Cole Family - Ourfolk
Margaret Cole (Kimball)
Margaret was married to Richard Kimball, I on 23 OCT 1661 in Usa.
Richard, I was born on ABT 1595 in Rattlesden, Suffolk, Eng and died on 22Jun 1675; (will 5 Mar - 28 Sep) in Watertown, na .
He was the son of Henry Kimball, IV (1564/1565 - SEP 1619) and Joan (Kimball) .
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arrived in America aboard the Elizabeth which had embarked from
Ipswich, Suffolk England on 10 Apr 1634, William Andrews, master. Included on the
passenger list were Richard, age 39, wife Ursula and children Henry age 15, Elizabeth
age 13, Richard age 11, Mary age 9, Martha age 5, John age 3 and Thomas age 1. The
family apparently came with Richard's brother Henry Kimball and Ursula's mother (Martha) and
brother's family (Thomas and Elizabeth, both age 40).
Worked as a mechanic and wheelwright in Suffolk. They settled in Watertown MA before moving to Ipswich, MA about 1637. Richard was listed as a freeman in Watertown in 1635. He was a selectman for Ipswich in 1645 and the surveyor of fences in 1653. He later moved back to Watertown.
Richard, I: from Reflections from a Busy Life by Ivory G. Kimball
Ipswich, Suffolk England on 10 Apr 1634, William Andrews, master. Included on the
passenger list were Richard, age 39, wife Ursula and children Henry age 15, Elizabeth
age 13, Richard age 11, Mary age 9, Martha age 5, John age 3 and Thomas age 1. The
family apparently came with Richard's brother Henry Kimball and Ursula's mother (Martha) and
brother's family (Thomas and Elizabeth, both age 40).
Worked as a mechanic and wheelwright in Suffolk. They settled in Watertown MA before moving to Ipswich, MA about 1637. Richard was listed as a freeman in Watertown in 1635. He was a selectman for Ipswich in 1645 and the surveyor of fences in 1653. He later moved back to Watertown.
I am a descendant of Richard Kimball, who with his brother Henry sailed from Ipswich, Suffolk County, England,
April 10th, 1634, on the ship Elizabeth, William Andrews, Master, and settled in Watertown, Mass.
Richard, being a wheelwright, removed to Ispwich, Mass. in 1837, at the request of the inhabitants of that town.
All the Kimballs in the United States are believed to be descendants of these two brothers.
Richard Kimball became one of the prominent citizens of Ipswich, being frequently mentioned in its records and dying there in 1675.
April 10th, 1634, on the ship Elizabeth, William Andrews, Master, and settled in Watertown, Mass.
Richard, being a wheelwright, removed to Ispwich, Mass. in 1837, at the request of the inhabitants of that town.
All the Kimballs in the United States are believed to be descendants of these two brothers.
Richard Kimball became one of the prominent citizens of Ipswich, being frequently mentioned in its records and dying there in 1675.
Last Will and Testament of Richard Kimball (1595-1675) |
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Richard's will
was dated 5 Mar 1674 and probated 28 Sep 1675. The inventory of his estate totaled 737, 3 shillings, 6 pence.
was dated 5 Mar 1674 and probated 28 Sep 1675. The inventory of his estate totaled 737, 3 shillings, 6 pence.
Last change (on this page): 15 OCT 2018