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- DO NOT CHANGE!! SEE IN SOURCES & MEMORIES. FROM KEMPTSTON, BEDFORDSHIRE.
Specifically NOT from Great Gaddeson, Hertfordshire or other families of record. Herbert F. Seversmith, in The American Genealogist, v. 26, 1950, says that this Thomas Halsey's christening record has not been found but he is documented at Kempston, Bedfordshire for the births of his children. Seversmith also says that he was definitely NOT the man from Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire and that lineage is false for the immigrant to Southampton, New York. See also 10 pages of work on Thomas Sr.'s family in Colonial Families of Long Island and....v. 3, and for his children. Pages missing in Memories show other Halsey families stating that they too are not the correct one for the immigrant. "Ancestry unknown." Links below but see in Memories.
TAG article update:
https://www.americanancestors.org/databases/american-genealogist-the/image/?volumeId=11819&pageName=216&rId=23577599 and Colonial Families of Long Island, v 3 p 1204.
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89063148571&view=1up&seq=206THOMAS HALSEY, SR. of SOUTHAMPTON was from Kempston, Bedfordshire as confirmed by the christening records of his children. See p. 216 of Herbert F. Seversmith, "Pre-American Ancestries, Thomas Halsey of Southampton, L.I.," in TAG, 26(1950) and volume 3 of "Colonial Families of Long Island," pp. 1204 and 1221. Seversmith specifically states
1640 Thomas is one of the founders of South Hampton, Long Island, 1st English town in NY. Thomas and Elizabeth and Elizabeth Wheeler had 5 children christened at Kempston, Bedfordshire: THOMAS, 1626; JOHN, 1628; ROBERT 1630, died age 4 days; ISAAC, 1632 and Elizabeth 1635. Their son DANIEL was baptized in 1638 in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.
https://www.americanancestors.org/databases/american-genealogist-the/image/?volumeId=11819&pageName=216&rId=23577599
He married (2) Ann Johns (widow)
He was not the man who migrated to Lynn 1637 because Thomas Halsey of Kempston, Bedfordshire was still in Bedfordshire having his son Daniel christened.
Seversmith specifically states on p 1221 of v. 3 that Thomas Halsey of Southampton was NOT the man from Great Gaddeson, Hertfordshire and sources that claim so are in error. That was a different Thomas Halsey.
After extensive research through the Halsey families of England, Seversmith says it this way:
"The reader who is familiar with The Halsey Family by J. L. and E/ Halsey will at once discern the disagreement with that lineage. At this writing we have proved that Thomas Halsey senior was, at the time of his emigration, from Kempston, Bedfordshire, as was also Richard Woodhull. That this Halsey family was NOT from Great Gaddesden, Hertfordshire is discussed in the NOTES under the senior Thomas Halsey."
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89063148571&view=1up&seq=206
The following note about Elizabeth Wheeler being the wife of Thomas Halsy, and not Phebe, as many have shown in their tree was taken from RootsWebAncestry.com site: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GETdb=sanford-shulsenid=I92880 It states: "Note: The 1971 Halsey genealogy calls the first wife of Thomas Halsey Phebe, and says she was murdered by two Pequot Indians. The Howell genealogy, citing baptismal records, says Thomas' first wife was Elizabeth Wheeler. The 1995 Halsey genealogy agrees and shows Elizabeth's ancestry. Elizabeth is thought to be the "good honest woman" killed by Pequot Indians at Southampton. Four of the Indians, including "a great man called Blue Sachem" were hanged at Hartford, Connecticut, after Wayandance, sachem of the Montauk, found out they knew of the murder."
The following is written in The Scudder Family of Trenton; compiled by Moses Bigelow for Antoinette Quinby Scudder of Newark; Somerset Press, 1948.
From page 38 & 39:
Halsey and Howell
The settlement of Southampton on Long Island was effected on June 12, 1640, by a party of eight Englishmen from Lynn, Massachusetts, including--
Thomas Halsey from Hertfordshire
Edward Howell from Buchinghamshire
both had signed the agreement drawn up at Lynn, dated Mch. 10, 1639.
A patent was granted to the settlement at Southampton by Governor Andros, under date of Nov. 1, 1676, bearing fifteen names including the following---
Thomas Halsey, Sen.
Edward Howell
Capt. John Howell
Lt. Joseph Fordham
The first minister was the Rev. Abraham Pierson of Brandford, succeeded in 1644 by the Rev. Robert Fordham.
The settlement of Southold on Long Island took place in September of 1640 by a party of twelve under the leadership of their minister, the Rev. John Youngs. A meeting house was built in October of that year and thus is the oldest church organization in the State of New York, excepting only the Dutch Church of New Amsterdam.
The Rev. John Youngs died on Feb. 24, 1672, and Rev. Robert Fordham died in Nov. 1674 and administration on his estate was granted by the Council on Mch. 25, 1679. The patents of these towns were confirmed by Gov. Dongan under date of Dec. 6, 1686.
(1) Thomas Halsey of Southampton
b. Jan. 2, 1592 d. Aug. 27, 1678
wife---Phebe
b. killed by Pequot Indians in 1649
(Note from submitter: Other sources show Thomas 1st wife as Elizabeth Wheeler, but I have seen many trees that show Phoebe or Phebe. I don't know if this argument has been resolved for this family.)
wife--Ann, widow of Edward Johnes married July 25, 1660
will of Thos. Halsey is dated July 28, 1677, proved July 8, 1679
children:
Thomas 1627-1698
Isaac 1628-1725
Daniel 1630-1682
Elizabeth, wife of Richard Howell
(2) Issac Halsey of Southampton, son of Thos.
b. 1628 d. Jan. 31, 1725
wife -----Mary
In the census of 1698 for Southampton are many by the name of Halsey, including in one group, Isaac, Isaac Jun., and Isaac Ters.
(2) Daniel Halsey of Southampton, son of Thos.
b. 1630 d. Apl. 1682
letter of administration on his estate issued Apl. 24, 1682,
to his wife Joanna.
(2) Thomas Halsey Jr. of Southampton, son of Thos.
b. 1627 d. prior to Sept. 15, 1698
wife----Mary
b. d. Dec. 20. 1699
children:
Mary 1654 -
Elizabeth 1655- d. prior Dec. 18, 1699
Josiah 1657- 1732
Sarah 1658-
Capt. Isaac 1660- 1757
David 1663- 1731
Hannah 1665- 1725
Jeremiah 1667- 1737
Jonathan 1669- d. prior Dec. 18, 1699
Phebe 1671- 1732
Abigail 1673- 1688
Nathaniel 1675-1746
Will of Mary Halsey, relict of Thomas Halsey Jr. of Southampton, "late deceased," dated Dec. 18, 1699, proved May 21, 1700: names sons--Josiah, Isaac, David, Jeremiah, Nathaniel:
daughters--Mary Howell (wife of Col. Matthew Howell)
Sarah Moore (wife of Jospeh Moore
Hannah Howell (wife of John Howell Jr.)
Phebe Halsey (wife of Hezekiah Howell)
Abigail Howell (wife of Abraham Howell)
executors--sons, Isaac and David
witnesses--Benj. Howell and Matthew Howell.
(Note: This source continues with more information on Halsey and Howell genealogical lineage.)
MargaretWyatt42added this on 30 Jan 2013
deeestrellaoriginally submitted this to Cooper Family Tree on 15 May 2011
Thomas Halsey ( 1592-1678) short biographical and genealogical information of his family.
The following note about Elizabeth Wheeler being the wife of Thomas Halsy, and not Phebe, as many have shown in their tree was taken from RootsWebAncestry.com site: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GETdb=sanford-shulsenid=I92880 It states: "Note: The 1971 Halsey genealogy calls the first wife of Thomas Halsey Phebe, and says she was murdered by two Pequot Indians. The Howell genealogy, citing baptismal records, says Thomas' first wife was Elizabeth Wheeler. The 1995 Halsey genealogy agrees and shows Elizabeth's ancestry. Elizabeth is thought to be the "good honest woman" killed by Pequot Indians at Southampton. Four of the Indians, including "a great man called Blue Sachem" were hanged at Hartford, Connecticut, after Wayandance, sachem of the Montauk, found out they knew of the murder."
The following is written in The Scudder Family of Trenton; compiled by Moses Bigelow for Antoinette Quinby Scudder of Newark; Somerset Press, 1948.
From page 38 & 39:
Halsey and Howell
The settlement of Southampton on Long Island was effected on June 12, 1640, by a party of eight Englishmen from Lynn, Massachusetts, including--
Thomas Halsey from Hertfordshire
Edward Howell from Buchinghamshire
both had signed the agreement drawn up at Lynn, dated Mch. 10, 1639.
A patent was granted to the settlement at Southampton by Governor Andros, under date of Nov. 1, 1676, bearing fifteen names including the following---
Thomas Halsey, Sen.
Edward Howell
Capt. John Howell
Lt. Joseph Fordham
The first minister was the Rev. Abraham Pierson of Brandford, succeeded in 1644 by the Rev. Robert Fordham.
The settlement of Southold on Long Island took place in September of 1640 by a party of twelve under the leadership of their minister, the Rev. John Youngs. A meeting house was built in October of that year and thus is the oldest church organization in the State of New York, excepting only the Dutch Church of New Amsterdam.
The Rev. John Youngs died on Feb. 24, 1672, and Rev. Robert Fordham died in Nov. 1674 and administration on his estate was granted by the Council on Mch. 25, 1679. The patents of these towns were confirmed by Gov. Dongan under date of Dec. 6, 1686.
(1) Thomas Halsey of Southampton
b. Jan. 2, 1592 d. Aug. 27, 1678
wife---Phebe
b. killed by Pequot Indians in 1649
(Note from submitter: Other sources show Thomas 1st wife as Elizabeth Wheeler, but I have seen many trees that show Phoebe or Phebe. I don't know if this argument has been resolved for this family.)
wife--Ann, widow of Edward Johnes married July 25, 1660
will of Thos. Halsey is dated July 28, 1677, proved July 8, 1679
children:
Thomas 1627-1698
Isaac 1628-1725
Daniel 1630-1682
Elizabeth, wife of Richard Howell
(2) Issac Halsey of Southampton, son of Thos.
b. 1628 d. Jan. 31, 1725
wife -----Mary
In the census of 1698 for Southampton are many by the name of Halsey, including in one group, Isaac, Isaac Jun., and Isaac Ters.
(2) Daniel Halsey of Southampton, son of Thos.
b. 1630 d. Apl. 1682
letter of administration on his estate issued Apl. 24, 1682,
to his wife Joanna.
(2) Thomas Halsey Jr. of Southampton, son of Thos.
b. 1627 d. prior to Sept. 15, 1698
wife----Mary
b. d. Dec. 20. 1699
children:
Mary 1654 -
Elizabeth 1655- d. prior Dec. 18, 1699
Josiah 1657- 1732
Sarah 1658-
Capt. Isaac 1660- 1757
David 1663- 1731
Hannah 1665- 1725
Jeremiah 1667- 1737
Jonathan 1669- d. prior Dec. 18, 1699
Phebe 1671- 1732
Abigail 1673- 1688
Nathaniel 1675-1746
Will of Mary Halsey, relict of Thomas Halsey Jr. of Southampton, "late deceased," dated Dec. 18, 1699, proved May 21, 1700: names sons--Josiah, Isaac, David, Jeremiah, Nathaniel:
daughters--Mary Howell (wife of Col. Matthew Howell)
Sarah Moore (wife of Jospeh Moore
Hannah Howell (wife of John Howell Jr.)
Phebe Halsey (wife of Hezekiah Howell)
Abigail Howell (wife of Abraham Howell)
executors--sons, Isaac and David
witnesses--Benj. Howell and Matthew Howell.
(Note: This source continues with more information on Halsey and Howell genealogical lineage.)
MargaretWyatt42added this on 30 Jan 2013
deeestrellaoriginally submitted this to Cooper Family Tree on 15 May 2011
Thomas Halsey ( 1592-1678) short biographical and genealogical information of his family.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=HALSEY&GSfn=THOMAS&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=36&GScnty=2029 &GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=7863184&df=all& THOMAS HALSEY Birth: 1591 Hertfordshire, England Death: Aug. 27, 1678 New York, USA Possible Burial place of Thomas Halsey ABT 1591 in Great Gaddesden Parsonage, Hertsfordshire, England Death: 27 AUG 1678 in Southampton ,Suffolk County , New York buried probably in Southampton , New York Baptism: 10 MAR 1593/94 Flamstead , Herts Burial: Old Southampton Cemetery Southampton Suffolk County New York, USA Plot: Unknown Created by: Wade Schultz Record added: Sep 11, 2003 Find A Grave Memorial# 7863184
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1592 - 1678 (86 years)
