Elizabeth (Goodale) Lowell (bef. 1614 - 1651)

Born before 5 Jun 1614 in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England

Ancestors

Wife of John Lowell — married 1641 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts

Descendants

Died 23 Apr 1651 after age 36 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts

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Biography

Elizabeth Goodale was likely born at Downham or Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, the daughter of John and the widow Elizabeth (nee Parlett/Taylor) Goodale. (p. 273)^[1](p. 18)^[2] She was baptized on June 5, 1614, at Yarmouth. (p. 21)^[2] (p. 35)^[3]

She was bequested L100 when she attain the age of 21 or at her marriage, in the will of her father John, written June 25, 1625 and proved Sept. 24, 1625. (p. 18-9)^[2]

Elizabeth and her widowed mother came to New England after 1637, but by about 1640, when they were of Newbury. ^[2]

Widow Elizabeth Lowle, her brother-in-law and sister, Abraham and Susan Toppan, petitioned the courts in 1647, for administration of their mother's estate. This was granted May 27, 1652. [Mass. Bay Colony Records V. 4: p. 92] (p. 65)^[4]

Elizabeth married at Newbury, MA as his second wife, John Lowle. ^{[1] [2]} John was the son of Percival and Rebecca Lowell, was baptized on Oct. 11, 1604, at Portbury, Somerset, England. (p. 310) ^[5] (p. 215-222)^[6]

Her husband died at Newbury on July 10, 1647. ^[7]

John's Lowle's will was written June 29, 1647; proved Oct. 27, 1647. In it he left bequests to:

• his wife Elizabeth
• daughter Mary Lowle
• sons Peter, James and Joseph Lowle
• his children by his second wife Elizabeth, Benjamin and Elizabeth Lowle
• Executors: William Gerrish, Richard Lowle, John Sanders, Richard Knight and Nicholas Noice. (V. 1: p. 67-8)^[8](p. 72)^[9]

Elizabeth died at Newbury on Apr. 23, 1651. ^[7]

Her will was made on March 1, 1650, proved Sept. 30, 1751. She left bequests to:

• my sister Tappine
• three sons-in law (sic) Jno. Lowle, James and Joseph
• son Benjamin
• daughter Elizabeth

Her instructions included that her brother Thomas Millerd, keep her son Benjamin and his estate until he 'goes forth to be an apprentice'.

Overseers to be Thomas Millerd, Richard Lowle, Abraham Tappine, and William Gerrish.

If my son or daughter die before coming of age, then their portion(s) be divided between my husbands children: Jno. Lowle & James and Ben (sic), & Mary and Peter Lowle. (V. 1: p. 139) ^[8] (p. 378-380)^[10]

Children

1. Benjamin born Sept. 12, 1642; died there on Oct. 22, 1714; married Ruth Woodman, intentions published at Newbury, Oct. 17, 1666. ^{[7] [6]}
2. Thomas born at Newbury June 4, 1644; died young as he is not mentioned in his father's will of 1647. ^{[7] [6] [8]}
3. Elizabeth born Feb. 16, 1645; died at Rowley, MA on Dec. 14, 1731; married Capt. Philip Nelson of Rowley in Dec. or Jan, 1666/7. ^{[7] [11][6]} (p. 134)^[12]

Source notes

Newbury Births

Lowle, Benjamin, s. John, Sept. 12, 1642. (p. 291)

Lowle, Thomas, s. John, June 4, 1644. (p. 292)

Lowle, Elisabeth, d. John, Feb. 16, 1645. (p. 291)

Newbury Marriages

Lowle, (Lowell), Benjamin, and Ruth Woodman, Oct. 17, 1666. (p. 301)

Lowle, Elizabeth [d. John. dup.], and Phillip Nelson [at Rowley. dup.], Jan. 1, 1666. Nov. 1. 1666. [Nov. 1. dup.] (p. 301)

Newbury Deaths

Lowle, [John. S. dup. and CT], July 10, 1647.

Lowle, Elizabeth, wid., Apr. 23, 1651. (p. 648)

Lowl, (Lowell), Benjamin, sr., Oct. 22, 1714. (p. 648) ^[7]

Rowley Marriages

Nelson, Philip, and Elizabeth Lowel, d. John of Newbury, 1: 10m: 1666. (p. 354)

Lowel, Elizabeth (Lowel), d. John, of Newbury, and Philip Nelson, 1: 11m: 1666.(p. 343)

Rowley Deaths

Nelson, ___, aged widow, Dec. 14, 1731. (p. 20)^[11]

See also:

• Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts, Volume 6, The Essex Institute, Salem, MA, 1917
• Disputes and testimonies regarding the Lowle estates: (p. 378-380) Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts: 1667-1671, The Essex Institute, Salem, MA, 1914

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 29, NEHGS, Boston, MA, 1875
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} The American Genealogist, Vol. 22, by D. L. Jacobus, New Haven, CT, 1945 (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2009 - .)
3. ↑ Massachusetts and Maine Families in the Ancestry of Walter Goodwin Davis, by Walter Goodwin Davis, Genealogical Publishing Co., Oct 1, 1996
4. ↑ Essex County, MA: Early Probate Records, 1635-1681, Vol. 1. Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015.
5. ↑ The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. Vol. 157, NEHGS, Boston, MA, 2003
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3} The Ancestry of Phoebe Tilton, 1775-1847, wife of Capt. Abel Lunt of Newburyport, Massachusetts, by Walter Davis Goodwin, Anthoensen Press, Portland, ME, 1947
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5} Vital Records of Newbury Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849, The Essex Institute, Salem, MA, 1911
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2} Essex County, MA: Early Probate Records, 1635-1681.Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015
9. ↑ The Essex Antiquarian. Vol. 3, Salem, MA, 1899: (Online database: AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2006.)
10. ↑ Records and Files of the Quarterly Courts of Essex County, Massachusetts: 1667-1671, The Essex Institute, Salem, MA, 1914
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Vital Records of Rowley Massachusetts to the End of the Year 1849, Supplementary Records Kept by Ministers and Recorders, The Essex Institute, Salem, MA, 1931
12. ↑ New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. 148, NEHGS, Boston, MA, (Online database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2013.)

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