Thomas  BURNHAM

Biography
Thomas, son of Robert Burnham, was born in Norwich England, about 1619. He deposed that his age was about forty, March 29, 1659. He calls Simon Tuttle brother (i.e. brother-in-law), and mentioned his uncle John Tuttle (probably his wife's) in England. His wife Mary, aged thirty-five, deposed concerning her mother, Mrs. Tuttle, at the same time. He was a carpenter by trade, and became lieutenant of the militia company; was Deputy to the General Court in 1683, 1684, and 1685; was selectman in 1647 and on various town committees; in 1665 was sergeant of the Ipswich company, ensign in 1665, lieutenant in 1683. In 1667 he was granted the privilege of erecting a saw mill on the Chebacco river, near the falls. He was a freeman and commoner of Ipswich. His houses and farms were divided between his sons Thomas and James. His land in 1648 adjoined that of his brother John. His will was dated January 10, 1693-94, and proved September or the same year. He married 1645, Mary, daughter of Richard...Read MORE...

1623 Birth
June 1623
Norwich, Norfolk, England

Angel Gabriel
'The great storm of August 15, 1635 was probably one of the most severe and destructive ever known on the coast of New England. It ravaged the whole coast from Nova Scotia to Manhattan (New York) and probably further south...This storm was very severe at Pemaquid, but we are indebted chiefly to a disasterous shipwreck that occured here for what information we have of its ravages. June 22nd, previously, two ships, the Angel Gabriel of two hundred and forty tons, and carrying sixteen guns, and the James of two hundred and twenty tons, sailed together from Milford Haven for New England; both bringing passengers and supplies for the colonies. They kept together for nearly two weeks, but the James, being the best sailer, at length lost sight of the other, and proceeded on her voyage. During those two weeks the latter had not spread all their sails, so that they 'might not overgo her.' ...The night before the storm, while the James lay at the Isle of Shoals, the Angel Gabriel lay also at...Read MORE...

Misc
“Lt. Thomas Burnham also joined the Pequot Expedition in 1637 along with his brother, John. He was made Selectman in 1647; Sergeant of the Ipswich Company in 1664; made Ensign in 1665 and was commissioned as Lieutenant in 1683. He was Deputy to the General Court from 1683 to 1685 and on town committees. In 1667 he was granted the privilege of erecting a saw mill on the Chebacco River. He owned much land both in Chebacco and in Ipswich which was divided between his sons, Thomas and James upon his death.” --B.B. Burnham

1645 Marriage / Partner
Thomas BURNHAM and Marie LAWRENCE June 1645, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

He was 22 years old.

1646 Birth of Child
Thomas BURNHAM was born 19 January 1646, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 22 years old.

1651 Birth of Child
James BURNHAM was born 13 June 1651, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 28 years old.

1654 Birth of Child
Mary BURNHAM was born 26 October 1654, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 31 years old.

1656 Birth of Child
Abigail BURNHAM was born 28 June 1656, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 33 years old.

1657 Birth of Child
Ruth BURNHAM was born 1 July 1657, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 34 years old.

1658 Birth of Child
Ruth BURNHAM was born 23 August 1658, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 35 years old.

1660 Birth of Child
Joseph BURNHAM was born 26 September 1660, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 37 years old.

1662 Birth of Child
Nathaniel BURNHAM was born 4 September 1662, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 39 years old.

1664 Birth of Child
Sarah BURNHAM was born 28 June 1664, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 41 years old.

1665 Marriage of Child
Thomas BURNHAM married 13 February 1665, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA to Lydia PENGRY (PINGREE)

1665 Birth of Child
Esther BURNHAM was born 19 March 1665, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 41 years old.

1667 Birth of Child
Phebe BURNHAM was born 16 March 1667, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 43 years old.

1668 Marriage of Child
John BURNHAM married 9 June 1668, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA to Elizabeth WELLS

1671 Birth of Child
Josiah BURNHAM was born 8 April 1671, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA

Thomas was 47 years old.

1671 Marriage of Child
Johanna BURNHAM married 22 November 1671, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA to John NEWMARSH (NEWMARCH)

1672 Marriage of Child
Mary BURNHAM married 9 October 1672, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA to John CLARK

1678 Marriage of Child
Ruth BURNHAM married 20 June 1678, Woburn, Massachusetts, USA to John CARTER

1684 Marriage of Child
Sarah BURNHAM married 6 August 1684, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA to Mescheck FARLEY

1685 Marriage of Child
Esther BURNHAM married 23 March 1685, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA to Matthew PERKINS

1689 Marriage of Child
Thomas BURNHAM married 16 December 1689, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA to Hester (Esther) COGSWELL

Death
From History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton by Joseph B. Felt john-slaughter.rootsweb.com/ IpswichHistory/

'1694, June. Thomas Burnam d. Æ. 71; left a wife, Mary, and children, Thomas, John, James, Mary, Johannah, Abigail, Ruth, Sarah, and Hester. He was of Ipswich in 1647, Selectman, and on town committees; freeman in 1671, Deputy to the General Court in 1683, 1684, 1685.'

Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts
Burnum Thomas, Lt., June __, 1694
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Death
From Vital Records of Ipswich, page 511 and 512 www.rootsweb.com
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Thomas, Lt., June __, 1694.

Mary, w. Lt. Thomas, Mar. 27, 1715, a. 92 y. GR1