William Thornycraft1,2

M, d. before 19 December 1728
     William was born. He was the son of Thomas Thornycraft. William & Hannah had children: William [m. Mary Coles], Joseph [m. Martha White], Thomas [m. Wilmot Albertson], Hannah [m. Mr. Washbourne], Elizabeth [m. Mr. Pelham], Mary, Jane [m. Mr. Carpenter], & Phebe. William married Hannah Carpenter, daughter of Joseph Carpenter and Hannah Carpenter, before 17 February 1682 in Musketa Cove, Hempstead Town, Queens County, Long Island, New York. On this date, William conveys land to his father-in-law, Joseph Carpenter. William made his will on 19 March 1720 at Musketa Cove, Hempstead Town, Queens County, Long Island, New York. He mentions his wife Hannah & his children: William, Joseph, Thomas, Hannah Washbourne, Elizabeth Pelham, Mary Thorneycraft, Jane Carpenter, Phebe Thorneycraft. [New York Wills: Unpublished Will] William departed this life in Musketa Cove, Hempstead Town. His will was probated on 19 December 1728.

Citations

  1. [S30] New York Historical Society, Collections of the New York Historical Society Abstract of Wills, Volume 35: page 80.
  2. [S38] Daniel Hoogland Carpenter, History & Genealogy of the Carpenter Family In America From the Settlement at Providence, R. I. 1637 - 1901
    , page 44 - William Thornycraft was son and heir of Thomas Thornicraft of Massapague Kills who died there in 169o. William Thornycraft and wife had son William who married Mary Coles, Thomas who married Wilmot Albertson, and Joseph who married Martha White. In later years the name was shortened to Craft.