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Joseph Goodridge (1639 - 1716)

Joseph Goodridge aka Gutterig
Born in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts Baymap
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Husband of — married 28 Aug 1664 in Newbury, Essex Co., MAmap
Descendants descendants
Died at age 76 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Baymap
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Biography

Joseph Goodridge was the father of Philip and the son of William. He was born in Watertown, Massachusetts on 20[1] or 29[2] September 1639.

In the Middlesex County Deeds 1:172 there is a record which begins as follows: This indenture made eight day of May 1645 between Samuel Thatcher of Watertowne in New England, husbandman, and Marget Guteredge widow of this same place, for her sonne Joseph Gutteredge," and continues to to provide for the maintenance of Joseph and his employment by Samuel Thatcher as an apprentice until the first of October 1661 "& so to be free at the age of two and twenty years" and stipulates that Joseph should not contract matrimony during this time and that "when his time come out, the said Samuel Thatcher or his wife is to give unto the said Joseph three convenient suites with one good coate and one cow calfe."

The Samuel Thatcher to whom he was made an apprentice was the same man who with Thomas Hastings appraised his father's estate. He was a merchant and taught Joseph the three Rs.

Shortly after leaving the service of Mr. Thatcher Joseph went to Newbury where his mother, who had married Captain John Hull, his sister and two brothers had settled.

There he married 28 August 1664[3] Martha Mooers or Moores, born 12 December 1643, daughter of Edmund and Ann Mooers. In 1688 Joseph was taxed for 33 acres of land, a house, 2 horses, 14 cattle and 16 sheep. He died 29 May 1716 age 77 years. His widow survived him.

Joseph Goodridge made his will 16 Apr 1716 and it was proved 4 June 1716. In its preamble he committed his soul to God that gave it and his body "to dust whence it originally was taken with hope of a glorious resurrection by the power of Jesus Christ my Redeemer." He disposed of his property "which God hath pleased to make me the owner of" in the following manner:

To wife Martha all household goods and a comfortable maintenance by their son Joseph.

To son John the river lot by the Merrimac River and the privilege of living in my now dwelling house, also clothing, one good cow, one black mare and her colt.

To son Philip four pounds after the decease of his mother.

To son Edmund 40 shillings similarly.

To son Joseph the dwelling house, woodlot, upland, the farm implements and tools, he to care for his mother and be sole executor.

To daughter Abigail 20 shillings after the decease of her mother

and to daughter Margaret 40 shillings similarly. Essex County Probate Records, 311:397,398

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Joseph Goodridge, son of William Goodridge and Margaret Butterfield, married 28 Aug 1664, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Martha Mooers was born 12 Dec 1643, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, daughter of Edmund and Ann Mooers.

CHILDREN: Hannah, born 27 July 1665 Newbury, Essex, Mass., died 29 Jan. 1695

John, born 13 Sep. 1667 Newbury, Essex, Mass., died 9 Mar. 1756

Philip, born 23 Nov. 1669 Newbury, Essex, Mass., died 16 Jan. 1729

Edmund, born 14 June 1672 Newbury, Essex, Mass.

Abigail, born 17 Sep 1675 Newbury, Essex, Mass., died 14 Oct. 1723

Martha, born 2 Feb. 1680 Newbury, Essex, Mass., died 1 Feb. 1706

Margaret, born 11 Oct. 1683 Newbury, Essex, Mass., died 31 Mar. 1771

Joseph, born 21 Oct. 1688 Newbury, Essex, Mass., died 9 Mar. 1756


From Joseph's Father in law's profile Edmund Mooers:

Edmund, in 1640 at the age of 26, was a proprietor in Newbury, Mass. On 18 Oct 1646 The Probate Court of Mass. approved his petition that "upon condition of the payment of the sum agreed upon to the executors and overseers of John Lowle, deceased, as guardians to the children, the inheritance of the lands sold to him (Edmund) to be confirmed....".

The next two items are apparently connected to the estate of a couple surnamed Goodridge and the administration of that estate and its proceeds by a man named John Hull for the Goodridge Children. It is a litle confusing because apparently Goodridge and his wife were still alive at the time the documents were drawn up. Two men in addition to Edmund Moors posted bonds to John Hull in connection with a farm and Benjamin, Jerimy, and Joseph Goodridge. John Hull is referred to as "Father-in-law", to these three boys. Perhaps in a court appointed capacity. In 1664 Joseph Goodridge married Martha, eldest child of Edmund Moores.

"Bond of Edmond Mores of Newbury, Husbandman, for 200 li., to John Hull of Newbury, Yeoman, to pay him 20li. 12s. 6d. yearly, during live, in one beast, three firkins of butter and the remainder in half wheat and half mault. If he (John Hull) die before his wife, Margarett, (Edmund) to pay her yearly, 8li. during her life, in one firkin of butter and the rest in half wheat and half mault. But if she should require the thirds of the farm then this to be void. Signed and sealed July 1, 1661."

"Bond of Edmond Mores of Newbury, husbandman, for 200li. to John Goodridge at 21 years of age, and 5li. more in like pay as a gift from his father-in-law, John Hull one year after his youngest brother's portion is due; and to Joseph Goodridge 10li in like pay at twenty one as above, and after the death of his father and mother 15li. more; and to Benjamyn Goodridge at twenty-one, three cows, two steers and after the death of his father and mother 5li. more. Signed and sealed July 1, 1661."


Sources

"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FZLX-9Y9 : 10 February 2018), Joseph Goodridge in entry for Philip Goodridge, 13 Nov 1669; citing NEWBURY,ESSEX,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 886,202, 886,203.

"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FZMY-XH7 : 10 February 2018), Joseph Goodridg in entry for Phillip Goodridg, 23 Nov 1669; citing NEWBURY,ESSEX,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 823,653.

"Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/Q29G-G7L6 : 5 November 2017), Joseph Goodridge and Martha Moores, 28 Aug 1664; citing Marriage, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 877,468.

"Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FH12-LZ2 : 9 February 2018), Joseph Goodridge and Martha Moores, 28 Aug 1664; citing reference 16; FHL microfilm 877,468.


Name Joseph Gutterig
Event Type Birth
Event Date 29 Jul 1639
Event Place Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Gender Male
Father's Name William Gutterig
Mother's Name Mergrett
Citation
"Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/F465-YX2 : 5 November 2017), Joseph Gutterig, 29 Jul 1639; citing Birth, Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 745,869.


  1. Source Uncertain
  2. Source: #S1 page 357
  3. Source: #S1 page 357
  • Source: S1 Lafayette Wallace Case M.D., Author Role: Editor The Goodrich Family in America. A Genealogy of the Descendants of John and William Goodrich of Wethersfield, Conn., Rich Publication: Fergus Printing Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1889, Second Date, 1984




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