Pane-Joyce Genealogy
William Heath (355) & Agnes Cheney
891. John Heath. Born ca 1581 in Hertfordshire, England. John was baptized in Ware, Hertfordshire, on 5 Aug 1581.9 John died bef 1591.
892. Alice Heath. Born ca 1583 in Hertfordshire, England. Alice was baptized in Ware, Hertfordshire, on 22 Dec 1583.9

“Alice, bp. at Ware 22 Dec. 1583; buried at Great Amwell 10 Oct. 1640; probably the Alice Heath who m. there 19 Sept. 1614, as his first wife, Nathaniel Larke of Amwell Street, Great Amwell, who was buried there 24 Feb. 1648/9, having survived his second wife, Annis , by only a few days. He was one of the overseers of the will of Thomas Johnson of Ware, dated 13 Aug.1639, proved 9 Feb.1640 (ERO, D/ABW 57/46).
    “Children bp. and bur. at Great Amwell; surname Larke: 1. Elizabeth, bp. 23 July 1615; bur. 9 Aug. 1615. 2. Mary, bp. Sept. 1616; bur. 8 Oct. 1616. 3. John, bp. 2 Nov. 1617. 4. Mary, bp. 7 Feb. 1618/9; bur. 4 June 1619. 5. Elizabeth (twin), bp. 2 April 1620. 6. Mary (twin), bp. 2 April 1620. 7. Nathaniel, bp. 3 June 1621; bur. 12 Oct. 1622. 8. Joseph (twin), bp. 20 Oct. 1623. 9. Benjamin (twin), bp. 20 Oct. 1623; bur. 6 March 1645/6. 10. Susan, bp. 1 June 1625; bur. 12 April 1626. 11. Nathaniel, bp. 15 Sept. 1626; bur. in Sept. 1626. (By his second wife, Annis, Nathaniel Larke had: Susanna, bp.21 Oct.1642 and Rebecca, bp. 23 Feb.1643/4.)”9
893. Elder Isaac Heath. Born ca 1586 in Ware, Hertfordshire. Isaac was baptized in Ware, Hertfordshire, 13 Feb 1586/6.9 Isaac died in Roxbury, MA 21 Jan 1660/1.78

On 22 Dec. 1630, Isaac Heath witnessed the will of Agnes Porter, widow, of Ware (ERO, D/ABW 50/101), whose stepson, Edward Porter, and stepdaughter, Elizabeth Porter (later wife of Heath's nephew, Isaac Johnson of Roxbury, Mass.), immigrated to New England.9

Isaac Heath came to New England in 1635 on the ship Hopewell, aged 50, with his wife Elizabeth 40, one child 5, and a cousin, Martha Heath 30. Upon landing, he proceeded to Roxbury where William Heath was already settled. He was freeman 25 May 1636, represented the town in the General Court in 1637 and 1638. In 1637 he was chosen Ruling Elder of the Roxbury church, and held that position unfil his death. He was one of the founders of the Roxbury free school in 1645. (For more informafion, see Davis, Ancestry of Annis Spear, 29-31.)9

His will, made two days before his death, names his niece Martha Brand, wife of George, Edward Morris, and mary Morey, as his kin, besides John, Elizabeth, and Mary, children of John Bowles who married his only child, Elizabeth, and he gave the larger portion to his son-in-law John Bowles.
14 Jan 1628/9 Isaac married Elizabeth Miller (923) , daughter of Thomas Miller (379) (ca 1561-May 1627) & Agnes (ca 1572-8 Aug 1643), in Ware, Hertfordshire.9 Born ca 1593 in Hertfordshire, England. Elizabeth was baptized in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, 3 Mar 1593/4.9 Elizabeth died in Roxbury, MA Jan 1664/5. Buried 14 Jan 1664/5 in Roxbury, MA.78
Their children include:
2197i.
Elizabeth Heath (ca 1629/30-6 Jul 1655)
2198ii.
Isaac Heath (Died soon) (ca 1632-Jun 1632)
894. George Heath. Born ca 1588 in Hertfordshire, England. George was baptized in Ware, Hertfordshire, on 4 Aug 1588.9

Geroge was apparently named for his uncle, George Heath, who died the previous month. No further record.9
895. William Heath. Born perhaps 1590 in Ware, Hertfordshire. William died in Roxbury, MA on 29 Mar 1652.9

William came from London in the Lion, arriving 16 Sep 1632 with his wife Mary and five children. He was freeman 4 Mar 1633, representative at first assembly of deputies 14 May 1634, 7, 9 to 42, and in 45 for Dover.

Will: William's will was made May 28, 1652 and proved October 21, 1652 as
        follows:

        The last Will and Testamt of William Heath of Roxbury in manner and forme
        following.

        Item I give unto my loving wife during her natural life ye newe end of my
        house that I nowe dwell in both aboue and below and half the great barne
        and half the barne yeard togeither wth all my Cattell & moveable goods
        upon this Condition following first that she shall pay all my debts,
        secondly that she shall pay my daughter Mary Spere Teene pounds with in
        one yeare after my death. Thirdly that shee shall pay my daughter Hanna
        Teene pounds within two years after my death. And when she hath paid all
        my debts and legacies the remainder to the benefitt I fiue wholley unto
        my wife as better expressed during her naturall life and I doe make her
        my whole executrix.

        Item 21y. I giue unto my sonne Isaac presently to possesse the old end
        of my dwelling howse and lands in Roxbury: :sonne Isaac my eldest sonne
        a double procon and my son Pelig a single procom."

        Item 31y I give unto my duaghter Mary that I had by my first wife forty
        shillings a yere out of all my lands to be paid by both my sonns that is
        to say my soone Isacke to pay twenty shillings a yere & my sonne Pelig
        twenty shilling a yere during the whole tyme of her natural life and they
        enter on the land and I doe intreate my wife in the meane season to hauve
        a motherly care ouer hir and see yt shee want nothing that is convenient
        for hir.

        And I doe intreate my three friends that is to say my dear brother elder
        Heath John Rugles and Phillip Elliott to see this my will formed and my
        lands equally deu
10 Feb 1616/7 William first married Mary Cramphorne, daughter of Thomas Cramphorne & Mary Lyndesell, in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire.9 Born ca 1592 in Hertfordshire, England. Mary was baptized in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, on 16 Jan 1592.9 Mary died in Hertfordshire, England in Nov 1621. Buried on 24 Nov 1621 in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire.9
Their children include:
2199i.
Mary Heath (ca 1618-)
2200ii.
Isaac Heath (ca May 1620-29 Dec 1694)
22 Jan 1622/3 William second married Mary Perry, daughter of John Perry & Annes Peerce, in Gilston, Hertfordshire.9 Born ca 1602 in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. Mary was baptized in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, on 27 Jun 1602.9 Mary died in Roxbury, MA in Dec 1659. Buried on 15 Dec 1659 in Roxbury, MA.78
Their children include:
2201i.
(infant daughter) Heath (Stillborn) (27 Nov 1623-27 Nov 1623)
2202ii.
Peleg Heath (ca 1624/5-Nov 1671)
2203iii.
Mary Heath (ca 1627-7 Dec 1674)
2204iv.
Hannah Heath (ca 1629-)
896. John Heath. Born ca 1591 in Hertfordshire, England. John was baptized in Ware, Hertfordshire, on 25 Jul 1591.9 John died in Hertfordshire, England prob. Jan 1594/5. Buried prob. 20 Jan 1594/5 in Ware, Hertfordshire.9
897. Mary Heath. Born ca 1593 in Hertfordshire, England. Mary was baptized in Ware, Hertfordshire, 24 Mar 1593/4.9 Mary died in Hertfordshire, England in May 1629. Buried on 15 May 1629 in Ware, Hertfordshire.9
On 21 Sep 1613 Mary married John Johnson in Ware, Hertfordshire.16 Born ca 1588 in England.16 John died in Roxbury, MA on 30 Sep 1659.9 Occupation: quartermaster. Religion: member #9 of the Roxbury Church.

John immigrated in 1630 to New England, where he settled in Roxbury, MA.9

There’s an article on John Johnons in The Great Migration Begins.16 It mentions that John was of Ware, Hertfordshire, came to New England in 1630, and resided at Roxbury.
Their children include:
2205i.
Mary Johnson (ca 1614-Jan 1678/9)
2206ii.
Capt. Isaac Johnson (ca 1615/6-19 Dec 1675)
2207iii.
John Johnson (Died young) (ca 1618-Jul 1627)
2208iv.
Elizabeth Johnson (ca 1619-)
2209v.
Humphrey Johnson (ca 1620-24 Jul 1693)
2210vi.
Joseph Johnson (Died soon) (ca 1622-May 1622)
2211vii.
Susan Johnson (Died young) (ca 1623-Aug 1629)
2212viii.
Sarah Johnson (ca 1624-5 Jan 1683)
2213ix.
Joseph Johnson (Died soon) (ca 1626/7-Mar 1627)
2214x.
Hannah Johnson (ca 1627/8-)
898. Prudence Heath. Born ca 1597 in Hertfordshire, England. Prudence was baptized in Ware, Hertfordshire, on 6 Nov 1597.9
On 25 Oct 1622 Prudence married Edward Morrison in St Mary Mounthaw, London.9 Born ca 1595.9 Edward died in Hertfordshire, England in Jun 1631.9 Buried on 22 Jun 1631 in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire.9 Occupation: bargeman.

Edward, of Ware and Great Amwell.9
Their children include:
2215i.
Elizabeth Morrison (ca 1623/4-)
2216ii.
Isaac Morrison (ca 1625/6-)
2217iii.
(infant son) Morrison (Died soon) (1627-Oct 1627)
2218iv.
Mary Morrison (ca 1629-)
2219v.
Edward Morris (ca 1631-shortly before 27 Oct 1690)
899. Thomas Heath. Born ca 1603 in Hertfordshire, England. Thomas was baptized in Ware, Hertfordshire, on 1 Oct 1603.9 Thomas died in Oct 1603. Buried on 5 Oct 1603 in Ware, Hertfordshire.9
900. Thomas Heath. Born in 1604 in Hertfordshire, England. Thomas was baptized in Ware, Hertfordshire, on 30 Sep 1604.9
On 9 Apr 1627 Thomas married Elizabeth Mumford in Great Amwell, Hertfordshire.9

Thomas and Elizabeth lived at Great Amwell, Ware, and Watton at Stone, Hertfordshire. Their children:
    i. and ii. twin sons buried at Great Amwell 19 Sep 1627;
    iii. Isaac, bp. 29 Aug 1628 at Ware;
    iv. Elizabeth, bp. 14 Jan 1630/1 at Watton at Stone; and
    v. John, bp. 1 May 1633 at Watton at Stone.9
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