Birth-Marriage-Children-Spouse-Death:Abbe-Abbey Genealogy IGI;FHL Church Records Abridged Compendium
Samuel Abbe, son of John Abbe and Mary Loring, was born probably at Wenham, Massachusetts, about 1646, or soon after his father's settlement there; died in Windham, Connecticut, March 1697/98. His name first appears in the Wenham, Mass. records at the time of his marriage. "Samuel Abby and Mary Knowlton maryed the 12th October 1672." He received a grant of ten acres of land in Wenham, and land to set his house upon, from his father, John Abbey, and wife, Mary, April 3, 1675, his brethren to have the refusal of the place if he should sell (Essex Deeds, l5; l50). Samuel and his wife, Mary, were communicants of the church in Wenham in 1674. He was a land surveyor in 1676 and appears upon the town records as a husbandman, made freeman, October 3, 1680 (Massachusetts Records, 5:540). He was named in his father's will, 1683. A map of Salem dwellings in 1692, published in Volume I of Upham's Salem Witchcraft, shows the location of Samuel Abbey's house, number 114 on a plot in the south-west part, east of Bald Hill, within the 500 acres laid out to Robert Goodell in 1652 and its subsequent additions. On November 1, 1682, Samuel Abbey bought of Lott Killam and wife, Hannah, of Salem, he being then of Wenham, 6 acres in Salem on Norrice's Brook (12:112), and also bought of James Stimpson and wife, Pricilla, who had been the widow of Isaac Goodell, at the same place, some land in 1(84 (12:113). On April 3, 1697, he and his wife, Mary, sold those lands described as a dwelling house, two orchards, and seventeen acres in Salem, bounding Anthony Needham, John Walcott, Isaac Goodale, Samuel Goodale, Abraham Smith, Abel Gardner, Joseph Flint, and also six acres ofi Norrice's Brook, and two acres bought of James Stimpson, to Zachariah White of Lynn, all for 130 pounds (12:147). The above James Stimpson was of Reading and had married the widow of the elder Isaac Goodell. At the time of Goodell's death in 1680, the widow was administratrix and Samuel Abbey was one of her sureties. He was then probably of Salem or possibly Topsfield. He was admitted freeman of Salem Village, March 22, 1689/90. He and his wife were dismissed from the Salem Church September 15, 1629, to unite in forming one at Salem Village; the date of its formation being November 15, 1689. Salem Village is now Danvers. On July 1, 1690, he was taxed at Salem Village, and again, January 18, 1694/5, he and his son were taxed there. Samuel Abbey of Salem bought of Benjamin Howard of Windhain, Connecticut, for 22 pounds 10 s. current money, half an allotment of land (500 acres), being number 2 at the center, at or near the locality known later as Bricktop. He probably removed to Windham about that time as he was admitted an inhabitant of that town December 21, 1697, and died there March of the following year.
His estate was settled in 1699. The inventory, taken May 9, l699, gives as legatees, the following: wife, Mary; daughter Mary aged 25, son Samuel aged 23; son Thomas aged 20; Eleazer aged l8 (the land records prove that this is a mistake for Elizabeth); Ebenezer aged 16; Mercy aged 14; Sarah aged 13; Hepsibah aged 10; Abigail aged 8; John aged 7; Benjamim aged 6; Jonathan aged 2. One record says he left a son Eleazer, and a daughter Abigail, each 8 years old at his death. This is doubtless an attempt to rectify the error noted above. Samuel Abbe was living in Salem during the days of witchcraft and was one of those opposed to its fanaticisms. One Rebecca Nourse, on trial as a witch, produced a paper signed by several "respectable Inhabitants" of Salem, among whom was Samuel Abbe. This document as to her good character caused her to be set at liberty but the sentence was later changed for some reason and she was put to death as a witch. C. 1910 a monument to her memory was erected by her descendants. Samuel Abbey testifies as to Mercy Lewis, May 20, 1692, she being at the house of her neighbor, John Putnam, Jr., and accused of witchcraft. Samuel Abbe and his wife, Mary, were witnesses in a witch trial in Salem in 1692 against Sarah Snow, a woman of vicious temper who had lived in their home for a time but was dismidsed on account of her disagreeable ways. She vowed vengeance upon them and when several of their cows and hogs were taken sick, the blame was laid to her as a witch. The following are taken from Records of Salem Witchcraft, copied from the original documents, Volume I, pages 24 and 25. Samuel Abbey Et ux vs. Sarah Good Samuel Abbey of Salem Village Aged 45 years or thereabouts and Mary Abbey his wife aged 38 years or thereabouts, Deposeth and saith. That about this Time Three Years past Wm Good and his wife Sarah Good being destitute of a house to dwell in these Deponents out of Charity; they beingPoor lett them live in theirs some time untill that the said Sarah Good was of so Turbulant a Sperritt, Spitefull and so Mallitiously bent, that these Deponents could not suffer her to Live in their howse any Longer and was forccd for Quiettness sake to turn she ye said Sarah with her husband out of their howse ever since, which is about two years 1/2 agone, the said Sarah Good hath carried it very Spitefully and Mallitiously, towards them, the winter following after the said Sarah was gone from our howse we began to Loose Cattle and lost several after as vnvsall manner, in a drupeing condition and yett they would Eate: and your Deponents have Lost after that manner 17 head of Cattle within this two years besides Sheep and Hoggs, and both doe believe they dyed by witchcraft, the said William Good on the last of May was twelve months went home to his wife the sd Sarah Good and told her, what a sad Accident had fallen out, she asked what, he answered that his neighbovr Abbey had lost two Cowes, both dying within halfe an hower of one another, the sd Sarah good said she did not care if he the said Abbey had Lost all the Cattle he had as ye said Jno Good told vs. Just that very Day that the said Sarah Good was taken up, we yr Deponents had a Cow that could not rise alone, but since presently after she was taken up, the said Cow was well and could rise so well as if she had ailed nothing. She the said Sarah Good ever since these Deponents turned her out of their howse she hath behaved herselfe very crossely and mallitiously to them and their Children calling their Children vile names and hath threatened them often. Jurat in Curia. Warrant for Sarah Good was given at Salem, February 29, 1691/2, in response to complaints of Sarah Vibber, Abigail Williams, Elizabeth Hubbard, Ann Putnam, and Jno. Vibber. Among the many depositions in witness to her malign practices were those of Samuel Abbey and wife. Records of Salem Witchcraft, copied from the original documents, Vol. 2, pp. 41-2 old series. Samuel Abby v. Mary Easty The Deposition of Samuel Abby aged ahout 45 years who testifieth and saith that on the 20th of May 1692 I went to the house of Constable Jno Putnam about 9 a clock in the morning and when I came there: Mircy Lewes lay on the bed in a sad condition and continuing speachless for about an hour: the man not being at home : the woman desired me to goe to Tho: Putnams to bring Ann Putnam to se if she could se who it was that hurt Nircy Lewes: accordingly I went: and found Abigail Williams along with Ann Putnam and brought them both to se Mercy Lewes; and as They were a goeing along the way both of then said that they saw the Apperishtion of Goody Estick and said it was the same woman that was sent whom the other day; and said also that they saw the Apperishtion of the other woman that appered with gooddy Estick the other day, and both of them allso said that the Arperishtion of gooddy Estick tould them that now she was afflicting of Mircy Lewes and when they came to Mircy Lewes both of them said that they saw the Apperishtion of gooddy Estick and Jno Willard and Mary Witheridge afflecting the body of Mircy Lewes: and J continueing along with Mircy who continued in a sad condition the greatest part of the day being in such tortors as no tongue can express; but not able to spake: but at last said Deare lord Received my soule and againe said lord let them not kill me quitt, but at last she came to hie self for a little whille and was very sensable and then she said that goody Estick said she would kill hir before midnight because she did cleare hir so as the Rest did, then againe presently she fell very bad and cried out pray for the salvation of my soule for they will kill me. Jurat in Curia Sepr 9th '92.
Samuel Abbe married in Wenham, Mass., October 12, 1672, Mary Knowlton, born 1653, daughter of William and Elizabeth Knowlton. She married (2) April 27, 1699, Abraham Mitchell and had by him a son, Daniel, who was born and died December 10, 1700. Mary Mitchell formerly Mary Abby, was dismissed from the Salem Village Church to Windham, Conn., September 14, 1701.
Inventory of the Estate of Samuell Abby late of Windham who decd in March 1697. Apprized and ordered to be recorded. Administration granted unto Abra. Mitchell who hath married Mary the Relict of the said Abby. July 5, 1699. (Hartford Probate Office, Volume 6, page 93.) An inventory of the Estate of Samuell Abby late of Windham decd as mony. His wearing Cloths L2 a feath r bed bolster 2 pillows wth beirs L3 L05-00-00 a bedsted curtaines wth a rug and blanket L02-lO-00 3 pr Cotten and lining sheets 02-10-00 more beds wth 2 coverlids & blankets 02-00-00 2 pillow beires 3 pr lining sheets 02-00-00 3 table cloths 2 doz napkins L2 lOs a great Iron pott 20s 03-10-10 a little Iron pott lOs/ 2 iron kettles lOs/ tramell pot hooks, tongs 01-15-00 pewter and earthen ware 22s/ a frying pan Ss 01-07-00 dishes spoons and trenehers 5s/ box and irons 6s 00-11-00 chest, box, tubs, and payles 2fls/ a gun 15s/ 3 knives 3s 01-18-00 two axes 1Os/ hoes 6s/ beetle, rings and wedges lOs 01-06-00 two pitchforks wth 3 hooks and old Iron 00-05-00 Horse tackling, cart, wheels, hoxes, & hoops 02-05-00 a plough and Irons 6s/ an old spade shovell & mattock 3s 00-09-00 a syth and tackling 6s/ 2 horses & a mare wth bridle & sadle 05-12-00 a little quantity of wool wth old bags 6s oo-06-oO Lands 125-00-00/ two Swine 12s 25-12-00 L 58-08-00 This inventory taken May the 9th 1698 pr us Joseph Cary Jeremiah Ripley Townsmen. (Hartford Probate Office, Volume 6, pages l25, 126.) Mary the Relict appeared in Windham the 2d of May 1699 and gave oath that she had made presentment of the estate of her deed husband, and if more comes to her knowledge she will cause it to be added to the Inventory, before me Willm Pitkin, Assistant. Debts due from the estate is L5- 0 -0 Cash Debts due to the estate is Ll-l0-O Cash
Will-Death-Children:A Digest of Early CT Probate Records, Hartford District 1635-1700, republished by Gen. Pub. Co., Inc. (orig. Vol VI. p.125-6, 1695-1700) book compiled by Charles William Manwaring
Estate inventoried 9 May 1698 at L58-08-00. Legatees: The relict Mary and Daughter Mary age 25 Samuel 23 Thomas 20 Eleazer 18 Ebenezer 16 Marcy 14 Sarah 13 Hepzibah 10 Abigail 8 John 7 Benjamin 6 Jonathan 2
Samuel Abbe son of John Abbe was born about 1650 and married 1672, Mary Knowlton. He lived at Windham, MA and died in 1698. Ref: Gen. and Fam Hist of the State of CT.
More About Samuel Abbe and Mary Knowlton: Marriage: 12 October 1672, Ipswich, Essex Co, MA.23, 24
Children of Samuel Abbe and Mary Knowlton are:
+Ebenezer Abbe, b. 31 July 1683, Salem Village, Essex Co, MA25, 26, d. 05 December 1758, Windham, CT26.
Samuel Abbe (b. 1646, d. March 1696/97)
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