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The information in this section is controversial.  There is much conflicting data about John's ancestry, roots and relationship to Miles Cary, Thomas Cary, Richard Cary, and William Cary- all of which came to America around the same time.  Most seem to have settled in the Virginia area, except John, who settled in the MA
area.  Some could be brothers or first cousins.  I am not an expert on this subject, nor to I present this data as fact.  Please be cautious when using this data unless it is a proven connection.  

Descendants of Lord Adam De Karry
  (I have only included ancestors of John, b. 1610 as I have them in my file.  For descendents of John Cary, b. 1610 and Elizabeth Godfrey, please go back to the main page of the site and use the "pico" search or go to the section Descendants of John Cary and Elizabeth Godfrey  Their 12 children on down.

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Descendants of Lord Adam De Kari thru John Cary, b. 1610

Generation No. 1

 

1. LORD ADAM1 DE KARRY was born Abt. 1170 in Castle Cary, Somerset, England. He married ANN TREVITT. She was born Abt. 1175 in England.

Notes for LORD ADAM DE KARRY:

Castle Kari is said to be approximately four miles north of Cadbury Castle, that of King Arthur.

ADAM DeKARY

Born 1170 Died_________?

Castle Cary Town in Somerset, England, 19 km/12 mi northeast of Yeovil.

Castle Cary was formerly a weaving town. Its main industry is the manufacture

of twine and textiles.

Adam DeKary was the Lord of Castle Kari in Somersetshire in 1198. Castle Kari

was located about four miles north of CADBURY CASTLE, the legendary CAMELOT

of King Arthur. The town has been fortified since Saxon times.

 

The present town of Castle Cary lies about thirty miles south of Bristol.

Springs near the town are the scource of the River Cary. In mideavel times,

Castle Kari was a prosperous manor of about 3220 acres of which 2400 were

plow land, 720 were woodland, and 52 were meadowland. It had three

gristmills, eight swineherds (large hog raising pens or operations) paying

rent per year, and twenty teams of commonly owned oxen of eight head each for

heavy plowing and hauling.

There is also a certain manor house in the region, about six or so miles

distant from Castle Cary town center. This is LYTES MANOR, a large old

English country estate that dates from Mideavel times and has been the family

home of the LYTES family. These people were active in the English church as

preachers and hymnologists.

A certain Baron Dekari participated in the Crusades of 1095, but his relation

to Adam DeKary, if any, is not known.

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We do not know how the castle or the town attained the name of CARY, but

presume that it was through the marrage of a certain HENRY LOVELL, who was

Walter Douai's" Tennent in Chief " (a high ranking non aristocrat) to an

aristocratic woman, ALICE DeKARI, exact dates not established. This marrage

led to the assumption of the name DeKARI by the family. Walter Douai was

apparently the original recipiant of the grant from King William I after the

Norman invasion, the completion of the first inventory/census, and the

publication of the "Domesday Book".

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Upon completion of his conquest of Britain, William Duke of Normandy,

subsequently, William I King of

England, ordered what has become regarded as the first modern census to be

taken. Once the assets of his new realm were inventoried, William started a

policy of Feudal grants to worthy officers in his service. In this manner, a

seris feudal "Manor Estates" with masters loyal to the crown were created

throughout the length and breath of England. One such estate ultimately

migrated into the hands of the DeKari family.

William's inventory, "The Domesday Book", as it eventually came to be called,

mentions the man, Adam DeKari. DeKari became the common version of this

family's name prior to it's evolution into the present CARY.

The town of Castle Cary has no recorded history prior to the Normans,

although a Saxon charter mentioned Cari in 725 AD. Actually, history tells

that the Romans controlled England from the southern coast to a demarcation

separating Roman Britain from Scotland at the narrow waist of the island

currently identified at "Hadrian's Wall". They controlled the island from the

sea in the east to approxamately the modern border with Wales. To protect

their realm from raiding Welshmen, the Romans built a seris of "Castri", or

fortified strong points along the western border of Britannia. One such

Roman castri was at the sitein Somerset that we now call Castle Cary.

Several years after the conquest, the Normans built a castle at the foot of

Lodge Hill, a small hill in the center of the present town thus giving the

town part of its name. The times following the death of William saw several

local disputes among the various Baronial Lords of the region. In 1138 King

Stephen* besieged the castle and forced its surrender by fire. Again in 1147

the rebuilt castle was subjected to siege in such a local conflict. Although

earthworks can still be seen on the side of Lodge Hill, no trace of the

original castle remains. Archeaological examination shows that the central

"Keep" was of Norman stone construction and further shows signs of

destruction by fire. It may be that the "Horse Pond" in present Castle Cary

is in fact part of the original castle moat.

*King Stephen of England was supposed to marry Matilda, Daughter of Henry I

(Capet) of France-he refused, that caused quite a stir and resulted in the

described action at Castle cary.

As "Lords of the Manor" it can reasonably be assumed that the "DeKARI " or

later " DeCary" or still later "CARY" people were addressed by the title

"Sir".

Further, it should be noted that since the events mentioned here occured

prior to or during the Reign of King Stephen, 1135-1154, and since Adam

DeKari was not born until 1170, all these events predate the documented start

of the Cary/DeKari line.

 

Child of LORD DE KARRY and ANN TREVITT is:

2. i. JOHN2 DE KARRY, b. 1200, Castle Cary, Somerset, England.

 

Generation No. 2

 

2. JOHN2 DE KARRY (LORD ADAM1) was born 1200 in Castle Cary, Somerset, England. He married ELIZABETH STAPLETON in Sommerset, England. She was born Abt. 1210.

 

Child of JOHN DE KARRY and ELIZABETH STAPLETON is:

3. i. WILLIAM3 DE KARRY, b. Abt. 1230, Castle Cary, Somerset, England; d. 1303, Devon, England.

 

Generation No. 3

 

3. WILLIAM3 DE KARRY (JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born Abt. 1230 in Castle Cary, Somerset, England, and died 1303 in Devon, England. He married ALICE BEAUMONT in England. She was born Abt. 1240.

Notes for WILLIAM DE KARRY:

Manor of West Polworth, Devon.

 

Children of WILLIAM DE KARRY and ALICE BEAUMONT are:

4. i. SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, b. 1270, Castle Cary, Somerset, England; d. Devon, England.

ii. LAWRENCE DE KARRY.

iii. THOMAS DE KARRY.

 

Generation No. 4

 

4. SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY (WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born 1270 in Castle Cary, Somerset, England, and died in Devon, England. He married PHILLIPPA ARCHADEACON in England. She was born Abt. 1274 in England.

Notes for SIR JOHN WILLIAM DE KARRY:

Administered the estate of father William de Cary in 1307.

 

Children of SIR DE KARRY and PHILLIPPA ARCHADEACON are:

5. i. LORD WILLIAM5 CARY, b. 1300, Castle Karry, Somerset, England.

ii. JOHN CARY, b. 1302, Castle Karry, Somerset, England.

 

Generation No. 5

 

5. LORD WILLIAM5 CARY (SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born 1300 in Castle Karry, Somerset, England. He married MARGARET BOZON Abt. 1324 in Clovelly, Devon, England. She was born in Clovelly, England.

Notes for LORD WILLIAM CARY:

Member of Parliament during regin of Edward III.

 

Child of LORD CARY and MARGARET BOZON is:

6. i. SIR JOHN6 CARY, b. 1325, Castle Cary, Somerset, England; d. Abt. 1350, England.

 

Generation No. 6

 

6. SIR JOHN6 CARY (LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born 1325 in Castle Cary, Somerset, England, and died Abt. 1350 in England. He married (1) ALICE AGNES STAFFORD 1345 in Somerset, England. He married (2) JANE HOLWELL DE BRYEN 1350 in Devonshire, England. She was born Abt. 1325 in Holway, Devon, England.

Notes for SIR JOHN CARY:

Two wives. I do not know which wife had which children, therefore, I put them all with Jane.

More About SIR JOHN CARY:

Occupation: Knight

Notes for JANE HOLWELL DE BRYEN:

Burke's Dormant & Extinct Peerage (1883) says that John, b. 1325 married Jane Holwell, widow of Guy de Bryan. Other geneaologies insist that Jane de Bryan was the daughter of Guy de Bryan. Any suggestions on daughter of Guy or Widow of Guy?

 

Children of SIR CARY and JANE DE BRYEN are:

7. i. SIR JOHN7 CARY, b. Abt. 1350, Holway, Devon, England; d. 1395, Waterford, Ireland.

ii. THOMAS CARY.

iii. WILLIAM CARY.

iv. JOHANNA CARY.

 

Generation No. 7

 

7. SIR JOHN7 CARY (SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born Abt. 1350 in Holway, Devon, England, and died 1395 in Waterford, Ireland. He married MARGARET HOLWAY Abt. 1375 in England. She was born Abt. 1354.

Notes for SIR JOHN CARY:

Written of John: "Sir John Cary was made a baron of the exhequer by King second. In this post he continued many years, manifesting in all his actions an inflexable virtue and honesty. And indeed, it fell out at last that he had an extrodinary occasion laid before him, for the proof and tryal thereof: upon which he proved as true as steel, for the greatest dangers could not affright him from his duty and loyalty to his distressed master King Richard II, unto whom he faithfully adhered when most others had forsaked him; to his present loss indeed, but to his future eternal renown. For in the catastrophe of that king's reign, he reverend judge, unable and unwilling to bow, did freely and confidently speak his mind. He opposed the proceedings for procurators, in regard to his oath, to take King Richard's resignation, his true and undoubted sovereign. This cause him pursued with so much zeal and earnestness, that at the entrance of Henry IV into the English crown, he was by that prince banished his country and his goods and lands were confiscated."

Named in deed #1387, Richard II.

Named in inquisition 20, Richard II, #127 (1397).

John Cary is SIR JOHN CARY. He was Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in 1386.

Because of his loyalty to King Richard II, he was banished to Ireland in 1388

where he died in 1404.

This individual was variously a judge in the royal courts, and in 1373 he

became warden (harbormaster) of the Devonshire ports.

Ultimately this individual was impeached by Henry IV for his loyalty, in

1388, to Richard II. This impeachment cost Sir John Cary the lands around

Castle Cary in Somerset that had been in Cary hands since the time of William

I. Henry IV was out of the house of Lancaster, therefore, it can be presumed

that the Cary family, at this moment, was out of YORK and not disposed to

support the Lancasterian claim to the throne.

 

 

Children of SIR CARY and MARGARET HOLWAY are:

8. i. SIR ROBERT8 CARY, b. Abt. 1375, Holway, Devon, England; d. Bef. 1435.

ii. JOHN/JAMES CARY.

iii. THOMAS CARY.

iv. WILLIAM CARY.

 

Generation No. 8

 

8. SIR ROBERT8 CARY (SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born Abt. 1375 in Holway, Devon, England, and died Bef. 1435. He married (1) JANE HANCHFORD in Holway, Devon, England. She was born Abt. 1380, and died 1449. He married (2) MARGARET COURTENAY Abt. 1395 in Holway, Devon, England. She was born in Powderham, Devon, England.

Notes for SIR ROBERT CARY:

A proof of the great prowess in arms of this gallant knight is recorded in the following exploit: "In the beginning of the reign of Henry V a certain knight-errand of Arragon performed many feats of arms, to his high commendation, arrived here in England, where he challenged any man of his rank and quality to make tryal of his valor and skill in arms. This challenge Sir Robert Cary accepted. A cruel encounter and a long and doubtful combat was waged, in Smithfield, London. Sir Robert Cary vanquished the presumptuous Arragon; for which King Henry V restored unto him good part of his father's lands, which for his father's loyalty to King Richard II, he had been deprived of by King Henry, IV."

Not sure whether Sir. Phillip Cary, b. 1400 is the son of Jane Hanchford or other wife, Margaret Courtenay.

Named in inquisition #20, Richard II, #127 & Charter 9, September 19, Richard II, (1397).

John Cary is SIR JOHN CARY. He was Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer in 1386.

Because of his loyalty to King Richard II, he was banished to Ireland in 1388

where he died in 1404.

This individual was variously a judge in the royal courts, and in 1373 he

became warden (harbormaster) of the Devonshire ports.

Ultimately this individual was impeached by Henry IV for his loyalty, in

1388, to Richard II. This impeachment cost Sir John Cary the lands around

Castle Cary in Somerset that had been in Cary hands since the time of William

I. Henry IV was out of the house of Lancaster, therefore, it can be presumed

that the Cary family, at this moment, was out of YORK and not disposed to

support the Lancasterian claim to the throne.

 

 

More About SIR ROBERT CARY:

Occupation: Knight

 

Children of SIR CARY and JANE HANCHFORD are:

9. i. SIR PHILLIP9 CARY, b. 1400, Cockington, Devon, England; d. 1437, Bristol, Somersetshire, England.

ii. JOHANNA CARY.

 

Generation No. 9

 

9. SIR PHILLIP9 CARY (SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born 1400 in Cockington, Devon, England, and died 1437 in Bristol, Somersetshire, England. He married CHRISTIAN ORCHARD Abt. 1433 in Holway, Devon, England, daughter of RICHARD ORCHARD. She was born 1404 in Orchard, Somerset, Bristol, England, and died 1472 in Bristol, Somerse, England.

Notes for SIR PHILLIP CARY:

Not sure if Jane Hanchford is mother or Margaret Courtenay. Dates are confusing.

He was MP for Devon in 1433.

Named in an Inquisition Post Mortem 16, henry VI #53 (1438)

More About SIR PHILLIP CARY:

Occupation: Knight

 

Child of SIR CARY and CHRISTIAN ORCHARD is:

10. i. SIR WILLIAM10 CARY, b. August 12, 1437, Cocington, Devon, England; d. May 06, 1471, Twekesbury, England.

 

Generation No. 10

 

10. SIR WILLIAM10 CARY (SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born August 12, 1437 in Cocington, Devon, England, and died May 06, 1471 in Twekesbury, England. He married (1) ELIZABETH PAULET Bef. 1458 in Bristol, England, daughter of WILLIAM PAULET and ELIZABETH. She was born Abt. 1440 in Spencerville, Devon, England. He married (2) ALICE FULFORD Abt. 1458 in Fulford, Devon, England. She was born 1443 in Devon, England.

Notes for SIR WILLIAM CARY:

Said to be an eniment lancastrian, who upon the issue of the Battle of Tewkesbury, 10th Edward IV fled to a church for sanctuary, but was brought forth under promis of pardon, and beheaded.

William Cary--This is the first encounter, while following the family tree

toward the past, that a "Title" is found--------SIR WILLIAM CARY*.

Note: William Cary lived 1437-1471. This included the period of the "Wars of

the Roses" between the respective houses of YORK (The Red Rose) and the house

of LANCASTER (The White Rose).

Dates 1455-1485.

Lancaster, House of English royal house, a branch of the Plantagenets. It

originated in 1267 when Edmund (died 1296), the younger son of Henry III, was

granted the earldom of Lancaster. Converted to a duchy for Henry of Grosmont

(died 1361), it passed to John of Gaunt in 1362 by his marriage to Blanche,

Henry's daughter. John's son, Henry IV, established the royal dynasty of

Lancaster in 1399, and he was followed by two more Lancastrian kings, Henry V

and Henry VI.

York English dynasty founded by Richard, Duke of York (1411-60). He claimed

the throne through his descent from Lionel, Duke of Clarence (1338-1368),

third son of Edward III, whereas the reigning monarch, Henry VI of the rival

house of Lancaster, was descended from the fourth son, John of Gaunt. The

argument was fought out in the Wars of the Roses. York was killed at the

Battle of Wakefield in 1460, but the following year his son became King

Edward IV. Edward was succeeded by his son Edward V and then by his brother

Richard III, with whose death at Bosworth the line ended. The Lancastrian

victor in that battle was crowned Henry VII, and consolidated his claim by

marrying Edward IV's eldest daughter, Elizabeth, thus founding the House of

Tudor.

*Torquay Resort in southern England, 41 km/ 25 mi south of Exeter; from

April 1998, administrative headquarters of Torbay unitary authority;

population (1991) 59,600. It is a sailing centre and has an annual regatta in

August. Tourism is very important. Torquay lies in the area known as the

English Riviera on account of its mild climate and exotic plants, including

palm trees. The Domesday survey identifies part of the site of Torquay with

the Norman period, recording that William I gave the manor of Cockintone (now

Cockington) to a follower, Hostiarius. But by far the earliest link with the

past is Kent's Cavern, in the Ilsham valley. A large and fine collection of

the remains of extinct animals and Old Stone Age the implements forms part of

the exhibits at the Museum of the Torquay Natural History Society. In 1196

the Premonstratensians (a Roman Catholic monastic order) founded Torre Abbey,

the ruins of which, together with the restored Monastic Barn and the Mansion

House (dating in some parts from about the 15th century) are a conspicuous

feature today on the seafront. The development of Torquay as a modern seaside

resort dates back to the end of the 18th century when `Tor Kay´ or `Tor Key ´

was no more than a cluster of fishermen's huts on the shore, with the village

of Tor (or Torre) a short way inland. To deal with the threat of invasion by

Napoleon, ships of the fleet constantly used Torbay as an anchorage, and

houses were built on the shores of the bay for the accommodation of officers'

families. Terracotta clay, and marble are found near the town.

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Child of SIR CARY and ELIZABETH PAULET is:

11. i. SIR ROBERT11 CARY, b. Bef. 1458, Clovelly, Devon, England; d. June 15, 1540, Clovelly, Bristol Avon, England.

 

Children of SIR CARY and ALICE FULFORD are:

12. ii. THOMAS11 CARY, b. 1460, Wiltshire, England; d. Bef. June 21, 1536, Tewkesbury, England.

iii. WILLIAM CARY.

 

Generation No. 11

 

11. SIR ROBERT11 CARY (SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born Bef. 1458 in Clovelly, Devon, England, and died June 15, 1540 in Clovelly, Bristol Avon, England. He married (1) MARGARET FULKERAM. He married (2) AGNES HUDDYE/HODY in Bristol, England. She was born Abt. 1474, and died Bef. 1505. He married (3) JANE CAREW Abt. 1484 in Bristol, England.

Notes for SIR ROBERT CARY:

Some sources say b. abt 1460. His half brother Thomas was born 1460 to Alice Fulford, whom William Cary reportedly married in 1458. Hence, Robert would have to have been born prior to 1458.

 

Child of SIR CARY and MARGARET FULKERAM is:

i. ROBERT12 CARY, b. Abt. 1510, Clovelly, England; d. Abt. 1540, Clovelly, England; m. MARGARET MILLITON.

 

Child of SIR CARY and AGNES HUDDYE/HODY is:

13. ii. LORD WILLIAM12 CARY, b. 1492, Clovelly, England; d. March 28, 1572, St. Nicholas, Bristol, England.

 

Children of SIR CARY and JANE CAREW are:

iii. JOHN12 CARY, b. Abt. 1485; m. JANE DEVIELL.

iv. THOMAS CARY, b. Abt. 1495; m. MARY SOUTHCOTT.

 

12. THOMAS11 CARY (SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born 1460 in Wiltshire, England, and died Bef. June 21, 1536 in Tewkesbury, England. He married MARGARET SPENCER Abt. 1492. She was born 1466.

 

Children of THOMAS CARY and MARGARET SPENCER are:

i. JOHN12 CARY, b. Bef. 1494.

14. ii. WILLIAM CARY, b. 1495, Chilton Foliot, Wiltshire, England; d. June 22, 1528.

iii. ANNE CARY.

iv. MARGARET CARY.

v. EDWARD CARY.

vi. MARY CARY.

 

Generation No. 12

 

13. LORD WILLIAM12 CARY (SIR ROBERT11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born 1492 in Clovelly, England, and died March 28, 1572 in St. Nicholas, Bristol, England. He married (1) SARAH. He married (2) ANNE (JOANE) HERLE November 28, 1512 in Bristol, Avon, England. She was born Abt. 1502 in England.

Notes for LORD WILLIAM CARY:

Was a Knight and sheriff of Bristol in 1532 and 1546 during the reign of Henry VIII.

Other sources have him married to a Joan D. of Hearle.

Not clear on his two children both named Richard. One with one wife? One with the other?

 

Child of LORD CARY and SARAH is:

15. i. RICHARD13 CARY, b. Bristol, England; d. August 11, 1569, St. Nicholas, Bristol, England.

 

Children of LORD CARY and ANNE HERLE are:

16. ii. RICHARD13 CARY, b. 1515, Bristol, Somersetshire, England; d. June 17, 1570, St. Nicholas, Bristol, Glouchestire, England.

iii. AGNES CARY, m. (1) HUMPHREY COOPER, 1544; m. (2) THOMAS DICKENSON, Bef. 1569.

iv. SUSAN CARY, m. JOHN LACY, 1571, Bristol, England.

v. WILLIAM CARY, d. Abt. 1572, Bristol, England; m. (1) SARAH/ELIZABETH; m. (2) AGNES; d. 1559.

Notes for WILLIAM CARY:

Other sources have him married to a Jane of Goch

 

14. WILLIAM12 CARY (THOMAS11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born 1495 in Chilton Foliot, Wiltshire, England, and died June 22, 1528 (Source: The Six Wives of Henry VIII., Page 186, Alison Weir. Ballantine Books, NY, 1991..). He married MARY BOLEYNE February 04, 1519/20, daughter of THOMAS BOLEYNE and ELIZABETH HOWARD. She was born Abt. 1501, and died Abt. 1543.

Notes for WILLIAM CARY:

Died of the plague on the same day that sister in-law, the Queen Anne Boleyn fell ill from the plague.

Notes for MARY BOLEYNE:

Sister of Anne Boleyne.

"Had an affair with King Henry VIII between 1520 and 1525. The King attended the wedding of William Carey and Mary Boleyne "offering 6s.8d. in the chapel." Mary later accompanied Queen Katherine to the Field of Cloth of Gold later that year (1520). King Henry had just discarded his mistress, Elizabeth Blount. In 1533, Mary's son, Henry Carey, b. 1524, would claim he was "our sovereign lord the King's son", but Henry VIII never acknowledged such." He had previously acknowledged another child of another mistress, Henry FitzRoy as his own. One "concludes" that since he acknowledged one child our of wedlock, he would acknowledge another, had he been his son.???

Quote taken from : "The six wives of Henry VIII", Alison Weir, Ballantine Books, NY1991, p. 133.

King Henry VIII named one of his ships the Mary Boleyn.

 

Children of WILLIAM CARY and MARY BOLEYNE are:

17. i. CATHERINE13 CARY, b. Abt. June 1524; d. 1569.

18. ii. HENRY CARY, b. March 04, 1525/26; d. 1596.

 

Generation No. 13

 

15. RICHARD13 CARY (LORD WILLIAM12, SIR ROBERT11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born in Bristol, England, and died August 11, 1569 in St. Nicholas, Bristol, England. He married ELIZABETH. She died Aft. September 17, 1569.

 

Child of RICHARD CARY and ELIZABETH is:

i. BRIDGET14 CARY, b. Abt. 1560.

 

16. RICHARD13 CARY (LORD WILLIAM12, SIR ROBERT11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born 1515 in Bristol, Somersetshire, England, and died June 17, 1570 in St. Nicholas, Bristol, Glouchestire, England. He married (1) ANNE 1540. She was born Abt. 1525 in England, and died 1560 in England. He married (2) JOAN HOLTON CHAMBERLAIN Abt. 1561.

Notes for JOAN HOLTON CHAMBERLAIN:

Some sources have Joan Chamberlain, some have Joan Holton.

 

Children of RICHARD CARY and ANNE are:

i. RICHARD14 CARY, b. 1542, Bristol, England; d. June 14, 1591, St. Nicholas, Bristol, England.

ii. LETTICE CARY, b. 1543; d. 1570; m. MELLEN.

iii. MARY CARY, b. 1546, Bristol, England; d. Abt. 1570.

iv. FRANCES CARY, b. 1549, Bristol, England; d. Aft. 1570.

19. v. WILLIAM CARY, b. October 03, 1550, Bristol, Gloucester, England; d. March 01, 1631/32, St. Nicholas, Bristol, Gloucester, England.

vi. ELIZABETH CARY, b. Abt. 1550, Bristol, England; d. Bristol, England.

vii. AGNES CARY, b. 1555, Bristol, England; d. Aft. 1570.

viii. MARTHA CARY, b. 1558, Bristol, England; d. Abt. 1561, Bristol, England.

 

Children of RICHARD CARY and JOAN CHAMBERLAIN are:

ix. MARTHA14 CARY, b. 1562; d. Aft. 1570.

x. ANNE CARY, b. 1564; d. 1611; m. THOMAS BODLEY.

xi. FILIA CARY, b. 1565; d. Bef. 1569.

xii. CHRISTOPHER CARY, b. 1568, Bristol, England; d. 1626; m. LETTICE YOUNG.

 

17. CATHERINE13 CARY (WILLIAM12, THOMAS11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born Abt. June 1524, and died 1569. She married FRANCIS KNOLLYS. He was born Abt. 1514, and died 1596.

 

Child of CATHERINE CARY and FRANCIS KNOLLYS is:

i. LETTICE14 KNOLLYS, m. (1) WALTER DEVEREUX; m. (2) ROBERT DUDLEY; m. (3) CHRISTOPER BLOUNT.

 

18. HENRY13 CARY (WILLIAM12, THOMAS11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born March 04, 1525/26, and died 1596. He married ANNE MORGAN.

Notes for HENRY CARY:

Made Viscount Hunsdon by Elizabeth I. Passed title on to his son, George.

In 1533, Henry Carey, b. 1524, would claim he was "our sovereign lord the King's son", but Henry VIII never acknowledged such." He had previously acknowledged another child of another mistress, Henry FitzRoy as his own. One "concludes" that since he acknowledged one child our of wedlock, he would acknowledge another, had he been his son.???

Quote taken from : "The six wives of Henry VIII", Alison Weir, Ballantine Books, NY1991, p. 133.

More About HENRY CARY:

Fact: Lord Hunsdon

 

Children of HENRY CARY and ANNE MORGAN are:

i. GEORGE14 CARY, b. 1547; d. 1603.

Notes for GEORGE CARY:

Known as Lord Hunsdon.

ii. ROBERT CARY.

iii. KATHERINE CARY, m. CHARLES HOWARD.

 

Generation No. 14

 

19. WILLIAM14 CARY (RICHARD13, LORD WILLIAM12, SIR ROBERT11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born October 03, 1550 in Bristol, Gloucester, England, and died March 01, 1631/32 in St. Nicholas, Bristol, Gloucester, England. He married (1) ALICE (ELIZABETH) GOODALE January 14, 1571/72 in St. Nichols Parish, Glouscester, Bristol, England. She was born Abt. 1556, and died 1623 in Bristol, Avon, England. He married (2) MARY LLEWELLAN Abt. 1623.

Notes for ALICE (ELIZABETH) GOODALE:

Some sources have Alice Goodale, Some have Elizabeth Goodale.

 

Children of WILLIAM CARY and ALICE GOODALE are:

i. WILLIAM15 CARY, b. January 1576/77, Bristol, England; d. October 02, 1638; m. DORATHY GERGES; b. 1580.

ii. RICHARD CARY, b. August 1579; d. July 1644; m. MARY SHERSHAW, 1606.

20. iii. JOHN CARY, b. April 10, 1583, Bristol, England; d. February 13, 1659/60, All Saints, Bristol, England.

iv. WALTER CARY, b. June 1588; d. 1633; m. GRACE BROWNE.

v. ROBERT CARY, b. 1589; d. 1628; m. ANNE THOMAS.

vi. ANNE CARY, b. 1590; d. Abt. 1632.

vii. SUSAN CARY, b. 1592.

viii. MARGERY CARY, b. Abt. 1594; m. HUGH YEO.

ix. THOMAS CARY, b. 1596; d. February 12, 1647/48, St. Thomas; m. JOAN MILNER.

Notes for THOMAS CARY:

This Thomas being married to a Joan Milner appears in several sources. Others strongly disagree with this spousal connection.

x. JAMES CARY, b. April 1600, Bristol, England; d. November 02, 1681, Charlestown, Mass; m. ELINOR HAWKINS; d. November 09, 1697, Charlestown, MA.

 

Children of WILLIAM CARY and MARY LLEWELLAN are:

xi. ANNE15 CARY, b. 1624; m. THOMAS JACKSON.

xii. HENRY CARY, b. 1625; d. Abt. 1700, Marlborough, England.

 

Generation No. 15

 

20. JOHN15 CARY (WILLIAM14, RICHARD13, LORD WILLIAM12, SIR ROBERT11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) was born April 10, 1583 in Bristol, England, and died February 13, 1659/60 in All Saints, Bristol, England. He married (1) ELIZABETH HEREFORD May 29, 1609 in Bristol, England. She was born Abt. 1587, and died Abt. 1617. He married (2) ALICE HOBSON Aft. 1617. She was born 1590, and died 1635.

Notes for JOHN CARY:

Death date differs between sources as 1661 or bef. 1632?

More About JOHN CARY:

Fact: Unconfirmed lineage to John, b. 1610

 

Children of JOHN CARY and ELIZABETH HEREFORD are:

21. i. JOHN16 CARY, b. 1610, Bristol, Somersetshire, England; d. October 31, 1681, Bridgewater, MA
.

22. ii. THOMAS CARY, b. December 1613; d. 1659.

iii. PHILLIP CARY, d. Abt. 1765, Bristol England.

iv. PRUDENCE CARY.

v. ELIZABETH CARY.

 

Children of JOHN CARY and ALICE HOBSON are:

vi. HENRY16 CARY, b. 1618, Bristol, England; d. Aft. 1634.

vii. MATHEW CARY, b. 1619, Bristol, England; d. Bef. August 12, 1648, Stepney Mariner, England.

23. viii. MILES (MYLLES) CARY, b. July 1621, Bristol, Gloucester, England; d. June 10, 1667, Windmill Point, Warwick, Virginia.

ix. RICHARD CARY, b. 1620, Bristol, England; d. June 10, 1667, Warwick, VA.

x. ALICE CARY, b. 1625; m. (1) THOMAS HAYMEN; m. (2) WILLIAM PAYNE.

xi. HONOR CARY, b. 1627; d. November 06, 1644, All Saints, Bristol, England.

xii. MARY CARY, b. 1630, Bristol, England.

 

Generation No. 16

 

21. JOHN16 CARY (JOHN15, WILLIAM14, RICHARD13, LORD WILLIAM12, SIR ROBERT11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.) was born 1610 in Bristol, Somersetshire, England, and died October 31, 1681 in Bridgewater, MA
(Source: Vital Records of Bridgewater, MA to the year 1850, Deaths, page 445, CARY. John Sr., h. Elizebeth, Oct. 31, 1680. "John Cary's death according to the record...must be a mistake,...his death was probably in 1681."). He married ELIZABETH GODFREY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.) November 04, 1644 in Duxbury, Plymouth, MA
, daughter of FRANCIS GODFREY and ELIZABETH. She was born October 29, 1620 in Duxbury, Plymouth, MA, and died November 01, 1680 in Bridgewater, MA
(Source: Vital Records of Bridgewater, MA to the year 1850, Deaths, page 445, CARY. Elizebeth, w. John Sr., Nov. 1, 1680.).

Notes for JOHN CARY:

John Cary, 1610-1681, came to American with one hundred pounds after a dispute with his brothers on the settlement of their father's estate. He was born near Bristol, Somersetshire, England, educated in France, and came to America about 1634. He is said to have been the first Latin School teacher in the Plymouth Colony. He removed to Duxbury and in 1644 married Elizabeth Godfrey; they had six sons and six daughters. He was at Braintree, Mass in 1652. John was one of the proprietors of Bridgewater, Mass and one of the first settlers when the town was incorporated in 1656. He was the Bridgewater Town Clerk from 1657 until his death in 1681. John Cary was among the most respectable of the first settlers and his family one of the most influential in the town.

There is controversy on who John's father was. The following information is provided by David Carey: Matawadave@aol.com

"The parents of John Cary, the Plymouth Pilgrim, have yet to be positively

identified. Most theories have been disproved. He was not the son of John

Cary and Elizabeth Hereford. Their son John was married in 1613 (when the

Pilgrim was about 3 years old) and died in Hackney , Middlesex, England,

before 1665. Proof is found in the pedigree submitted by their grandson John

Cary, the famous London and Virginia merchant, to the Earl Marshall of

England which resulted in confirmation of his right to bear the arms of the

noble Carys of Devon (ref. College of Arms, Book of Grants IV) Copies of

those documents are filed in the British Library (Stowe MS 670, folio 229)

and in the Society of Genealogists Library, London.

John the Pilgrim was not the son of Elizabeth and William Cary who was

mayor of Bristol in 1621. That theory was proposed by Henry Grosvenor Cary

in his The Cary Family in America and is disproved by the Heralds College

pedigree of the Bristol Carys. The son of Elizabeth and William Cary was the

John Cary who married Elizabeth Hereford (see above).

The theory that John the Pilgrim was the son of Walter Cary and Grace

Browne has not been disproved or proved positively. Walter died in 1633,

about the time the Pilgrim came to Plymouth after a dispute over his father's

will leaving his entire estate to his wife Grace in order to "tie and bind them [his children] the more to be loving and dutiful to their tender and careful mother". John Cary was an adult in 1633 and came to Plymouth the next year. Grace's will in 1668 leaves her son John, "if living" a shilling. That suggests that she and her son John were estranged. These circumstances roughly parallel the family tradition that John Cary came to Plymouth in 1834 following a dispute over his father's estate.

 

David Carey"

 

There is a monument in West Bridewater, Massachusettes dedicated to John and erected on the site of his homestead.

Marriage date for he and Elizabeth is listed as June or November in different sources.

I have received one email that sated: I did find something about John Cary coming over on the Mary and John ship in 1634. I have heard that the documents were lost.

 

 

Children of JOHN CARY and ELIZABETH GODFREY are:

i. JOHN "SERJEANT"17 CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. November 04, 1645, Duxbury, MA (Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), Page 63..); d. July 14, 1721, Bristol, RI; m. ABIGAL PENNIMAN (Source: The English Origin of James Penniman of Boston and Braintree, MA, The American Genealogist., (January, 1996.), Page 12-18..), December 07, 1670, Bridgewater, Massachusettes (Source: (1) NEHGS, Vital Records of Bridgewater, MA to the year 1850, Marriages, page 75, CARY. John, Jr. and ______(Abigal Allen, P.R. 103.), Dec.7, 1670.* * Intention not recorded., (2) The English Origin of James Penniman of Boston & Braintree, MA
", The American Geneaologis, January, 1996, p. 12 -18., Clifford L. Stott.); b. December 27, 1651, Braintree, MA; d. June 25, 1729, Bristol, RI.

Notes for JOHN "SERJEANT" CARY:

In 1680 John and Abigail moved to Bristol where he was a prominent man in the town and elected Deacon of the Church. He resided there until his death in 1721. The deed to his land in Bristol was granted Sept. 14, 1680, and confirmed by the General Court, Sept. 29, 1680. The first meeting of the people and the naming of the town was Sept. 1, 1681, and John Cary and his brother David were present. He was one of the first "raters" of the town, and appointed Nov. 10, 1681; in 1693 was recording officer of the County, and Clerk of the peace; in 1694 was Representative to the General Court.

More About JOHN "SERJEANT" CARY:

Burial: Congregational Church, High St. Bristol, RI

Notes for ABIGAL PENNIMAN:

Some people note Abigail's last name as Allen and make her the daughter of Samuel Allen & Mary French. Below is the source for Abigail Penniman. Possibly, the Allen connection has only been assumed.

Source for Penniniman, Abigail:

The will of her mother Lydia Eliot Penniman Wight bequeathed 10 £ "to my daughter Abigail Carie"

Her will was probated 2/12/1730 and administered by son Benjamin and son-in-law Samuel Howland (6:353). It mentions sons Eleazer, James, Benjamin and Josiah; only daughter Abigail Howland; Jemima Cary, daughter of Josiah Cary; granddaughter Abigail Cary , daughter of John deceased; granddaughter Abigail Cary, daughter of Eleazer Cary; granddaughter Abigail Cary, daughter of Jame s Cary; granddaughter Abigail Cary, daughter of Benjamin Cary; granddaughter Abigail Howland, daughter of Abigail Howland; and grandson John, son of John Cary.

More About ABIGAL PENNIMAN:

Burial: Congregational Church, High St., Bristol, RI

ii. FRANCIS CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. January 19, 1647/48, Duxbury, MA
(Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page63..); d. 1718, Bridgewater, Massachusettes (Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page 64, section 2..); m. LYDIA BRETT (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), 1676, Bridgewater, MA; b. Abt. 1655, Duxbury, MA
.

Notes for LYDIA BRETT:

Francis Cary's, b. 1647, wife?

Francis Cary married Lydia Brett, rather than Hannah Brett. In an article in the American Genealogist v. 61 no. 3 pages 129-132 a very convincing argument was made stating that Hannah Brett married a Turner and her sister Lydia married Francis Cary. Submitted by Mary Lou Clegg: marylouclegg@comcast.net

iii. ELIZABETH CARY (Source: (1) Vital Records of Bridgewter, MA to the year 1850, Vol I - Births, page 67., CARY. Eleazabeth, ch. John, Dec. 20, 1649, in (worn)., (2) "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. December 20, 1649, Duxbury, MA
(Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page 65, section 3-A..); d. 1723, Bridgewater, MA
; m. WILLIAM BRETT, WFT Est. 1677-1895 (Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1, (Release date: November 29, 1995), "CD-ROM," Tree #2948, Date of Import: Jan 1, 1998.); b. Abt. 1649; d. WFT Est. 1677-1738.

iv. JAMES CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. March 28, 1652, Braintree, MA
; d. November 20, 1706, Bridgewater, MA
(Source: Vital Records of Bridgewater, MA to the year 1850, Deaths, page 445, CARY. James, h. Mary, Nov. 20. 1706.); m. MARY SHAW/STANDISH (Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page 65, section 4..), January 04, 1680/81 (Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page 65, section 4..); b. Abt. 1662, Weymouth, MA
(Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page 65, section 4..); d. 1736, Bristol (Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page 65, section 4..).

Notes for MARY SHAW/STANDISH:

Some sources list her last name as Standish, some as Shaw? Same person married twice or two people?

More About MARY SHAW/STANDISH:

Namesake: Standish or Shaw?

v. MARY CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. July 08, 1654, Duxbury, MA
; d. WFT Est. 1655-1748.

More About MARY CARY:

Fact 1: Never married

vi. JONATHAN CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. September 24, 1656, Bridgewater, Massachusettes (Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page 65, section 5..); d. 1695, Bridgewater, MA; m. SARAH ALLEN, 1685, MA (Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., J, (Release date: November 29, 1995), "CD-ROM," Tree #0230, Date of Import: Jan 1, 1998.); b. April 14, 1667, Bridgewater, Massachusettes; d. 1743.

vii. DAVID CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. January 27, 1658/59, Bridgewater, MA
; d. 1718, Bristol, RI (Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1, (Release date: November 29, 1995), "CD-ROM," Tree #2948, Date of Import: Jan 1, 1998.); m. ELIZABETH BRACKETT, December 09, 1689; b. 1671.

viii. HANNAH CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. April 30, 1661, Bridgewater, Massachusettes (Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page 63.); d. 1718 (Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1, (Release date: November 29, 1995), "CD-ROM," Tree #2948, Date of Import: Jan 1, 1998.); m. JOHN THURSTON; b. December 13, 1656, Medfield, MA.

ix. DEACON JOSEPH CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. April 18, 1663, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Mass; d. January 10, 1721/22, Windham, CT (Source: Bela GEDCOM.FTW, Date of Import: Dec 8, 1999.); m. HANNAH GODFREY, Windham, CT; b. Abt. 1668, Norwich, CT; d. 1700, Windham, CT.

Notes for DEACON JOSEPH CARY:

When a young man, he went to Norwich, CT
and became one of the original proprietors of Wnidham. Feb 9, 1694, he bought 1000 acres of land for 10 pounds, 9 shilling.

Deacon of the First congregational Church in Windham.

More About DEACON JOSEPH CARY:

Fact 1: Deacon

Source: Some info on this line comes from Pat Aspray: PatAspray@aol.com

Notes for HANNAH GODFREY:

Died giving birth to Elizabeth.

x. REBECCA CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. March 30, 1665, Bridgewater, MA
(Source: John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, page 63); d. Bef. 1700, Norwich, CT
(Source: User Home Page: Ancestors of John Armstrong Allen, Tree #2948.); m. SAMUEL ALLEN, December 02, 1685 (Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., World Family Tree Vol. 1, Ed. 1, (Release date: November 29, 1995), "CD-ROM," Tree #2948, Date of Import: Jan 1, 1998.); b. December 04, 1660, Bridgewater, MA
; d. June 28, 1750.

xi. SARAH CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. August 02, 1667, Bridgewater, Massachusettes; d. Aft. 1688; m. JOHN JENNEY, Abt. 1688.

xii. MEHITABEL CARY (Source: "John Cary the Pilgrim" by Seth C. Cary 1911 Boston, MA.), b. December 24, 1670, Bridgewater, MA (Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), page 63.); d. Preston, CT
; m. (1) ELISHA ADAMS (Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., J, (Release date: November 29, 1995), "CD-ROM," Tree #1822, Date of Import: Feb 22, 1998.), December 18, 1689, Bristol, RI; b. February 18, 1658/59, Medfield, Norfolk, Massachuetts (Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., J, (Release date: November 29, 1995), "CD-ROM," Tree #1822, Date of Import: Feb 22, 1998.); d. 1698 (Source: Brøderbund Software, Inc., J, (Release date: November 29, 1995), "CD-ROM," Tree #1822, Date of Import: Feb 22, 1998.); m. (2) MILES STANDISH (Source: Seth C. Cary, John Cary, The Plymouth Pilgrim, (Dorchester Center, Boston, Massachusettes, 1911), Section 7-B, page 67, 2nd husband of Mehitabel Cary.), December 05, 1700, Bristol, Massachusettes.

 

22. THOMAS16 CARY (JOHN15, WILLIAM14, RICHARD13, LORD WILLIAM12, SIR ROBERT11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.) was born December 1613, and died 1659 (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.). He married SUSANNA LIMBERRY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.).

More About THOMAS CARY:

Christening: December 27, 1613, Bristol, England (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.)

 

Child of THOMAS CARY and SUSANNA LIMBERRY is:

i. JOHN17 CARY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), b. Abt. 1640 (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.); m. JANE FLOOD (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), June 15, 1665, Surry Co., VA (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.).

Notes for JOHN CARY:

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John Cary recorded his intention to go to England and never return in 1671. However, he must not have left right away, or else he did return, because John Bennett Boddie writes that his daughter Mary was born in Surry Co., VA, in 1678 and married there.

In 1699 John Cary, by then a prosperous merchant in London, applied to the College of Heralds for the right to the arms of the Carys of Devon, which right was confirmed in 1701. In his application he described himself as "One of the directors of the English Company trading with the East Indies," and he identified his descent from John Cary through son Thomas.

 

23. MILES (MYLLES)16 CARY (JOHN15, WILLIAM14, RICHARD13, LORD WILLIAM12, SIR ROBERT11, SIR WILLIAM10, SIR PHILLIP9, SIR ROBERT8, SIR JOHN7, SIR JOHN6, LORD WILLIAM5, SIR JOHN WILLIAM4 DE KARRY, WILLIAM3, JOHN2, LORD ADAM1) (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.) was born July 1621 in Bristol, Gloucester, England, and died June 10, 1667 in Windmill Point, Warwick, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.). He married ANNE TAYLOR (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.) 1645 in Virginia. She was born 1621 in Of, England (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), and died Bef. March 13, 1656/57 in Windmill Point, Warwick, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.).

Notes for MILES (MYLLES) CARY:

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AFN: 9TC8-69

On 7 Feb 1645, Peter Wraxall, mariner, of Bristol, England, gave the following testimony: "He is of the company of the David [a ship] of Bristol, 200 tons, John Elson, master. On their last voyage to Virginia, there was a bill made by Miles Cary, a Bristol man, at Elizabeth City in Virginia, for delivery of 250 lbs of Virginia tobacco leaf to John Jones in Virginia on 10 November last; the tobacco was not delivered." This information appears in the Deposition Books of Bristol, 1643-1647, Abstracted by the Virginia COlonial Records Project Survey Report No. B. 1, The Virginia Library.

This information establishes that Miles Cary (I) of Virginia was from Bristol, England and was in Virginia by 1645. Several sources state that he emigrated to Virginia in 1640. See, e.g., DuBellet, Some Prominent Virginia Families, Vol II (1907) and Kennedy, Seldens of Virginia and Allied Families. I have not been able to confirm any earlier date than 1645 by reference to primary sources.

For a detailed study of the Cary family's English origins see the notes in Henry F. Waters' work, Genealogical Gleanings in England (1901). Waters is an extremely reputable genealogist who worked in England with English primary sources.

There are numerous references to Miles Cary (I) in the records of the Virginia Colony after 1645. Miles Cary (I) had a son Miles Cary (II) as evidenced by a deed on 20 Nov 1862 conveying 1590 acres in Warwick County, Virginia to "Mr. Miles Cary now in possession of his mother Mrs. Anne Cary," which land had been previously sold "to Col. Miles Cary, decd, who by his will devised same to his son Miles Cary the grantee." This conveyance is one of many reprinted in The Edward Pleasant Valentine Papers, published by the Valentine Museam in Richmond. Miles Cary (I) served as Escheator General of Virginia in 1666 and had the style of Colonel and Councellor of state in 1655. See Stanard, The Colonial Virginia Register (1902) and Hening's.

Miles Cary (II) appears in numerous Virginia records beginning in 1682 and continueing until 1702. He is known to be deceased by 17 May 1716 when his widow, Mary of Warwick County is shown as prosecuting a suit at court. Neal, Elizabeth City County Virginia Deeds, Wills and Court Orders, 1715-1721.

He immigrated to Virginia between 1640 and 1645. He received a grant of 3,000 acres in Westmoreland Co. in 1654. Was Mayor in 1654, Lieutenant Colonel in 1657, Colonel and County Lieutenant 1659-67, Burgess 1659-63, Escheator General of Virginia 1665, Collector of Tobacco Duties of the Lower James River and member of the King's Council 1663-67. Maintained a water-mill and mercantile business which were mentioned in his will. Presumed to have died of wounds received when the Dutch navy invaded Hampton Roads and attacked Old Point Comfort. His tomb at Windmill Point is no longer visible, but the slab is extant.

Following is the will of the immigrant Mylles Cary, as transcribed by Guilford D. Eggleston from Warwick Co. records in 1851 and reported by Fairfax Harrison in his book The Virginia Carys; An Essay in Genealogy (New York: The Divinne Press, 1919), pp. 164-168. It was dated 9 June 1667 and proved 21 June 1667 in Warwick Co., Virginia (Will Book A, 448).

I, MYLLES CARY of Warwick County, in Virginia, being of sound and perfect memory (praysed bee God), doe make and ordain this my last will and testament, hereby renouncing all other will or testaments formerly by me made whatsoever.

Imp s: I give and bequeath my soul into the hands of Almighty God, hoping through the meritte of Jesus Christ to have free remission of all my sinns; and my body to the earth with Xtian buriall to be decently interred by my Loving Wife; and for that temporall estate which it hath pleased God to endow mee withall, I give and bequeath in manner and form following:--

I doe give and bequeath unto my sonn THOMAS CARY all that tract or parcell of land which I now reside upon, containing by the old pattent, taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, three hundred and fifty acres of land, but since surveighed and received by me 688 acres more or less, with all that tract or parcell of land, commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to a destrict pattent thereof taken by my father-in-law, Thomas Taylor, deceased, containing by said pattent two hundred and fifty acres of land, which quantity of two hundred and fifty acres of land is since joyned by mee unto another parcell of land bought by mee of Zacheriah Cripps, the son of Zacheriah Cripps, deceased; yet notwithstanding my will is that the said two hundred and fifty acres, more commonly knowne by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," according to the bounds of the first pattent taken up as aforesaid, be set apart and divided from the parcel of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, and be and remain with the tract or parcell of land I now live upon with all the houses, aedifices, buildings, gardens, orchards, pastures, woods and underwoods, and trees growing and to bee growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the several tracts of land with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to any or either of the aforesaid parcells of land belonging or any way thereto appertaining, unto him the said THOMAS CARY and the heyres of his body to [be] lawfully begotten.

I doe also give and bequeath unto my sonn HENRY CARY and unto my sonn MYLLES CARY all that tract or parcell of land which I bought of Zacheriah Cripps, being according to the Ancient Pattent taken out by Zacheriah Cripps, one thousand and fifty acres, with all that tract or parcell of land taken up by mee, adjoining to that taken out of Zacheriah Cripps, but all taken into one pattent (always excepting and reserving that two hundred and fifty acres commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Magpy Swampe" to the use and purpose before expressed) which said tract of land according to the last surveigh and pattent (the said "Magpy Swampe" excepted) I give unto my sonn HENRY CARY and unto my sonn MYLLES, to be divided between them, by the runne of water which is by the great poplar in Andrew Farmers field, being the first course marked tree of the said dividend which runne of water upwards as the main runne goeth up to the dams or ponds, and so to my outward line, which runne and dams or ponds my will is shall be the dividing line between them. That is to say, I give and bequeath unto my sonn HENRY CARY all that tract or parcell of land, bee it more or less of this side of the ponds or dams, adjoining upon the lands of Capt. Thomas Bernard, deceased, with the plantation commonly knowne and called by the name of the "Forest," with all the houses, aedifices, buildings, gardens, orchards, pastures, woods, underwoods and trees growing and to be growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases and conveighances made out of the said tract or dividend of land, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said parcell of land any way appertaining, unto him the said HENRY CARY and to the heyers of his body lawfully to bee begotten.

And I give and bequeath unto my sonne MYLLES CARY all that tract or parcell of land, bee it more or less, of the other side of the runnes or dams soe farr as my outward line extendeth, and along the said line, adjoyning upon the lands of one Calvert, and adjoyning upon the lands of John Lewis, and soe along the outward line to the heade of Potash Creek, and adjoining upon the lands of Capt: Samuell Stephens (excepting and reserving the two hundred and fifty acres of land, commonly knowne by the name of the "Magpy Swampe," for the use and purpose afore expressed) with all the woods, underwoods, trees growing and to bee growing, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said tract or parcell of land (bee it more or less) belonging or in any way thereto appertaining, unto him the said MYLLES CARY, and to the heyers of his body lawfully to bee begotten.

I doe give and bequeath unto my sonne WILLIAM CARY all that tract or parcell of land which lyeth up Warwick River formerly belonging unto Capt: Thomas Flint, and since purchased by mee, with all the houses, aedifices, buildings, gardens, orchards, pastures, woods and underwoods, trees growing and to bee growing, with all the rents and profits of all leases or conveighances, made out of the said tract of lands, with all the hereditaments and appurtenances to the said tract or parcell thereunto belonging or in any way appertaining, unto him the said WILLIAM CARY, and the heyers of his body to bee lawfully begotten.

I give unto ROGER DANIELL that parcell or tract of land that Goodman Heskins now lives on, and the land called "Gaole," with all the rents and profits, hereditaments and appurtenances whatsoever, whether by lease or otherwise, to all intents and purposes whatsoever in full and ample manner as I myself now enjoy it, may, might, or ever may enjoy it.

My desire is that Mr. William Beaty may have the education and bringing up of my sonne WILLIAM, and Mr. Hurle of my son MYLLES in England.

My will is that my two houses in England, the one in Baldwin Street, the other in St. Nicholas Street, bee sold by Mr. Hurle and Mr. Richard Deans, and the money in Mr. Hurle hands already and the money of the said two houses soe sold to be equally divided between my three daughters, ANNE, BRIDGETT and ELIZABETH, and to continue in Mr. Hurle his hands untill their dayes of marriage; and my will is that my tobacco that goes for England this year, and the bills of Exchange, I now send home, bee also in Mr. Hurle hands towards my sonne MYLLES his education. My Plate and Rings to be equally divided between my children.

The goods in the store to be sold by my Executors, and also the houseing at Towne (which I bought of Mr. Randolph and have paid him for, as by his receipt it may appear) to be sold by my Executors, and the remainder thereof, after my debts are paid, to bee equally divided amongst my children.

I give unto ANNE CARY a negro girl called Nan, and one boy called Harry.

I give unto BRIDGETT CARY one negro girl called Bridgett.

To ELIZABETH CARY one negro girl called Sarah.

The rest of my negroes to be equally divided between my four sonns THOMAS, HENRY, MYLLES and WILLIAM; and what English servants I have I give unto my four sonns THOMAS, HENRY, MYLLES and WILLIAM.

My will is further that my stock of sheep be equally divided between my children; as also my stock of cattle be equally divided between my said children: my horses and mares--my will is that they be equally divided between my children. My grey mare [name illegible] I give and bequeath unto Roger Daniell.

As for my Tobacco [debts] my will is they bee equally divided between my children; as also household Stuffs.

And my will further is that (whereas I have given and bequeathed unto my four sonnes, THOMAS, HENRY, MYLLES and WILLIAM, several tracts and parcells of land, as, by foregoing clause in this Will, may and doth appear) if any of the said Thomas, Henry, Mylles and William Cary shall happen to depart this natural life without heyers of his body lawfully begotten, that then his land goe and pass unto the next heire or brother, viz: if Thomas Cary shall happen to dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his land to descend to the next brother Henry; and if Henry dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, his land to descend to Mylles Cary; and if Mylles Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, his land to descend to William Cary; and if William Cary dy without issue of his body lawfully begotten, then his lands, and the other tracts soe falling to him, pass and descend to my three daughters, Anne, Bridgett & Elizabeth.

My will is that my debts be equally paid by my Executors, hereafter to be named, before any division or diminution of my Estate, and that no division be made but by the joynt consent of my Executors hereafter to be named, provided that my Executors be all alive at the time of division, and [in] the Colony of Virginia--that is to say, so many of Executors as are to be had [but] that no division be made untill my eldest sonne come of age.

My will further is that when division is made, that my Loving friend Mr. William Beaty have and keep in his possession my sonne William's Estate, and keep it for my said sonne William's use, untill he shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My said sonne's maintenance for his education only to be deducted. And that the said Mr. William Beaty have my sonne Mylles Cary's part also of my Estate to possess and keep for the said Mylles Cary his use and behoof untill the said Mylles Cary shall accomplish the age of one and twenty. My will is that Henry Cary, when the Estate is divided, have his part and share of my Estate in his own possession, as also his land, formerly bequeathed to him in his own possession notwithstanding he bee not of full age.

As for my three daughters' parts or shares of my Estate (when divided) my will is, that those guardians (whom my said daughters shall then choose) with the consent of Executors, shall take it into their care and custody for the proper and sole use of my said daughters until they or any of them shall accomplish the age of one and twenty, or dayes of marriage (their maintenance only excepted); that is each or any one of the said daughters to have her part or share as she accomplish the age of one and twenty or marryeth.

I do hereby nominate and appoint my four sonnes THOMAS, HENRY, MYLLES and WILLIAM CARY, and my three daughters, ANNE, BRIDGETT and ELIZABETH CARY my joynt Executors and Executrices of this my last Will and Testament, with strict charge that they agree and act with mutual love and amity.

I doe also hereby nominate and appoint my well-beloved friends Mr. Thomas Ludwell, Col_o: Nath: Bacon, Major Edward Grifith and Mr. William Beaty my Executors of this my last Will and Testament, earnestly requesting them to take the said charge and care upon them. And in token of my love to my said Executors I doe hereby give and bequeath to each of the five pounds sterling.

IN WITNESS whereof I have set my hand and seal to each syde and part of this my last Will and Testament, this ninth day of June, 1667.

MYLLES CARY [His seal]

Signed and Sealed in the presence of us:

FRANCIS HADDEN

THOMAS J. KEN

WILLIAM X TANDY.

his marke

Probat. in Curia XXI die Junij 1667

Pr. Testament: THOMAS J. KEN & GULIELMUS TANDY

Test: WM. WOYDEN, Sub. Cler.

Recordat: XXIX die Junij 1667

WM. WOYDEN, Sub. Cler."

More About MILES (MYLLES) CARY:

Burial: June 1667, Warwick, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.)

Christening: January 30, 1621/22, St. Nicholas Ch., Bristol, Gloucestershire, England (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.)

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Notes for ANNE TAYLOR:

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Children of MILES CARY and ANNE TAYLOR are:

i. THOMAS17 CARY, b. 1647, Windmill Point, Warwick, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.); d. 1708, Windmill Point, Warwick, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.); m. (1) JUDITH LOCKEY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.); m. (2) ANNE MILNER (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), 1669, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.); b. Abt. 1649, Nemsemond, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.).

Notes for THOMAS CARY:

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In 1666 he was employed in the construction of the fort at Old Point Comfort. He ranked third in the Warwick Militia at Berkeley's array for defense against the Indians in 1676. He inherited Windmill Point and Magpie Swamp under his father's will, and perhaps continued his father's mercantile business in Warwick. (Cary Families From Virginia, p. 31)

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Burial: 1708, Warwick, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.)

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Notes for ANNE MILNER:

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AFN: 3TXX-1QSome sources say Jane, some Anne.

ii. ANNE CARY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), b. Abt. 1649, Warwick, VA; m. STUCKEY.

iii. HENRY CARY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), b. 1650, Warwick, Virginia; d. 1720, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.); m. JUDITH LOCKEY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), Bef. May 24, 1671 (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.); b. 1650.

Notes for HENRY CARY:

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Henry Cary was a building contractor. Among other public buildings he constructed the York County courthouse (1694), the fort on York River (1697), The first capitol at Williamsburg (1701-1703), the reconstruction of the College of William & Mary after a fire (1705), and the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg (1705-1710). He lived in the Governor's Palace during its construction. His petition to the government is evidence that bricks were burned in Virginia as early as 1709, rather than being imported.

Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, ed., Cary Families From Virginia, (Manteca, CA: Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, 1969), p. 30

Fairfax Harrison, The Virginia Carys; An Essay in Genealogy, (New York: The De Vinne Press, 1919), p. 87.

May Folk Webb and Patrick Mann Estes, Cary-Estes Genealogy, (Rutland, Vermont: The Tuttle Publishing Co., 1939), p. 43.

Will Proved: 1 Sep 1720, Warwick Co., VA

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iv. BRIDGET CARY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), b. 1652, Virginia; d. Abt. 1670; m. WILLIAM BASSETT (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), 1670 (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.).

Notes for BRIDGET CARY:

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Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, ed., Cary Families From Virginia, (Manteca, CA: Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, 1969), p. 30

Notes for Bridgett Cary: For Bassett Family, see Keith, Ancestry of Benjamin Harrison.

Notes for WILLIAM BASSETT:

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Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, ed., Cary Families From Virginia, (Manteca, CA: Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, 1969), p. 30

Notes for William Bassett: Resided in New Kent Co., VA.

v. ELIZABETH CARY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), b. 1653, Virginia; m. EMMANUEL WILLS (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.).

Notes for ELIZABETH CARY:

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Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, ed., Cary Families From Virginia, (Manteca, CA: Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, 1969), p. 30

For descendants, see William & Mary Quarterly XXIV, 200. The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 10 (1966), p. 96, had a query from Mrs. C. M. Barley of Columbia, KY, which stated that Elizabeth Cary, daughter of Miles Cary I, possibly the widow of Emmanuel Wills, married Matthew Page II.

Notes for EMMANUEL WILLS:

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Emmanuel Wills of Warrick County

vi. MILES CARY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), b. 1655, Virginia; d. 1709, "Richneck", Warwick Co., VA (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.); m. (1) MARY MILNER (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), Abt. 1683 (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.); m. (2) MARY WILSON (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), April 1702, Virginia (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.).

Notes for MILES CARY:

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Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, ed., Cary Families From Virginia, (Manteca, CA: Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, 1969), p. 30

Notes for MARY MILNER:

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Died without issue. (Pecquet du Bellet, Some Prominent Virginia Families, Vol. II, p. 50)

Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, ed., Cary Families From Virginia, (Manteca, CA: Mrs. Archie Carey Toal, 1969), p. 30

Notes for MARY WILSON:

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Some Prominent Virginia Families, by Louise Pecquet du Bellet (Lynchburg, VA: J. P. Bell, 1907), Vol. II, p. 50

vii. WILLIAM CARY (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), b. 1657, Virginia; d. 1713, Skiffs Creek, VA; m. MARY SCARBROOK (Source: Debra Bowman.FTW, Date of Import: Mar 22, 2001.), 1682.

Notes for WILLIAM CARY:

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Message from the Register Containing Baptisms in the Church of the French Reegugees at Mannikin Town in Virginia, in the Parish of King William, 25, 1721 March.

At Mannikin Town in Virginia, in the Parish of King William, 1721 (Huguenot) William Cary, a younger son of Col. Miles Cary, the emigrant; Burgess in 1710; m. Martha Seabrook; will dated 1711. Had issue: i. I. Harwood; d. 1720; ii. Miles; d. 1766; (among his sons was Richard, Judge of the Ct. of Appeals of Virginia; d. 1785); iii. Eliz. Cary m. Edward Jacquelin.

Of the Parish of Mulberry Island, Warwick Co. His will, written in 1711, was recorded in will book E, p. 570. William Cary was a member of Justice of York in 1666, member of the Council in 1669, and member of the House of Burgesses in 1710. (du Bellet, Some Prominent Virginia Families, Vol. II, p. 63)

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