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Rebecca
CHILDREN
1. Hannah Marshall b. 07 Jun 1640
2. Samuel Marshall b. 01 Sep 1643
3. Abigail Marshall b. 16 Apr 1644
4. Sarah Marshall b. 18 Dec 1646
5. Rebecca Marshall b. 20 Feb 1647/8
6. Thomas Marshall b. 20 Feb 1647/8
7. Elizabeth Marshall b. 22 Jan 1648/9
8. Susannah Marshall b. 02 Apr 1652
9. John Marshall b. 14 Feb 1659/60
10. Ruth Marshall b. 14 Aug 1662
11. Mary Marshall b. 25 Mar 1665
Captain Thomas Marshall came to Lynn in 1635. He embarked on the 'James', of
London, on the 17th of July. Soon after his arrival was admitted as a freeman.
With many others, he returned to England, to join the ambitious designs of
Cromwell, by whom he was made a Captain. He served in the army of the anarch for
several years and returned to Lynn laden with military glory. He was six times
chosen representative. He purchased the tavern on the west of Saugus River,
which Mr. Joseph Armitage had opened. Here, with all the frankness and
hospitality of a 'fine old English gentleman' he kept open doors for more than
forty years. Mr. John Dunton, who passed through Lynn in 1686, thus mentions him
in his journal; "About two of the clock I reached Capt. Marshall's house, which
is halfway between Boston and Salem; here I staid to refresh nature with a pint
of sack and a good fowl. Capt. Marshall is a hearty old gentleman, formerly one
of Oliver's soldiers, upon which he very much values himself. He had all the
history of the civil wars at his fingers end and if we may believe him, Oliver
did hardly anything that was considerable without his assistance; and if I'd
have staid as long as he'd have talked, he'd have spoiled my ramble to Salem. "
He had two sons, John, born 14 January 1659; and Thomas, who removed to Reading.
In the Essex Registry of Deeds is the following testimony which is interesting,
as coming from the venerable old hero of Cromwell's war:
'Captian Thomas Marshall, aged about 67 yeares, dos testifie, that about 38
yeares since, the ould Water mill at Linn, which was an under shott mill, was by
Mr. Howell committed to him, or before the said time, and about 36 yeares since,
the building of an over shott mill was moved to the towne of Linn, and for
incuragement to go on with the said worke, they then of the Towne of Linn
granted their Priviledges of water and water courses to the said mill,. and that
this said water mill is now in the possession of Henry Rhoades; as witness my
hand, Thomas Marshall 12 May 1683.
At the quarterly court, on the 29th of June 1658, Lieutenant Thomas Marshall was
authorized to perform the ceremony of marriagem, and to take testimony.
At the quarterly court, on the 19th of November 1659, 'Thomas Marshall of Lynn,
is alowed by this court, to sell stronge water to trauillers, and also other
meeet provisions.'
The military company in Lynn, at this time (1675) was commanded by Captain
Thomas Marshall , Lieutenatn Oliver Purchis, and Ensign John Fuller. The troops
from Massachusetts, which went against the Indians were commanded by Major
Samuel Appleton.
On the 16th of February 1687, Captain Thomas Marshall exchanged with the town
his right in Stone's meadow, in Lynnfield for a right in Edward's meadow; and
the town at the request of Mr. Shephard made a grant of it to the ministry.
History of Lynn, Massachusetts
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