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William WALTON (b. September 13, 1605, d. November 09, 1668)
Notes for William WALTON:
The alumni records show that he entered college as a "sizer", that is, one who works part time to finance his education
Records show that William and Elizabeth were among the first settlers of Hingham (then known as Barecove, Mass.) They were also among the 29 men who, with Reverend Peter Hobart, and his little band of colonists, drew house lots and received grants of land for pasture and tillage in the first distribution of lots in Hingham on Sept. 18, 1635. That date establishes the beginning of the Walton family in America. That area is now a part of Melville Gardens at Downer's Landing. It is a sunny nook sloping down to the shore and, for more than three hundred years, has born the name of Walton's Cove. The bell tower of the old Ship Church still stands. It bears the date of 1631,
The family moved to Marblehead, Mass., one of the oldest settlements in the colony, and most primitive, in 1637. It was in need of a minister. William Walton was the first missionary and he served as teacher and preacher for the next thirty years.
In speaking of a land grant on 10/14/1638, granting "8 acres on the main" to Mr. Walton, the following statments are made."The 'Mr. Walton' to whom the first grant was made was Mr. William Walton, who was then preaching at Marblehead, though without ordination.THis is the first mention of his name in the records, and it is therfore probable that he began his ministrations in Marblehead during the year 1638.Through his endeavors, succeeded by Maverick and other influential inhabitants, a meeting-house was erected, and religious services were regularly held on the Sabbath.This edifice, which was a crude, farm-like structure stood upon one of the most rocky hills of the town; and about it, after the manner of their forefathers, the simple fishermen made their burial ground."(History of Essex County, p. 1062-1063.
In October 1668 William Walton, the faithful and zealous missionary died after having served his Master and the poor people of Marblehead for a period of thirty years.Coming to them a a missionay to preach the Gospel, he became, without ordination as a clergyman, a loving pastor, a faithful friend, and a wise and prudent counselor.His advice was sought on all matters of public or private importance, and when obtained, was usually followed without question.His loss was felt as a public bereavement by the entire community.- History of Essex County, p. 1065
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More About William WALTON:
Degree 1: 1621, Emmanuel's College, England.
Degree 2: 1625, Emmanuel's College, England.
Died 2: October 1668, Marblehead, MA.1132
Oath: March 08, 1634/35, Freeman's Oath.
Occupation: Clergyman.
More About William WALTON and Elizabeth COOKE:
Marriage: April 10, 1627, Holy Trinity, Dorchester, Dorset, England.
Children of William WALTON and Elizabeth COOKE are:
- +Samuel WALTON, Sr., b. June 05, 1639, Marblehead, MA, d. March 22, 1717/18, Reading, MA.