4 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA, son of John and Elizabeth Bridge. Children of Anna Danforth and Mathew Bridge are:

+ 37 i. Elizabeth7 Bridge, born 1659 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA; died after 1720.

38 ii. Anna Bridge, born circa 1647 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA; died Aug. 28, 1727 in Watertown, Middlesex County, MA. She married (1) Samuel Livermore June 4, 1668. She married (2) Oliver Wellington after December 1690.

39 iii. John Bridge, born June 15, 1645 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA; died 1672.

40 iv. Martha Bridge, born in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA; died January 15, 1649/50 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA.

41 v. Matthew Bridge, born May 5, 1650 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA; died May 29, 1738. He married Abigail Russell before 1688.

42 vi. Samuel Bridge, born June 1, 1656 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA; died February 25, 1671/2 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA.

43 vii. Thomas Bridge, born June 1, 1656 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA; died March 28, 1673 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA.

30. Thomas6 Danforth (Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born April 20, 1623 in England, and died November 5, 1699 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA. He married Mary Withington February 2, 1643/4 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA, daughter of Henry W. Withington. Children of Thomas Danforth and Mary Withington are:

44 i. Sarah7 Danforth, died October 29, 1645.

+ 45 ii. Sarah Danforth, born November 11, 1646 in Cambridge, MA.

46 iii. Mary Danforth, born July 28, 1650. She married Solomon Phipps.

47 iv. Samuel Danforth, born Oct. 5, 1652; died Dec. 22, 1676 in London, England.

48 v. Thomas Danforth, died Dec. 19, 1675 (probably killed in great Narraganson Swamp Fight).

49 vi. Jonathan Danforth, born February 10, 1658/9; died November 13, 1682.

50 vii. Joseph Danforth, born 1661; baptized September 22, 1661; died October 2, 1663.

51 viii. Benjamin Danforth, born 1663; baptized May 24, 1663; died August 23, 1663.

52 ix. Elizabeth Danforth, born January 29, 1663/4; died July 4, 1721 in Cambridge, MA. She married Francis Col. Foxcroft October 3, 1682.

53 x. Bethiah Danforth, born 1667; baptized June 16, 1667.

32. Samuel6 Danforth (Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born Oct. 17, 1626 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England, and died Nov. 19, 1674 in Rosbury, Suffolk County, MA. He married Mary Wilson Nov. 5, 1651 in Boston, MA, daughter of John Wilson and Elizabeth Mansfield. Children of Samuel Danforth and Mary Wilson are:

56 i. Samuel7 Danforth, born January 14, 1652/3; died January 16, 1652/3.

57 ii. Mary Danforth, born July 24, 1654; died December 1659.

58 iii. Elizabeth Danforth, born July 16, 1656; died December 1659.

59 iv. Sarah Danforth, born October 30, 1658; died December 1659.

60 v. John Danforth, born Nov. 8, 1660. He married Elizabeth Minot Nov. 21, 1682.

61 vi. Mary Danforth, born March 13, 1662/3; died October 7, 1734. She married Edward Bromfield June 4, 1683.

62 vii. Samuel Danforth, born December 18, 1666. He married Miss Allen.

63 viii. Sarah Danforth, born February 21, 1668/9; died October 26, 1672.

64 ix. Thomas Danforth, born April 3, 1672.

65 x. Elizabeth Danforth, born October 16, 1673.

33. Capt. Jonathan6 Danforth (Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born February 29, 1627/8 in Framingham, High Suffolk, England, and died September 7, 1712 in Billerica, Middlesex County, MA. He married (1) Elizabeth Poulter September 22, 1654 in Boston, Suffolk County, MA. He married (2) Esther Champney November 17, 1690 in Billerica, MA. Child of Jonathan Danforth and Elizabeth Poulter is:

+ 66 i. Jonathan7 Danforth Jr.

 

Generation No. 7

37. Elizabeth7 Bridge (Anna6 Danforth, Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born 1659 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, MA, baptized Aug. 17, 1659, and died after 1720. She married (1) Capt. Benjamin Garfield Jan. 19, 1677/8, son of Edward Garfield and Rebecca Johnson. She married (2) Daniel Harrington Oct. 25, 1720. Children of Elizabeth Bridge and Benjamin Garfield are:

67 i. Thomas8 Garfield, born Dec. 12, 1680 in Watertown, Middlesex County, MA; died Feb. 4, 1751/2 in Weston, Middlesex County, MA. He married Martha "Mercy" Bigelow Jan. 2, 1706/7 in MA, daughter of Samuel Bigelow and Mary Flagg.

68 ii. Anna Garfield, born June 2, 1683 in Watertown, Middlesex County, MA; died Sept. 13, 1737 in Weston Farms, MA. She married Benjamin Brown Feb. 27, 1702/3 in Watertown, MA.

45. Sarah7 Danforth (Thomas6, Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born Nov. 11, 1646 in Cambridge, MA. She married Joseph Rev. Whiting. Children of Sarah Danforth and Joseph Whiting are:

69 i. Samuel8 Whiting.

70 ii. John Whiting.

66. Jonathan Jr.7 Danforth (Jonathan Capt.6, Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1). He married Elizabeth Manning. Children of Jonathan Danforth and Elizabeth Manning are:

+ 71 i. Jonathan8 Danforth.

72 ii. Samuel Danforth.

 

Generation No. 8

71. Jonathan8 Danforth (Jonathan Jr.7, Jonathan Capt.6, Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1). He married Anna Blanchard. Child of Jonathan Danforth and Anna Blanchard:

+ 85 i. Jonathan9 Danforth.

 

Generation No. 9

85. Jonathan9 Danforth (Jonathan8, Jonathan Jr.7, Jonathan Capt.6, Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1). He married Hannah Leeman. Child of Jonathan Danforth and Hannah Leeman:

+ 96 i. Jonathan10 Danforth.

 

Generation No. 10

96. Jonathan10 Danforth (Jonathan9, Jonathan8, Jonathan Jr.7, Jonathan Capt.6, Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1). He married Mary Sinclair. Children of Jonathan Danforth and Mary Sinclair are:

111 i. Jonathan11 Danforth, born in Danville, VT.

+ 112 ii. James Danforth, born in Danville, VT.

 

Generation No. 11

112. James11 Danforth (Jonathan10, Jonathan9, Jonathan8, Jonathan Jr.7, Jonathan Capt.6, Nicholas5, Thomas4, Nicholas3, Paul2, William1) was born in Danville, VT. He married Philena. Child of James Danforth and Philena is:

157 i. James12 Danforth, born in Massena Springs, NY. He married Mary Ann Abrams.


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