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- Thomas, born ca 1636, probably son of Thomas, ca 1615, both of Watertown. Authorities disagree whether there were a father/son both named Thomas or only one. Certain facts indicate there were two, probably father/son. The younger married Susannah and died 26 September 1692, Sherborn (Middlesex) at which time widow Susannah was granted administration of his estate. He is probably the same who took the Oath of Allegiance 1652, at least 16 years of age. C#107 (Mr. Stephen D. Pratt, author of pater on desc. of Thomas Pratt of Watertown, Massachusetts in 1970 authored an excellent report on this family, including land records, maps, and biographical data. He suggests that Thomas of Watertown may have been he who in 1635 left Gravesend, England on the "America" age 17, bound for Virginia. However, if that passenger disembarked at Boson, he was probably Thomas of Malden and brother of Richard of Malden, also of Gravesend. An unpublished genealogy of Thomas Gleason and wife Susannah of Watertown contains a typewritten note: "It is very probable that Thomas and Susannah Gleason had another daughter born ca. 1639 who married ca. 1655 Thomas Pratt of Watertown who in 1678 bought land in Framingham next to Thomas Gleason Jr." C#15/C#80 (Mrs. Marjorie E. Bowers, 1101 S. Bay Road, Olympia, Washington 98506, Mrs. Katherine S. Moore, 20001 Marine Dr. N. W.Stanwood, Washington 98292) note: "Thomas and Susanna Gleason probably would have named a daughter Susanna; no complete list of their heirs exists. The children in the Gleason genealogy are listed by circumstantial evidence. Thomas and Susannah Gleason could certainly have had a child old enough to marry Thomas Pratt by 1655.
Thomas Gleason Jr. owned land adjacent to other land in Sudbury bought by Thomas Pratt 1678. Thomas Pratt Sr. was one of those who took inventory of Thomas Gleason Jr.,'s est. 1705. Susanna, daughter of Thomas Gleason, if she was such, had eldest brother Thomas; here next four brothers were Joseph, John, Philip and Nathaniel in that order. Thomas and Susannah Pratt used the same four names in that order for their sons, although others in between. This claim [that Susannah Pratt was nee Gleason] deserves further search although there is not much chance of better evidence. On this basis I have tentatively listed the wife of Thomas Pratt as Susannah Gleason although unproved."
26 May 1647 took the Freeman's oath. In 1679 he bought land in Framingham close to Gleason's pond from Thomas Eames. He lived in Sherborn. - http://stagge-parker.blogspot.com/2011/06/thomas-pratt-jr.html
In 1692 his wife Susanna and son John were granted administration of his estate. The estate was valued at 142.2lbs. The three youngest children according to the will were Jonathan, David and Jabez. Source: Pg. 363, "History of Framingham" He is included in the list of inhabitants when the town of Sherborn was incorporated. Source: History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts: with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Pg. 697
Other Notes:
Thomas Pratt of Watertown may be the same as the Thomas Pratt in Sherborn MA. In 1652 Thomas Pratt of Watertown was admitted freeman. He also took the Oath of Fidelity. Thomas may have come from London as in August of 1650 a court case ensued: Thomas Boylston vs Thomas Pratt for withholding money sent to him by his uncle of London. John Sanger testified that Boylston's uncle in 1648 told him he had assigned his house and lands to Pratt to be held in trust for Thomas Boylston's children. On 20 Jan. 1679 Thomas Pratt Sr. of Sudbury, MA purchased from Thomas Eames 30 acres of land on Pratt's Plain. Pratt's Plain lay east of the central village distant about a mile. Thomas was among the grantees for building a town at Worcester, MA but this plan was stopped by Indian problems. Thomas Pratt's name was on a list of persons to be inhabitants of Sherburne, Mass. since its incorporation with the date of admission - Thomas Pratt Sen 2 Mo. 1679. Thomas had religious privileges in Sherborn. Thomas' widow Susannah and son John Pratt were appointed administrators of the estate in 1692. An inventory was taken 26 Sept. 1692 amounting to L142.2.The three youngest children Jonathan, David & Jabez were named in the estate papers. - http://catnip13.tripod.com/Pratt.html
THOMAS, born ca 1636, probably son of Thomas, ca 1615, both of Watertown. Authorities disagree whether there were a father/son both named Thomas or only one. Certain facts indicate there were two, probably father/son. The younger married Susannah and died 26 September 1692, Sherborn (Middlesex) at which time widow Susannah was granted administration of his estate. He is probably the same who took the Oath of Allegiance 1652, at least 16 years of age. C#107 (Mr. Stephen D. Pratt, author of pater on desc. of Thomas Pratt of Watertown, Massachusetts in 1970 authored an excellent report on this family, including land records, maps, and biographical data. He suggests that Thomas of Watertown may have been he who in 1635 left Gravesend, England on the "America" age 17, bound for Virginia. However, if that passenger disembarked at Boson, he was probably Thomas of Malden and brother of Richard of Malden, also of Gravesend. An unpublished genealogy of Thomas Gleason and wife Susannah of Watertown contains a typewritten note: "It is very probable that Thomas and Susannah Gleason had another daughter born ca. 1639 who married ca. 1655 Thomas Pratt of Watertown who in 1678 bought land in Framingham next to Thomas Gleason Jr." C#15/C#80 (Mrs. Marjorie E. Bowers, 1101 S. Bay Road, Olympia, Washington 98506, Mrs. Katherine S. Moore, 20001 Marine Dr. N. W.Stanwood, Washington 98292) note: "Thomas and Susanna Gleason probably would have named a daughter Susanna; no complete list of their heirs exists. The children in the Gleason genealogy are listed by circumstantial evidence. Thomas and Susannah Gleason could certainly have had a child old enough to marry Thomas Pratt by 1655.
Thomas Gleason Jr. owned land adjacent to other land in Sudbury bought by Thomas Pratt 1678. Thomas Pratt Sr. was on of those who took inventory of Thomas Gleason Jr.,'s est. 1705. Susanna, daughter of Thomas Gleason, if she was such, had eldest brother Thomas; here next four brothers were Joseph, John, Philip and Nathaniel in that order. Thomas and Susannah Pratt used the same four names in that order for their sons, although others in between. This claim [that Susannah Pratt was nee Gleason] deserves further search although there is not much chance of better evidence. On this basis I have tentatively listed the wife of Thomas Pratt as Susannah Gleason although unproved."
Thomas, born 1656; Abigail/Abiel ca. 1658; Ebenezer, ca 1660; Joseph ca. 1662; John ca. 1665; Philip ca. 1667; Ephraim ca. 1669; Nathaniel ca. 1671; Jonathan ca 1673; David ca 1675; Jabez ca 1677
26 May 1647 took the Freeman's oath.
In 1679 he bought land in Framingham close to Gleason's pond from Thomas Eames. He lived in Sherborn.
In 1692 his wife Susanna and son John were granted administration of his estate. The estate was valued at 142.2lbs. The three youngest children according to the will were Jonathan, David and Jabez. Source: Pg. 363, "History of Framingham"He is included in the list of inhabitants when the town of Sherborn was incorporated. Source: History of Middlesex County, Massachusetts: with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, Pg. 697
Other Notes:
Thomas Pratt of Watertown may be the same as the Thomas Pratt in Sherborn MA. (1) In 1652 Thomas Pratt of Watertown was admitted freeman.(2) He also took the oath of Fidelity. (3) Thomas may have come from London as in August of 1650 a court case ensued: Thomas Boylston vs Thomas Pratt for withholding money sent to him by his uncle of London. John Sanger testified that Boylston's uncle in 1648 told him he had assigned his house and lands to Pratt to be held in trust for Thomas Boylston's children. (4) On 20 Jan. 1679 Thomas Pratt Sr. of Sudbury, MA purchased from Thomas Eames 30 acres of land on Pratt's Plain. (5) Pratt's Plain lay east of the central village distant about a mile. (6) Thomas was among the grantees for building a town at Worcester, MA but this plan was stopped by Indian problems.(7) Thomas Pratt's name was on a list of persons to be inhabitants of Sherburne, Mass. since its incorporation with the date of admission - Thomas Pratt Sen 2 Mo. 1679.(8) Thomas had religious privileges in Sherborn.(9) Thomas' widow Susannah and son John Pratt were appointed administrators of the estate in 1692. An inventory was taken 26 Sept. 1692 amounting to L142.2.The three youngest children Jonathan, David & Jabez were named in the estate papers.
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Abt 1630 - 1692 (~ 62 years)
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