James Wolverton and Elizabeth ?

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Husband James Wolverton

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           Born: 
       Baptized: 21 Jan 1615 - St. George Tombland, Norwich, England
           Died: 
         Buried: 14 Nov 1680 - St. Mary at the Elms, ipswich, Suffolk, England

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         Father: Matthew Wolterton
         Mother: Bridget ?

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       Marriage: 

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Wife Elizabeth ?

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           Born: 
       Baptized: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 8 Mar 1685 - St. Mary at the Elms, ipswich, Suffolk, England

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Children

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1 M James Wolverton

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           Born: Cir 1640
       Baptized: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 13 Apr 1669 - St. Mary at the Elms, ipswich, Suffolk, England

         Spouse: Anna ?

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2 F Dorcas Wolverton

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           Born: 
       Baptized: 9 Mar 1645 - St. Mary at the Elms, ipswich, Suffolk, England
           Died: Bef 1683
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Martin Shrieve

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3 M John Wolverton

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           Born: 
       Baptized: 2 Feb 1653 - St. Mary at the Elms, ipswich, Suffolk, England
           Died: 
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Sarah Cole
           Marr: 27 Oct 1670 - St. Mary at the Elms, ipswich, Suffolk, England

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4 F Elizabeth Wolverton

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           Born: 
       Baptized: 
           Died: Bef 1683 - Ipswich, Suffolk, England
         Buried: 

         Spouse: Daniel Cole

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5 F ? Wolverton

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           Born: 
       Baptized: 
           Died: 
         Buried: 23 Jul 1647 - St. Mary at the Elms, ipswich, Suffolk, England

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6 F Martha Wolverton

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           Born: 
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         Buried: 20 Feb 1649 - St. Mary at the Elms, ipswich, Suffolk, England

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General Notes: Husband - James Wolverton

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from Glenn Gohr: occupation - tanner
* will proved 3 Dec 1680
* went by Wolverton rather than Wolterton

"Note that Richard and Mary had a son Matthew Wolterton who in turn had a son James who used the spelling of Wolverton for his last name. James probably also used the spelling of Woleston at one time. A James Woleston is described in the Ipswich, county Suffolk, General Court Book 4 February 1639/40 as "late apprentice to Robert Donckon until he should accomplish the age of 24 years which is above 7 yrs." This would make James age 24 in 1639/40, having just completed his apprenticeship. Thus he would be born about 1615, which is the same year given for his baptism at St. George Tombland, Norwich as the son of Matthew Wolterton. Robert Donckon was a tanner, as James also was at his death. In James Wolterton/Wolverton's will in 1679, he mentioned a legacy left to him by his uncle in New
England.

Also, we know that Gregory Wolterton of Hartford, Connecticut, had left £ 10 to James Wolterton,
son of Matthew Wolterton, of Ipswich, county Suffolk. Gregory Wolterton of Hartford, Connecticut had no surviving children and left a large estate to quite a number of relatives, but the relationships are not stated in the will. The legatees of his will have been a puzzle to genealogists for years, but with the new information which has come to light, it appears that most of the mystery has been solved. It is interesting that in English records, that some of the Woltertons are actually known as Wolverton.

Here is a synopsis of the mil of James Welterton/Wolverton who was a legates of Gregory '
Wolterton of Hartford, Connecticut:
James Wolverton of Ipswich, Suffolk, tanner, 5 March 1679, in health of body and in
perfect mind and memory; to my sister Candeler my house in town for her natural life;
and if she die before my wife, then my wife to have it for her life; and after both die, my
son John is to have it; one third part to my daughter Cole; one third part to my daughter
Dorcas her two children Dorcas Shreive and Grave Shrieve at the age of 21; to Martin
Shreive their father; £ 10 to Anna Allen wife to Abraham Allen if she be then living; £
41 to be paid to my son in law Daniel Cole within one year of my death; "And whereas
there is a Legacy given me by my Uncle in New England unto me and is yet unpaid I
give it to my Wife to doe with it what she please." Mr. Edward Gale and Mr. Thomas
Bancroft Junr & Mr. Thomas Osborne assistance to my executrix. Elizabeth Asty, Will
Coman, Dorcas Parker witnesses. Proved 3 Dec. 1680. (Archives of Suffolk, 396
Pooley [Family History Library film #96980].)

The will does mention that James Wolverton was given a legacy by his uncle living in New England. It appears this must be Gregory Wolterton. It is unfortunate, though, that when Elizabeth Wolteiton/Wolverton made her will some seven years later, the uncle in New England was called "Hubbard," a most puzzling confusion which might or might not have been a scribal error. It is unclear whether Hubbard refers to the uncle's first name or his last name. If it is a last name, possibly the Hubbard is a relative of James Wolverton's mother, Bridget (maiden name unknown). However no Hubbard immigrant in New England of that time period is compatible with the information mentioned in Elizabeth's will. It has been suggested that in place of "Hubbard" that "Wolterton" was intended, and in that case the uncle would be Gregory Wolterton."

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General Notes: Wife - Elizabeth ?

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from Glenn Gohr
* will proved 28 May 1687

"The will does mention that James Wolverton was given a legacy by his uncle living in New England. It appears this must be Gregory Wolterton. It is unfortunate, though, that when Elizabeth Wolteiton/Wolverton made her will some seven years later, the uncle in New England was called "Hubbard," a most puzzling confusion which might or might not have been a scribal error. It is unclear whether Hubbard refers to the uncle's first name or his last name. If it is a last name, possibly the Hubbard is a relative of James Wolverton's mother, Bridget (maiden name unknown). However no Hubbard immigrant in New England of that time period is compatible with the information mentioned in Elizabeth's will. It has been suggested that in place of "Hubbard" that "Wolterton" was intended, and in that case the uncle would be Gregory Wolterton. A synopsis of Elizabeth's will follows. Note that one of the witnesses to the will, and a close friend of Elizabeth is one Beza Wolfenden/Bezeliel Woolverton. I assume that this is one and the same person though a slight variation in spelling, and no doubt a relative to this family, but thus far no one has tried to place him (or her) into the family listing.

Elizabeth Wolverton, 19 May 1693 [sic; 1683]; codicil 7 Dec. 1685; to son John
Wolverton; to my three grandchildren Elizabeth, Mary and James Coale, children of my
daughter Elizabeth by her husband my loving son in law Daniel Cole of Ipswich, tanner
(my daughter Cole deceased); to loving friend Edward Gaoll, Thomas Bancroft and
Thomas Osbourne; to the upbringing of my grandchild Dorcas Shriefe one of the
daughters of my daughter Dorcas deceased and late the wife of Martin Shrieve; my
loving friend Bezeliel Woolverton; my grandchild Grace Shrieve at age 21; £ 10 to Anna
Allen, wife of Abraham Allen if she shall be living; "All my Right Title-property in one
Legacie Given to my Husband by his uncle Hubbard in New England, And was Given to
mee by my said Husband ..." Witnesses Beza Wolfenden, Martha Pime, Alice Luce.
Proved 28 May 1687. (Archives of Suffolk, 230 Page [Family History Library film
#96982].)"

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Notes: Marriage

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from Glenn Gohr

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