William Allis (abt. 1617 - 1678)

Born about 1617 in England

Husband of Mary (Brownson) Gaylord — married 26 Jun 1678 in Massachusetts

Descendants

Died 6 Sep 1678 at about age 61 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay Colony

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William Allis migrated to New England during the Puritan Great Migration (1621-1640). (See The Directory, by R. C. Anderson, p. 6) Join: Puritan Great Migration Project Discuss: pgm

Biography

William Allis, early immigrant and resident of Braintree, Hadley and Hatfield, Massachusetts was born in England about 1617 (assuming he was 25 at his estimated marriage). The specific date and place of birth and his parents are unknown.^[1] He emigrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony by 1639.^[1] He died on 6 September 1678,^{[2] [3]} and his will was probated on 24 September 1678.^[4]

He took the Freeman's Oath 13 May 1640,^[5] at Braintree, Massachusetts.^{[citation needed]}

At Braintree, "they raised a large family and became prominent in the community. William was a selectman in 1651 and 1652.^{[citation needed]} He was a commissioner from 1656 to 1658^{[citation needed]} and presided at three marriages.^{[citation needed]} In 1658, he was ordained a deacon."^[6][7]

Family

His first wife was Mary _____. ^[8] William and Mary (_____) Allis were the parents of eight children.^[9][10]

1. Captain John Allis b 5 March 1641/2
2. Samuel Allis
3. Josiah Allis
4. William Allis
5. Hannah Allis
6. Mary Allis
7. William Ellis Allis

His second wife was Mary Brownson,^[11] whom he married June 25, 1678 in Hatfield, Hampshire, Massachusetts. ^[12]

Research Notes

Claimed earlier migration: Some sources say he was with Winthrop's fleet in 1630 on the Mayflower in its third voyage.^[2] Anderson in the Great Migration Directory finds no record before 1639 for him.

Claimed birth date: In 2011, Neal L. Smith claimed without further reference that William was born in 1622.^[13]

Discrepancies in noted children: Sprague in the Genealogies of the Families of Braintree notes "See history of Hatfield for some of his descendants, and which gives a list of children not agreeing with the entries on Braintree records"

Possible origins: Banks claims he was from Doggenham, Essex. Reference PCC Ruthan 130

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Anderson, Robert C. The Great Migration Directory: Immigrants to New England, 1620-1640: A Concise Compendium (New England Historic Genealogical Society, Great Migration Study Project, Boston, 2015), page 6.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Horatio D. Allis, Genealogy of William Allis of Hatfield, Mass. and Descendants 1630-1919 (Hartford, Conn.: Art Press, [1919]); digital images, p. a-d. Hathi Trust.
3. ↑ Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620-1850 (Online Database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2016). Hatfield, p 6: https://www.americanancestors.org/DB190/i/62222/6/10003150871
4. ↑ Probate records, 1660-1916; index, 1660-1971: "Probate records, 1660-1916; index, 1660-1971"
   Catalog: Probate records, 1660-1916; index, 1660-1971 Vol. 1-4 1660-1780
   Film number: 007705549 > image 218 of 689
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9YY-FSJL-7 (accessed 21 December 2023)
5. ↑ Lucius R. Paige, "List of Freemen," New England Historical and Genealogical Register 3:89 (article opens), 187-188, in particular, 188, for "Willi. Allise"; digital images, Hathi Trust.
6. ↑ Citing, "Samuel A. Bates, ed. Records of the Town of Braintree, 1640 to 1793 (Randolph, MA: Daniel H. Huxford, 1886)" p. 8 (apparently), Neal L. Smith, "Captured by Indians!" (1911) The Rogue Digger 46 (1911):6 (claims), 18 (references); digital images (PDF), Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (Phoenix, Oregon).
7. ↑ Samuel A. Bates, ed., Records of the Town of Braintree, 1640 to 1793 (Randolph, Mass.: D. H. Huxford, 1886), 8; digital images, Hathi Trust.
8. ↑ New England Marriages to 1700. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as: New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015. vol 1, p 30. https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/i/21174/30/426874674 Original Text ALLIS, William (?1613-1678) & 1/wf Mary ____ (-1677); by 1641(/2?); Braintree/Hadley/Hatfield {Bridges Anc. 12; Wethersfield 2:28; Hadley Fam. 5; Hatfield 369; Deerfield 2:25; Sv. 1:42; Newton (,4) 89; Allis Gen. 26; Pope's Pioneers 14, 16}
9. ↑ Samuel A Bates, "Braintree Records," New England Historical and Genealogical Register Jan 1882, 36:46-8; giving Samuel b. 24 of 12 month 1646, Josiah bur. 8 mo (30) 1651, Josiah b. (8) mo (20) 1651, Mary b. (25) (8) (53).
10. ↑ Samuel A Bates (editor), Records of the Town of Braintree, 1640-1793, (Randolph MA: Daniel H Huxford, Printer, 1886), Internet Archive, p 629, 636-7; giving son William b. 8 m 20 1651, Mary b. 25 8 53, William b. 10 11 1656, Josia d. 15 8 1651.
11. ↑ England: Births and Christenings, 1538-1975. Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2014. (Original index: England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975. FamilySearch, 2014.) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB543/rd/395515232
12. ↑ New England Marriages to 1700. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.) Originally published as: New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015. https://www.americanancestors.org/DB1568/rd/21174/30/426874675 Volume 1 Page 30 Original Text ALLIS, William (-1678) & 2/wf Mary (BRONSON) (WYATT) GRAVES, w John, w John, m/4 Samuel GAYLORD 1681; 25 Jun 1678; Hatfield {Hatfield (ms) 155; Hatfield 369; Hadley Fam. 5; Deerfield 2:25; Sv. 1:42; Graves 11; Allis Gen. 5; Boardman Anc. 253, 276; Blake-T
13. ↑ Neal L. Smith, "Captured by Indians!" (1911) The Rogue Digger 46 (1911):6; digital images (PDF), Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (Phoenix, Oregon).

See also:

• New England Marriages Prior to 1700 (2015), multiple vols.,

1:30 for William Allis and Mary _____, by 1641; digital images by subscription, AmericanAncestors. Works consulted are "Bridges Anc. 12; Wethersfield 2:28; Hadley Fam. 5; Hatfield 369; Deerfield 2:25; Sv. 1:42; Newton (,4) 89; Allis Gen. 26; Pope's Pioneers 14, 16"; locations as "Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts" and later, "Hadley, Hatfield." Digital image by subscription, AmericanAncestors.

1:30 for William Allis and second wife, Mary (Bronson) (Wyatt) Graves, 25 June 1678, Hatfield; she is widow of John [Wyatt], widow of John [Graves]; she married 4, Samuel Gaylord, 1681. Works consulted for this entry are, "Hatfield (ms) 155; Hatfield 369; Hadley Fam. 5; Deerfield 2:25; Sv. 1:42; Graves 11; Allis Gen. 5; Boardman Anc. 253, 276; Blake-T"; location as "Hatfied, Hampshire, Massachusetts." Digital image by subscription, AmericanAncestors.

• History of the Connecticut Valley in Massachusetts (Philadelphia : Louis H. Everts, 1879), 2 vols,, [?1]:330-331 (on committee giving lands near Mill Brook to grammar school Jan 14, 1667); [? vol], 343-344 (Cornet of horseman militia formed Mar 1663) [? vol] p. 386 (Signed petition to form Hatfield settlement west of Ct river between Oct 8, 1660 and Sept 29, 1661. He and son John had 8 acres each); [? vol.] p. 390 (selectman of Hatfield 1670-1, 1677); [? vol.] p. 395 (a member of committee to select a minister on 21 Nov 1668).
• Daniel White Wells and Reuben Field Wells, History of Hatfield (Springfield, Mass., Pub. under the direction of F. C. H. Gibbons [c1910]); digital images, Hathi Trust.
• Vital Records of Springfield Massachusetts to 1850, Clifford L Stott (CD from NEHGS)
• U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Yates Publishing
• Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Gale Research Publication:
• Henry Whittemore, Genealogical Guide to the Early Settlers of America ([New York, 1898-1906]) 4 vols.; digital catalog record, Hathi Trust.
• [Needs further reference]LT William Allis An excellent biography based on The Allis Genealogy.
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171133118/william-allis