Lydia Nutting

Lydia married Timothy Moors on 26 Apr 1743 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Timothy (son of Abraham Moors and Elizabeth Gilson) was born on 11 Sep 1720 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died before 09 Oct 1800 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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Timothy and Lydia had 12 children born in Groton. They had nine girls and three boys. One of their daughters, Lydia, died soon after birth and they named another girl, Lydia, two years later. It was quite common to name a child after one who had died.

1. Sarah Moors was born on 19 Nov 1759 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died on 30 Dec 1846 in Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont U.S.A.; was buried in Packer Cemetery, Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont U.S.A...

Jonathan married Mary Green on 01 Jun 1710 in Charlestown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of John Green and Mary Pierce) was born on 30 Nov 1690 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died on 24 Sep 1778 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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They had seven children: one son who was the oldest and then six duaghters, including Lydia All lived to marry and most stayed in the Groton area.

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He was a cordwaimer, shoemaker, leather worker and tanner.

John married Mary Lakin on 11 Dec 1674 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of William Lakin and Lydia Brown) was born on 16 Feb 1652/53 in Reading, Middlesex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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The Groton Founders Series said he died before 1713.

John married Mary Pierce on 25 Dec 1686 in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Joseph Pierce and Martha Brayton) was born on 15 Apr 1671 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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He was one of the early settlers of Groton. He was voted to "keepe cleane the meeting house this year" for fourteen shillings (about $3.50 in 1975) at the first town meeting of which there is any record (23 Jun 1662). He was also elected as a Selectman for the town in 1663, 1667, 1669, and 1670. He also had a garrison house (one of four where the townspeople went when threatened by the Indians as Groton was on the edge of the frontier. It could hold several families and a garrison of soldiers if needed. There was also a stockade to protect and keep the animals.) This was on the west side of what is now Hollis Street and north of James Creek. At the time of the burning of Groton in March 1676, this locality was the center of the Indian attack upon the town. Most of the men from Nutting's garrison and some from Parker's, which was nearby across James Creek, went forth to surprise the Indians, but when they reached the top of a nearby hill, they were ambushed. John was killed as the men tried to make retreat, and three others were wounded. They retreated to Parker's garrison and Sarah and their children, along with the others from Nutting's garrison, joined them escaping before it was taken by the Indians.. Sarah and her children moved to a neighboring town and didn't return until Groton was rebuilt several years later.[maryabwhiteanc.ged]

He was one of the early settlers of Groton. He was voted to "keepe cleane the meeting house this year" for fourteen shillings (about $3.50 in 1975) at the first town meeting of which there is any record (23 Jun 1662). He was also elected as a Selectman for the town in 1663, 1667, 1669, and 1670. He also had a garrison house (one of four where the townspeople went when threatened by the Indians as Groton was on the edge of the frontier. It could hold several families and a garrison of soldiers if needed. There was also a stockade to protect and keep the animals.) This was on the west side of what is now Hollis Street and north of James Creek. At the time of the burning of Groton in March 1676, this locality was the center of the Indian attack upon the town. Most of the men from Nutting's garrison and some from Parker's, which was nearby across James Creek, went forth to surprise the Indians, but when they reached the top of a nearby hill, they were ambushed. John was killed as the men tried to make retreat, and three others were wounded. They retreated to Parker's garrison and Sarah and their children, along with the others from Nutting's garrison, joined them escaping before it was taken by the Indians.. Sarah and her children moved to a neighboring town and didn't return until Groton was rebuilt several years later.

John married Sarah Eggleston on 28 Aug 1650 in Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of Stephen Eggleston and Elizabeth Bennett) was born in 1633 in Biddenden, Kent, England; died on 10 Mar 1685/86 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

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He came with his widowed mother, brother John, and his grandfather, William from Reading, Berkshire County, England. They settled in Groton, MA and were among the earliest proprietors in that town.

William married Lydia Brown about 1652 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Lydia (daughter of Francis Brown and Mary Edwards, daughter of Abraham Brown and Lydia) was born about 1637 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut; died in 1719 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]

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The first record of WIlliam is in Groton in 1665 where he was an original proprietor. At that time he had a 14 acre right. The Greens probably settled in Groton soon after their marriage. Their home lot of 17 acres was located on both sides of the street or "great country road" and included on the west side several house-lots extending as far north as the road leading across Broad Meadow. He was elected fence-viewer in 1674 and Constable in 1675. On 13 Mar 1676 Indians assaulted Groton and burned all the houses but four that were garrisoned. The town was soon abondoned. It was resettled 2 years later in 1678. William was elected a Surveyor in 1680. The first meeting house was burned by the Indians and on 22 Oct 1680 the town voted to refer to a committee of 12 men including William, the dispute regarding the location of a new meeting house. He was a selectman in 1680-1 and on 31 Oct 1682, he bought from Benjamin Crispe, executor of the estate of his son Jonathan, all of Jonathan's land and rights in Groton, including his 8 acre homelot.
He is called a "Malter" in his will.
His will reads, " having already by deed or gift and otherwise settled ye most of my estate upon my beloved wife and children, bequeath the remainder as follows', to my daughter, Hannah Whitcomb, all land and meadow lying near Nashoba, in Groton, moveable estate to my wife Mary and three daughters, Mary Cade, ELizabeth Cade, and Hannah Whitcomb; to the children of son John Gree; and son Eleazer Green to be executor'."

William married Mary Crispe on 16 Apr 1665 in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Crispe and Bridget) was born on 20 May 1638 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died before 1696 in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Joseph married Martha Brayton about 1665 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]