Slade One Name StudyWilliam Willett1 
(18 April 1649 - )
William Willett was born on April 18, 1649 in Hitchin, Hertford, England.1 He was the son of Willam Willett and Anne [?].1
Citations
- [S2466] England Births and Christenings,1538-1975, FamilySearch.org, "England, Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NR47-Q21 : 28 January 2025)William Willett, 1649.
Thomas Willett1
(1511 - )
Thomas Willett was born in 1511 in England.1 He was a Notary Public and a Sub-Almoner to Edward VI circa 1531.1
Thomas married Elizabeth Stanton? circa 1535.1 Thomas Willett was took holy orders and became the rector of St. Margaret's Church, presented to him by his patron, Bishop Richard Cox of Ely. circa 1545 in Barley, Hertford, England.1 He was buried in St. Margaret's Church, Barley, Hertford, England.1
Thomas married Elizabeth Stanton? circa 1535.1 Thomas Willett was took holy orders and became the rector of St. Margaret's Church, presented to him by his patron, Bishop Richard Cox of Ely. circa 1545 in Barley, Hertford, England.1 He was buried in St. Margaret's Church, Barley, Hertford, England.1
Children of Thomas Willett and Elizabeth Stanton?
- Andrew Willett+ 1 b. 1562, d. September 4, 1621
- Richard Willett+ 1 b. 1564, d. 1597
- Thomas Willett Jr 1 b. circa 1568, d. circa 1569
- Rebecca Willett
1 b. 1568, d. 1597 - Elizabeth Willett 1 b. circa 1570
Citations
- [S9198] Della S. Bishop, Smith - Hooker Genealgoy Ithaca, New York: Stuart & Son, 1936), 322, Smith-Hooker Genealogy; Author: Della Smith Bishop, Willett Lineage, p. 282, Rev. Thomas Willett, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62282/records/… : 2026), image 322 of 404.
Elizabeth Stanton?1
(circa 1511 - )
Elizabeth Stanton? was born circa 1511 in England.1
Elizabeth married Thomas Willett circa 1535.11 Elizabeth Stanton? was buried in St. Margaret's Church, Barley, Hertford, England.1
Elizabeth married Thomas Willett circa 1535.11 Elizabeth Stanton? was buried in St. Margaret's Church, Barley, Hertford, England.1
Children of Elizabeth Stanton? and Thomas Willett
- Andrew Willett+ 1 b. 1562, d. September 4, 1621
- Richard Willett+ 1 b. 1564, d. 1597
- Thomas Willett Jr 1 b. circa 1568, d. circa 1569
- Rebecca Willett 1 b. 1568, d. 1597
- Elizabeth Willett 1 b. circa 1570
Citations
- [S9198] Della S. Bishop, Smith - Hooker Genealgoy Ithaca, New York: Stuart & Son, 1936), 322, Smith-Hooker Genealogy; Author: Della Smith Bishop, Willett Lineage, p. 282, Rev. Thomas Willett, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62282/records/… : 2026), image 322 of 404.
Richard Willett1
(1564 - 1597)
Richard Willett was born in 1564 in Cambridgeshire, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Willett and Elizabeth Stanton?1
Richard married Katherine Hawke on May 6, 1591 in Yardley, Hertford, England.2 Richard died in 1597.1 Richard witnessed the Last Will and Testament of Tomm Smith.3 The Last Will and Testatment of Sampson Willett of Norfolk, mentions "Richard Willett, my knsman whome after appoint to be my Executor."4 Richard was named in the Last Will and Testament of Micheal Svoland. He was bequeathed "all Burgesses of tours" to his dear friendRichard Willett.5
Richard married Katherine Hawke on May 6, 1591 in Yardley, Hertford, England.2 Richard died in 1597.1 Richard witnessed the Last Will and Testament of Tomm Smith.3 The Last Will and Testatment of Sampson Willett of Norfolk, mentions "Richard Willett, my knsman whome after appoint to be my Executor."4 Richard was named in the Last Will and Testament of Micheal Svoland. He was bequeathed "all Burgesses of tours" to his dear friendRichard Willett.5
Children of Richard Willett and Katherine Hawke
Citations
- [S9198] Della S. Bishop, Smith - Hooker Genealgoy Ithaca, New York: Stuart & Son, 1936), 322, Smith-Hooker Genealogy; Author: Della Smith Bishop, Willett Lineage, p. 282, Rev. Thomas Willett, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62282/records/… : 2026), image 322 of 404.
- [S9039] England, Herefordshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1583-1898,, Yardley, Herfordshire, Bishop's Transcripts, p 72, Richard Willett - Grace Hawke, 6 May 1591, Hertdordshire Record Office, Parish Registers, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-996J-S4N2? : 2026), FHL film 040847, image 245 of 720.
- [S9039] England, Herefordshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1583-1898, Acrchdeaconry of St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, Wills, 1600, Tomm Smith, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSNK-5KQJ : 2026
), Film 585323, image 393 of 981. - [S9196] Norfolk, England, Registry of Wills, 1602-1603, Archdeaconry of Norwich, Registers of Wills, 1602-1603, vol. 29, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/… : 2026), film J.M. 153-154, image 65 of 298.
- [S9039] England, Herefordshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1583-1898, Acrchdeaconry of St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England, Wills, 1606, Michael Svoland mentioning his dear friend Richard Willett, FamilySearch(https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSNK-5JT5
: 2026), Film 585323, image 792 of 981. - [S2266] England & Wales Christening Records, 1530-1906, Ancestry.com,, Barley, Hertfordshire, England, 25 July 1597,Alexander Willett s/o Richard Willett , Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1351/records/… : 2026).
Thomas Willett1
(29 August 1605 - 4 August 1675)
Thomas Willett was born on August 29, 1605 in Cambridgeshire, England.1 He was the son of Andrew Willett and Jacobine Goad.1 Thomas was raised by his grandmother in Amsterdam, Holland to be a merchant and became fluent in both Dutch and English.2 Thomas immigrated from He arrived with the Puritan Colony aboard the ship Lyon to Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1632.2
Thomas married Mary Brown on July 6, 1636 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.2 Thomas was working for the Kennebee Trading Co. While in charge of the Kennebee Post, he learned of the Natives plan to kill the whites and rob their house. When the native warriors arrived they found Thomas reading his Bible; he looked up at them so solemnly that they returned to their tribe. They told their elders his face showed he knew of their plot which the great book was telling him.2 Thomas Willett served in He replaced Miles Standish in command of the Plymouth military company as Captain Willett. in 1648.2 He was Captain Willet was assistant to Governor Winthrop in 1651.2 Thomas bought land He was one of the orignial owners in Taunton in 1653 in Taunton, Massachusetts.2 Thomas was land bought 1280 acres land in Wanamoiset, originally part of Rohoboth, R.I. and later part of Swansea, MA in 1655.2 Thomas was appointed Mayor of New York (New Harlem). It is believed his family stayed in Swansea during the time he was mayor.3
Thomas married Joanna Boyce in September, 1671 in Providence, Rhode Island, Colonial America.2 Thomas died on August 4, 1675 in Swansea, Massachusetts, at age 69.3 He was buried in Little Neck Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island, He was buried next to his first wife.3
Thomas married Mary Brown on July 6, 1636 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.2 Thomas was working for the Kennebee Trading Co. While in charge of the Kennebee Post, he learned of the Natives plan to kill the whites and rob their house. When the native warriors arrived they found Thomas reading his Bible; he looked up at them so solemnly that they returned to their tribe. They told their elders his face showed he knew of their plot which the great book was telling him.2 Thomas Willett served in He replaced Miles Standish in command of the Plymouth military company as Captain Willett. in 1648.2 He was Captain Willet was assistant to Governor Winthrop in 1651.2 Thomas bought land He was one of the orignial owners in Taunton in 1653 in Taunton, Massachusetts.2 Thomas was land bought 1280 acres land in Wanamoiset, originally part of Rohoboth, R.I. and later part of Swansea, MA in 1655.2 Thomas was appointed Mayor of New York (New Harlem). It is believed his family stayed in Swansea during the time he was mayor.3
Thomas married Joanna Boyce in September, 1671 in Providence, Rhode Island, Colonial America.2 Thomas died on August 4, 1675 in Swansea, Massachusetts, at age 69.3 He was buried in Little Neck Cemetery, Providence, Rhode Island, He was buried next to his first wife.3
Children of Thomas Willett and Mary Brown
- Mary Willett 4 b. November 10, 1637
- Martha Willett 4 b. August, 1639
- John Willett 4 b. August 24, 1641
- Sarah Willett 4 b. May 4, 1643
- Rebecca Willett 4 b. December 2, 1644, d. April 2, 1652
- Thomas Willett Jr. 4 b. October, 1646
- Hester Willett 4 b. July 10, 1648
- James Willett b. November 23, 1649
- Hezekiah Willett Jr 4 b. July 26, 1651, d. 1675
- David Willett 4 b. November 1, 1654, d. circa 1656
- Andrew Willett 4 b. October 5, 1655, d. April, 1712
- Hezkiah Willett 4 b. November 17, 1656, d. April, 1675
Citations
- [S9198] Della S. Bishop, Smith - Hooker Genealgoy Ithaca, New York: Stuart & Son, 1936), 322, Smith-Hooker Genealogy; Author: Della Smith Bishop, Willett Lineage, p. 284, Rev. Thomas Willett, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62282/records/… : 2026), image 322 of 404.
- [S9198] Della S. Bishop, Smith - Hooker Genealgoy, 322, Smith-Hooker Genealogy; Author: Della Smith Bishop, Willett Lineage, p. 285, Rev. Thomas Willett, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62282/records/… : 2026), image 322 of 404.
- [S9198] Della S. Bishop, Smith - Hooker Genealgoy, 322, Smith-Hooker Genealogy; Author: Della Smith Bishop, Willett Lineage, p. 287, Rev. Thomas Willett, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62282/records/… : 2026), image 322 of 404.
- [S9198] Della S. Bishop, Smith - Hooker Genealgoy, 322, Smith-Hooker Genealogy; Author: Della Smith Bishop, Willett Lineage, p. 288, Rev. Thomas Willett, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62282/records/… : 2026), image 322 of 404.
Susanna Willett1
(9 October 1608 - )
Susanna Willett was born on October 9, 1608 in Cambridgeshire, England.1 She was the daughter of Andrew Willett and Jacobine Goad.1
Citations
- [S9198] Della S. Bishop, Smith - Hooker Genealgoy Ithaca, New York: Stuart & Son, 1936), 322, Smith-Hooker Genealogy; Author: Della Smith Bishop, Willett Lineage, p. 284, Rev. Thomas Willett, Ancestry (https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62282/records/… : 2026), image 322 of 404.
