Ruth Henshaw

Family

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In 1775 William Henshaw served as private in Capt. Peter Harwood's company, Col. Ebenezer Learned's regiment, Massachusetts Line.3

Priscilla died Nov 24 1748, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.13

He then married Ruth Woolcott6 [Ruth Wolcott7], Nov 6 17556, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts6.

William Henshaw died Sep 10 1801, West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.2,3,9
Ruth died Jun 13 1813, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.13

Children

M: Ruth Woolcott

• Ruth Henshaw (1759-?) 1,2
• Deborah Henshaw (1763-?) 1,2
• Joshua Henshaw (1767-1854) 1,2
• Oliver Henshaw (1767-1844) 1,2
• Abigail Henshaw (1770-?) 1,2

Origins

Nathaniel Woolcott’s will dated 1771 left 20 pounds to son Oliver who had "already received his portion", 5 shillings to son John who had "already received his portion", to son Emerson land bordering his house and the mill pond, to daughter Martha and her husband John Waite the residue of his estate, with them to pay legacies to daughters Ruth Henshaw and Joanna Hamilton, and granddaughter Sarah Buckminster.