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| Source: Sybil Noye's manuscript (See letter from Phyllis O. Whitten dated Sept 8, 1997) Samuel Whidden's "now wife" was Mary on Aug. 6, 1680 (Province Deeds, 3:159b on p. 3) and she was James Cate's Daughter Mary on June 8, 1702 (New Hampshire Probate, 1:201-203). If Mary Cate was Samuel's only wife, then it seems unlikely that James Cate's known wife Alice was her mother, as Mary Partridge deposed in Portsmouth on May 30, 1702, that Edward Cate was born about 47 years ago (about 1655) and was the first child his mother ever had (New Hampshire Probate, 1:201). Mary (Cate) Whidden must have been the Mary Whitten who was in covenant and in full communication with the church in Greenland when the Rev. William Allen was first settled there (New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 28:252) and she was living March 12, 1713-4 when her husband made his will. When Mary (Cate) Whidden died is unknown - possibly not long before her husband's will was probated. | ||||||||||
| Medical Notes for Samuel (Spouse 1) | ||||||||||
| Source: Sybil Noye's manuscript (See letter from Phyllis O. Whitten dated Sept 8, 1997) Possible child - Thomas. Neither he nor anyone representing him was named in Samuel Whidden's will, but the late Mr. Charles Thornton Liby wrote to this compiler, Dec. 31, 1928: "I shall make Thomas Whidden son of Samuel. In the Concord files, Vol. 9, p. 303, "Samuel Whitton and Thomas Whitton' both of Greenland were bound to the peace by Ludwick Fowler not to burn down his house (date 7 Feb. 1687-8)." And Mr. Libby considered that these two bound to the peace were father and son, not brothers. See also Greenland Rate for 1690 on p. 3. Source: New Hampshire State Papers - Vol XXXX - New Hampshire Court Records - p. 176. Complaint being made to this Court by the drum'er whoe attends them as there officer concerning Jno pottle for Kicking out the head of his drum wch was proved in Court as alsoe the Courts takeing notice of his being drunke by his not Knowing the place where he did it & by his Antick carriages before them, & other contemptuous cariges & unrulyness: sentence him to pay 10s concerning the drum & other his cariages & 10s for being drunk or to be whipt forthwith to ye Number of 10 stripes & fees of Court Sam: Wheden gave a bill to watr Abbut to pay this fine at mr Jno Cutts: & accepted by sd Abbutt. | ||||||||||
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| Source: History of Whidden family in America paper, (Author unknown) Samuel and his brothers James and John came from Portsmouth, England to Portsmouth, New Hampshire, in 1662, the first Whiddens of record in America. He was the oldest son of Ichabod Whidden of England. Court Records - p. 176. Source: Genealogy Dictionary of NH and Maine, by Noyes, Libby and Davis, p. 745; Samuel's will was written 3 Mar 1713/14 and proved 7 May 1718. Source: Sybil Noye's manuscript (See letter from Phyllis O. Whitten dated Sept 8, 1997) Portmouth, New Hampshire, was the earliest home of this Whitten-Whidden family in New England. Only time, and perhaps not that, will tell how long Samuel Whitten, Whidden had been in Portsmouth when, on June 24, 1662, he gave a bill to Wat'r Abbut to pay John Pottle's fine. Pottle, for kicking in the head of his company's drum, for being drunk, by his Antick carriage before the Court, etc. had been fined 20 s. and fees or to be whipped etc. (New Hampshire Court Records, State Papers, 40:176 -- See below). As Whidden and Pottle were old Devonshire names, this record may indicate a family connection. Michael was a name used in the John Whidden family of Portsmouth [New Hampshire] and marriage of Michael Whidden and Dorthi Lynes on Oct. 27, 1618, at Ipplepen, Co. Devon [England], has been noted. Court records in these same New Hampshire State Papers, 40:507-8, show Samuel's next known appearance here: `The deposishon of Samuell Whedin ayged about 30. This deponant was Required by the Constable of strabry banke to ayd and assist him in Executing a Levell which was deleved to hime by the select men of the same towne and this deponant doe her testyfy that Walter Abbot sayd he would nocke the Constablls Brains outt if hee tocht any oxcen of his and stod with his axe Redy to stricke the sayd Constabell and sayd hee would Loes his heartt blood befor hee should have any oxcon ther and swoer by God and by Gods Bloud that hee shuld have knoe oxcon ther and this deponant will testyfy the same. Juenuery ye 21 : 1663 Sowrne in Court 2d ffebruery 1663 Ric: Stileman Clerke James Drew, aged about 30, deposed to the same on the same date. [Note from Paul D. Whidden: This would make Samuel born in abt 1633, rather than 1643 as the Genealogical History of NH and Maine by Noyes, et. al. genealogy states.] Samuel and John, both bricklayers and both appearing in Portsmouth about the same time, seem brothers; or possibly John, whose age is unknown and whose son Jonathan was evidently considerably older than any of Samuel's children, was Samuel's father, though this seems unlikely. See the Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire, P. 745, for John Whidden and his family. Oct. 16, 1667, Samuel Whidden and Richard Tucker witnessed James and Mary Drew's deed to John Moses; the same day John Whidden and Tucker witnessed deed from John and Ann Moses to James Drew. The first deed to or from Samuel Whidden is dated Jan. 27 1669, when Anthony and Abigail Ellins of Portsmouth sold to Samuel Whidden of Portsmouth, bricklayer, land adjoining that of Nehemiah Partridge which said Anthony sold him. Witnesses: James Jones, Elias Stileman (N.H. Province Deeds 3:22a). March 8, 1670, Samuel Whiden of Strawberry Bank sold to Richard Monson of same, land adjoining Monson's also the house. Witnesses: John Barsham, James Jones, Peter Ball (Province Deeds, 3:51b). Subscribers for the Rev. Mr. Mody's maintenance in March, 1671 - In William Cotton's Division - Jno Whidden 6 (s.) Sam: Whidden 10 Samuel's name standing between James Drew's and Antho: Ellins' (New Hampshire Genealogical Record, 1:11-13. June 29, 1672, Samuel Whidden of Portsmouth, bricklayer, sold to Joseph Hall of same, land adjoining Nehemiah Partridge's. Witnesses: Samuel Keaies, John Drew (?). Province Deeds, 3:70b) Portsmouth Rate for 1673 - dated Oct. 21, 1672. (The highest rates were paid by Mr. John Cutt and Mr. Richard Cutt, 18 each, and by Mr. Richard Martyn and Mr. John Hunking, 4:10 each) - Samuel Whiden (torn) John Whiden 1 - - The four names before Samuel's were Caleb Stephens, John Bowman, George Harris, John Preston - the four following Samuel's were Nehemiah Partridge, Anthony Ellins, Leonard Drown, William Cotton. In July 11, 1673, Anthony and Abigail Ellins of Portsmouth sold to Samuel Whidden of Portsmouth, land in Portsmouth. Witnesses: Joseph Hall, John Barsham (Province Deeds 3:109c) May 6, 1675, Joyhn Pickeren and Saml Whidden witnessed deeds, William Rogers to Elihu Gunnison, both of Kittery. (York Deeds, 3:107). Nov. 25, 1676, Nathan Knight, with consent of his father-in-law Henry Brookin and Eleanor his wife, was apprenticed for 12 years, 5 months, at mason's trade, to Samuel Whidden of Poretsmouth, mason. Witnesses: William Cate, John Barsham. See the full and interesting indenture in New Hampshire Historical lSociety Collections, 8:287. In Tything List 1678 - Saml. Whidden was in Jno. Light's List, his name standing between Anto. Ellins' and Neh. Partridge's (Brewster's Rambles about Portsmouth, 1:60). Feb. 16, 1679, the list of eligible voters of Portsmouth and Strawberry Bank, Dover, Exeter and Hampton, for the election of deputies to the General Assembly, included the names of Sam: Whidon and Jno. Whidon under Portsmouth and Strawberry Bank (New Hampshire State Papers, 19:659). Aug. 6, 1680, Samuel Whidden of Portsmouth, bricklayer, with consent of my now wife Mary, sold to Jethro Furber of Portsmouth, land and buildings bought on July 11, 1673, from Anthony Ellis. Witnesses: ffrancis Tucker, Elias Stileman (Province Deeds, 3: 159b). Province Rate, Portsmouth, 24 Sept. 1681 - Samuel Whidden 4s 6 d. John Whidden 4s John's name immediately follows Samuel's in this list - John Light and Hen: Kerck the two names just beforeSamuel's - Tho. Gubtail and Jno. Presson the two names following John's (New Hampshire Historical Society Collections, 8:61). June 19, 1682, George Huntress and wife of Portsmouth (wife Mary) sold to Samuel Whidden of Portsmouth land in Portsmouth at or near Greenland, and the buildings (Province Deeds 9:138) From this date no Samuel of Portsmouth is shown in Province probate or deed except in administration of estate of Samuel (3), son of Michael 2, (John 1). Greenland and Sandy Beach Tax - sworn by John Johnson, Constable, kAug. 25, 1684 - Last name - Samuel Whitten 3-4. See List 52, Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire. Feb. 7, 1687/8, Samuel Whitton and Thomas Whitton, both of Greenland, were bound to the peace by Ludwick Fowler not to burn his house (New Hampshire Court Records, 9:303). Was this Samuel (1) or his son Samuel (2)? Mr. Charles Thornton Libby considered them Samuel (1) and his son Thomas. Constable's Rate made Dec. 1688 - Residents of Sandy Beach and Greenland - Samuel Whiden taxed, his name standing between those of Mathias Haines and Judwick Fowler (Brewster's Rambles about Portsmouth, 1:61). Greenland Tax, July 1690 - Including Samuel Wheden 2 - 8 Thomas Wheden 1 - 6 Ludwick Fowler 1 - 8 one name immediately following the other, as above. Greenland and Sandy Beach Tax, 30 Oct. 1691 - only one Whidden named - Samuel Whidden. Address of New Hampshire Inhabitants, 10 Aug. 1692, asking equal privileges with Massachusetts. Sam: Whidden was one of the signers, his name standing between those of John Johnson, Sen. and William Vaughan. (List 62, Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire). Seated Portsmouth Meeting House, 3 April 1693 - Five in Seat under Pulpit: Sergt. Moses, Henry Becke, Allexander Dennet, Edwd. Melcher, Samuel Whidden. Women's Seats (5) in Gallery - 18 in the 3rd seat, Ye Widdow Whidden and Sam'l Whidden's wife the first two named (The New Hampshire Genealogical Record, 3; 173:176). The name Alexander Whidden in one printed list came from running together the names of two men, Dennett and Whidden. No Alexander Whidden is known. Greenland rate 1693 - Samuel the only Whidden named. Greenland town rate 1698 - first eight names: Tobias Langdon, Aaron Moses, Jos. Berry, Saml. Whidden, John Foss, Saml. Haines, Widow Mary Lewis, John Johnson, Jr., and his father's lands (List 330d, Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire). Greenland rate 1708 - Samuel Whidden, Senr., and John Whidden named. Greenland parish rate, Feb. 5, 1711/2 (Jon. Johnson, Junr., paid the highest rate, 1-10-10). Whittens were taxed: Saml. Whitten 10-06 Jeam'l Whitten 06-06 Jon. Whitten 1-01-09 (New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 22:451:452). Who was Jeam'l Whitten? James? or Samuel, Jr.? Greenland tax 1713 - John and Samuel Whidden taxed. The full will of "Samuell Whiddon of Greenland Within ye Township of Portsmouth in the Province of New Hampshire in New England, Being antient' etc. is published in New Hampshire Probate, 1:725-727. He have to son John All his piece of land in Greenland on the Eastwardly side of the road from Greenland to Portsmouth, part of the homestead, except about two acres at the southwardly and on the south side of the stone wall; 4 acres on Westwardly side of road at the Northwardly and next John Kate's orchard; 18 acres of a lot being laid out as part of his commonage near the way to Randall's farm, this 18 acres to be next Mrs. Richard Wyburd's land' also ¬ part of his sawmill and < of his cattle - John to have and possess all after his and his wife's decease, and to pay legacies as expressed. To son James his house and that part of his land lying on Westwardly side of road from Greenland to Portsmouth, with the orchard and all other buildings, except the 4 acres on that side of the road given to son John; also to James that piece of land of about 2 acres on the southward side of the stone wall which is on the East side of the said County road; also the farm where my son John has his 18 acres; and the other part of my cattle - James to have and possess after his and his wife's decease and to pay legacies as expressed. To daughter Jane Edgerly 20 s. To daughter Alice Haines 3. To daughter Abigail White 3. To daughter Sarah Haines 6. To daughter Mary Johnson 3. To daughter Alizabeth Whiddon 6. To daughter Margaret Whiddon 6. To my three grandsons, sons of my son Samuel Whiddon, deceased, 20 s. each and the two acres of land where their father's house is. All legacies, debts, personal expenses, etc. to be paid by his two sons equally in convenient time after his and his wife's decease. To dearly beloved wife Mary the profit and improvements of all estate during her natural live and all household furniture and all debts and moneys to her forever at her disposal among my daughters of such of them as she shall think meet etc. To two sons equally all right etc. to any other lands that now do or hereafter may belong to me etc. and wife Mary and sons John and James joint executors and executrix. Two acres on West side the County Road where my son Samuel's house stands, formerly given to my son now deceased is now father given unto his heirs. Signed 3 March 1713/14. Witnesses - Sam'll Whiden (Seal) Walter Philbrook John Neall Joseph Smith Will proved 7 May 1718, but this evidently was a late probate or son James took over the farm while his father was living, as Samual (1) was not taxed in greenland in 1714, while Jno. Whidden and James Whidden, farm, were taxed then. These two also were the only male Whiddens in the 1715 tax list, w hSource: Sybil Noye's manuscript (See letter from Phyllis O. Whitten dated Sept 8, 1997) Possible child - Thomas. Neither he nor anyone representing him was named in Samuel Whidden's will, but the late Mr. Charles Thornton Liby wrote to this compiler, Dec. 31, 1928: "I shall make Thomas Whidden son of Samuel. In the Concord files, Vol. 9, p. 303, "Samuel Whitton and Thomas Whitton' both of Greenland were bound to the peace by Ludwick Fowler not to burn down his house (date 7 Feb. 1687-8)." And Mr. Libby considered that these two bound to the peace were father and son, not brothers. See also Greenland Rate for 1690 on p. 3.Source: New Hampshire State Papers - Vol XXXX - New Hampshire Court Records - p. 176. Complaint being made to this Court by the drum'er whoe attends them as there officer concerning Jno pottle for Kicking out the head of his drum wch was proved in Court as alsoe the Courts takeing notice of his being drunke by his not Knowing the place where he did it & by his Antick carriages before them, & other contemptuous cariges & unrulyness: sentence him to pay 10s concerning the drum & other his cariages & 10s for being drunk or to be whipt forthwith to ye Number of 10 stripes & fees of Court Sam: Wheden gave a bill to watr Abbut to pay this fine at mr Jno Cutts: & accepted by sd AbbuSource: New Hampshire State Papers - Vol XXXX - New Hampshire Court Records - p. 176. Complaint being made to this Court by the drum'er whoe attends them as there officer concerning Jno pottle for Kicking out the head of his drum wch was proved in Court as alsoe the Courts takeing notice of his being drunke by his not Knowing the place where he did it & by his Antick carriages before them, & other contemptuous cariges & unrulyness: sentence him to pay 10s concerning the drum & other his cariages & 10s for being drunk or to be whipt forthwith to ye Number of 10 stripes & fees of Court Sam: Wheden gave a bill to watr Abbut to pay this fine at mr Jno Cutts: & accepted by sd Abbutt. Source: New Hampshire State Papers - Vol XXXX - New Hampshire Court Records - p. 176. Complaint being made to this Court by the drum'er whoe attends them as there officer concerning Jno pottle for Kicking out the head of his drum wch was proved in Court as alsoe the Courts takeing notice of his being drunke by his not Knowing the place where he did it & by his Antick carriages before them, & other contemptuous cariges & unrulyness: sentence him to pay 10s concerning the drum & other his cariages & 10s for being drunk or to be whipt forthwith to ye Number of 10 stripes & fees of Court Sam: Wheden gave a bill to watr Abbut to pay this fine at mr Jno Cutts: & accepted by sd Abbutt. The Widow of Samuel Whidden, perhaps Samuel, Jr., was also taxed. | ||||||||||
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