Town: Nottingham

Shaw Family in New Hampshire

1892 Map of New Hampshire

No less than thirty-two men by the name of Shaw were among the pioneer settlers of New England during the seventeenth century. This genealogy traces three individual lines of descent centered in New Hampshire. The first starts with Roger Shaw of Hampton, New Hampshire, who was of Cambridge, Massachusetts as early as 1636 before removing to Hampton; the second is the line of Scotchman William Shaw, who first settled in Charleston, South Carolina in 1730, before removing to Concord, Massachusetts, his descendants would reside in Milford, New Hampshire; the final line is for Benjamin Shaw of Chichester, New Hampshire, who while having been born in Hampton in 1766, cannot positively be attached to any family there.

John Webster Family in New Hampshire

Kimball Webster

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.

Genealogy of Jeremiah Davis of Durham New Hampshire

First Generation 1 Family of Jeremiah Davis of Durham New Hampshire Jeremiah Davis had a share in the division of common lands, 1734 – Jeremiah Davis of Portsmouth bought land in Durham of Benjamin and Miriam Davis, 27 Aug. 1735, and more land of James Davis 24 Jan. 1737. He married Sarah Jenkins, daughter of Joseph Jenkins, as shown in the division of Jenkins’ estate in 1734. Jan. 21 1744, Jeremiah Davis and wife, Bridget of Durham, deeded land to Ebenezer Davis. He may have been son of Moses or of Joseph. The first book of town records has the … Read more

Genealogy of John Davis of Nottingham, New Hampshire

Durham Village New Hampshire

First Generation 1 Family of John Davis of Nottingham, New Hampshire John Davis, born, probably in Durham, 10 June 1768, married, 15 June 1788, Hannah Hall, who was born 1 April 1765. Lived in Nottingham. Their children were: 2 Jacob Davis born 12 May 1792; died 10 Jan. 1839; married 7 March 1816, Anna Davis, who was born 18 Oct. 1796 and died 28 Sept. 1854. 3 Solomon Hall Davis born 20 April 1794; married Hannah (?) Hall. Moses Davis born Sept. 1806; married Nancy Tuttle. Second Generation 2 Family of Jacob Davis of Nottingham, New Hampshire Jacob Davis (John1) … Read more

Genealogy of Ensign John Davis of Oyster River New Hampshire

Durham Village 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.

Genealogy of the Bennett Family of Durham New Hampshire

Durham Village New Hampshire

A genealogy of the Bennett family of Durham New Hampshire as extracted from the History of Durham New Hampshire and other sources.This surname is often written Bennick in town records 1 Arthur Bennett of Oyster River Arthur Bennett, born about 1640, as depositions show, married before 1665 Mary, daughter of John and Welthen Goddard. He was taxed at Oyster River, 1666-67. He mortgaged, 13 June 1679, to Nicholas Harrison of Fox Point land and part of sawmill at Piscassick, “which formerly belonged to our Honred father John Goddard.” He died 20 Jan. 1682/3. His wife died before April 1717. 2. … Read more