Ancestors of Brent & Janice Bertram, and related families



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Simon PLATT and Elizabeth PLATT




Husband Simon PLATT

         Born: Abt 1530 - Hertfordshire, England
   Christened: 
         Died: Apr 1594 - Hertfordshire, England
       Buried: 21 Jul 1598 - Hertfordshire, England
     Marriage: Bef 1580

Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation, he was a tailor.

• Will 1, 28 Mar 1594 - Hertfford, England

I Symonde Platt of Ware in the county of Hertfford, Tayler...sycke of
bodye but in perfect and good Remembrance...make this my ...last Will and
Testament...First my Soul to God..body to earth whence it came. To John
Platt my eldest son 12d., also to him 55s., whereof he oweth me. To
Robert Platt my son, one load of hay and a room in the house with his
mother to keep. To George Platt my son, 12d. To Alice my dauter a yard
and a half of peasant cloth to make her a waistcoat. To John sawford, my
best velet...To Agnes my dauter, 12d. To Sarai my dauter, 12d. "All the
rest of my goods to Ellyshebeth my pore wyffe, to be hayers for ever,"
that is to say the lease of my house with timber, wood, hay, bed,
bedding, brass and pewter, linen and woollen, and all things whatsoever,
and I make her sole Executrix. I ask Richarde Parson and Richarde
Heorke(?) to be Overseers, praying them to be a comfort to my wife,
healing her in the time of her misfortune, and in token of this good will
I give to each of them 12d. "This Will written with myn owne hand," 28
March 1594. (Signed) Symonde Platt. (Witnesses): Oliver Harvey, Richard
Parson, Richard Heorke(?), William Goodryers, John Leonards. Proved, 15
May 1594. [Commissary Court of London for Essex and Herts, original
will.]




Wife Elizabeth PLATT

         Born: 1532 - England
   Christened: 
         Died: Jul 1598 - Hertfordshire, England
       Buried: 21 Jul 1598 - Hertfordshire, England

Noted events in her life were:
• Will 1

of Ware, wydowe, dated 18 July 1598. I Elizabeth Platte of Ware in the
countie of Hertford wydowe...sick of body but in good and perfect
memory...First, my Soul to God..Body to the earth...To my Daughter agnes,
my best gown and best petticoat and feather bed and bedstead standing in
the further chamber over the brewhouse with all things belonging to it
"that is nowe upon yt," and 3 pairs of sheets, one of them "flexen," two
of "towe." To Daughter Agnes also a "flexen" table cloth, 2 "pilloberes"
of holland cloth, 6 napkins "towen," a little brass pot, the best kettle
on the shelf, a little dripping pan and a spit with "a lytell crest."
Also to Agnes two pewter dishes "of the best sorte," a pewter candlestick
and a pewter pint pot and a "chayer: and a table standing in the farther
chamber over the brewhouse, and "a forme there standinge." To Sara my
Daughter a flockbed, 2 pairs of "towne" sheets, 6 "towen" table napkins,
2 pillowberes of holland, a brass pot standing on the shelf in the
kitchen, 2 pewter dishes and a platter, 2 pewter candlesticks, a feather
bolster to her bed, and a towen: tablecloth. To Alice my Daughter, 2
pairs of "towen" sheets, my russet gown, an old peticoat, 2 ____ and
2____ (illegible), and a mattress. All the rest of my goods unbequeathed
to my son Robert and his heirs for ever, that is to say the lease of my
house and all other goods and chattels whatsoever. I make my son Robert
Platt sole Executor, and my good neighbors Oliver Harvey and John Casone
Overseers. Written 18 July 1598. (Signed) Elizabeth Platte. Witnesses:
??Browne, Andrew Maunsell, clerke. Proved at Ware...July 1598.
[Commissary court of London for Essex and Herts, original will.]


Children
1 M George PLATT

         Born: 
   Christened: 
         Died: Apr 1609 - Hertfordshire, England
       Buried: 20 Apr 1609 - Hertfordshire, England
       Spouse: Mary PLATT (living)




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George PLATT and Mary PLATT




Husband George PLATT

         Born: 
   Christened: 
         Died: Apr 1609 - Hertfordshire, England
       Buried: 20 Apr 1609 - Hertfordshire, England


       Father: Simon PLATT (Abt 1530-1594)
       Mother: Elizabeth PLATT (1532-1598)


     Marriage: 

Noted events in his life were:
• Baptized, 13 May 1582 - Hertfordshire, England

• Will

I George Platte of Ware in the Countie of Hertf Taylor, sicke of body but
of perfect memory...make this my last Will...First my Soul to God...Body
to Earth..."And as concerning my body even with a good will and free hart
I give it over comending it to the earth whereof it came nothing doubting
but according to the Article of my faith I shall...imortall strong body
in all points like...the glorious body of...Jesus Christ." To Mary my
loving wife, the house I now dwell in lately bought of Humfrey Parker,
for her natural life. After her death, the house with its appurtenances
I give to my Son Richard Platt and his lawful heirs, when said Richard
shall reach the age of 24 years, and for want of such to my Son George
Platt and his lawful heirs, and for want of such to my son William Platt
and his heirs forever. To my son William Plat, the house I bought from
Stephen Burton of London, Grocer, and to my son William's heirs for ever,
but my wife Mary or her assigns shall hold this house untill my said son
shall attain the age of 24 years. To my said son William Platt, L10, to
be paid to him at the age of 24, by my Executrix. To my son George Platt
and his lawful heirs, three half acres of meadow lying in Crane Mead, but
Mary my wife or her assigns shall hold the said three half acres until my
son George reaches the age of 21. To my daughter Mary Platt, L20, to be
paid to her by my Executrix at 18 years or her day of marriage, whichever
happens first. My Beloved wife shall educate, bring up, maintain and
keep, "with sufficient meat, drinke, lynnen and wollen what is fitt and
necessary for them: till they come to 18 years my children George,
William, Richard and Mary. To Mary my wife, all my remaining goods and
chattels whatsoever, "my debts and funerall and legacies being payd," and
she is to be sole Executrix. Written 16 Aprill 1609. (Signed) The mark
of George Platt. (Witnesses:) John Graves, John Gell, William Gell,
Andrew Maunsell, clerke. Proved 28 April 1609 by Mary Platt relict and
sole Executrix of the deceased. [Commissary Court of London for Essex
and Herts, original will.]




Wife Mary PLATT (details suppressed for this person)

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Children
1 M Richard PLATT 2

         Born: Bef 6 May 1604 - Hertfordshire, England
   Christened: 
         Died: Bef 13 Feb 1685 - Milford, Connecticut
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary WOOD (Bef 1605-1676) 2
         Marr: 26 Jan 1629 - Essex, England




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John WOODRUFF and Mary PLATT




Husband John WOODRUFF 3

         Born: 1 Feb 1672 - Farmington, Connecticut 3
   Christened: 
         Died: 23 Jul 1726 - Milford, Connecticut 3
       Buried: 


       Father: Matthew WOODRUFF (1646-1691) 3
       Mother: Mary PLUMB (1645-1680) 2


     Marriage: 22 Dec 1698 - Milford, Connecticut 3




Wife Mary PLATT 3

         Born: 31 Aug 1681 - Milford, Connecticut 3
   Christened: 
         Died: 1766 - Milford, Connecticut 3
       Buried: 


       Father: Joseph PLATT (Bef 1649-Bef 1703) 2
       Mother: Mary KELLOGG (1661-After 1704) 2





Children
1 F Susanna WOODRUFF 3

         Born: 3 May 1707 - Milford, Connecticut 2 3
   Christened: 4 May 1707 - First Church, Milford, Connecticut 2
         Died: 11 Dec 1742 - Milford, Connecticut 2 3
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Thomas CLARK (      -1774) 4
         Marr: 15 Dec 1725 - Milford, Connecticut 2 3




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Richard PLATT and Mary WOOD




Husband Richard PLATT 2

         Born: Bef 6 May 1604 - Hertfordshire, England
   Christened: 
         Died: Bef 13 Feb 1685 - Milford, Connecticut
       Buried: 


       Father: George PLATT (      -1609)
       Mother: Mary PLATT


     Marriage: 26 Jan 1629 - Essex, England

Noted events in his life were:
• Religion, He was admitted to the Church of Milford CT., 29 Jan 1640

• Baptism, 6 May 1604 - Hertfordshire, England




Wife Mary WOOD 2

         Born: Bef 10 Nov 1605 - Essex, England
   Christened: 
         Died: Mar 1676 - Milford, Connecticut
       Buried: 24 Mar 1676 - Milford, Connecticut


       Father: John WOOD
       Mother: Jane WOOD



Noted events in her life were:
• Religion, She was admitted to the Curch of Milford Ct., 15 Aug 1641

• Baptism, 10 Nov 1605 - Essex, England



Children
1 M Joseph PLATT 2

         Born: Bef 1 Apr 1649 - Milford, Connecticut
   Christened: 
         Died: Bef 10 Nov 1703 - Milford, Connecticut 5
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary KELLOGG (1661-After 1704) 2
         Marr: 5 May 1680 - Milford, Connecticut




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John PLUMB and Elizabeth PLUMB




Husband John PLUMB 6

         Born: 1505 - Of, Essex, England 6
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         Died: 1 Oct 1586 - Essex, England 6
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert PLUMB (Abt 1478-      ) 6
       Mother: 


     Marriage: 1529 - Essex, England 6




Wife Elizabeth PLUMB 6

         Born: Abt 1508 - Of, Essex, England 6
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         Died: 
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Children
1 M Robert PLUMB 6

         Born: 1530 - Essex, England 6
   Christened: 
         Died: 18 May 1613 - Essex, England 6
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth PURCHAS (1534-1613) 6
         Marr: Mar 1558 - Essex, England 6




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John PLUMB




Husband John PLUMB 6

         Born: 28 Jul 1594 - Spaynes Hall Gr, Essex, England 6
   Christened: 
         Died: 1 Jul 1648 - Branford, Connecticut 6
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert PLUMB (1558-1628) 6
       Mother: Grace CRACKBONE (Abt 1565-1615) 6


     Marriage: 




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Children
1 M Robert PLUMB 6

         Born: 30 Oct 1617 - Essex, England 6
   Christened: 
         Died: 12 May 1656 - Milford, Connecticut 6
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary BALDWIN (1625-1707) 6
         Marr: 9 Jan 1642 - Milford, Connecticut 6




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Matthew WOODRUFF and Mary PLUMB




Husband Matthew WOODRUFF 3

         Born: 1646 - Farmington, Connecticut, English Colony 3
   Christened: 
         Died: Nov 1691 - Milford, Connecticut 3
       Buried: 


       Father: Matthew WOODRUFF (1612-1682) 6
       Mother: Hannah WOODRUFF (1620-      ) 6


     Marriage: 24 Nov 1686 - Farmington, Connecticut 6




Wife Mary PLUMB 2

         Born: Feb 1645 - Milford, Connecticut 6
   Christened: 
         Died: Jan 1680 - Farmington, Connecticut
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert PLUMB (1617-1656) 6
       Mother: Mary BALDWIN (1625-1707) 6





Children
1 M John WOODRUFF 3

         Born: 1 Feb 1672 - Farmington, Connecticut 3
   Christened: 
         Died: 23 Jul 1726 - Milford, Connecticut 3
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Mary PLATT (1681-1766) 3
         Marr: 22 Dec 1698 - Milford, Connecticut 3




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Robert PLUMB and Elizabeth PURCHAS




Husband Robert PLUMB 6

         Born: 1530 - Essex, England 6
   Christened: 
         Died: 18 May 1613 - Essex, England 6
       Buried: 


       Father: John PLUMB (1505-1586) 6
       Mother: Elizabeth PLUMB (Abt 1508-      ) 6


     Marriage: Mar 1558 - Essex, England 6




Wife Elizabeth PURCHAS 6

         Born: 1534 - Of, Essex, England 6
   Christened: 
         Died: 18 May 1613 - Essex, England 6
       Buried: 


       Father: PURCHAS (Abt 1508-      )
       Mother: 





Children
1 M Robert PLUMB 6

         Born: 1558 - Essex, England 6
   Christened: 
         Died: 14 Aug 1628 - Spaynes Hall, Essex, England 6
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Grace CRACKBONE (Abt 1565-1615) 6
         Marr: 14 Dec 1584 - Spaynes Hall, Essex, England 6




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Robert PLUMB




Husband Robert PLUMB 6

         Born: Abt 1478 - Of, Essex, England 6
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Children
1 M John PLUMB 6

         Born: 1505 - Of, Essex, England 6
   Christened: 
         Died: 1 Oct 1586 - Essex, England 6
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Elizabeth PLUMB (Abt 1508-      ) 6
         Marr: 1529 - Essex, England 6




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Humphrey POSEY




Husband Humphrey POSEY (details suppressed for this person)

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Children
1 F Margaret A. Peggy POSEY

         Born: 1808 - North Carolina 7
   Christened: 
         Died: After 1889 - North Carolina 7
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Pleasant HURST (1804-After 1889)
         Marr: Between 1828 and 1829 - North Carolina 7



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Sources


1 The American Genealogist.

2 George Clarke Bryant, Deacon George Clark(e) of Milford, Connectucut and Some of His
Descendants, Second Person: Donald Lines Jacobus.(1949)

3 Family History Files.

4 Carlton Elisha Sanford, Thomas Sanford, the Emigrant to New England.

5 Timothy Hopkins, The Kelloggs in the Old World and the New (Sunset Press and Photo Engraving Co., San Francisco, CA, 1903).

6 Ancestral File LDS Website.

7 Jack Cole.


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