Thomas Josselyn

Birth: 1591

Roxwell, Essex, England

Death: January 3, 1660 (69)

Lancaster, Worcester Co., Massachusetts

Son of Ralph Josselyn and Mary Marie Bright

Husband of Rebecca Jocelyn

Father of Rebecca Nichols, Nathaniel Joslin, Nathaniel Joslin, Sr, Rebecca Josselyn, Abraham Josselyn, Dorothy Josselyn, Elizabeth Josselyn, Mary Josselyn and Nathaniel Josselyn

Thomas along with his wife, Rebecca, age 43, and children Rebecca, 18, Dorothy, 11, Nathaniel, 8, Elizabeth, 6, and Mary, 1, came on the ship "Increase" from London on 1635. He was among the grantees of Sudbury in 1640. He was in Hingham in 1637 and was made a selectman in 1645 [NEHGR, July, 1848, "Notes on the Josselyn Family of Massachusets by F.W. Harris, MD]. The Honorable James Savage, in his "Gelanings," (Mass. Hist. Coll., 3d Series, VIII, 256, brought over Thomas Josselyn, a husbandman, aged 43, Rebecca, his wife also 43, their children, Rebecca, aged 18, Dorothy, 11, Nathaniel, 8, Eliza, 6

He removed to Lancaster where he signed the civil compact in 1654 ["New York Settlers From New England," NEHGR, 7/1901, pp. 302-303].

From "A Second Roll of Arms,"NEGHR, July, 1932, "Sir Thomas Josselyn, Scarborough, Maine and Thomas Josselyn of Hingham and Lancaster, Massachusetts, Arms : Silver a bend engrailed gules. Crest - A falcon's leg erased at the thigh.

"...Thomas Joselyn, of Lancaster, Mass. (formerly Hingham) who with his wife and four children were among the passengers in the ship "Increase" that embarked from London for New England, April 17, 1625." ~EXCERPTS FROM "THE ANCESTORS AND DESCENDANTS OF JIREH TUCKER OF ROYALTON, VERMONT 1815-1868" by Eliza A. (Tucker) Bliefling of Watertown Massachusetts

The Increase left London, England April 1635 with her master, Robert Lea, arriving in Massachusetts Bay. The following alphabetical roll is from her departure point Jostlin Thomas 43, husbandman #5 (Josselyn, from Roxwell, Essex, bound for Hingham. Ref: NEGR. 36 pg 51) Jostlin Rebecca 43, wife #6 Jostlin Rebecca 18, child of Thomas #8 Jostlin Dorothy 11, child of Thomas #9 Jostlin Nathaniel 8, child of Thomas #10 Jostlin Eliza 6, child of Thomas #11 Jostlin Mary 1, child of Thomas #12 From another list, including no. 7: 5 Jostlin Thomas 43, husbandman 6 Jostlin Rebecca 43, wife 7 Ward Eliza 38, Jostlin maid servant 8 Jostlin Rebecca 18, child of Thomas 9 Jostlin Dorothy 11, child of Thomas 10 Jostlin Nathaniel 8, child of Thomas 11 Jostlin Eliza 6, child of Thomas 12 Jostlin Mary 1, child of Thomas ~ From Pilgrim Ship Lists Early 1600's Nov 2007: Over 7100 families and 250 ships http://www.packrat-pro.com/ships/shiplist.htm

Born about 1592 (aged 43 on 17 April 1635), son of Ralph Josselyn of Roxwell, Essex. Came from Barham, Suffolk to Plymouth Colony in 1635 on the "Increase." (On 17 April 1635, "Tho[mas] Jostlin," husbandman, aged 43, "Rebecca his wife," aged 43, "Eliza[beth] Ward, a maidservant," aged 38, and "Rebecca," aged 18, "Dorothy," aged 11, "Nathaniel," aged 8, "Eliza[beth]," aged 6 amd "Mary," aged 1, "children of the said Tho[mas] Jostlin," were enrolled at London as passengers for New England on the Increase). First settled at Hingham; moved to Lancaster MA in 1654. Died in Lancaster 3 January 1660/1. Married by about 1615 Rebecca Jude, born about 1592 (aged 43 on 17 April 1635). According to the research of Elizabeth French, Thomas Josselyn was fifth-cousin once-removed of THOMAS JOSSELYN {1638, York} (briefly governor of Maine}, and therefore sixth-cousin of the two sons of the latter, HENRY JOSSELYN {1630, Piscataqua} and JOHN JOSSELYN {1638, Black Point}. Thomas Josselyn was uncle of Rev. Ralph Josselyn of Earl's Colne, Essex. Savage claimed that Thomas Josselyn was "among grantees of Sudbury 1640." The Sudbury grantee was Thomas Islin, a distinct man altogether. Savage also claimed that Thomas Josselyn "perhaps for short time lived at Boston." There is no evidence supporting this claim, which may be based on the residence there of two of the children of Thomas, son Abraham and daughter Elizabeth.

• Updated from Find A Grave Memorial via daughter Mary Sumner (born Josselyne) by SmartCopy: Mar 30 2015, 3:56:35 UTC

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Thomas and his wife and children traveled aboard the HMS Increase to the New World.

Born about 1592 (aged 43 on 17 April 1635), son of Ralph Josselyn of Roxwell, Essex. Came from Barham, Suffolk to Plymouth Colony in 1635 on the "Increase." (On 17 April 1635, "Tho[mas] Jostlin," husbandman, aged 43, "Rebecca his wife," aged 43, "Eliza[beth] Ward, a maidservant," aged 38, and "Rebecca," aged 18, "Dorothy," aged 11, "Nathaniel," aged 8, "Eliza[beth]," aged 6 amd "Mary," aged 1, "children of the said Tho[mas] Jostlin," were enrolled at London as passengers for New England on the Increase). First settled at Hingham; moved to Lancaster MA in 1654. Died in Lancaster 3 January 1660/1. Married by about 1615 Rebecca Jude, born about 1592 (aged 43 on 17 April 1635). According to the research of Elizabeth French, Thomas Josselyn was fifth-cousin once-removed of THOMAS JOSSELYN {1638, York} (briefly governor of Maine}, and therefore sixth-cousin of the two sons of the latter, HENRY JOSSELYN {1630, Piscataqua} and JOHN JOSSELYN {1638, Black Point}. Thomas Josselyn was uncle of Rev. Ralph Josselyn of Earl's Colne, Essex. Savage claimed that Thomas Josselyn was "among grantees of Sudbury 1640." The Sudbury grantee was Thomas Islin, a distinct man altogether. Savage also claimed that Thomas Josselyn "perhaps for short time lived at Boston." There is no evidence supporting this claim, which may be based on the residence there of two of the children of Thomas, son Abraham and daughter Elizabeth.

Family links:

Spouse:

 Rebecca Marlowe/Jude Josselyn Kerley (1592 - 1673)

Children:

 Rebecca Joslin Nichols (1617 - 1675)*

 Abraham Josselyn (1619 - 1670)*

 Nathaniel Joslin (1627 - 1694)*

 Mary Josselyne Sumner (1633 - 1711)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial: Unknown

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36926498/thomas-josselyn

From Find a Grave contributor:

Born about 1592 (aged 43 on 17 April 1635), son of Ralph Josselyn of Roxwell, Essex. Came from Barham, Suffolk to Plymouth Colony in 1635 on the "Increase." (On 17 April 1635, "Tho[mas] Jostlin," husbandman, aged 43, "Rebecca his wife," aged 43, "Eliza[beth] Ward, a maidservant," aged 38, and "Rebecca," aged 18, "Dorothy," aged 11, "Nathaniel," aged 8, "Eliza[beth]," aged 6 amd "Mary," aged 1, "children of the said Tho[mas] Jostlin," were enrolled at London as passengers for New England on the Increase). First settled at Hingham; moved to Lancaster MA in 1654. Died in Lancaster 3 January 1660/1.
Married by about 1615 Rebecca Jude, born about 1592 (aged 43 on 17 April 1635).
According to the research of Elizabeth French, Thomas Josselyn was fifth-cousin once-removed of THOMAS JOSSELYN {1638, York} (briefly governor of Maine}, and therefore sixth-cousin of the two sons of the latter, HENRY JOSSELYN {1630, Piscataqua} and JOHN JOSSELYN {1638, Black Point}.
Thomas Josselyn was uncle of Rev. Ralph Josselyn of Earl's Colne, Essex.
Savage claimed that Thomas Josselyn was "among grantees of Sudbury 1640." The Sudbury grantee was Thomas Islin, a distinct man altogether.
Savage also claimed that Thomas Josselyn "perhaps for short time lived at Boston." There is no evidence supporting this claim, which may be based on the residence there of two of the children of Thomas, son Abraham and daughter Elizabeth.
Suurce: Anderson's Great Migration Study Project.

Source: In memoriam; C. L. Joslin. A sermon preached in the Unitarian church in Leominster, Jan. 8th, 1893 (1893), pp. 5-6:

Thomas Joslin, aged 43, the emigrant ancestor, came from London, in the ship “ Increase,” Robert Lea, Master, embarking April 17, 1635. He was accompanied by his wife Rebecca, aged 43, Children: Rebecca, 18, Dorothy II, Nathaniel 8, Elizabeth 6, Mary 1. The eldest son ABRAHAM, was not a passenger on the Increase, but joined the family soon after their arrival in this country.

Thomas was among the proprietors of the town of Hingham in the year 1637 and was settled there. He was among the grantees of Sudbury in 1640. In 1654 he, and his son Nathaniel, signed the Town Covenant in Lancaster; and he died in that town, January 3d, 1660. His will made his wiſe Rebecca executrix and mentions sons ABRAHAM, Nathaniel, grandson Nathaniel, and daughters Rebecca, wife of Thomas Nichols, Elizabeth, wife of Edward Yeomans, and Mary, wife of Roger Sumner.

ABRAHAM Joslin remained at Hingham, where by his wife Beatrice he had several children, but he removed to Lancaster before 1663 and had born there Joseph 1663 and Mary 1666. ABRAHAM died in 1670. His son Abraham with his family, February 10th, 1676, in the Indian attack upon Lancaster, took refuge in the Rowlandson house, which was set on fire by the Indians; when the wretched inmates were driven out by the flames the Indians killed the men, except one, and took the women and children captive. His wife Ann and daughter Beatrice were killed in captivity, being unable to keep up with the retreat.