Thomas Noyes

Thomas, of Sudbury, eldest son of Peter was brought in 1638 at the age of 15 in the Confidence to America, came again in the Speedwell, arrived 27 July 1656. He married Mary, daughter of Walter Haynes, who had been his fellow passenger. He had share in the first, second and third grants of lands or divisions on settlement 1639 and 1640; and his father's estate in England to which he had been sent some years after. He was twelve years a selectman, and representative at the sec. sess.1664; d. 7 Dec. 1666.

His will, of 20 May 1664, names wife Mary, but no children. mentions sisters. Eliz. Dorothy, and Abigail, and two eldest daughters of Josiah Tredaway, whose wife Sufferance was sister of his wife. He had estates at Foxcote, near Andover, England and had interest in iron works at Concord, also in those of the Leonards at Taunton.

"Coming Over" by David Cressy. This book mentions a romance that occurred on the ship between Thomas Noyes and Mary Haynes. :

Made freeman 31 May 1671. Age 32 when immigrated in 1656. First came to Ameica at the age of 15 on 'Confidence' of London, 200 tons, John Jobson, Master. Came aboard the 'Speedwell' of London, Robert Lock, Master in 1656.

Will: 20 May 1664