Individual Details
John Whipple
(December 21, 1617 - May 16, 1685)
John Whipple was born in Essex England December 21 1617. He arrived in Boston about 1632 "as a young, unmarried servant". He was a carpenter, a Deputy, a member of the General Court, a selectman, Treasurer, Surveyor and he signed his name to deeds. He was one "who staid and went not away" during King Philip's War so was 'entitled to Indian slaves'. He married Sarah (unknown) Whipple, she died in her 40s leaving him a single father to seven pretty young children. Hiss will took care to treat his children equally, "having many children and to prevent all differences that otherwise may hereafte arise".
Events
| Birth | December 21, 1617 | Essex, England |  | ||
| Departure | 1632 |  | | ||
| Arrival | September 16, 1632 | Boston, British America | | | |
| Occupation | 1632 | Servant | | ||
| Civil | October 3, 1632 | Dorchester, British America | | ||
| Civil | May 13, 1639 | Freeman - Massachusetts, British America | | | |
| Marriage | 1641 | Dorchester, British America - Sarah Unknown Whipple | | | |
| Widow | 1666 | ||||
| Civil | 1676 | King Philip War those who staid | | | |
| Will | May 8, 1682 | Providence, British America | | | |
| Death | May 16, 1685 | Providence, British America | |||
| Probate | May 27, 1685 | Providence, British America | | | |
| Occupation | Tavernkeeper | | |||
| Burial | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | | | ||
| Occupation | Carpenter | | |||
| Civil | Town services | | | ||
| Occupation | Orchardist, farmer | |
Families
| Spouse | Sarah Unknown Whipple (1624 - 1666) |
| Child | David Whipple (1636 - 1700) |
| Child | William Whipple (1638 - 1700) |
| Child | John Whipple (1640 - 1700) |
| Child | Sarah Whipple (1641 - 1687) |
| Child | Samuel Whipple (1644 - 1711) |
| Child | Eleazer Whipple (1646 - 1719) |
| Child | Mary Whipple (1648 - 1699) |
| Child | Benjamin Whipple (1654 - 1704) |
| Child | Abigail Whipple (1658 - 1725) |
| Child | Joseph Whipple (1660 - 1746) |
| Child | Jonathan Whipple (1664 - 1721) |
Notes
Departure
From the Journal of Gov'r John Winthrop: (Master Pierce) brought 123 passengers including 50 children all in health. He lost not one passenger, save his carpenter, who fell overboard as he was caulking a port. They were 12 weeks abroad. He had five days east wind and thick fog.Arrival
From Gov'r John Winthrop's journal: September 16, 1632, being the Lord's Day. In the Evening Mr. Pierce, in the ship Lyon arrived and came to an anchor before Boston. He brought 123 passengers including 50 children all in health.The list of passengers included 15-year-old John Whipple, one of 123 on the Lyon.
Occupation
John was probably an indentured servant in America from his arrival at age 16 to age 20 or 21 when he became a freeman,Civil
John and Alex Miller in court, are order to pay their master Israel Stoughton an amount for their ‘wasteful expense of powder and shot'.Civil
John on the list of freemen in the Massachusetts Bay ColonyMarriage
Details on John and Sarah's marriage are slim. They probably married in Dorchester.Civil
When King Philips War came to Providence, John was one of 27 who 'staid' to protect the area. He and the others were rewarded. Summarized: these captured Indians would be servants for a number of years, likely based on their ages. This was perhaps an OK deal as most colonies murdered their captured Indians.Will
Will was written 8 May 1685 then proven 27 May 1685. The will mentions 11 children: sons Samuel, Eleazer, William, Benjamin, David, Jonathan, Joseph, John and daughters Sarah, Mary and Abigail. Son Joseph is executor.Probate
In his Last Will and Testament, dated 8 May 1682 and proved 27 May 1685, John Whipple Senior of Providence wrote:Be it known to all persons to whom this may come, that I, John Whipple of the town of Providence, in the colony of Rhode Island, and Providence Plantations, in New England (Sen.) being in good measure of health, and in perfect memory, upon consideration of mortality, not knowing the day of my death, and having many children, and to prevent difference that otherwise may hereafter arise among them concerning my worldly estate, do see cause to make my will and do hereby dispose of all my estate in this world and do make my last Will and Testament.
Burial
Spectacular photo at Rhode Island Historical Cemetery databaseCivil
Juryman, treasurer, clerk, councilman, etc.Endnotes
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