Humphrey Needham, Sr.

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Humphrey left Salem in 1728, and settled in South Brimfield (now Wales), Massachusetts. He purchased a tract of land from Nathaniel Munger where he resided the remainder of his life. In his day, and generation, he was considered one of the most trust-worthy and capable people of South Brimfield.

He married Dorothy Munger on Apr. 4, 1739, and they raised a family of 10 children.
He was a man of high standing and character, and among the public offices he filled was that of Chairman of the Board of Selectmen of South Brimfield.

Children:
Dorothy Needham (1740)
Humphrey Needham Jr. (1742-1815)
Desire [Needham] Perry (1744)
Deacon Joseph Needham (1746-1808)
Sarah Needham (1748)
Ruth [Needham] Agard (1750)
Rachel [Needham] Wales (1753)
Phebe Needham (1755-1755)
Mary Needham (1760-1839)
Stephen Needham (1763-1836)