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56. Patience Freeman4 (Rebecca Prence3, Patience2 Brewster, William1) born probably in Sandwich, Mass., about 1647,[1] died after 9 March 1725/6, on which date she acknowledged a deed to her children, reputedly 16 April 1738.[2]
Patience married, place and date not found, but probably before 1667, Joseph Burge,[3] born about 1639, as ascertained from his own testimony on 28 October 1669, when he testified regarding the estate of Robert Rollock and stated he was then "aged about 30 yeares,"[4] died in Rochester, Mass., between 5 August and 31 August 1695,[5] the son of Thomas and Dorothy (___) Burge of Sandwich.[6] On 10 July 1663, Thomas Burge, Sr. acknowledged sale of land at Mannomett to his son Joseph, which Captaine Standish pur- [Page 80] chased for him . . . of Josias the Indian Sachem of Nauset 3 March 1652.[7] The will of Thomas Burg, Sr. of Sandwich, dated 4 April 1684, mentioned son Joseph Burg, who received "ye first and second lott that Ives adjoyning to his other lands near his house . . . ."[8]
No birth or marriage records have been found for Patience Burge. Her parentage is ascertained from a deed, dated 29 April 1674, whereby Edmund Freeman, Jr. of Sandwich "for fatherly affection unto my son Joseph Burge and my daughter Patience, the wife of Joseph Burge, aforesaid and according to my promise att their marriage Doe give freely one moyetee of upland (6 acres) in Sandwich."[9] Final distribution of the estate of Edmund Freeman was made on 9 June 1705 with Patience Burg, widow, receiving £5‑8.[10]
At the Court held 4 June 1659, under the heading "For being drunke," Joseph Burgis was fined £1 "for taking away a beast attached for the country."[11]
On 30 May 1673, Joseph Burge of Sandwich sold 26 acres of upland and marsh at Pawkusett near Sandwich to Richard Handey. He signed with a mark. On the second of the 4th month 1673, Joseph and his wife Patience Burge acknowledged their act and deed.[12]
At the Court of his Majestie held at Plymouth, Mass., 27 October 1675, Joseph Burge was fined £5 for abusing the watch at Sandwich, "by entering into the guard, and assaying to take away a gun, and beating one of the guard which opposed him therein". . . viz: six shillings to the constable for bringing him to the Court, and ten shillings to John Dexter, the son of Ensigne Dexter, which was beaten as aforsaid, and five shillings a piece to the said Ensign Dexter and his son for their coming up to attending on the Court, on the said business and the remainder of the said five pound to the country. Memorand: that seaven shillings and six pence is abated of what is due to the country from the said Burge."[13]
Joseph Burge was fined again at Court ‑ October 1677 ‑ 10 shillings. The reason for his appearance was not given.[14]
On 5 March 1677/8, Joseph Burge was fined £5 for selling liquoer to the Indians. The fine was "respetted" on his good behavior. The same date he was fined ten shillings for prophanly swearing in the face of the court.[15]
On 14 December 1677, Joseph Burge of Sandwich sold 30 acres of upland and meadow to Richard Handey. This land was also at Pawkusett near Sandwich and both Joseph and Patience Burge acknowledged the sale on 4 March 1677.[16]
In March 1678/79, Joseph Burge had an Indian maid as a servant. She was the sister of John Sassamon, a faithful Indian, who informed the Governor of Plymouth that Philip was endeavoring to raise trouble . . . and engage all the Sachems round about in a war "against the colonists" . . . prior to King Philip's War.[17]
The will of Joseph Burge of Rochester, "weak of Body and waiting for my change" was signed by a mark. Dated 5 August 1695 and proved 3 October 1695, Joseph appointed his "Deare and Loving" wife Patience executrix and gave her the use and improvement of all real and personal estate, until her death or remarriage. Son Benjamin was to have the land in Rochester when he became twenty one, plus five pounds in Cattle. Land in Sandwich was to be disposed of in order to obtain a share of land in Rochester for son Ichabod, with a bequest of ten pounds in cattle. Daughters Rebeckah Rose and Dorrity Clifton were bequeathed 20 shillings each. Capt. Seth Pope, Thomas Tupper and Jacob Burge were to act as overseers. The inventory dated 3 October 1695, records his decease in August 1695 [MD 27:35‑36] and valued the Rochester housing and land at £80 and the Sandwich house [Page 81] and land at £150. It also included one Indian girl, a slave, valued at £10. Total value £329‑6s.[18]
On 1 June 1716 and 16 June 1718, Patience4 (Freeman) Burge made her mark as a witness to the will and codicil of Major John Freeman [her uncle]. She attested to her uncle's signature and sanity at the time of making his will and codicil . . . 10 November 1719.[19]
On 17 March 1714/5, acknowledged 26 March 1715, the children of Joseph Burge of Rochester, late deceased, relinquished and discharged by deed to their brother Benjamin Burge, all their right in land which had belonged to their father. Said deed was signed by the mark of Edward Rose, Rebecca Rose (her mark), Ichabod Burge, Savorill [sic] Clifton, Dorothy Clifton (her mark). Witnesses were Charity Parker (her mark) and John Hammond.[20]
On 10 April 1725, Patience (Freeman) Burge of Rochester, widow of Joseph Burge sold Benjamin Burge, yeoman, and Dorothy Clifton, wife of Savory Clifton, all "my right in a share of land in Middleboro, Mass., which was formerly in the right of Governor Prence . . . who am heir to a part of the same." This deed was acknowledged 9 March 1725/26.[21]
Children (Burge) born Sandwich, Mass. ;[22]
i. Rebecca', born 17 January 1667. ii. Dorrity/Dorothy, born 12 November 1670. iii. Joseph, born 18 November 1673, died before 1695 [not in will]. iv. Benjamin, born 5 May 1681. v. Ichabod, born 1684 [named in will], living 26 April 1725 when he received payment from John Cowing due from the estate of Josiah Hatch .[23]
NOTE: Joseph Burgess testimony on Robert Rollock's estate benefitted Mistris Sissilia Fish, widow of Sandwich. Possible connection to Cecilia (____)(____). [Family # 18]
OTHER SOURCES: NGSQ 59:169; TAG 40:103‑110.
[1] Parentage proven by deed (ref. #9) [2] Plymouth Co. LR 21:50 (Rebecca Burge) (ref # __). [3] Proven by deed (ref #9); year determined from birth of 1st child. [4] Year from affidavit in Robert Rollock’s estate – Plymouth Colony Wills & Inv. III:1:12; MD 18:248 [5] Date of will and end of date limit designated in inventory, (ref # 17). [6] Torrey's Marriages 120. [7] Plymouth Colony Deeds II:1 :125, MD 18:89 (Thomas Burge). [8] Plymouth Colony Wills and Inv. IV:2:92 (Thomas Burg). [9] Plymouth Colony Deed V:2:379 (Edmond Freeman Jr.); TAG 40:104. [10] Barnstable Co. PR 2:190 (Edmund Freeman‑settlement); Shurtleff IV:213. [11] Shurtleff VIII:96. [12] Ibid IV:213. [13] Ibid V:181. [14] Ibid VIII:147. [15] Ibid V:523 (175 original). [16] Ibid IV:214. [17] Ibid X:366; Plymouth Colony wills & Inv. #345. [18] Barnstable Co. PR 2:8 (will), 9, (inv.); MD 27:35‑36 (Joseph Burge). [19] Barnstable Co. PR 3:527‑530; MD 5:144‑146 (John Freeman). [20] Plymouth Co. LR 11:14 (children of Joseph Burge). [21] Plymouth Co. LR21:50 (Patience Burge). [22] MD 14:171; Gen. Ad. IV:9; will of Joseph Burge (ref # 18). [23] MD 27:99 (account ‑ Josiah Hatch's estate). Source: Mayflower Families in Progress: William Brewster of the Mayflower And His Descendants for Four Generations. Compiled by Barbara Lambert Merrick, Pub. By General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Revised 3rd Edition, 2000; Pgs 79-81
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