Chester – New Hampshire Genealogy

Wilkins Family in New Hampshire

This genealogy of the Wilkins family comes from genealogy research compiled and published in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Each generation is shown in parentheses ( ). Begin with one individual and continue that line through the furthest generation currently known before starting a new descendancy for the next sibling. This method keeps each family group intact, while presenting the families of siblings separately but under the same generational number. This family is traced from very early times in English history, and was founded in New England by an ancestor who was one of the most prosperous men of … Read more

John Webster Family in New Hampshire

This genealogy of the John Webster family, compiled in the early 1900s, traces descendants from John Webster, who emigrated from England to Massachusetts in 1635. The family tree identifies several generations, detailing their lives and contributions in New Hampshire. Notable descendants include college graduates and prominent local figures. Key individuals include Stephen Webster, who lived in Haverhill; Nathan Webster, involved in Chester’s early governance; and Captain Phineas Webster, a War of 1812 veteran.

Kimball Family in New Hampshire

The Kimball family genealogy traces its lineage back to Richard Kimball, who emigrated from England to Ipswich, Massachusetts, in 1634. This history is derived from a comprehensive four-volume research published in the early 1900s. Each generation is detailed with descendants listed methodically, maintaining family cohesion. Key figures include Henry Kimball and his son John, contributing significantly to early New Hampshire settlements. The family has notable connections, including links to statesmen like Daniel Webster, and Joseph Kimball, founder of the Kimball Union Academy.

Genealogy of Ensign John Davis of Oyster River New Hampshire

Ensign John Davis of Oyster River New Hampshire was born about 1623 in Marlborough. He married, 10 Dec. 1646, Jane, daughter of the Rev. Joseph and Mary (Johnson) Peasley of Haverhill, where he owned land in 1642. In 1650 he was on a committee to lay out a boundary between Haverhill and Salisbury. About 1653 he removed to Oyster River, where he built his garrison house, near Davis Creek, on the north side of the river and near its mouth, on land bought of Valentine Hill, 14 Aug. 1654. He had numerous and large grants of land, was selectman seven times, constable, surveyor of lands, and held other offices. He is called ensign as early as 1662. He died between 1 April 1685 and 25 May 1686, the dates on which his will was made and approved.