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View Tree for Thomas MulfordThomas Mulford (b. Dec 03, 1571, d. date unknown)

Thomas Mulford (son of Roger Molford) was born Dec 03, 1571 in Maidstone, Kent, England363, and died date unknown. He married Sarah Southcott.

 Includes NotesNotes for Thomas Mulford:
According to some authorities, the Mulford family of East Hampton originated in the village of South Molton, Devonshire, England, where the name is also spelled Molford. Others are equally positive that the two brothers John and William Mulford who were among the first settlers here, were the sons of Thomas and Sarah Southcott Mulford of Maidstone in Kent. At a recent date there were Mulfords still living in both localities. The name of Mulford is found in every State in the Union. Probably not all of these are descended from the first settlers of East Hampton, though many young Mulfords left East Hampton in the 18th century and settled in different parts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, and their descendants scattered from there.

A small book of great charm and humor has been written by a Mulford, and largely about the Mulfords: "An East Hampton Childhood," told by Mary Esther Mulford Miller to Abigail Fithian Halsey (East Hampton Star Press, 1938; 44 pages; illustrated). It has for a cover Childe Hassam's etching: "The Heart of East Hampton" showing the John Henry Mulford house (now owned by the East Hampton Historical Society) the roof of "Home Sweet Home," the old mill, and the tower of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in the background. Commenting on the character of the family, Mrs. Miller said: "'Once a Mulford, always a Mulford,' the family saying goes. The women may marry but they stay Mulfords to the third and fourth generation, and the wives of the Mulford men, whatever their background, are soon absorbed by the Mulford clan -- although my mother always said it was 'rather difficult to change a Hedges'." - Jeannette Edwards Rattray 1953.

Children of Thomas Mulford and Sarah Southcott are:
  1. +John Mulford, b. 1606, England363, d. 1686, East Hampton, NY.
  2. +William Mulford, b. 1620, England363, d. Mar 1686/87, East Hampton, NY.
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