Banfield Capron

His estate was probated on 13 October 1752.

Found in the Proprietors' Records of Bristol Co.

The Bounds of the Lands of Jn Calender and Banfield Capron. Impr. ffourty five acres of land Be it more Lest. Being their first and part of theire second Lotts Lying by Ould Thomas Coopers Land Beyond Jn Lanes the first corner is a black oake in said Coopers Line thence North one hundred Rod to a White oake markt thence North Nor West Eighty Rod to a Toa (sic) black oake markt for a Corner thence West fourty Rod to a white oake markt for a corner thence South Southeast Eighty Rod to a white oake marts thence South a hundred Rod to White oake markt for a Corner thence East to said Coopers corner being an ash tree then by said Coopers Line to the ffirst corner. Impr Likewise the Remaining part of theire Second Lotts being five acres be it more or less four acres whereof Lyeth by Jn Calenders ould Lott Bounded South theiir own Land East the Bay Rhoad North Jn Martains Land thence South from the South West corner of said Martains Land to there own Land. Impr. Likewise one acre lying on the East sid of the bay Rhoad over against the sd Calender ould house for Conveniency of Building a house.

(an unknown value). He immigrated circa 1674 to Massachusetts.3 He was Property Transaction John Callender of Attleborough, Bristol Count, Mass., for the Sum of forty six Pounds currt silver - - payd by Banfield Capron of the town - - - aforesaid - - - sell - - - to him - - - the one half of a whole share of Upland Swamp & Medow ground in the lands called Rehoboth North Purchase Lands on the Bungee river and also other piece of land. 22 Nov. 1706 Witnesses, Nicholas Ide, Daniel Smith.| on 22 November 1706 at Bristol County, Massachusetts.4

Banfield Capron left a will dated 8 April 1747 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts, Transcript of the Will of Banfield Capron of Attleboro Co. Bristol, Providence Mass. Bay in N. E. .

To Sarah beloved wife one fireroom in dwelling home; brass kettle and andirons during her natural life and the reason only I give my wife no more is because we did agree ( ) before marriage.

Son Jonathan Capron who is also executor, real estate in Attleboro, land and tenement where ( ) dwells etc, etc.

Son Banfield Capron, Son John Capron's children 20 pounds each.

Son Joseph Capron, Son Edward Capron, Dau Elizabeth Brown, Dau Hannah Aldrich, Dau Mary Tyler, Children of dau. Margaret Arnold, Dau Sarah Freeman, dau Rebeeka wife of son Jonathan, g.s. Benjamin Capron son of son Jonathan ( )

Signed 8 April 1747 by Banfield Capron

Witnessed: Thomas Wilmarth

Eliphalet Wilmarth

Rebecca Wilmarth.5

Biographical Notes for Banfield Capron: No records of any Caprons have been found in Cheshire, England. There are numerous Caprons in Devon and several in Somerset. Also there are several Callenders in Devon including an Elizabeth born 1661 dau. of John. Have not made positive ID on this Elizabeth but believe her to be Banfield's wife. Therefore I believe the Holden book to be wrong in stating Banfield was from "...the north of England near Wales." and a more accurate statement to be "...the north of Devon(shire) near Wales."

He married Elizabeth Callender, daughter of John Callender, in December 1680. Banfield Capron married Elizabeth Blackington circa 1733. Banfield Capron married Sarah Norton on 16 December 1735 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts.

Banfield Capron left a will dated 8 April 1747 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts. Transcript of the Will of Banfield Capron of Attleboro Co. Bristol, Providence Mass. Bay in N. E.

To Sarah beloved wife one fireroom in dwelling home; brass kettle and andirons during her natural life and the reason only I give my wife no more is because we did agree ( ) before marriage. Son Jonathan Capron who is also executor, real estate in Attleboro, land and tenement where ( ) dwells etc, etc.

Son Banfield Capron, Son John Capron's children 20 pounds each.

Son Joseph Capron, Son Edward Capron, Dau Elizabeth Brown, Dau Hannah Aldrich, Dau Mary Tyler, Children of dau. Margaret Arnold, Dau Sarah Freeman, dau Rebeeka wife of son Jonathan, g.s. Benjamin Capron son of son Jonathan ( )

Signed 8 April 1747 by Banfield Capron

Witnessed: Thomas Wilmarth, Eliphalet Wilmarth, Rebecca Wilmarth.

Biographical Notes for Banfield Capron: No records of any Caprons have been found in Cheshire, England. There are numerous Caprons in Devon and several in Somerset. Also there are several Callenders in Devon including an Elizabeth born 1661 dau. of John. Have not made positive ID on this Elizabeth but believe her to be Banfield's wife. Therefore I believe the Holden book to be wrong in stating Banfield was from "...the north of England near Wales." and a more accurate statement to be "...the north of Devon(shire) near Wales."

Found in the Proprietors' Records of Bristol Co. The Bounds of the Lands of Jn Calender and Banfield Capron. Impr. ffourt y five acres of land Be it more Lest. Being their first and part of thei re second Lotts Lying by Ould Thomas Coopers Land Beyond Jn Lanes the fir st corner is a black oake in said Coopers Line thence North one hundred R od to a White oake markt thence North Nor West Eighty Rod to a Toa (sic ) black oake markt for a Corner thence West fourty Rod to a white oake ma rkt for a corner thence South Southeast Eighty Rod to a white oake mart s thence South a hundred Rod to White oake markt for a Corner thence Eas t to said Coopers corner being an ash tree then by said Coopers Line to t he ffirst corner. Impr Likewise the Remaining part of theire Second Lott s being five acres be it more or less four acres whereof Lyeth by Jn Cale nders ould Lott Bounded South theiir own Land East the Bay Rhoad North J n Martains Land thence South from the South West corner of said Martain s Land to there own Land. Impr. Likewise one acre lying on the East si d of the bay Rhoad over against the sd Calender ould house for Convenienc y of Building a house.

Will: 08 APR 1747 Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts Note: Transcript of the Will of Banfield Capron of Attleboro Co. Bristol, Provi dence Mass. Bay in N. E. . To Sarah beloved wife one fireroom in dwelling home; brass kettle and and irons during her natural life and the reason only I give my wife no mor e is because we did agree ( ) before marriage. Son Jonathan Capron who is also executor, real estate in Attleboro, lan d and tenement where ( ) dwells etc, etc. Son Banfield Capron, Son John Capron's children 20 pounds each. Son Joseph Capron, Son Edward Capron, Dau Elizabeth Brown, Dau Hannah Ald rich, Dau Mary Tyler, Children of dau. Margaret Arnold, Dau Sarah Freeman , dau Rebeeka wife of son Jonathan, g.s. Benjamin Capron son of son Jonat han ( )

Signed 8 April 1747 by Banfield Capron Witnessed: Thomas Wilmarth Eliphalet Wilmarth Rebecca Wilmarth

Event: Property Transaction 22 NOV 1706 Bristol County, Massachusetts

Note: John Callender of Attleborough, Bristol Count, Mass., for the Sum of fort y six Pounds currt silver - - payd by Banfield Capron of the tow n - - - aforesaid - - - sell - - - to him - - - the one half of a whole s hare of Upland Swamp & Medow ground in the lands called Rehoboth North Pu rchase Lands on the Bungee river and also other piece of land. 22 N ov. 1706 Witnesses, Nicholas Ide, Daniel Smith.

Probate: 13 OCT 1752

Event: Biographical Notes

Note: No records of any Caprons have been found in Cheshire, England. There ar e numerous Caprons in Devon and several in Somerset. Also there are seve ral Callenders in Devon including an Elizabeth born 1661 dau. of John. H ave not made positive ID on this Elizabeth but believe her to be Banfield 's wife. Therefore I believe the Holden book to be wrong in stating Banf ield was from "...the north of England near Wales." and a more accurate s tatement to be "...the north of Devon(shire) near Wales."

Banfield came to America with three other youths as stowaways. Against policy, the captain and crew of the ship, allowed the four to stay in New England after their discovery.

Banfield Capron was born 16 Jul 1660 probably in Devonshire, England, and died 20 Aug 1752 in Attleboro (Bristol) Massachusetts. He married Dec 1680 in Massachusetts,

Birth: Jul. 16, 1660 Death: Aug. 20, 1752 Attleboro Bristol County Massachusetts, USA

Married Elizabeth Callender in Dec 1680. Their child: Hannah (Capron) Aldrich

Find A Grave contributor 2patriots adds: Married 2nd in 1733 Elizabeth Blackington Married 3rd on 16 Dec 1735 in Attleboro Sarah Norton

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Spouse:

 Elizabeth Callender Capron (1663 - 1732)*

Children:

 Banfield Capron (1683 - 1758)*

 Hannah Capron Aldrich (1689 - 1732)*

 Joseph Capron (1691 - 1776)*

 Mary Capron Tyler (1696 - 1780)*

 Jonathan Capron (1706 - 1776)*

*Calculated relationship

Burial: Unknown

Created by: Linda Mac Record added: Feb 27, 2009 Find A Grave Memorial# 34259445

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Banfield Capron
Born about 1660 in Englandmap [uncertain]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
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Husband of Elizabeth Emma (Callender) Capron — married about Dec 1680 in Massachusetts Bay Colonymap
Husband of Elizabeth (Blackington) Capron — married 1733 in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts Baymap
Husband of Sarah (Pease) Capron — married 16 Dec 1735 [location unknown]
DESCENDANTS descendants
Father of Banfield Capron Jr., Elizabeth Banfield (Capron) Brown, John Capron, Hannah (Capron) Aldrich, Joseph Capron, Walter Capron, Mary (Capron) Tyler, Edward Capron, Margaret (Capron) Arnold, Benjamin Capron, Jonathan Capron and Sarah (Capron) Freeman
Died about 20 Aug 1752 at about age 92 in Attleborough, Bristol, Massachusetts Baymap
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Biography

Banfeild, also spelled Banfield or Bainfield, Capron was born about 1660. He died 20 August 1752 (aged 92) in Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. (His will was probated 13 October 1752) He married Elizabeth Callender about 1680 per bio in Find A GRAVE.[1]

Children of Banfeild or Banfield Capron and Elizabeth Callender include:

Banfield Capron, 1683–1752
Elizabeth Banfield Capron 1684–1765
John Capron, 1687–1740 (predeceased his father)
Hannah Capron, 1689–1732 (predeceased her father)
Joseph Capron, 1691–1776
Walter Capron, 1693–1765
Mary Capron, 1696–1780
Edward Capron, 1698–1780
Margaret Capron, 1700–1739 (predeceased her father)
Benjamin Capron, 1704–1724 (predeceased his father)
Jonathan Capron, 1706–1776
Sarah Capron, 1708–1789
On 16 Dec 1735, Banfeild, age 75 married a second time to Sarah Daggett in Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America. [2]

In his will dated, 8 April 1747 Bainfield [Banfield] of Attleborough, County of Bristol, Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England names his wife Sarah, son Jonathon Capron, as executor, Banfield Capron, children of son, John Capron, son, Joseph Capron, son Edward, son, Walter, daughters, Elizabeth Elizabeth Brown, Hannah Aldrich [?deceased], Mary Tiler, children of daughter Margaret Arnold, Daughter Sarah Freeman, my daughter [daughter-in-law] Rebecka, my son Jonathon's wife, Grandson Benjamin Capron son of Jonathon.

The will was probated on 13 October 1752 [3]

Note

Eleanor Capron is likely not the daughter of Banfield Capron and Elizabeth. There is no birth record of her parentage. Apparently Eleanor was born in 1777 three years before Banfield and Elizabeth married. She is also not mentioned in Banfield Capron's will.

Research Notes

"Let it be remembered, that Banfield Capron was the only Capron, that we have any account of, that came from Old England and settled in New England. From him, we believe, descended all the Capons that have been, or now (1817) are, in the United States of America.

He came from England in a singular manner. He with three other youths, each about 14 years old, and all schoolmates, mutually agreed to leave their native land, their relations, and friends, and everything that was near and dear to them, and go over to New England, (or Columbus? New World, as it was then frequently called.) They knew of a vessel that was going to New England; and the night before it sailed, they concealed themselves in the hold of the vessel, with a small matter of provision to live on a few days. The vessel sailed the next morning. After they had been to sea a few days there was a strange noise heard from the hold. The hatchway was opened, and those four lads came upon deck, to the surprise of all the ship's crew. The captain said he must return with them, for it was against the law for any captain of a vessel to transport any of the inhabitants of England to America except they got a license to go there. But both of the mates, and all the ship's crew, thought it best to proceed on, and not return back; and the captain finally fell in with their opinion, and brought them all safe to New England.

It may at first appear very strange that those four youths should leave their native land, and their relations &c., and come over to New England. But when we take into consideration the troubles and, calamities the people of England experienced during the time they lived there and for many years before; such as the persecutions for religious tenets; the civil wars; beheading their king; the subversion of the government; the plague which swept off nearly 70,000 of the inhabitants in a short time; the great fire, which in four days burnt over 436 acres of the city of London, consuming 13,200 dwelling houses, 89 churches, and all the other public and private buildings thereon; almost a continued war with the Dutch from the time of their birth till their departure; the rebellions in Scotland, &c.; when these things are taken into consideration it will not appear so very strange. And perhaps there were hundreds, if not thousands, of others that would gladly have availed themselves of a like opportunity. History informs us that Oliver Cromwell and others were shipped on board of a vessel to come to America, but were prevented because they could not obtain licenses.

The name of the town or county that the said Banfield came from is forgotten; but it has been kept in remembrance, that he came from the northerly part of

England, and that the town joined Wales. By examining the map of England, I find that the county of Flint is the most northerly in Wales, bordering on the sea; that the county of Cheshire joins it; that the river Dee runs between them and empties unto the sea near the town of Chester,which is the largest town in the county of Cheshire, and the only seaport town that joins Wales in the northerly part of England. From these circumstances it is reasonable to conclude, that the town of Chester was the native place of the said Banfield.
I have not obtained any information where the said Banfield lived for several years after he came to New England, or what his business was; but, soon after he came over, a family by the name of Callender, with whom he was acquainted in England, came over and settled in Rehoboth, who are said to have been a very respectable family, and in affluent circumstances."

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Sources

↑ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34259445/banfield-capron
↑ "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPHR-WPPV : 11 May 2022), Banfeild Capron and Sarah Daggett, 16 Dec 1735; citing Marriage, Attleboro, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009343.
↑ Ancestry.com Online Database, Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1991 Bristol > Probates, Vol 12-13, 1747-1754 > Images 489 & 490. Probate: Image 491.
↑ Book of Banfield Capron. The Chaffee Genealogy p. 24: Banfield Capron was a witness to Joseph Chaffe's will.
↑ Genealogy of the descendants of Banfield Capron, from A.D. 1660 to A.D. 1859
https://archive.org/details/genealogyofdesce00hold