Desborough, Nicholas /Disbrow

1612 -

• Name	Desborough, Nicholas /Disbrow
  Birth	16 Jun 1612	Essex, England
  	Nicholas Desborough married at Saffron Walden of 18 October 1610 Mary Gilbye, and had second child Nicholas baptized there on 16 January 1613/4 2nd child. Nicholas Desborough married at Saffron Walden of 18 October 1610 Mary Gilbye, and had second child Nicholas baptized there on 16 January 1613/4
  Gender	Male
  Land grant	11 May 1671
  LDS	Hartford County, Connecticut, USA   [1]
  	LZDY-9NM A founding father of Hartford, CT. A fine cabinet maker.Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas\' death.
  	20260207GHLn- Nicholas Desborough II 1612–1683 LZDY-9NM The cabinetmakers of America by Bjerkoe, Ethel Hall pg 25 Ancient Burying Ground Headstone of Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough (Disborough, Disbrow, Disbroe, Disbrowe) was a founding father of Hartford Connecticut. He married his first wife Mary Brownson March 01, 1639/40 in Hartford Connecticut. Their known children are Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Phebe, and Abigail Disborough. He was later married to Elizabeth Shepard. Nicholas served in the Pequot Indian War in 1637. On May 11, 1671, he received 50 acres of land for his military service. Nicholas' home was on the east side of the road to the cow pasture (North Main Street). He was chimney viewer for the years 1647, 1655, 1663, 1669; surveyor of highways 1665. Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas' death. Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country. The Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest historic site in Hartford, and the only one surviving from the 1600s. From 1640, four years after the arrival of the first English settlers, down until the early 1800s, it was Hartford's only graveyard. During that period anyone who died in town, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, economic status, or religious faith, was interred here. Rest in Peace Nicholas. Less A service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nicholas Desborough II 1612–1683 LZDY-9NM Sources (16) Collaborate (25) Memories (8) Nicholas Desborough II Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Contributed By E Emmazgr81 Nicholas Desborough (Disborough, Disbrow, Disbroe, Disbrowe) was a founding father of Hartford Connecticut. He married his first wife Mary Brownson March 01, 1639/40 in Hartford Connecticut. Their known children are Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Phebe, and Abigail Disborough. He was later married to Elizabeth Shepard. Nicholas served in the Pequot Indian War in 1637. On May 11, 1671, he received 50 acres of land for his military service. Nicholas' home was on the east side of the road to the cow pasture (North Main Street). He was chimney viewer for the years 1647, 1655, 1663, 1669; surveyor of highways 1665. Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas' death. Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country. The Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest historic site in Hartford, and the only one surviving from the 1600s. From 1640, four years after the arrival of the first English settlers, down until the early 1800s, it was Hartford's only graveyard. During that period anyone who died in town, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, economic status, or religious faith, was interred here. Rest in Peace Nicholas.
  Pioneer	Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
  	Nicholas was a founding father of Hartford.
  Witchcraft	1683	Hartford County, Connecticut, USA   [1]
  	age 12? Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas\' death.
  	20260207GHLn- Nicholas Desborough II 1612–1683 LZDY-9NM The cabinetmakers of America by Bjerkoe, Ethel Hall pg 25 Ancient Burying Ground Headstone of Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough (Disborough, Disbrow, Disbroe, Disbrowe) was a founding father of Hartford Connecticut. He married his first wife Mary Brownson March 01, 1639/40 in Hartford Connecticut. Their known children are Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Phebe, and Abigail Disborough. He was later married to Elizabeth Shepard. Nicholas served in the Pequot Indian War in 1637. On May 11, 1671, he received 50 acres of land for his military service. Nicholas' home was on the east side of the road to the cow pasture (North Main Street). He was chimney viewer for the years 1647, 1655, 1663, 1669; surveyor of highways 1665. Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas' death. Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country. The Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest historic site in Hartford, and the only one surviving from the 1600s. From 1640, four years after the arrival of the first English settlers, down until the early 1800s, it was Hartford's only graveyard. During that period anyone who died in town, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, economic status, or religious faith, was interred here. Rest in Peace Nicholas. Less A service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nicholas Desborough II 1612–1683 LZDY-9NM Sources (16) Collaborate (25) Memories (8) Nicholas Desborough II Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Contributed By E Emmazgr81 Nicholas Desborough (Disborough, Disbrow, Disbroe, Disbrowe) was a founding father of Hartford Connecticut. He married his first wife Mary Brownson March 01, 1639/40 in Hartford Connecticut. Their known children are Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Phebe, and Abigail Disborough. He was later married to Elizabeth Shepard. Nicholas served in the Pequot Indian War in 1637. On May 11, 1671, he received 50 acres of land for his military service. Nicholas' home was on the east side of the road to the cow pasture (North Main Street). He was chimney viewer for the years 1647, 1655, 1663, 1669; surveyor of highways 1665. Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas' death. Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country. The Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest historic site in Hartford, and the only one surviving from the 1600s. From 1640, four years after the arrival of the first English settlers, down until the early 1800s, it was Hartford's only graveyard. During that period anyone who died in town, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, economic status, or religious faith, was interred here. Rest in Peace Nicholas.
  FSID	LZDY-9NM
  Occupation	Hartford County, Connecticut, USA   [1]
  	LZDY-9NM Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country.
  	20260207GHLn- Nicholas Desborough II 1612–1683 LZDY-9NM The cabinetmakers of America by Bjerkoe, Ethel Hall pg 25 Ancient Burying Ground Headstone of Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough (Disborough, Disbrow, Disbroe, Disbrowe) was a founding father of Hartford Connecticut. He married his first wife Mary Brownson March 01, 1639/40 in Hartford Connecticut. Their known children are Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Phebe, and Abigail Disborough. He was later married to Elizabeth Shepard. Nicholas served in the Pequot Indian War in 1637. On May 11, 1671, he received 50 acres of land for his military service. Nicholas' home was on the east side of the road to the cow pasture (North Main Street). He was chimney viewer for the years 1647, 1655, 1663, 1669; surveyor of highways 1665. Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas' death. Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country. The Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest historic site in Hartford, and the only one surviving from the 1600s. From 1640, four years after the arrival of the first English settlers, down until the early 1800s, it was Hartford's only graveyard. During that period anyone who died in town, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, economic status, or religious faith, was interred here. Rest in Peace Nicholas. Less A service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nicholas Desborough II 1612–1683 LZDY-9NM Sources (16) Collaborate (25) Memories (8) Nicholas Desborough II Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Contributed By E Emmazgr81 Nicholas Desborough (Disborough, Disbrow, Disbroe, Disbrowe) was a founding father of Hartford Connecticut. He married his first wife Mary Brownson March 01, 1639/40 in Hartford Connecticut. Their known children are Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Phebe, and Abigail Disborough. He was later married to Elizabeth Shepard. Nicholas served in the Pequot Indian War in 1637. On May 11, 1671, he received 50 acres of land for his military service. Nicholas' home was on the east side of the road to the cow pasture (North Main Street). He was chimney viewer for the years 1647, 1655, 1663, 1669; surveyor of highways 1665. Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas' death. Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country. The Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest historic site in Hartford, and the only one surviving from the 1600s. From 1640, four years after the arrival of the first English settlers, down until the early 1800s, it was Hartford's only graveyard. During that period anyone who died in town, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, economic status, or religious faith, was interred here. Rest in Peace Nicholas.
  Death	Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
  Person ID	I114945	WETZEL-SPRING

  
  

  Father	Desborough, Nicholas I
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Gybye, Mary
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	18 Oct 1610	Saffron Walden, Essex, England
  	20260207GHLn- Mary Gilbye Female about 1589 – Deceased • KDBF-3VR Sources (0) Collaborate (2) Memories (0) Notes ALERT! Mary (Gilbye) Desborough: End-of-Line Ancestor "Nicholas Desborough married at Saffron Walden of 18 October 1610 Mary Gilbye, and had second child Nicholas baptized there on 16 January 1613/4" Great Migration 1634-1635, C-F. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume II, C-F, by Robert Charles Anderson, George F. Sanborn, Jr., and Melinde Lutz Sanborn. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001. https://www.americanancestors.org/DB115/i/7373/343/235159753 Less Last Changed: July 14, 2025 P Perry Streeter LDS Nicholas Desborough married at Saffron Walden of 18 October 1610 Mary Gilbye, and had second child Nicholas baptized there on 16 January 1613/4
  Family ID	F64529	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Bronson, Mary,   b. Abt Mar 1623, Chelmsford, Essex, England d. Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
  Marriage	1 Mar 1639	Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
  	(Nicholas was a founding father of Hartford)
  Family ID	F64527	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Shephard, Elizabeth
  Family ID	F64528	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Birth - 16 Jun 1612 - Essex, England Marriage - 1 Mar 1639 - Hartford County, Connecticut, USA LDS - LZDY-9NM A founding father of Hartford, CT. A fine cabinet maker.Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas\' death. - - Hartford County, Connecticut, USA Pioneer - Nicholas was a founding father of Hartford. - - Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA Witchcraft - age 12? Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas\' death. - 1683 - Hartford County, Connecticut, USA Occupation - LZDY-9NM Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country. - - Hartford County, Connecticut, USA Death - - Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  [S161] FamilySearch.com, (Name: AFamily Search Ancestral File;). Nicholas Disbrow (1) fact 20260207GHLn- 20260207GHLn- Nicholas Desborough II 1612–1683 LZDY-9NM The cabinetmakers of America by Bjerkoe, Ethel Hall pg 25 Ancient Burying Ground Headstone of Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough (Disborough, Disbrow, Disbroe, Disbrowe) was a founding father of Hartford Connecticut. He married his first wife Mary Brownson March 01, 1639/40 in Hartford Connecticut. Their known children are Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Phebe, and Abigail Disborough. He was later married to Elizabeth Shepard. Nicholas served in the Pequot Indian War in 1637. On May 11, 1671, he received 50 acres of land for his military service. Nicholas' home was on the east side of the road to the cow pasture (North Main Street). He was chimney viewer for the years 1647, 1655, 1663, 1669; surveyor of highways 1665. Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas' death. Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country. The Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest historic site in Hartford, and the only one surviving from the 1600s. From 1640, four years after the arrival of the first English settlers, down until the early 1800s, it was Hartford's only graveyard. During that period anyone who died in town, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, economic status, or religious faith, was interred here. Rest in Peace Nicholas. Less A service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Nicholas Desborough II 1612–1683 LZDY-9NM Sources (16) Collaborate (25) Memories (8) Nicholas Desborough II Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Nicholas Desborough Contributed By E Emmazgr81 Nicholas Desborough (Disborough, Disbrow, Disbroe, Disbrowe) was a founding father of Hartford Connecticut. He married his first wife Mary Brownson March 01, 1639/40 in Hartford Connecticut. Their known children are Mary, Sarah, Hannah, Phebe, and Abigail Disborough. He was later married to Elizabeth Shepard. Nicholas served in the Pequot Indian War in 1637. On May 11, 1671, he received 50 acres of land for his military service. Nicholas' home was on the east side of the road to the cow pasture (North Main Street). He was chimney viewer for the years 1647, 1655, 1663, 1669; surveyor of highways 1665. Nicholas was also charged with witchcraft in 1683, as Cotton Mather told a story of molestations in Desborough's house by invisible hands. This included things being thrown at Nicholas while he was in his house (stones, indian corn). The case was dropped prior to Nicholas' death. Nicholas was also a fine carpenter, and made dressers, and chairs. Some of his works are still on display in museums across the country. The Ancient Burying Ground is the oldest historic site in Hartford, and the only one surviving from the 1600s. From 1640, four years after the arrival of the first English settlers, down until the early 1800s, it was Hartford's only graveyard. During that period anyone who died in town, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnic background, economic status, or religious faith, was interred here. Rest in Peace Nicholas.

  
  

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FSID: LZDY-9NM