Individual Details
Bernard Capen
(Abt 1562 - 8 November 1638)
Bernard Capen was one of the first settlers of Dorchester. He was recorded as receiving land there 5 August 1633. He came to New England with his wife and three of his children. One or two of his older children may have come earlier.
Events
| Birth | Abt 1562 | Dorchester, Dorset, England | |||
| Marriage | 31 May 1596 | Dorchester, Dorset, England - Joan Purchase | |||
| Immigration | 1633 | Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay | |||
| Death | 8 November 1638 | Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay |  | ||
| Occupation | shoemaker |
Families
| Spouse | Joan Purchase (1578 - 1653) |
| Child | James Capen (1598 - 1628) |
| Child | Ruth Capen (1600 - ) |
| Child | Susanna Capen (1602 - 1666) |
| Child | Dorothy Capen (1608 - 1675) |
| Child | Elizabeth Capen (1610 - 1677) |
| Child | John Capen (1612 - ) |
| Child | Honor Capen (1616 - 1680) |
Notes
Death
His is supposedly the oldest gravestone in New England.In his will he mentions his son John, the only son living at the time, and makes a general reference to his other children. He mentions his wife, but not by name.