Child of Susannah Annable and William Hatch , Jr.

Lydia Hatch b. 28 Apr 1653, d. 2 May 1653

Child of William Hatch , Jr. and Susannah Annable

Lydia Hatch b. 28 Apr 1653, d. 2 May 1653

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     Mary Harper was born on 25 December 1655 in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, New England, Recorded Sandwich Monthly Meeting; "Mary harper ye Daughter of Robert & Deborah harper his wife was borne ye twenty fifth day of the tenth moneth in ye yeare one thousand six hundred fifty & five: 1655."^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Robert Harper and Deborah Perry.^1,2

     Research Note: Two records for the birth of a "Mary Harper"... both daughters of Robert Harper of Sandwich, are to be found in the Sandwich records. The first is dated "5th of 10th month 1665" [Births, 1803-42, page 196], while the second is dated December 25, 1655 [Births, 1803-42, page 502].

This has created much confusion amongst researchers and the incorrect date is still to be found in many "histories" and web site listings. As Thomas and Mary were married in 1678, the first record would indicate Mary being only 13 when she married Thomas². As this is very unlikely, considering the time period, the second record is referenced as the primary birth date.

The first (incorrect) record is also posted for discussion and reference and may be seen by clicking the photo icon.
     Mary, age 22, married Thomas Bowerman, age 29, , son of Thomas Bowerman and Hannah Annable, on 9 June 1678 in Sandwich Monthly Meeting House, Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, New England, (date recorded as 9d 6m 1678).^5,6,7 Mary and Thomas Bowerman have also been reported to have married on 7 June 1678 "m. 7d 4m (June) 1678."⁸

     Research Note: The Quaker record of this marriage reads as:

"The Cirtificate of y^e marriage of thomas Bourman & mary Harper Was prevented from being Recorded in this book by Reason of its being carried to y^e Court W^h When it was in their hands Tho^s hinkley in his Wicked & malitious spirit ags^t Us. Detained it & would not Let Us have it again. neither could wee Get a coppie of it from y^e secretary for Pay. But the cirtificate Was to Certifie y^t y^e afoarsaid marriage was orderly proceeded in according to y^e order & manner of friends: from their first publishing to the publick taking each other W^h Was before many Witnesses at a meetting at y^e meetting house of friends in Sandwich W^h Was y^e 9 Day of the 6 moth in the yeare: 1678"  [Source:Sandwich Monthly Meeting Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761, Original Page 65 (Extracted from Sandwich Vital Records II:1238-1269)].

     As of 9 June 1678, her married name was Mary Bowerman. She and Thomas Bowerman were a witness to the marriage of Dorcas Perry, dau. of Edward and Mary Perry, to John Easton Jr in 1679 at Barnstable, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.⁹ She and Thomas Bowerman were a witness to the marriage of Job Jenkins and Hannah Taylor (other witnesses were Robert Harper (Mary's father), also Edward, Mary and Sarah Perry in 1682 at Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.⁹ She witnessed the marriage of Gershom Gifford and Deborah Bowerman on 11 June 1704 at Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England; , married at the home of William Gifford [SMM; VRS 2:1251], both were of Falmouth.^10,11,12 She and Thomas Bowerman were a witness on the marriage record of Samuel Barker, s/o Isaac Barker of Duxbury and his wife Judith (dau. of Gov. Thomas Prence) to Deborah Wing, d/o John and Mary (Perry) Wing of Sandwich. In 1711 at Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.⁹ She witnessed the marriage of Nathan Barlow and Hannah Bowerman on 14 May 1719. She witnessed the marriage of Benjamin Allen and Waitstill Bowerman on 9 March 1720; Benjamin of Sandwich. She witnessed the marriage of William Gifford , Jr. and Experience Claghorn on 7 November 1726.^13,14

Children of Mary Harper and Thomas Bowerman

Stephen Bowerman b. c 1679
Deborah Bowerman+ b. c 1681, d. a 17 Nov 1742
Experience Bowerman+ b. c 1683, d. a 31 Dec 1740
Benjamin Bowerman+ b. c 1690, d. 1743
Samuel Bowerman+ b. c 1692
Hannah Bowerman+ b. c 1692
Waitstill Bowerman+ b. c 1694
Mary Bowerman+ b. c 1696
Thomas Bowerman+ b. c 1699

Citations

1. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing SMM; MD 14:168].
2. [S87] Mass. Society of Mayflower Descendants, MD, 14:168.
3. [S158] Mary Harper entry, Certified Birth Certificate (December 25, 1655).
4. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, [citing Sandwich Monthly Meeting Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761,page 17]; "Mary harper ye Daughter of Robert & Deborah harper his wife was borne ye twenty fifth day of the tenth moneth in ye yeare one thousand six hundred fifty & five: 1655" [Extracted from Sandwich Vital Records II:1238-1269]
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5. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 21 [citing SMM]; "Thomas married Mary Harper on the 9d 6m 1678 [SMM]. 'He demonstrated his Quaker allegiance and stubborness by declining to have his marriage to Mary Harper confirmed by a Colony Magistrate, for which he was fined' [BFN 9:134].
6. [S99] Theodate Geoffrey, Suckanesset, : 29; "In 1678 the son [Thomas Bowerman] married Mary, daughter of Robert Harper, a well-known Quaker, who was an "Agent" in the early purchase of land from the Indians at Succanessett.".
7. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, [citing Sandwich Monthly Meeting Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761,page 65 as extracted from Sandwich Vital Records II:1238-1269]
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8. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing Falmouth Town Records]; Note - This record is not found in the published Vital Records of Falmouth.
9. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 24 [citing SMM].
10. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37; "Robert was still living in August 1704 when he signed the marriage certificate of his granddaughter, Deborah (Bowerman) Gifford..
11. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 166; "[Gifford]...Gershum and Deborah Bowerman, 11 Aug 1704".
12. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1251; "Gershom Gifford of Falmouth Husbandman Son of William Gifford and Deborah Bowerman Daughter of Thomas Bowerman of Falmouth... [were married] Eleventh Day of ye Sixth month Going According to the English Acctt one thousand Seven hundred & four... 1704".
13. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg 145; "[CLAGHORN... Experience and Willliam Gifford, [m.] 7 Nov 1726".
14. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1254; "William Gifford of falmouth & Experence Claghorn of the Same town... [were married] In the house of Thomas Boarman in falmouth the 9th day of ye 9th mo Called November In ye year 1726".

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Pedigree for Richard Warren Bowman
Pedigree for Patricia Joy Bowerman
Pedigree for Ronald L. Lahti

     Robert Harper was born circa 1630 in England.^1,2 He was Quaker, coming from "a family of famous Quaker preachers."³

     Research Note:  "BFH 36" states that "He is also described as coming from "a family of famous Quaker preachers" [Perry 45]."
Note: as regarding Robert's being sympathetic to the cause in England, and being of a " family of famous Quaker preachers," it should be noted that George Fox, the founder of the "Friends," is considered to have founded the faith in 1651/52 - approximately 30 years after the birth of Robert. To state his descent from other "Quaker preachers" is assumption and poor research at best. The "Quaker Invasion of Massachusetts" is recorded as beginning in 1656, with the first MM (that’s Monthly Meeting) in America formed at Sandwich in 1660. Many good sources for this data are available, most of which I have copies or original publications of. I have noted this particular item, due to the fact that MANY researchers have wasted time trying to find records of Quaker Ministries in England to locate Robert's family. I am not sure where Mr. Perry obtained his information, but he tends to "glorify" the facts throughout the book. I do not personally consider this reference as reliable.⁴

     Robert married Deborah Perry on 9 May 1654 at Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, New England, ; "Robert Harper & Deborah perry took one another in marriage in y^e third moneth of y^e yeare one thousand six hundred ffiftye & foure: 1654."^5,6,7,8 He was on a list of landowners in 1658 at Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.^9,10 He appeared before the court for failure to take the "oath of fidelitie", and was fined 10 pds. On 1 June 1658 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, New England.^11,12,13
     Robert Harper was fined 5 pds for refusing to take the "oath of fidelitie", along with twelve others of Sandwich, and was fined 5 pds. On 2 October 1658.¹⁴ He appeared before the court for failure to take the "oath of fidelitie", and fined 5 pds. On 7 June 1659 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, New England.^15,16,17 He appeared before the court for failure to take the "oath of fidelitie", and fined 5 pds on 6 October 1659 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, New England.^18,16,19 He appeared before the court for failure to take the "oath of fidelitie." [Note: The fines were not specified in this record, but were given out at the 8 Jun 1660 session] On 7 March 1659/60 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, New England.²⁰
     Robert Harper was fined fined 5pds for refusing to take the "oath of fidelitie". This fine was imposed by the court in regards to the 7 Mar 1660 appearance. On 8 June 1660 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, New England.^21,22

     Research Note:  Further study and discussion is required, with reference to the court entries of 8 June 1660, regarding the house and land of "Robbert Harppers". See PCR 8:99, 102 (dated 13 June 1660).
He appeared before the court for refusing to take the "oath of fidelitie", fined 5 pds on 13 June 1660 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, New England.²³ He was convicted for refusing to take the "oath of fidelitie", at the General Court in Plymouth; fined 6 pds on 2 October 1660 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, New England.^21,24,25
     Robert Harper and Deborah Perry were fined 4 pds, "for being att Quakers meetings" [BFH]; PCR III:200 does not give the amount. It is believed that the fine of Henry Howland (4 pounds) was mistaken as the way it was written in the transcription of the records could have been misread. (See PCR citation for details) on 2 October 1660.^21,26,27 He appeared before the court for "intollorable insolent disturbance" and was ordered to be publicly whipped on 1 March 1663/64 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, New England.²⁸
     Robert married second, Prudence Butler, daughter of Thomas Butler and Dorothy Howes, on 20 June 1666 at Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, New England, "Robert Harper & prudence Buttler took one another in marriage y^e, two & twenty Day off y^e fourth moneth in y^e yeare one thousand six hundred sixty & six: 1666."^29,30,31 He appeared before the court for "rayling and revileing" the local minister, Thomas Walley, Sr; ordered to be whipped on 5 July 1670 at Plymouth, Plymouth Co., MA, New England.³² He recieved permission "to take up land," where is now East Falmouth, in the eastern portion of what was then Saconnessett. He was one of eight men listed as "purchasers from the Indians" in 1685 at East Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.³³
     Robert Harper sold one hundred acres of land formerly owned by John Robinson to Thomas Bowerman on 22 April 1690 at "Suckanessett", now Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.^34,35 He witnessed the marriage of Gershom Gifford and Deborah Bowerman on 11 June 1704 at Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, New England; , married at the home of William Gifford [SMM; VRS 2:1251], both were of Falmouth.^36,37,38
     Robert Harper died after August 1704.^39,36,40
     Source Notes: View a transcript of [TAG 48:215-19] here.

     Source Notes: Bowerman Family History, pages 35-37.

Children of Robert Harper and Deborah Perry

Mary Harper+ b. 25 Dec 1655^41,42
Experience Harper+ b. Nov 1657⁴³
Stephen Harper b. Apr 1662
Marcy Harper b. 5 Dec 1665

Children of Robert Harper and Prudence Butler

Hannah Harper+ b. 1 May 1670
Elizabeth Harper b. 16 Aug 1672
Mercy Harper b. 12 Apr 1675, d. 7 Mar 1754

Citations

1. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 35 [citing TAG 48:215];.
2. [S104] MacLean W. McLean, "TAG 48:215", See full transcription of this article at: http://bowermangenealogy.net/documents/transcripts/harper_%20tag_%2048_215_219.htm.
3. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 36 [citing Perry 45] Perry refers to Calbraith Perry. "The Perrys of Rhode Island and Tales of Silver Creek; the Boswirth-Bourn-Perry Homestead..." (NY: Wright, 1913). This source is unverified..
4. [S108] Ronald Lahti M.A., "Harper Descent," e-mail to BGNet Mailing List, 25 Feb 2002.
5. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 35 [citing SMM; MD 14:171; GMB 2:515-16];.
6. [S87] Mass. Society of Mayflower Descendants, MD, 14:171.
7. [S105] Certified Marriage Record.
8. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, [citing Sandwich Monthly Meeting Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761,page 62 as extracted from Sandwich Vital Records II:1238-1269]; "Robert Harper & Deborah perry took one another in marriage in ye third moneth of ye yeare one thousand six hundred ffiftye & foure: 1654"
   
   
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9. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 36 [citing Sandwich Town Records; MD 2:29; History of Cape Cod 2:59-60]; "In the 1658 land survey of Sandwich, Robert Harper's name appears among Sandwich land owners.".
10. [S87] Mass. Society of Mayflower Descendants, MD, 2:29.
11. [S61] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR III, :138; "Att his Court, Robert Harper, Ralph Allin, Seni, John Allin, Tho Greenfield, Ed Perry, Richard Kerby, Junir, Willam Allin, Thomas Vre, Willam Gifford, Gorge Allin, ab [aber?] Mathew Allin, Daniell Wing, John Jenkens, ab, and George Webb, all of Sandwich, being summoned, appeered to giue a reason for theire refusing to take the oath of fidelitie to this goument and vnto the state of England, which againe being tendered them in open Court, they refused, saying they held it vnlawfull to take any oath att all.".
12. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 36 [citing Plymouth Colony Records]; NOTE: the fine was actually set and recorded on 5 Jun. Robert appeared before the court to answer the charges on 1 June 1658..
13. [S84] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR VIII, :93; "... by this present Court, held June the fift, 1658. Att which Court, Robert Harper [and twelve others of Sandwich], for refusing to take the oath of fidelitie, fined euery of them the some of £10, in all..... 130:00:00"; this entry was recorded on 10 June 1658..
14. [S61] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR III, :154; "Att this Court, Robert Harper, [and twelve others], of Sandwich, for refusing to take the oath of fidelitie, were fined each of them fiue pounds to the collonies vse".
15. [S61] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR III, :168; "Att this Court [entry dated 7 Jun 1659] Edward Perrey, John Newland, Willam Allin, Robert Harper, Ralph Allin, Senir, Joseph Allin, Thomas Vre, Mathew Alliin, Richard Kerbey, Junir, and John Jenkins appeered, being summoned to answare for theire refusing to take the oath of fidelitie, and remaining obstinate, were fined according to order.".
16. [S84] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR VIII, :97; "The Fines of October Court, 1659 ... Rob Harper ...5:00:00".
17. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 36 [citing Plymouth Colony Records]; According to this reference, the record indicates an 11pd fine, and date of 4 Jun 1659. Upon review of PCR, it is found to be in error. Refer to PCR citations for details..
18. [S61] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR III, :176; "Att this Court [entry dated 6 Oct 1659] Edward Perrey, John Newland, Ralph Allin, Willam Allin, Mathew Alliin, Gorge Allin, Joseph Allin, Daniell Winge, Tho Ewer, Richard Kerbey, Junir, Rob Harper, appeered, being summoned, and were demaunded whether the would take the oath of fidelitie to the state of England and to this gourment, which they refusing to do were fined, according to the law, each of them fiue pounds, to the vse of the collonie. John Jenkins, of Sandwich, sent word that hee was of the same mind with the aforesaid pties, and alsoe was fined fiue pounds.".
19. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 36 [citing Plymouth Colony Records]; shows date of Oct 1659.
20. [S61] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR III, :181; "Att this Court [entry dated 7 March 1659], John Newland, Ralph Allin, Willam Allin, Gorge Allin, Daniell Winge, Robert Harper, and John Jenkens appeered, being sumoned, and were required to make answare whether they would take the oath of fidelitie to the state of England and this psent goument, and they seuerally refused; Edward Perry and Mathew Allin absented themselves; Joseph Allin, Thomas Ewer, and Richard Kerbey appeered, but they said they were not summoned. ".
21. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 36 [citing Plymouth Colony Records].
22. [S84] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR VIII, :98; "Att the Court held att Plymouth the 8th of June 1660 ...About the oath of fidelitie were fined ... Rob Harper ...5:00:00".
23. [S61] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR III, :191; "Att this Court, Edward Perrey, John Newland, Ralph Allin, Willam Gifford, Willam Allin, Mathew Allin, Gorg Allin, Josepth Allin, Daniell Wing, Thomas Ewer, Richard Kerbey, Junir, Robert Harper, being summoned, apeered, and were seuerally demaunded whether they would take the oath of fidelitie and this psent goument, which they all of them refused to do.".
24. [S61] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR III, :200; "These following convicted for refusing to take the oath of fidelitie: -- Robert Harper, Josepth Allin, John Newland, Richard Kerbey, Junir, Willam Gifford, John Jenkens, Mathew Allin, Ralph Allin.".
25. [S84] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR VIII, :103; "The Fines of October Court, 1660 ... This following convicted for refusing to take the oath of fidelitie att this Court ... Robert Harper ... £6".
26. [S61] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR III, :191; "Diuers psons fined for being att Quakers meetings. Robert Harper & his wife, Josepth Allin, Benjamine Allin, John Newland and his wife, Willam Allin, Willam Gifford, Mathew Allin, The wife of Henery Dillingham, Willam Newland and his wife, John Soule of Duxburrow, Rodolphus Elmes, of Scituate, Peter Gaunt, Dorithy Butler, Obadiah Butler, John Jenkens, Richard Kerbey, Senir, Richard Kerbey, Junir, and Deborah, his wife, Lydia Hickes, of Plymouth." (Henry Howland was also convicted at this same court for "entertaineing a Quakers meeting in his house twise, fined foure pounds.".
27. [S84] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR VIII, :103; "The Fines of October Court, 1660 ... Fined for being att Quakers meetings ... Robert Harper & his wife ...04:00:00".
28. [S62] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR IV, :51; "Concerning Robert HArper, for his intollorable insolent disturbance both of the congregation of Barnstable and Sandwich, and for his abusiue and causles railing vpon Mr Wally and Mr Wiswell, the Court haue sentenced him to be publickly whipt, which accordingly was inflicted.".
29. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing TAG 48:215].
30. [S104] MacLean W. McLean, "TAG 48:215", The transcription of this article may be seen at: http://bowermangenealogy.net/documents/transcripts/harper_%20tag_%2048_215_219.htm.
31. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, [citing Sandwich Monthly Meeting Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761,page 62 as extracted from Sandwich Vital Records II:1238-1269]; "Robert Harper & prudence Buttler took one another in marriage ye, two & twenty Day off ye fourth moneth in ye yeare one thousand six hundred sixty & six: 1666"
    
    
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32. [S63] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR V, :43; " Robert Harper, for his rayling and revileing of Mr Thomas Walley, Senir, minnester of the gospell, as appeered by cleare and manifest euidence, was centanced by the Court to be whipt att the post, which accordingly was pformed.".
33. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing HBC 634].
34. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 22 [GNBF 81].
35. [S99] Theodate Geoffrey, Suckanesset, : 28-29; "The ties of kinship were strongly influential in attracting new settlers. Thus Anthony Annable, who had lands lotted to him at Succanessett but never appears to have lived there, was father-in-law of Thomas Bowerman, whose son Thomas, born in Barnstable 1648, removed to Falmouth buying of Jonathan Hatch and Robert Harper as agents, land on the easterly side of Five Mile River.".
36. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37; "Robert was still living in August 1704 when he signed the marriage certificate of his granddaughter, Deborah (Bowerman) Gifford..
37. [S45] Oliver B. Brown, FalmouthVR, Pg. 166; "[Gifford]...Gershum and Deborah Bowerman, 11 Aug 1704".
38. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, :1251; "Gershom Gifford of Falmouth Husbandman Son of William Gifford and Deborah Bowerman Daughter of Thomas Bowerman of Falmouth... [were married] Eleventh Day of ye Sixth month Going According to the English Acctt one thousand Seven hundred & four... 1704".
39. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 35.
40. [S104] MacLean W. McLean, "TAG 48:215", 48:215; "Robert was still living in August 1704 when he signed the marriage certificate of his granddaughter, Deborah (Bowerman) Gifford..
41. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing SMM; MD 14:168].
42. [S87] Mass. Society of Mayflower Descendants, MD, 14:168.
43. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing SMM; MD 14:171].

Appears on charts:

Pedigree for Richard Warren Bowman
Pedigree for Patricia Joy Bowerman
Pedigree for Ronald L. Lahti

     Deborah Perry was born circa 1632.¹
     Deborah married Robert Harper on 9 May 1654 at Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, New England; "Robert Harper & Deborah perry took one another in marriage in y^e third moneth of y^e yeare one thousand six hundred ffiftye & foure: 1654."^2,3,4,5 As of after 9 May 1654, her married name was Deborah Harper.
     Deborah Perry and Robert Harper were fined 4 pds, "for being att Quakers meetings" [BFH]; PCR III:200 does not give the amount. It is believed that the fine of Henry Howland (4 pounds) was mistaken as the way it was written in the transcription of the records could have been misread. (See PCR citation for details) on 2 October 1660.^6,7,8 She has also been reported to have died 14 October 1665 This date is prior to the birth of her daughter, Marcy, and is most likely a transcription error relating to the interpretation of Quaker dating method.⁹
     Deborah Perry died on 14 December 1665 in Sandwich, Barnstable Co., MA, New England.¹⁰

Children of Deborah Perry and Robert Harper

Mary Harper+ b. 25 Dec 1655^11,12
Experience Harper+ b. Nov 1657¹³
Stephen Harper b. Apr 1662
Marcy Harper b. 5 Dec 1665

Citations

1. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37.
2. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 35 [citing SMM; MD 14:171; GMB 2:515-16];.
3. [S87] Mass. Society of Mayflower Descendants, MD, 14:171.
4. [S105] Certified Marriage Record.
5. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, [citing Sandwich Monthly Meeting Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761,page 62 as extracted from Sandwich Vital Records II:1238-1269]; "Robert Harper & Deborah perry took one another in marriage in ye third moneth of ye yeare one thousand six hundred ffiftye & foure: 1654"
   
   
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6. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 36 [citing Plymouth Colony Records].
7. [S61] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR III, :191; "Diuers psons fined for being att Quakers meetings. Robert Harper & his wife, Josepth Allin, Benjamine Allin, John Newland and his wife, Willam Allin, Willam Gifford, Mathew Allin, The wife of Henery Dillingham, Willam Newland and his wife, John Soule of Duxburrow, Rodolphus Elmes, of Scituate, Peter Gaunt, Dorithy Butler, Obadiah Butler, John Jenkens, Richard Kerbey, Senir, Richard Kerbey, Junir, and Deborah, his wife, Lydia Hickes, of Plymouth." (Henry Howland was also convicted at this same court for "entertaineing a Quakers meeting in his house twise, fined foure pounds.".
8. [S84] Nathaniel B. Shurtleff, PCR VIII, :103; "The Fines of October Court, 1660 ... Fined for being att Quakers meetings ... Robert Harper & his wife ...04:00:00".
9. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing VRS 1:22 citing STR 1:229]; " [Deborah Perry] died ... or 10th mo. (Dec) 1655".
10. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing SMM]; " [Deborah Perry] d 10th mo. (Dec) 1655".
11. [S87] Mass. Society of Mayflower Descendants, MD, 14:168.
12. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing SMM; MD 14:168].
13. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing SMM; MD 14:171].

Children of Prudence Butler and Robert Harper

Hannah Harper+ b. 1 May 1670
Elizabeth Harper b. 16 Aug 1672
Mercy Harper b. 12 Apr 1675, d. 7 Mar 1754

Citations

1. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing TAG 48:215].
2. [S104] MacLean W. McLean, "TAG 48:215", The transcription of this article may be seen at: http://bowermangenealogy.net/documents/transcripts/harper_%20tag_%2048_215_219.htm.
3. [S54] Jr. Caroline Lewis Kardell and Russell A. Lovell, Sandwich VR 2, [citing Sandwich Monthly Meeting Records of Births & Marriages, 1646-1761,page 62 as extracted from Sandwich Vital Records II:1238-1269]; "Robert Harper & prudence Buttler took one another in marriage ye, two & twenty Day off ye fourth moneth in ye yeare one thousand six hundred sixty & six: 1666"
   
   
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Child of Experience Harper and Joseph Hull

(?) Hull b. a Oct 1676⁴

Citations

1. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing SMM; MD 14:171].
2. [S87] Mass. Society of Mayflower Descendants, MD, 14:171.
3. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing Barnstable TR].
4. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing TAG 48:218].

Child of Joseph Hull and Experience Harper

(?) Hull b. a Oct 1676²

Citations

1. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing Barnstable TR].
2. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 37 [citing TAG 48:218].

Citations

1. [S65] A. L. Bowerman, BFH, Pg. 122 [citing Jenkins 68]; "At a meeting held 30 June 1730 in Falmouth it was agreed and voted that Mr. Samuel Palmer should be Falmouth's next minister. At that meeting nine men were chosen "to consider of a suitable sum of money for his encouragement which gentlemen have agreed to give Mr. Palmer 200 pounds settlement to be paid in four years at 50 pounds per year in bills of credit with 90 pounds salary for the four years, and afterwards, 100 pounds per year so long as he shall remain the town's minister, and if the money should still grow worse, we will raise in proportion, and if it should grow better, then to raise in proportion." A committee was then appointed to seek out Mr. Palmer and make him their offer [Jenkins 68].
   
   However all land owners in Falmouth were not in agreement. The following persons who were Quakers and did not worship with the rest of Falmouth dissented and entered their protest on the town's book of records:
   
   -     Thomas2 Bowerman
   -     Stephen Harper (Thomas' brother in law)
   -     Samuel3 Bowerman (Thomas' son)
   -     Thomas3 Bowerman, Jr. (Thomas' son)
   -     Benjamin Swift
   -     Amos, Richard & John Landers (probably Perry cousins)
   -     William3 Gifford, Jr. (s/o John2 Gifford and son in law of Thomas & husband of Experience (3) (Bowerman) Claghorn), William3 Gifford, Jr. was called "Junr" on the records to distinguish him from his uncle, William3 Gifford, below.
   -     William3 Gifford the younger (s/o William2 Gifford, Sen., below. Thomas3 Bowerman, Jr. was executor of his will)
   -     William2 Gifford, Sen.
   -     Seth & Justus Gifford (sons of William2 Gifford, Sen.)".
2. [S103] Charles W. Jenkins, Jenkins, Pg 68; "At a meeting held June 30, 1730, it was agreed and voted that Mr. Samuel Palmer shall be the town's minister. At the same meeting the town made choice of nine men "to consider of a suitable sum of money for his encouragement which gentlemen have agreed to give Mr. Palmer £200 settlement to be paid in four years at £50 per year in bills of credit with 90 pounds salary for the four years, and afterwards, £100 per year so long as he shall remain the town's minister, and if the money should still grow worse, we will raise in proportion, and if it should grow better, then to raise in proportion." A committee was appointed to lay these proposals before Mr. Palmer. The following persons being Quakers dissented from these doings and entered their protest on the town's book of records.
   
   Stephen Harper, Richard Landers.
   Thomas Bowerman, Justus Gifford,
   Thomas Bowerman, Jr., William Gifford, Sen.,
   Benjamin Swift, Samuel Bowerman,
   Amos Landers, John Landers,
   William Gifford, Jr., Seth Gifford,
   William Gifford, the younger."
   
   .