Individual Details
Richard Ingraham
(18 Mar 1600 - 7 Aug 1683)
RICHARD'S ANCESTRY IS UNCERTAIN.
"New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial, Volume 3", published 1914 by William Richard Cutter, states on page 1285, "Richard Ingram, doubtless son of Arthur, came to America about 1638..." This would mean that Richard Ingraham was descended from Sir Arthur Ingraham & Lady Jane Mallory and thus from Edward III, King of England.
Following is paraphrased information from the "Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut" (pages 1981 - 1983, written early 1900s):
"Arthur Ingraham of Barrowby, the second son of Sir Arthur, was also born betwween 1595 & 1600. He married Jane, a daughter of Sir John Mallory and they had two sons, Edward Ingraham, and Richard Ingraham. It is believed that Edward, born in 1617, was the first Ingraham to come to this country in 1635, at 18 years of age on the ship "Blessing". Richard, it is believed, came about 1638 and settled in Rehoboth, Mass. where he was listed as a proprietor in 1645 (Edward had settled in Salem where he was listed as a proprietor in 1638). Richard moved to Northhampton, Mass. and married the widow of Jeffry Baker of Windsor, Conn., Joan (Rockwell) Baker. She was the daughter of William Rockwell. Richard died in August 1683."
However, "Ducatus Leodiensis: or, the topography of the ancient and populous town and parish of Leedes, and parts adjacent in the West-Riding of the county of York" written in 1715 by Ralph Thoresby mentions several children of Sir Arthur Ingraham, and there is no Richard among them.
More information researched by Bertram Sluys:
Married 1 Elizabeth Wignall. Married 2 Joan Rockwell (1640), widow of Jeffery Baker, Dec 11 1668 Northampton MA. Children with Elizabeth: Elizabeth (1628 Frating Essex), William (1634 Rehoboth MA), Jarrett (1635), Joanna (1636), John (1637), Abigail (1638), Henry (1647).
There was a Richard Ingram / Ingrams / Ingraham born on the following dates in England, according to Family Search's records. This is not a comprehensive list - there may have been dozens more during the same time period. - August 1 1604 to Richard and Grace Ingram. (Bassingbourne, Cambridge) - April 1 1604 to William Ingrams. (Steyning, Sussex) - July 7 1605 to John Ingram. (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) - May 4 1606 to Rob Inggram. (Snaith, York) - December 21 1600 to Edward Ingram. (Folkestone, Kent)
I found no children born to an Arthur Ingraham and Jane (Mallory) at the correct time (1600 - 1606). However, there were a number of children born to an Arthur Ingraham and Jane in the 1670s. There is also a marriage record for Arthurus Ingram and Jana Mallory for 1674. They could be the Arthur Ingraham and Jane Mallory who are alluded to as our Richard's parents. In which case, it would be impossible.
Another point against this lineage is the fact that of Richard's and Elizabeth's children, only the name John occurs in Arthur's and Jane's lineages. There would most likely have been many other names included if Arthur and Richard were father and son.
Richard's ancestry simply is unknown and all claims to his Royal ancestry cannot be accepted! I, as many others, have tried to link Richard to Sir Arthur Ingram II, born ca 1598 and Eleanor Slingsby through Sir Arthur Ingram I, and Jane Mallory, and even directly, but cannot! My research has found Ingram, Mallory and Slingsby records eliminating their families as ancestors of Richard. I have maintained our information for the rich Slingsby and Mallory history and because both families have other links to the Chesebro' family. And, there is always the possibility that Sir Arthur's father, Sir Arthur, II, or grandfather, Hugh, could be related in some other way than directly to Richard.
My extensive and documented data is online at http://chesebro.net where you can search for Hugh Ingram in the Family Files and then view tree information for the Ingram/Ingraham descendants and their Slingsby and Mallory connections with their tree information.
History from Susan Overturf Ingraham:
It is believed that Richard Ingraham was born in about 1600 in Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, England. He may have been the son of Arthur Ingraham and Jane Mallory. Some sources suggest that Richard was born in Massachusetts, but this is not believed to be correct.
Richard married Elizabeth Wignall on 4 Apr 1620 in England. He was 20; she was 16. Elizabeth was born in 1604 in Frating, Essex, England. She was the daughter of Alexander Wignall and [unknown, possibly named Elizabeth].
Richard and Elizabeth Ingraham immigrated with their daughter, Elizabeth, to Massachusetts from England in about 1630, and settled in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, shortly after their arrival. Elizabeth was probably pregnant with her second child, William, who was born in about 1630 in Rehoboth. Richard had a brother, Edward, who it is believed came over to the colonies on The Blessing in about 1635, five years after his brother.
Richard and Elizabeth spent most of their married lives in Bristol County after they emigrated from England. (Thanks to Wikipedia for the map.) The land that is now Bristol County was part of the Plymouth Colony (1620-1691), which pre-dates the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It borders the state of Rhode Island.
Rehoboth, named for the Biblical place, is one of the first towns in Massachusetts, having been incorporated in 1645. Rehoboth has several meanings: “broad places“ or "the streets of the city" or "the public square of the city". When it was first granted as part of the Plymouth colony, the town of Rehoboth included parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Through the years, due to cedings of land and incorporations of the neighbouring communities, Rehoboth has taken its present shape. The town was and still is a sort of crossroads to several other towns. It was founded in 1636, just six years after Richard Ingraham arrived there, by Congregationalists from Plymouth.
The town was the scene of bloody fighting during King Philip's War (1675). Rehoboth is the site of Anawan Rock, where Captain Benjamin Church surrounded and captured Anawan, a Wampanoag sachem, and his men, effectively ending the campaigns in Southeastern Massachusetts of King Philip’s War. The Wampanoags had taken this position above Squannakonk Swamp to hide from the colonists.
Seven children and a family to feed
Richard and Elizabeth had at least seven children, all probably born in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, except Elizabeth:
•Elizabeth b. 10 Jul 1625 (born in England)
•William b. ABT 1630
•Jarrett b. 1632
•John b. ABT 1632
•Joanna b. ABT 1633
•Abigail b. ABT 1636
•Henry b. ABT 1639
Birthdates, places of birth and death dates vary considerably from one source to the other. Names of the children, however, seem to be indisputable.
Richard becomes a Freeman of Massachusetts
On 19 Oct 1630, Richard Ingraham asked to become a Freeman of Massachusetts. Seven months later — on 18 May 1631 — he was granted that privilege. According to a group called the Winthrop Society, “there are no firmer grounds for establishing an early settler among the founders of the Commonwealth than the lists of the first Freemen — those who applied for that estate in Boston in October, 1630, and those so sworn thereafter.” The Freemen were the only colonists who could vote. Before being chosen, one had to be a church-going adult male, and must have experienced a “transforming spiritual experience by God's grace, as attested by himself and confirmed by church leaders.“ After Richard joined, according to church records of 1630 through 1632, some church members would not take the oath because of its wording. Others, such as those who later became Quakers, objected strongly to oaths in general. Some did not take the oath until 1634 when it was shortened and no longer said that one had to be obedient to the Governor. Apparently, however, Richard Ingraham had no objection to taking the oath which read as follows:
The Oath of a Freeman, or of a Man to be made free.
"I, ___, being, by the Almighty's most wise disposition, become a member of this body, consisting of the Governor, Deputy Governor, Assistants and a commonalty of the Massachusetts in New England, do freely and sincerely acknowledge that I am justly and lawfully subject to the government of the same, and do accordingly submit my person and estate to be protected, ordered, and governed by the laws and constitutions thereof, and do faithfully promise to be from time to time obedient and conformable thereunto, and to the authority of the said Governor and Assistants and their successors, and to all such laws, orders, sentences, and decrees as shall be lawfully made and published by them or their successors; and I will always endeavor (as in duty I am bound) to advance the peace and welfare of this body or commonwealth to my utmost skill and ability; and I will, to my best power and means, seek to divert and prevent whatsoever may tend to the ruin or damage thereof, or of any the said Governor, Deputy Governor, or Assistants, or any of them or their successors, and will give speedy notice to them, or some of them, of any sedition, violence, treachery, or other hurt or evil which I shall know, hear, or vehemently suspect to be plotted or intended against the said commonwealth, or the said government established; and I will not at any time suffer or give consent to any counsel or attempt that shall be done, given, or attempted for the impeachment of the said government, or making any change alteration of the same, contrary to the laws and ordinances thereof, but shall do my utmost endeavor to discover, oppose, and hinder all and every such counsel and attempt. So help me God."
In 1643, a list which described the allotment of lands among proprietors of Rehoboth, says: “Mrs. Bur...L100-00-00. Rich. Ingraham accepted in her place.” Based on this list, it would appear that Richard was a proprietor, perhaps of land. A proprietor is defined as “(1) One who has legal title to something; an owner, or (2) One who owns, or owns and manages a business or other such establishment.” Richard is also on a town record in Rehoboth on 28 June 1653. He was surveyor of highways in 1655, and in 1668, he signed a petition against import taxes.
Sometime after their children were born, Richard and Elizabeth moved northwest to Hampshire County. He is listed as a Freeman at Northampton on 8 Feb 1678. In 1673, Richard contributed to a fund to support Harvard College.
At the age of 63. Elizabeth died on 16 Sep 1668 in Northampton. Richard remarried, three months later, on 11 Dec 1668 in Northampton — this time to Joan Rockwell. He was 67 years old. Joan was 43 years old (b. 25 Apr 1625 in Dorchester, Dorset, England), also a widow.
Richard died in Aug 1683, at the age of 83, and Joan followed one month later on 16 Sept 1683. In his will (probated 1683) Richard bequeathed to his wife Joan all of his estate but he does not specifically mention any of his children.
This page written and researched by Susan Overturf Ingraham, wife of Robert Philip Ingraham, a descendant of Richard Ingraham and Elizabeth Wignall. This page last upated on February 3, 2012.
Alternate opinion from Robi StoneCypher Green:
(Some uninformed naysayers, who aren't genealogists claim he is not the son of Sir Arthur Ingraham and Jane Mallory) Noted genealogist have proved he did descend from this Ingraham line. The Boston Transcripts also refer to him as the son of Arthur Ingraham of Barrowby) And Savage. And many, many others. Do your own research.
"New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial, Volume 3", published 1914 by William Richard Cutter, states on page 1285, "Richard Ingram, doubtless son of Arthur, came to America about 1638..." This would mean that Richard Ingraham was descended from Sir Arthur Ingraham & Lady Jane Mallory and thus from Edward III, King of England.
Following is paraphrased information from the "Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut" (pages 1981 - 1983, written early 1900s):
"Arthur Ingraham of Barrowby, the second son of Sir Arthur, was also born betwween 1595 & 1600. He married Jane, a daughter of Sir John Mallory and they had two sons, Edward Ingraham, and Richard Ingraham. It is believed that Edward, born in 1617, was the first Ingraham to come to this country in 1635, at 18 years of age on the ship "Blessing". Richard, it is believed, came about 1638 and settled in Rehoboth, Mass. where he was listed as a proprietor in 1645 (Edward had settled in Salem where he was listed as a proprietor in 1638). Richard moved to Northhampton, Mass. and married the widow of Jeffry Baker of Windsor, Conn., Joan (Rockwell) Baker. She was the daughter of William Rockwell. Richard died in August 1683."
However, "Ducatus Leodiensis: or, the topography of the ancient and populous town and parish of Leedes, and parts adjacent in the West-Riding of the county of York" written in 1715 by Ralph Thoresby mentions several children of Sir Arthur Ingraham, and there is no Richard among them.
More information researched by Bertram Sluys:
Married 1 Elizabeth Wignall. Married 2 Joan Rockwell (1640), widow of Jeffery Baker, Dec 11 1668 Northampton MA. Children with Elizabeth: Elizabeth (1628 Frating Essex), William (1634 Rehoboth MA), Jarrett (1635), Joanna (1636), John (1637), Abigail (1638), Henry (1647).
There was a Richard Ingram / Ingrams / Ingraham born on the following dates in England, according to Family Search's records. This is not a comprehensive list - there may have been dozens more during the same time period. - August 1 1604 to Richard and Grace Ingram. (Bassingbourne, Cambridge) - April 1 1604 to William Ingrams. (Steyning, Sussex) - July 7 1605 to John Ingram. (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) - May 4 1606 to Rob Inggram. (Snaith, York) - December 21 1600 to Edward Ingram. (Folkestone, Kent)
I found no children born to an Arthur Ingraham and Jane (Mallory) at the correct time (1600 - 1606). However, there were a number of children born to an Arthur Ingraham and Jane in the 1670s. There is also a marriage record for Arthurus Ingram and Jana Mallory for 1674. They could be the Arthur Ingraham and Jane Mallory who are alluded to as our Richard's parents. In which case, it would be impossible.
Another point against this lineage is the fact that of Richard's and Elizabeth's children, only the name John occurs in Arthur's and Jane's lineages. There would most likely have been many other names included if Arthur and Richard were father and son.
Richard's ancestry simply is unknown and all claims to his Royal ancestry cannot be accepted! I, as many others, have tried to link Richard to Sir Arthur Ingram II, born ca 1598 and Eleanor Slingsby through Sir Arthur Ingram I, and Jane Mallory, and even directly, but cannot! My research has found Ingram, Mallory and Slingsby records eliminating their families as ancestors of Richard. I have maintained our information for the rich Slingsby and Mallory history and because both families have other links to the Chesebro' family. And, there is always the possibility that Sir Arthur's father, Sir Arthur, II, or grandfather, Hugh, could be related in some other way than directly to Richard.
My extensive and documented data is online at http://chesebro.net where you can search for Hugh Ingram in the Family Files and then view tree information for the Ingram/Ingraham descendants and their Slingsby and Mallory connections with their tree information.
History from Susan Overturf Ingraham:
It is believed that Richard Ingraham was born in about 1600 in Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, England. He may have been the son of Arthur Ingraham and Jane Mallory. Some sources suggest that Richard was born in Massachusetts, but this is not believed to be correct.
Richard married Elizabeth Wignall on 4 Apr 1620 in England. He was 20; she was 16. Elizabeth was born in 1604 in Frating, Essex, England. She was the daughter of Alexander Wignall and [unknown, possibly named Elizabeth].
Richard and Elizabeth Ingraham immigrated with their daughter, Elizabeth, to Massachusetts from England in about 1630, and settled in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, shortly after their arrival. Elizabeth was probably pregnant with her second child, William, who was born in about 1630 in Rehoboth. Richard had a brother, Edward, who it is believed came over to the colonies on The Blessing in about 1635, five years after his brother.
Richard and Elizabeth spent most of their married lives in Bristol County after they emigrated from England. (Thanks to Wikipedia for the map.) The land that is now Bristol County was part of the Plymouth Colony (1620-1691), which pre-dates the Massachusetts Bay Colony. It borders the state of Rhode Island.
Rehoboth, named for the Biblical place, is one of the first towns in Massachusetts, having been incorporated in 1645. Rehoboth has several meanings: “broad places“ or "the streets of the city" or "the public square of the city". When it was first granted as part of the Plymouth colony, the town of Rehoboth included parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Through the years, due to cedings of land and incorporations of the neighbouring communities, Rehoboth has taken its present shape. The town was and still is a sort of crossroads to several other towns. It was founded in 1636, just six years after Richard Ingraham arrived there, by Congregationalists from Plymouth.
The town was the scene of bloody fighting during King Philip's War (1675). Rehoboth is the site of Anawan Rock, where Captain Benjamin Church surrounded and captured Anawan, a Wampanoag sachem, and his men, effectively ending the campaigns in Southeastern Massachusetts of King Philip’s War. The Wampanoags had taken this position above Squannakonk Swamp to hide from the colonists.
Seven children and a family to feed
Richard and Elizabeth had at least seven children, all probably born in Rehoboth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, except Elizabeth:
•Elizabeth b. 10 Jul 1625 (born in England)
•William b. ABT 1630
•Jarrett b. 1632
•John b. ABT 1632
•Joanna b. ABT 1633
•Abigail b. ABT 1636
•Henry b. ABT 1639
Birthdates, places of birth and death dates vary considerably from one source to the other. Names of the children, however, seem to be indisputable.
Richard becomes a Freeman of Massachusetts
On 19 Oct 1630, Richard Ingraham asked to become a Freeman of Massachusetts. Seven months later — on 18 May 1631 — he was granted that privilege. According to a group called the Winthrop Society, “there are no firmer grounds for establishing an early settler among the founders of the Commonwealth than the lists of the first Freemen — those who applied for that estate in Boston in October, 1630, and those so sworn thereafter.” The Freemen were the only colonists who could vote. Before being chosen, one had to be a church-going adult male, and must have experienced a “transforming spiritual experience by God's grace, as attested by himself and confirmed by church leaders.“ After Richard joined, according to church records of 1630 through 1632, some church members would not take the oath because of its wording. Others, such as those who later became Quakers, objected strongly to oaths in general. Some did not take the oath until 1634 when it was shortened and no longer said that one had to be obedient to the Governor. Apparently, however, Richard Ingraham had no objection to taking the oath which read as follows:
The Oath of a Freeman, or of a Man to be made free.
"I, ___, being, by the Almighty's most wise disposition, become a member of this body, consisting of the Governor, Deputy Governor, Assistants and a commonalty of the Massachusetts in New England, do freely and sincerely acknowledge that I am justly and lawfully subject to the government of the same, and do accordingly submit my person and estate to be protected, ordered, and governed by the laws and constitutions thereof, and do faithfully promise to be from time to time obedient and conformable thereunto, and to the authority of the said Governor and Assistants and their successors, and to all such laws, orders, sentences, and decrees as shall be lawfully made and published by them or their successors; and I will always endeavor (as in duty I am bound) to advance the peace and welfare of this body or commonwealth to my utmost skill and ability; and I will, to my best power and means, seek to divert and prevent whatsoever may tend to the ruin or damage thereof, or of any the said Governor, Deputy Governor, or Assistants, or any of them or their successors, and will give speedy notice to them, or some of them, of any sedition, violence, treachery, or other hurt or evil which I shall know, hear, or vehemently suspect to be plotted or intended against the said commonwealth, or the said government established; and I will not at any time suffer or give consent to any counsel or attempt that shall be done, given, or attempted for the impeachment of the said government, or making any change alteration of the same, contrary to the laws and ordinances thereof, but shall do my utmost endeavor to discover, oppose, and hinder all and every such counsel and attempt. So help me God."
In 1643, a list which described the allotment of lands among proprietors of Rehoboth, says: “Mrs. Bur...L100-00-00. Rich. Ingraham accepted in her place.” Based on this list, it would appear that Richard was a proprietor, perhaps of land. A proprietor is defined as “(1) One who has legal title to something; an owner, or (2) One who owns, or owns and manages a business or other such establishment.” Richard is also on a town record in Rehoboth on 28 June 1653. He was surveyor of highways in 1655, and in 1668, he signed a petition against import taxes.
Sometime after their children were born, Richard and Elizabeth moved northwest to Hampshire County. He is listed as a Freeman at Northampton on 8 Feb 1678. In 1673, Richard contributed to a fund to support Harvard College.
At the age of 63. Elizabeth died on 16 Sep 1668 in Northampton. Richard remarried, three months later, on 11 Dec 1668 in Northampton — this time to Joan Rockwell. He was 67 years old. Joan was 43 years old (b. 25 Apr 1625 in Dorchester, Dorset, England), also a widow.
Richard died in Aug 1683, at the age of 83, and Joan followed one month later on 16 Sept 1683. In his will (probated 1683) Richard bequeathed to his wife Joan all of his estate but he does not specifically mention any of his children.
This page written and researched by Susan Overturf Ingraham, wife of Robert Philip Ingraham, a descendant of Richard Ingraham and Elizabeth Wignall. This page last upated on February 3, 2012.
Alternate opinion from Robi StoneCypher Green:
(Some uninformed naysayers, who aren't genealogists claim he is not the son of Sir Arthur Ingraham and Jane Mallory) Noted genealogist have proved he did descend from this Ingraham line. The Boston Transcripts also refer to him as the son of Arthur Ingraham of Barrowby) And Savage. And many, many others. Do your own research.
Events
| Birth | 18 Mar 1600 | Fishtoft, Lincolnshire, England |  | ||
| Marriage | 4 Apr 1628 | Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts - Elizabeth Wignall | | ||
| Marriage | 10 Dec 1668 | Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts - Joan Rockwell | |  | |
| Death | 7 Aug 1683 | Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts | | | |
| Burial | Bridge Street Cemetery, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts | |
Families
| Spouse | Elizabeth Wignall (1604 - 1668) |
| Child | Elizabeth Ingraham ( - 1660) |
| Child | Joanna Ingraham (1630 - 1699) |
| Child | William Ingraham (1634 - 1721) |
| Child | Jarret Ingraham (1635 - 1718) |
| Child | Benjamin Ingraham (1637 - 1722) |
| Child | Abigail Ingraham (1638 - 1714) |
| Child | John Ingraham (1642 - 1722) |
| Child | Henry Ingraham (1647 - 1719) |
| Spouse | Joan Rockwell (1625 - 1683) |
| Father | Arthur Ingraham (1576 - ) |
| Mother | Jane Mallory (1574 - 1629) |
Notes
Birth
or 9 Apr 1600Marriage
or 4 April 1620Marriage
Richard IngrahamSex Male
Spouse's Name Joan Baker
Spouse's Sex Female
Marriage Date 10 Dec 1668
Marriage Place Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Event Type Marriage
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Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001, Image 149. Page 101:
"Richard Ingraham and Joan Baker were married the 10th December 1660."
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Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910, 1921-1924. Image 46. Page 25:
"Richard Ingraham & widdow Joan Baker of Dorchester were married Dec. 10th 1668"
(The words, "of Dorchester" are crossed out in the record.)
Death
Richard IngrahamSex Male
Death Date 7 Aug 1683
Death Place Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Death Place (Original) Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Marital Status Unknown
Event Type Death
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Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910, Image 167.
Page 136, bottom left: "Richard Ingraham died August 1683"
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5. Find A Grave Memorial# 92893444.