Joseph Baldwin1
M, b. circa 1613, d. 2 November 1684
| Father | Richard Baldwin b. c 1565, d. b 16 May 1633 |
| Mother | Isabella Harding |
Joseph was born circa 1613 in Cholesbury, Buckinghamshire, England. Joseph married Hannah Whitlock, daughter of John Whitlock, on 10 November 1636 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.2 He and Hannah were blessed with 10 children. Circa 1638, Joseph and his wife, Hannah, immigrated from Buckinghamshire, England, to New England. They settled in Milford, Connecticut. Joseph was one of the settlers of Milford, Connecticut in 1639. His name appears November 20 of that year on the list of Free Planters. He & his wife, Hannah joined & were baptized at the church at Milford 23 June 1644. He was given lot no. 52 which consisted of 2 acres, 1 rod, and 20 poles near where the present railroad passes over West Town Street.3 Joseph's wife, Hannah, died on 15 April 1661 in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, leaving him a widower. In 1663, Joseph removed to Hadley, Massachusetts where he was made a freeman 1666. Joseph married 2nd Isabella Ward after 1663 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Isabella was married 1st to John Catlin, by whom she had at least one child, John, and 2nd to James Northam.4,5,6 Joseph's wife, Isabella, died on 8 December 1676 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, leaving him a widower. Joseph married 3rd Elizabeth Gibbons after 8 December 1676 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. She was 1st married to Luke Hitchcock who died in Wethersfield in November 1659. She married 2nd 2 October 1661 William Warriner, of Springfield, who died 2 June 1676.7 He and Elizabeth were blessed with (an unknown value). Joseph made his will on 20 December 1680 at Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Joseph Baldwin's will made in 1680. He disposed of his estate judiciously, thus,
Item: in Hadley to children of his eldest son, Joseph, then deceased
Item: in Milford to Benjamin, Jonathan, and David - personal property to his eldest daughter, Hannah, wife of Jeremiah Hull of New Haven, to Mary, wife of John Catlin of Arthur Kill, New Jersey, to Elizabeth, wife of James Warriner of Springfield, to John, & Hannah Hawkes, children of John of Hatfield, in right of their mother, Martha, dececeased and to Sarah, wife of Samuel Bartlett of Northampton, whom was another child perhaps youngest, of the testator.8
Joseph departed this life on Thursday, 2 November 1684 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He was buried at Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in the Old Hadley Cemetery.9
Many of the prominent Baldwins of Milford are his descendants, and have had considerable influence in Milford's prosperity. Nathan A. Baldwin and Albert A. Baldwin have paid out millions to their operatives, and at this writing give employment to a large number. Joseph's house lot was next to that of Nicholas Camp (22), and some of his descendants are now living on it. His son David married Mary, daughter of Ensign John Stream (23), and those now in Milford come from this marriage.
This stone is the gift of Mrs. Lucy Baldwin Stevens, of New York.10
Joseph Baldwin's will made in 1680. He disposed of his estate judiciously, thus,
Item: in Hadley to children of his eldest son, Joseph, then deceased
Item: in Milford to Benjamin, Jonathan, and David - personal property to his eldest daughter, Hannah, wife of Jeremiah Hull of New Haven, to Mary, wife of John Catlin of Arthur Kill, New Jersey, to Elizabeth, wife of James Warriner of Springfield, to John, & Hannah Hawkes, children of John of Hatfield, in right of their mother, Martha, dececeased and to Sarah, wife of Samuel Bartlett of Northampton, whom was another child perhaps youngest, of the testator.8
Joseph departed this life on Thursday, 2 November 1684 in Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. He was buried at Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, in the Old Hadley Cemetery.9
Many of the prominent Baldwins of Milford are his descendants, and have had considerable influence in Milford's prosperity. Nathan A. Baldwin and Albert A. Baldwin have paid out millions to their operatives, and at this writing give employment to a large number. Joseph's house lot was next to that of Nicholas Camp (22), and some of his descendants are now living on it. His son David married Mary, daughter of Ensign John Stream (23), and those now in Milford come from this marriage.
This stone is the gift of Mrs. Lucy Baldwin Stevens, of New York.10
Family 1 | Hannah Whitlock b. c 1616, d. 15 Apr 1661 |
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Family 2 | Isabella Ward d. 8 Dec 1676 |
Family 3 | Elizabeth Gibbons b. c 1617, d. 25 Apr 1696 |
Citations
- [S704] Nathan G. Pond, The Story of the Memorial in Honor of the Founders of the Town of Milford
, In 1888, in celebration of its 250th Anniversary, the towns people of Milford had a bridge & tower of stone errected over the river upon whose banks the first habitations were placed and near the spot where the first mill was erected.
Along the sides of the bridge individual memorial stones where placed honoring the original settlers and prominent persons in the history of Milford. The tower, bridge and memorials were dedicated on 28 August 1889. The memorial stones were all by private donation. - [S119] Herbert Furman Seversmith, Colonial Families of Long Island, New York & Connecticut, page 263 - Joseph Baldwin m. Nov 1636 Hannah Whitlock at High Wycombe, County Bucks m. 2nd Isabell Northam; m. 3rd Isabell Hitchcock; residence: Milford, Connecticut;.
- [S707] SBorthwick, Families of Early Milford, Connecticut
, page 27 - Joseph Baldwin, son of Richard & Isabell, born England, died Hadley, Massachusetts 2 November 1684; will dated: 20 December 1680 & probated: Northampton, Massachusetts; married 1st at High Wycomb, Co. Bucks, England 10 November 1636 Hannah Whitlock; m. 2nd Isabel Northam, widow of James - she died 8 December 1676; m. 3rd Elizabeth Hitchcock Warriner, widow of William - she died 25 April 1696; Joseph & Hannah joined the church at Milford 23 June 1644; he was given a lot no. 52 which consisted of 2 acres, 1 rod, and 20 poles near where the present railroad passes over West Town Street. About 1663, he removed to Hadley, Mass., a freeman there with son Joseph; in the MLR - he iss called of Hadley, Massl and he leaves to his sons Jonathan & David "all my accomations in Milford." - [S115] Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing Three Generations Of Those Who Came Before May, 1692, On The Basis Of Farmer's Registar, page - Joaeph removed to Hadley, Massachusetts 1663 - there married 2nd Isabel Northam, widow of James, who had come with her son John, as widow Catlin, from Newark, New Jersey.
- [S115] Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing Three Generations Of Those Who Came Before May, 1692, On The Basis Of Farmer's Registar.
- [S701] U.S & International Marriage Records 1560-1900: Isabella Ward married 1642 John Catlin in Massachusetts.
- [S115] Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing Three Generations Of Those Who Came Before May, 1692, On The Basis Of Farmer's Registar, page 428 - Luke Hitchcock of New Haven 1644; removed to Wethersfield & died: November 1659 leaving widow Elizabeth & children: Hannah, John & Luke [b. 5 June 1655]; his widow m. 2nd 2 October 1661 William Warriner of Springfield & next Joseph Baldwin of Hadley
page 428- William Warriner m. 31 July 1639 Joanna Searle [maybe Scant]; m. 2nd 2 October 1661 Elizabeth, widow of Luke Hitchcock died: 2 June 1676 - his widow m. Joseph Baldwin of Hadley. - [S115] Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing Three Generations Of Those Who Came Before May, 1692, On The Basis Of Farmer's Registar, page 104 - Abstract of the Will of Joseph Baldwin dated.
- [S953] Find a grave: courtesy of Nareen - www.findagrave.com.
- [S704] Nathan G. Pond, The Story of the Memorial in Honor of the Founders of the Town of Milford
, page 14 - No. 15. - Joseph Baldwin Obit 1690. & Hannah his wife.