| Father |
Holton, William Deacon, b. 20 Oct 1610, Suffolk, England  d. 2 Aug 1691, Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (Age 80 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Mother |
Winche, Mary, b. Abt 1610, England d. 16 Nov 1691, Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA (Age 81 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Marriage |
He married Mary Winche, probably in Hartford, but [1] |
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William Holton
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William Holton
BIRTH 20 Oct 1610
Suffolk, England
DEATH 2 Aug 1691 (aged 80)
Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
BURIAL Bridge Street Cemetery
Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
GPS- Latitude: 42.3254688, Longitude: -72.6261679
MEMORIAL ID27682050 ·
PHOTOS 3
FLOWERS 60
Cenotaph here
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William Holton was born at Winston Manor, near Ipswich, Suffolk, England on April 28, 1610. He was the son of Edward Holton and Constance Adkinson. He came to New England on the ship Francis in April of 1634 from Ipswich and settled in Hartford, Connecticut. He was one of the first settlers there and his name is on the original Founders Monument in the Ancient Burying Ground. He married Mary Winche, probably in Hartford, but possibly in England. They had eight children, most likely all born in Hartford.
In 1653 William moved his family to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts where he was one of the eight original petitioners. He was the first deacon of the church in Northampton ordained Jun 13, 1663. He was also a member of the first board of magistrates appointed in 1665. He reprsented Northampton for 5 yrs in the General Court and Hadley for one year, l669. While serving in the General Court, he introduced the first motion known in American history for the suppression of intemperenace. Two of William's daughters, Mary and Sarah, were both married the same day, November l8, l656, the former to David Burt and the latter to John King, which were the lst two marriages solomnized in Northampton.
William died in Northampton on August 2, 1691. His wife died soon after. They are buried in the Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton.
(Member #46985536)
Information posted in Collaboration suggest his wife is NOT MARY WINCHE. (Member #47421237)
Note: There is a discrepancy in birth dates. The marker shows the October date.
Family Members
Spouse Mary Winche Holton unknown-1691
Children Mary Holton Burt 1636-1713
Sarah Holton King 1638-1683
Thomas Holton 1647-1676
Rachel Holton Bradley 1650-1714
John Holton unknown-1712
Flowers • 60
My 8th maternal great grandfather, thinking of you today. Rest in peace.
Left by Sally Davis on 26 May 2024
Left by QIK on 24 Apr 2024
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| Issue, jt |
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
| 8 children: They had eight children, most likely all born in Hartford. |
- 20240602GHLn-
William Holton
Photo added by ED SCHENK
Picture of
Added by P.K. Magruder
Picture of
Added by Cheshire
William Holton
BIRTH 20 Oct 1610
Suffolk, England
DEATH 2 Aug 1691 (aged 80)
Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
BURIAL Bridge Street Cemetery
Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
GPS- Latitude: 42.3254688, Longitude: -72.6261679
MEMORIAL ID27682050 ·
PHOTOS 3
FLOWERS 60
Cenotaph here
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William Holton was born at Winston Manor, near Ipswich, Suffolk, England on April 28, 1610. He was the son of Edward Holton and Constance Adkinson. He came to New England on the ship Francis in April of 1634 from Ipswich and settled in Hartford, Connecticut. He was one of the first settlers there and his name is on the original Founders Monument in the Ancient Burying Ground. He married Mary Winche, probably in Hartford, but possibly in England. They had eight children, most likely all born in Hartford.
In 1653 William moved his family to Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts where he was one of the eight original petitioners. He was the first deacon of the church in Northampton ordained Jun 13, 1663. He was also a member of the first board of magistrates appointed in 1665. He reprsented Northampton for 5 yrs in the General Court and Hadley for one year, l669. While serving in the General Court, he introduced the first motion known in American history for the suppression of intemperenace. Two of William's daughters, Mary and Sarah, were both married the same day, November l8, l656, the former to David Burt and the latter to John King, which were the lst two marriages solomnized in Northampton.
William died in Northampton on August 2, 1691. His wife died soon after. They are buried in the Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton.
(Member #46985536)
Information posted in Collaboration suggest his wife is NOT MARY WINCHE. (Member #47421237)
Note: There is a discrepancy in birth dates. The marker shows the October date.
Family Members
Spouse Mary Winche Holton unknown-1691
Children Mary Holton Burt 1636-1713
Sarah Holton King 1638-1683
Thomas Holton 1647-1676
Rachel Holton Bradley 1650-1714
John Holton unknown-1712
Flowers • 60
My 8th maternal great grandfather, thinking of you today. Rest in peace.
Left by Sally Davis on 26 May 2024
Left by QIK on 24 Apr 2024
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| pioneer, jt |
1634 |
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA |
| William came to New England on the ship Francis in April of 1634 from Ipswich and settled in Hartford, Connecticut. He was one of the first settlers there and his name is on the original Founders Monument in the Ancient Burying Ground. |
- He came to New England on the ship Francis in April of 1634 from Ipswich and settled in Hartford, Connecticut. He was one of the first settlers there and his name is on the original Founders Monument in the Ancient Burying Ground.
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| Family ID |
F57443 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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