HUGH MASON

America's First Families
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HUGH MASON
MASSACHUSETTS (c1605-1678)

Hugh MASON was born about 1605 in Maldon, County Essex, England and died October 10, 1678 at Watertown, MA and is buried at Arlington Street Cemetery, Watertown, MA.

Hugh MASON, tanner, age 28, and his wife Hester, age 22, departed Ipswich, England April 1634 in the ship FRANCIS. No details have been discovered concerning his parents. He was admitted freeman March 4, 1635 at Watertown, and held many positions of responsibility throughout his life.

Governor John ENDICOTT commissioned him Captain April 5, 1653, and he commanded a company during the colonial wars. History of Sudbury 163801889, by Alfred Sereno Hudson (1889): "In 1678, in the early part of King Philip's war, the town of Sudbury, MA was attacked by a band of about two hundred Indians. Capt. Hugh MASON, a bold and gallant Commander marched with his men from Watertown, MA to the relief of Sudbury. Arriving there, the people of Sudbury assisted by the Watertown reinforcement compelled the Indians to make a general retreat. Capt. MASON was of a committee of four appointed to provide for the defense of the frontier towns of Middlesex County. At the time of the fight, Capt. Mason was over seventy years of age"

The will of Capt. MASON was written 3 day, 12 month, 1677 and subsequently amended on March 8, 1677/78. The inventory of his estate was taken October 28, 1678, and of his debts March 29, 1679. Both inventories indicate he was a man of moderate means and an active merchant in his trade as tanner.

Hugh MASON married Jan 13, 1632 in St. Peter's Parish, Maldon, Co. Essex, England to Hester WELLS who was bap. July 21, 1611 at St. Peter's Parish, Maldon, Co. Essex and died May 21, 1692 at Watertown, MA. Daughter of Thomas WELLS, Jr. and Helen PILGRIM

The Children of Hugh MASON and Hester WELLS were.
1. Hannah b.1636, Watertown, MA. m.1653 Capt. Joshua BROOKS of Concord, MA son of Capt. Thomas and Grace BROOKS.
2. Elizabeth b.1638, Watertown, MA d.young
3. Ruth b. and d. Dec 17, 1640
4. Mary b.1640 Watertown, MA. m. 1668 Rev. Joseph EASTABROOK (1640-1711)
5. John b.1644/45 m. 1675 Elizabeth HAMMOND.
6. Joseph b.1646 m.1684 Mary FISKE.
7. Daniel b.1648 Watertown, MA d.1698
8. Sarah b.1651 m.1668 to Capt. Andrew GARDNER
Note; Mary and Sarah Married on the same date in a double wedding in Watertown, MA on May 20, 1668
Submitted by Patricia A. Ulrich of San Antonio, TX

NOMINATED TO AMERICA'S FIRST FAMILIES ANCESTOR ROLL OF HONOR BY;
HUGH MASON'S 11TH GENERATION GREAT GRAND DAUGHTER

PATRICIA A. ULRICH
of SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

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