2. | Quintin* Pray, (immigrant) was born about 27 Aug 1595 in Chiddington, Kent, England; was christened on 23 Nov 1595 in Chiddingstone, Kent, England (son of Richard Pinnion* Pray); died on 17 Jun 1667 in Braintree, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts; was buried in Elm Street Cem, Braintree,Norfolk Co, Massachusetts. Other Events and Attributes:
- Emigration: May 1643, "Ann Cleave" from London, England
- Residence: Bef 1647, Kittery, Maine
- Residence: 1647, Lynn, Essex Co, Massachusetts
- Residence: Bef 1651, Braintree, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts
- Other-Begin: 27 Oct 1653, Braintree, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts
- Other-Begin: 26 Dec 1664, Braintree, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts
Notes:
Quentin Pray emigrated from England in May 1643 aboard the "good ship Ann Cleeve of London," at which time John Winthrop, Jr., "did at great costs and charges imbarque himself with many workmen, servants and materials for the setting up of iron works." Quentin was accompanied by his wife and children, and possibly two brothers. One of his brothers went to Maine, and his sons, John and Richard, settled in Rhode Island.
Quentin was a fineryman in the iron works in Kittery, Maine and transferred to Lynn, Mass, about 1647. He subsequently transferred with the Iron Works Company to Braintree, Mass, and continued to live in Braintree until his death.
He deposed in court 27 Oct 1653 in the case of John Gifford vs the Iron Works that he was then 58 years of age.
He died intestate. The date of death of Quentin Pray was recorded in the town records of Braintree. Joan was named as the relict of Quentin Pray, deceased, 11 July 1667 at which time she was granted letters of administration by the court. The inventory of the estate was made by Samuel Bass and William Needham and was presented to the court 29 Jul 1667. The names of Quentin Pray's four children, Richard, John, Hannah and Dorothy were listed in "The Pioneers of Massachusetts." and his descendants were cited in an article published in 1901.
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Quinton married Joan Valiance [proven?] on 17 Jun 1621 in Mayfield, Sussex, England. (Joan Valiance was born about 1599 in South Berwick, Yorkshire, England and died on 9 Jul 1672 in Braintree, Massachusetts.)
http://www.dixfieldcitizennews.net/genealogy/1330.htm
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"Genealogical
History of Our Ancestors" by Rutherford."
The book does not give a maiden name for Quinton Pray's wife, Joan.
Quentin Pray b. in 1595 in England, d. 17 June 1667 Braintree, Mass. m. Joan.
Children:
Richard Pray, b. 1630 d. 1693
John Pray d. 1676
Hannah Pray d. 16 Oct 1688 m. 14 Feb 1656, Henry Neale
Dorothy Pray b. 1634 d 11 Dec 1705, m. 1651, Richard Thayer
Quentin Pray, his wife and children, and possibly his two brothers arrived aboard the ship "Ann Cleeve" in May 1643. Quentin was a fineryman in the iron works in Kittery, Maine;
Lynn, Mass; and finally Braintree, Mass. His children were listed in "The Pioneers of Massachusetts".
The books that I have are "Genealogical History of Our Ancestors" and come in 2 Volumns. Written by Rutherford.
p. 631 Quentin Pray emigrated from England in May 1643 aboard the "good ship Ann Cleeve of London," at which time John Winthrop, Jr., "did at great costs and charges imbarque himself with many workmen, servants and materials for the setting up of iron works." Quentin was accompanied by his wife and children, and possibly two brothers. One of his brothers went to Maine, and his sons, John and Richard, settled in Rhode Island.
Quentin was a fineryman in the iron works in Kittery, Maine and transferred to Lynn, Mass, about 1647. He subsequently transferred with the Iron Works Company to Braintree, Mass, and continued to live in Braintree until his death.
He deposed in court 27 Oct 1653 in the case of John Gifford vs the Iron Works that he was then 58 years of age.
He died intestate. The date of death of Quentin Pray was recorded in the town records of Braintree. Joan was named as the relict of Quentin Pray, deceased, 11 July 1667 at which time she was granted letters of administration by the court. The inventory of the estate was made by Samuel Bass and William Needham and was presented to the court 29 Jul 1667. The names of Quentin Pray's four children, Richard, John, Hannah and Dorothy were listed in "The Pioneers of Massachusetts." and his descendants were cited in an article published in 1901.
Sources for the above:
The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol 55 p. 280
The Pioneers of Mass. 1900 p. 371
Braintreys Book of Records, p. 25, Town Clerk's Office, Braintree, Ma.
Suffolk Co. Probates, Vol 5, p. 43-44, Courthouse, Boston, Ma.
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Source: "Genealogies of the Families of Braintree, Ma." by Sprague
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Quinton1 Pray born near 1595, died Jun.17,1667 at Braintree and is first of record at Lynn where about 1646 he was employed in the Iron Works as a "fineryman". He deposed Oct.27,1653 aged 58 in the case of John Giffard vs. the Iron Works Co., and again at other times in the litigation concerning that company. He was in Braintree about 1651 and resided close by the site of the forge on Monatiquot River near Elm, Adams, & Middle Sts. next east of the Thomas Thayer homestead grant, and his property became involved in the lawsuits that followed bankruptcy in 1653. "Goodwife Prey" deposed Apr.27,1652 in the case of Wilson vs. Faxon (Court Rec. #142 & 184) (See under Leonard family) and "Quinton Pray finer" sold or mortgaged all his personal property to pay a debt of £40 owed to Thomas Savage and John Payne, to his sons Richard Thayer, John Pray, and Henry Neale, including "my right of cattle bred of the cows which was sometimes my son John Heardmans, and also my right of said Herdmans lands in Braintree", etc., Dec.26,1664 (Court
Rec. #2053-(3)
His wife, Joan survived him and was made administrator of his estate but her death is not found. See Register 55, p.280 for some account of this family.
Children of Quinton Pray, probably all born in England, order unknown Richard about 1630, m. 1st Mary -, m. 2nd Elizabeth (White) Herenden who died 1701. Settled in Providence, R.I. (See Records of Essex Quarterly Court
Vol.1). He died 1693.
+ John
Dorothy about 1634, m. Dec.24,1651, Richard Thayer Jr. She died Dec.11,1705.
Hannah m. Feb.14,1654/5, Henry Neale, as 2nd wife.
prob. Sarah m. before 1652, John Hardman.
Dorothy Pray aged 16 in Sep.1650 - Essex Quarterly Court Rec.
S.P.5-44 - Joan, relict of Quinton Pray made administrator Jul.4,1667.
5-43, Inventory, Jul.29,1667 - Household goods, cattle, corn in the ground, etc. No real estate mentioned. £74/03/, taken by Samuel Bass & William Needham.
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From "The Second Boat" Gen. Magazine (Mar 1988)
Lists Pray, Quintin (1593-1667) and Joan
In 1642 aboard the ship "Ann Cleave" from London.
Probably lived in Kittery, York Co, Maine.
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Emigration:
"Genealogical History of Our Ancestors" and come in 2 Volumns. Written by Rutherford.
p. 631 Quentin Pray emigrated from England in May 1643 aboard the "good ship Ann Cleeve of London," at which time John Winthrop, Jr., "did at great costs and charges imbarque himself with many workmen, servants and materials for the setting up of iron works." Quentin was accompanied by his wife and children, and possibly two brothers. One of his brothers went to Maine, and his sons, John and Richard, settled in Rhode Island.
Residence:
Quentin was a fineryman in the iron works in Kittery, Maine and transferred to Lynn, Mass, about 1647.
Residence:
Quentin was a fineryman in the iron works in Kittery, Maine and transferred to Lynn, Mass, about 1647.
Residence:
He was in Braintree about 1651 and resided close by the site of the forge on Monatiquot River near Elm, Adams, & Middle Sts. next east of the Thomas Thayer homestead grant, and his property became involved in the lawsuits that followed bankruptcy in 1653. "Goodwife Prey" deposed Apr.27,1652 in the case of Wilson vs. Faxon (Court Rec. #142 & 184) (See under Leonard family)
Other-Begin:
He deposed in court 27 Oct 1653 in the case of John Gifford vs the Iron Works that he was then 58 years of age.
Other-Begin:
"Quinton Pray finer" sold or mortgaged all his personal property to pay a debt of £40 owed to Thomas Savage and John Payne, to his sons Richard Thayer, John Pray, and Henry Neale, including "my right of cattle bred of the cows which was sometimes my son John Heardmans, and also my right of said Herdmans lands in Braintree", etc., Dec.26,1664 (Court
Rec. #2053-(3)
Died:
He died intestate. The date of death of Quentin Pray was recorded in the town records of Braintree. Joan was named as the relict of Quentin Pray, deceased, 11 July 1667 at which time she was granted letters of administration by the court. The inventory of the estate was made by Samuel Bass and William Needham and was presented to the court 29 Jul 1667.
"Genealogical History of Our Ancestors"
Quintin* married Joan* Vallaince, (immigrant) on 15 Jan 1627 in Mayfield, Sussex, England. Joan* (daughter of Richard* Valliance and Margaret* Peckham) was born about 1599 in England; died after 1667 in Braintree, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts; was buried in Hancock Cem, Quincy, Norfolk Co, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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