John Stanley (1598 - 1634)

Born 2 Oct 1598 in Tenterden, Kent, England

Husband of Elizabeth (Uredge) Stanley — married 14 Oct 1623 in Benenden, Kent

Descendants

Died Apr 1634 at age 35 in at sea

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John Stanley migrated to New England during the Puritan Great Migration (1621-1640). (See The Great Migration (Series 2), by R. C. Anderson, vol. 6, p. 455) Join: Puritan Great Migration Project Discuss: pgm

Biography

This profile is part of the Stanley Name Study.

John Stanley was born in Kent, England.

John Stanley, son of Robert Stanley, was baptized 2 Oct 1598, at Tenderden, Kent, England. His mother may have been Ruth Standley, who married Humphrey Uredge, after the death of Robert.^[1]

He married Elizabeth Uredge, 14 Oct 1623 at Benenden, Kent. Elizabeth was buried at Tenterden 12 Dec 1632.^[1]

The fleet of CLEMENT AND JOB, REFORMATION, TRUE LOVE, ELIZABETH BONAVENTURE, SEA FLOWER, PLANTER, and NEPTUNE. "These ships 'bound for New England & now lying in the River of Thames,' were held by order of the Privy Council on February 22, 'untill further order.' On February 28 they were released under bond of £100 to conform to certain 'articles.' It is probable that most of them came into Boston during the week of May 12-17, 1634 'with store of passengers and cattle.' Winthrop said they had enjoyed a 'short passage.' Of the 'store' of passengers less than a score is known." Among them JOHN STANLEY, Mrs. Stanley [sic], John Stanley, (child) Stanley, and Ruth Stanley^[2]

At a court at New Towne 3 Mar 1634.

"Whereas John Stanley dyed intestate, in the way to Newe England, & lefte three children vndisposcd of, the yongest whereof is since disceased, haveing also lefte an estate of cxvj^l, in goods & chattells, etc., it is therefore ordered, with the consent of Thomas Stanley, brother to the said John, disceased, that hee shall haue forthwith the some of Iviij^l of the s'd estate putt into his hands ; in consideracon whereof, the said Thomas Stanley shall educate & bring vpp Jolm. Stanley, sonne of John Stanley, disceased, findeing him meate, drinke, & appell, till hee shall accomplishe the age of xxi yeares, & att the end of the said tearme shall giue vnto the said John Stanley the some of ffifty pounds.

"Also, it is further ordered, with the consent of Tymothy Stanley, another brother of the aforesd John Stanley, disceased, that the other Iviij^l of the aforesaid estate shalbe put into the hands of the said Tymothy Stanley, in consideracon whereof the said Tymothy shall educate & bring vpp Rueth Stanley, daughter of the aforesd John Stanley, disceased, findeing her meate, drinke, & appell, till shee shall attaine the age of one & twenty yeares; & att the end of the said tearme, or att the day of her marriage, with Tymothy Stanleyes consent, shall giue vnto the sd Ruth Stanley the some of thirty pounds; provided, if eyther of the said children shall dye before the expiracon of the said tearmes, then the pty whoe kept the childe shall stand to the order of the Court for payeing soe much to the survyveing childe as the Court shall appoynct."^[3] Children:

1. John Stanley bp. Tenterden 26 Dec 1624.^[1]
2. Ruth Stanley bp Tenterden 11 Mar 1626/7.^[1]
3. Timothy Stanley bp. Tenterden 16 Jan 1630/1.^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4} "Re-Examining the English Origin of the Stanley Brothers of Hartford, Connecticut," TAG (July 2005) vol 80, page 219
2. ↑ Banks, Charles Edward. The Planters of The Commonwealth in Massachusetts, 1620-1640. (Boston 1930; rpt. Baltimore 1972) pp. 108/9
3. ↑ Shurtleff, Nathaniel. Records of the Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England (William White, Boston, 1853-) p. 134</blockquote>

• Anderson, Robert Charles. Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume VI, R-S. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2009. p. 455, 456