Priscilla Burgess

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     Priscilla was born in England. She was the daughter of John Burgess, Doctor of Divinity.1 Priscilla married 2nd Thomas Ffownes II, son of Thomas Ffownes, on 28 August 1621 in London, County Middlesex, England. She was the widow of Bezeel Sherman, grocer of London who died 7 October 1618.2 Priscilla's husband, Thomas, died on 15 April 1629 in the family home at the sign of the three Fawns in Old Bailey, London, County Middlesex, England, leaving her a widow. Priscilla married 3rd Reverand Henry Painter before 22 December 1630 in London, County Middlesex, England. He was of Exeter.3

Family 1

Thomas Ffownes II b. c 1577, d. 15 Apr 1629
Children

Family 2

Reverand Henry Painter

Citations

  1. [S1054] Winthrop Papers, page 73 - death of Reverand John Birgess in letter dated 20 April 1637 to John Winthrop.
  2. [S1054] Winthrop Papers, page 70 - Letter of Priscilla Painter to John Winthrop Jr dated 1630 - speaks of the death of Forthe Winthrop [November 1630] & that her daughter Ursula Sherman, by her first husband, who was bethrothed to Forthe.
  3. [S1054] Winthrop Papers, page 115 - Letter from Henry Painter to John Winthrop dated 22 January 1630 - inithe wishestoknowwhenhe could cometo Groton tosee Priscilla
    Letter of Henry Painter to John WinthropJr dated 22 December 1630 - Note: this indicateshe was married to Priscilla by this time. klm
    Letter from Henry Painter to John Winthrop Jr. dated 1 March 1631 - speakes of daughter, Ursula going to London & her coming home.
    Letter from Henry Painter to John Winthrop Jr.dated 14 March 1633 - his daughter, Elizabeth Feake.