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     Barnabas Lamson married Marie (__?__) before 1631 probably in Ridgewell, co. Essex, England.¹ He died circa 1640.²
     
Immigration: on 10 August 1635, Embarked from Harwich, England, in the ship "Defence."³

     Barnabas embarked from Harwich, England, in the ship "Defence", on August 10, 1635, in the company of Reverend Thomas Shepard. They settled in Newtowne (now Cambridge), Massachusetts. There they found many vacant houses as Rev. Thomas Hooker and his party had recently left the area to settle a large portion of his congregation at Hartford.
     Barnabas probably hailed from the area of Ridgewell, Essex County, England, where the baptisms of his son Barnabas and daughter Martha are recorded. It is likely that some of his other children were born in England as well as in New England. He may have been a brother, or close relative, of William Lamson, of Ipswitch, Massachusetts, however there is no known documentation connecting the two.
     His wife's surname is unknown, however, she is identified as "Marie" at the baptism of their daughter Martha in England in 1633/4. She was related to Peter Lidgett, a Boston merchant, who left legacies in 1671 to the three daughters of Barnabas and Marie, calling them "cousins" and "ye three children of my aunt Lamson." He also mentions his sister, Mary Smith, living in Essex, England and his sister's children in London.

     Lydia Lamson was the daughter of Joseph Lamson and Mary Ann (__?__). She married David Lamson, age 33, son of Ebenezer Lamson and Mary Matson, on 6 July 1757 in Simsbury, Hartford Co., Conn.. She died after 1778.

     Elisha Hayes was born on 6 September 1730 in Simsbury, Hartford Co., Conn.. He was the son of George Hayes and Jane Matson. He married, at age 23, Mercy Lamson, daughter of Ebenezer Lamson and Mary Matson, on 22 August 1754 in Simsbury, Hartford Co., Conn..

     Jane Lindsley was born circa 1755 (age at death). She married (3) Elnathan Lamson, age 73, son of Ebenezer Lamson and Mary Matson, on 23 November 1806.¹ She died on 19 April 1826 in Granby, Hartford Co., Conn., at age 71.¹

     Joseph Lamson was born on 21 September 1689 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass..¹ He was the son of Joseph Lamson and Elizabeth Adams. He married Mary Ann (__?__).² He died circa 1778 in Simsbury, Hartford Co., Conn..³
     

     Born in Concord Massachusetts, Joseph probably married in Concord by 1710. From his probate record in 1778 we learn that the name of his wife is Mary Ann, alias Ann. Whether she is the mother of all his children is not known, however, onomastic evidence suggests that she may have been his only wife as his first daughter, born in Concord in 1711, is named Mary.
     By 1715, Joseph had moved to that part of Simsbury in the vicinity of Salmon Brook and remained there throughout his life. Named in his will in 1777 is his wife, Mary Ann alias Ann. His son Joseph (called first son), daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Abigail (called second daughter), Lidia, Annora [Honora], and children of Dinah (since Dinah has already received her portion). There is no birth record known for Lydia, Honora, and Dinah, so their birth order is unknown.
     When daughter Elizabeth died in 1797, at the age of 71, and unmarried, among those who benefited from the distribution of her estate were her brother, Joseph, a Mrs. Mary Lamson, and Abigail Day (SPR 4:85, 1778). Abigail Day was the daughter of Elizabeth's elder sister, Abigail (Lamson) Woodward, who had died within a few weeks after her sister, Elizabeth.

     Abigail Lamson was the daughter of Joseph Lamson and Elizabeth Rice. She married Abraham Shepard, age 23, son of Abraham Shepard and Judith Fillbrook, on 11 February 1700/1 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass..

     Ebenezer Lamson was the son of Joseph Lamson and Elizabeth Rice. He married Sarah Hartwell, age 21, daughter of John Hartwell and Priscilla Wright, on 19 April 1698 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass..

     Hannah Lamson was born. She was the daughter of Joseph Lamson and Elizabeth Rice. She married Henry Sparks, son of Henry Sparks and Martha Barrett, on 7 December 1709. She died on 15 February 1716/17 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass..

     Mary Lamson was born circa 1679. She was the daughter of Joseph Lamson and Elizabeth Rice. She married James Clark Jr., age 21, son of James Clark and Hannah Heath, on 4 November 1703 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass.. She died on 25 June 1711 at age 32.

     Abraham Shepard was born on 25 March 1677 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass.. He was the son of Abraham Shepard and Judith Fillbrook. He married, at age 23, Abigail Lamson, daughter of Joseph Lamson and Elizabeth Rice, on 11 February 1700/1 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass.. He died on 7 May 1710 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass., at age 33.

     Henry Sparks was the son of Henry Sparks and Martha Barrett. He married Hannah Lamson, daughter of Joseph Lamson and Elizabeth Rice, on 7 December 1709.

     Sarah Hartwell was born on 12 April 1677. She was the daughter of John Hartwell and Priscilla Wright. She married, at age 21, Ebenezer Lamson, son of Joseph Lamson and Elizabeth Rice, on 19 April 1698 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass.. She died on 13 November 1715 at age 38.

     James Clark Jr. was born on 4 February 1681/82 in Roxbury, Suffolk Co., Mass.. He was the son of James Clark and Hannah Heath. He married, at age 21, Mary Lamson, daughter of Joseph Lamson and Elizabeth Rice, on 4 November 1703 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass.. He died on 29 October 1751 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Mass., at age 69.

     Barnabas Lamson was baptized on 22 November 1631 in Ridgewell, co. Essex, England. He was the son of Barnabas Lamson and Marie (__?__).

     Mary Lamson was baptized on 13 January 1633/34 in Ridgewell, co. Essex, England. She was the daughter of Barnabas Lamson and Marie (__?__). She married Phillip Cook. She died on 17 March 1714/15 probably in Cambridge, Mass., at age 81.

     Martha Lamson was baptized on 13 January 1633/34 in Ridgewell, co. Essex, England. She was the daughter of Barnabas Lamson and Marie (__?__). She married, at age 20, Matthew Rice, age 25, son of Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost, on 7 July 1654 in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., Mass.. She died after 1717.

     Sarah Lamson was born. She was the daughter of Barnabas Lamson and Marie (__?__). She married William Crouch before 1649. She died on 23 September 1717 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Mass..

     Phillip Cook married Mary Lamson, daughter of Barnabas Lamson and Marie (__?__). He died in 1677 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Mass..

     William Crouch was born circa 1627 in England. He married Sarah Lamson, daughter of Barnabas Lamson and Marie (__?__), before 1649. He died on 11 March 1677/78 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Mass..

     Matthew Rice was baptized on 28 February 1628/29 in Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire, England. He was the son of Edmund Rice and Thomasine Frost. He married, at age 25, Martha Lamson, age 20, daughter of Barnabas Lamson and Marie (__?__), on 7 July 1654 in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., Mass.. He died in 1777 in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., Mass..

     Marie (__?__) married Barnabas Lamson before 1631 probably in Ridgewell, co. Essex, England.¹ She died before 1640.
     
Immigration: on 10 August 1635, Embarked from Harwich, England, in the ship "Defence."

     Elizabeth Rice was born on 27 October 1641 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass..¹ She was the daughter of Richard Rice and Elizabeth (__?__). She married (1) Joseph Lamson, son of Barnabas Lamson and Marie (__?__), circa 1663 , possibly in Cambridge or Concord.² She married (2), at age 44, John Billings, son of John Billings, on 31 December 1685 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass..² She died after 1708 when she is named in her father's will.¹

     Richard Rice was born circa 1609 in England.¹ He married (1) Elizabeth (__?__).^1,2 He married (2) Mary (__?__) between 1681 and 1698.³ He died on 9 June 1709 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass., age said to be "more than 100 years."¹
     
Immigration: before 1 March 1635/36, when he is found in Cambridge, Mass.
Freeman: on 2 June 1641 in Concord, Middlesex Co., Mass..
Education: Signed a deed in 1681 with his mark, while Elizabeth signed her name.

     His origin is unknown, however the presence of Emund Rice of neighboring Sudbury might suggest a possible relationship. Although there is no known connection of Richard Rice of Concord with Edmund of Sudbury, Elizabeth, the daughter of Richard, married Joseph Lamson while Matthew Rice, son of Edmund, married Joseph's sister, Martha Lamson.
     Richard is found first in Cambridge, Massachusetts in March of 1635/36 when he agreed to keep a hundred cows for the townspeople but in the same year he is found in Concord where he was made a freeman on June 2, 1641. He left few records, he did, however, convey land to his son Peter in 1681 which he signed with his mark, while his wife Elizabeth signed her name. The births of only two of his children have yet to be found in records, it is probable though, that all of his children were born in America.
     The death of Elizabeth, which occurred after 1681, is not recorded however in October of 1698 Mary, a second wife, dies. It is likely that Richard's first wife, Elizabeth, was the mother of all his children. When Richard died in 1709 it is claimed that he was 100 years old, records in previous years give evidence that he was indeed 100 years old at his death.

We have lines of descent through daughters Hannah and Elizabeth.⁴

     John Welton was born in England or Wales. He married Mary Upson, daughter of Thomas Upson and Elizabeth Fuller, circa 1666.¹ He died on 18 June 1726 in Waterbury, New Haven Co., Conn..^2,3
     
Immigration: Bef. 1672 when he is found in Farmington.⁴
Founder/Proprietor: Farmington, 1672; Waterbury, 1678/79.
Public Office: Waterbury Selectman, 1680, 1708; Constable, 1698-1714.
Military Service: Called Corporal in 1691.

     John Welton was probably born in England or Wales. There is no indication in the records to indicate his age. Family tradition claims that he married Mary Upson either in England or aboard ship on the passage to America. For reasons discussed under her father, Thomas Upson, I believe it is more likely that they were married in New England. In November of 1681, their daughter Abigail is 14 years old, indicating her birth is in November or December of 1666 or 1667. Based on this, the marriage must have taken place by 1666, or early 1667.
     By 1672 John is found in Farmington where he was a proprietor of that town, though not an original settler. In 1673 John was one of twenty-six men to petition the General Court asking permission to make a plantation (settlement) in Mattatuck, later Waterbury. Permission was granted in 1674 however, with the outbreak of King Philip's War in 1675, the settlers were forced back to Farmington. In March of 1678/79, John Welton is fourth in order in the three acre lots which were allotted to the proprietors of Waterbury. John's home lot was on the south side of west Main St., east of the old burying yard.
     John appears to have occupied a place of some importance in the community and was active in Waterbury town affairs from its inception to his death. His name is found among the proprietor's records in service to the town and in receiving of land grants by the town. In 1720, six years before his death, he was one of only seven remaining men living in Waterbury who had signed the plantation agreement in 1674.
     It is said that John first settled at Saybrook. Mary Upson's brother Thomas was in Saybrook prior to his death their in 1672 and it might be that they became acquainted through her brother. John and Mary had twelve children. We can only speculate that the three eldest, Abigail, Mary, and Elizabeth, may have been born in Saybrook or Farmington. As we know that John and Mary were in Farmington by 1672, we can conclude that the next three children were born there. Richard, the seventh child, was born in Waterbury in 1680 and it is said that he was the first child of English parents born in the new settlement. John and Mary would spend the rest of their life in Waterbury and all their remaining children were born there.

     Mary Upson was the daughter of Thomas Upson and Elizabeth Fuller. She married John Welton circa 1666.¹ She died on 18 October 1716 in Waterbury, New Haven Co., Conn..^2,3