632.Stephen Fosdick. Born ca 1583 in Great Wenham, Suffolk. Stephen died in Charlestown, MA on 21 May 1664.25 Occupation: Carpenter. Religion: Stephen was admitted to the FIrst Church of Charlestown 6 Apr 1638.
Check out Raymond B. Fosdick’s book Annals of the Fosdick Family, American Historical Co., New York, 1953.
Stephen was of Charlestown by 1635. He brought to New England his wive and perhaps six children. He was freeman 7 Sep 1638. His will of 23 Feb 1664 was probated 21 Jun 1664.25
Stephen’s will mentions
Neighbors Mr. Shaplyes and Michael Long
My Grandchildren of James Barrett and Richard Holding.
Wife gets felling as made by Goodman Cutter
Daughter Hannah wife of James Barrett who has son Steveen
Daugher Martha wife of Richard Holding
Daughter Marah wife of Thomas Web
Grandchild Steveen Fosdicke
Grandchild Samuel Fosdick the son on Jho Fosdicke
Grandchild John Fosdicke son of John Fosdicke;
Son John Fosdicke made executrix
Friends William Dady and Solomon Phips to be overseers of the will
Witnessed by John Cutler and Nathl Dady
Ca 1612 Stephen first married Anne Harre in Hadleigh, Suffolk.