George Munnings, Sr.

Biography

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George Munnings was most likely born in 1596 in Rattlesden, England.[1] His parents Thomas[2] and Anne Munnings took him to be christened on the 5th of September that same year.[1][2]

George migrated on the Elizabeth with his wife Elizabeth and daughters Elizabeth[3] and Abigail.[4][2] Enrolled as passengers on the 30th of April 1634, they first took up residence in Watertown, Massachusetts.[2] George was admitted as freeman on the 14th of March 1634,[5] and his name was on one of the earliest lists of proprietors.[6] The original property for Sudbury was purchased from the local Indian tribe, brokered by George.[7] Within the Indian deed it states that Cato, 'in consideration of fyve pounds,' granted 'George Munnings and the rest of the planters in Sudbury,' a five mile tract of land in which to start their town.[7] George must have continued to serve the interests of his fellow townsmen, as the General Court paid £5 to George in 1636 "in regard of the loss of his eye in the voyage to Block Island."[6][5] Nothing was said as to how he lost his eye, except that it was "in the country's service."[2] It was most likely during the expedition to Block Island in which the men sailed from Boston to avenge the death of Captain Oldham.[5]

George's wife Elizabeth died at some point after 1652.[6][2] It is said to be likely that George remarried a younger wife before his son George was born in 1655.[6][2] A record for that second marriage has not been located; yet he had certainly remarried as Joanna "Hannah" was listed as the mother of George Jr,[8][2] as well as the widow of George upon his death.[9][10]

Removing to Sudbury in 1639, he soon returned to his original location of Watertown.[2] In the summer of 1639 George purchased land in Boston.[10] George continued as the overseer of 'ye countryes prison' until 1654.[11] At that time the General Court removed him from office for 'allowing' a dangerous criminal to escape.[11]

George lived to the age of sixty-two, taking his final breath in Boston, Massachusetts.[12]

Family

1st Wife

George first married Elizabeth Groome on the 12th of Jun 1620, in Rattlesden, England.[2]

By her he had three children:

1. Elizabeth Munnings bp Rattlesden, Suffolk 27 Jan/Apr 1621/2[2]
2. Abigail Munnings bp Rattlesden, Suffolk 6 Jun 1624, bur there 12 Aug 1624[2]
3. Abigail Munnings bp Rattlesden, Suffolk, 20 Aug 1626[2]

2nd Wife

George secondly married Joanna (MNU) Boyer, widow of Simon Boyer by 23 Jun 1657.[2] She later married John Laughton on the 21st of Sep 1659.[2]

By her George had one child:

1. George Munnings Jr b 24 Nov 1655 Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts [8]

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1634 30 April Passengers from Ipswich embarked in the "Elizabeth" of Ipswich,

Mr. William Andrews, for New England: John Sherman 20; Joseph Mosse 24; Richard Woodward 45 and Rose his wife 50, George Woodward 13, John Woodward 13; Edmond Lewis 33 and Mary his wife 46, John Lewis 3, Thomas Lewis 9 months; John Spring 45 and Elinor his wife 46, Henry Spring 6, John Sping 4, William Spring 9 months; Thurston Raynor 40 and Elizabeth his wife 36, Thurston Raynor 13, Joseph Raynor 11, Elizabeth Raynor 9, Sarah Raynor 7, Lidia Raynor 1, Edward Raynor 10, Elizabeth Kemball 13; Thomas Skott/Scott 40 and Elizabeth his wife 40, Elizabeth Scott 9, Abigail Scott 7, Thomas Scott 6; Henery Kemball 44 and Susan his wife 35; Richard Kemball 39 and Ursula his wife, Henry Kemball 15, Richard Kemball 11, Mary Kemball 9, Martha Kemball, John Kemball 3, Thomas Kemball 1; John Lavericke 15; Isaacke Mixer 31 and Sarah his wife 33, Isaack Mixer 4; Martha Scott 60; George Munnings 37 and Elizabeth his wife 41, Elizabeth Munnings 12, Abigail Munnings 7; John Bernard 30 and Phebe his wife 27, John Bernard 2, Samuell Bernard 1, Thomas King 15; Thomas Kilborne 24 and Elizabeth his wife 20; John Crosse 50 and Anne his wife 38; Robert Sherin 32; Humphry Bradstreet 40 and Bridgett his wife 30, Anna Bradstreet 9, John Bradstreet 3, Martha Bradstreet 2 Mary Bradstreet; Henery Glover 24; William Blomfield 30 Sarah his wife 25, Sarah Blomfield 1; Robert Day 30 and Mary his wife 28; Sarah Reynolds 20: Robert Goodall 30 and Katherin his wife 28 Mary Goodale 4, Abraham Goodale 2 , Isaacke Goodale 1/2; Samuell Smithe 32 and Elizabeth his wife 32, Samuell Smith 9, Mary Smith 4, Elizabeth Smith 7, Phillip Smith 1; Thomas Hastings 29 and Susan his wife 34; Susan Munson 25; Martin Underwood 38 and Martha his wife 31; Henery Gouldson 43 and Anne his wife 45, Anne Gouldston 18, Mary Gouldston 15; William Cutting 26; John Palmer 24; Danyell Pierce 23; John Clearke 22; John Firmin 46; Rebecca Isaacke 36; Anne Dorifall 24. (PRO:CO1/8/pp.102-103)

lost an eye in a battle against the Pequoit Indians

married second Joanna Boyer in 1654

One of the earliest grantees of Sudbury granted 8 lots looked over meetinghouse, free from rates 1640 Dec. Three children