Haynes Family Genealogy
THOMAS HAYNES/HAINES
of Amesbury, Massachusetts
and York, Maine
compiled by Paulette Haynes
April, 1985
Thomas Haynes received land in Amesbury, Massachusetts 1661, 1666 and 1675. He married 26 December 1667 at Salisbury, Massachusetts to Martha Barnard, a daughter of Thomas Barnard. As was required of all male inhabitants over the age of 16 years, Thomas made his Oath of Allegiance, on 20 December 1677 as a resident of Amesbury. He was a petition signer in October 1671 as a resident of Amesbury, served in the training band in 1680 . His name is not found in any records of Amesbury/Salisbury before 1661, and I have found no documentation as to when or where in England he was born . Thomas Haynes died about the year 1683. An inventory of his estate was made 25 September 1683. Ref: Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury (Hoyt). Whitmore, in his book Genealogical Guide to Early Settlers of America, expressed the possibility that Thomas Haynes was in Maine, 1658-1665, but that statement is doubtful, and it also seems doubtful Thomas was born 1645 as claimed on several internet websites.
Thomas Haynes of Amesbury is not shown as being the same Thomas Haynes, an early inhabitant of Maquoit (Casco Bay) Maine in 1641, who was driven off by the Indians and was at Lynn, Massachusetts with his wife, Joyce in the year 1678. Since both are known to have married women with different names and were living simultaneously in different localities of Massachusetts, it is doubtful they were the same person.
Martha Barnard (also seen at times as Bartlett , Barnett and Burnet) was the daughter of Thomas and Eleanor Barnard of Salisbury, Massachusetts. She and her twin sister were born 22 September 1645 at Salisbury. Their father, Thomas Barnard, born around 1612, was an early settler of Salisbury and was killed by the Indians in October 1677. A record of his family can be found in Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury (Hoyt) p. 49. Eleanor Barnard, the widow of Thomas, whose name is also given as Helen, married a second time to George Little. That marriage is seen in Vital Records of Newbury as "Elionor Barnard and George Little, 19 July 1681". Eleanor died 27 November 1694.
The widow of Thomas Haynes, Martha (Barnard) Haynes married a second time to Samuel Buckman, a feltmaker, around 1685 or 1686. There were three children born to them while they lived in Amesbury and in 1697 they lived in Newbury, Massachusetts. These children were: Samuel Buckman born 16 September 1687 who died 21 October 1687, Samuel Buckman (again) born 10 November 1688 who died 28 November 1688 and Sarah Buckman born 25 November 1689. Martha (Barnard-Haynes) Buckman was living in 1706 at Newbury, Massachusetts. Ref: Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury (Hoyt). I always have wondered about the fact according to the family record, that Martha was about 42 and 44 years old when these children were born in her second marriage to Samuel Buckman.
Children of Thomas Haynes and Martha (Barnard) Haynes were five:
Thomas, Eleanor, Aquila, John and Mary.
1. Thomas Haynes born 27 May 1670, "eldest son" in the estate settlement of his father in 1683, married Lydia Young before May 1698, evidenced by the will of her mother. Lydia was the daughter of Rowland and Johanna/Joan (Knight) Young of York, Maine. The Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire of York, Maine (Noyes, Libby, Davis) states that Thomas Haynes leased land in York, Maine from Mr. William Hooke, 4 April 1695, received grants in 1697 and 1703 and served on the Grand Jury in 1703. Thomas Haynes' land was located on Brays Brook, a tributary of the Georges River in the town of York. At this time Maine was part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. On 10 May 1711, Thomas Haynes and Job Young conveyed marsh land formerly belonging to Rowland Young of York, the deceased father of Job Young and the wife of Thomas Haynes, and in 1718, Thomas Haynes served on a committee to "Assert and Maintain the Town Rights". Ref: Maine Historical and Genealogical Recorder (Watson) and History of York, Maine (Banks). The will of Thomas Haynes/Hayns was written 20 June 1721. An inventory was returned 28 September 1723 and the will was probated 1 October 1723 at York, Maine. In his will,Thomas conveyed his entire estate to his wife, Lydia, and "her heirs". No children were named. Ref: Maine Wills (Sargent). Lydia, the widow of Thomas Haynes, was born in 1672 and her family, the YOUNGS, were inhabitants of York as early as 1637. Ref: History of York, Maine (Banks). She married a second time to Samuel Bragdon of York, who was born 1673 and died in 1746. No children were born of this second marriage, and Lydia died 3 April 1757, at the age of 85 years in York, Maine. Ref: Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire. My inquiry to the Maine Historical Society in March 1982 regarding children of Thomas and Lydia Haynes was answered by Margot McClain in which she stated "there is no indication that Thomas & Lydia Haynes had heirs". She also said "the Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire was a very well researched book and a classic of its type. If the authors had had records of Thomas and Lydia's children, they would have included them here. Since none of the other records checked between the two of us shows a son Christopher or Joseph, I'd have to conclude for the time being that they did not have a son."
2. Eleanor Haynes, born 7 February 1673/1674 married Mathias/Mathews Young, a fisherman, 23 April 1696 at Newbury, Massachusetts. Ref: Vital Records of Newbury. He was the son of Roland and Susannah (Mathews) Young. Eleanor and Mathew were living in York, Maine in January 1696/1697 when they appeared before the Grand Jury of York on charges of fornication. The will of Mathews Young was written 20 November 1750 and probated 1 April 1751 at York, Maine. Ref: Maine Wills (Sargent) and Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire (Noyes, Libby, Davis). Known children were (8):
Susannah Young born 3 November 1796, married (1) Ichabod Austin, in 1717 and (2) Magnus Redlon.
Hannah Young born 5 January 1698/99 married John Preble, 4 December 1724.
Ebenezer Young born 5 April 1701 married Sarah Batten, 11 August 1724.
Tabitha Young born 6 October 1705, married William Murch in August 1726
Mathias Young born 16 November 1708, married Mercy Main, 19 January 1733/34 and died before November 1750.
Lydia Young born 15 October 1711, married Nathan Whitney, 12 November 1730.
Mercy Young born 25 January 1714/15 married Gerhom Webber, 14 July 1736.
Eleanor Young born 6 January 1717/18, married Joseph Allen, 18 January 1739.
3. Aquila Haynes born ca 1678, married Mehitable Freethy, a daughter of John Freethy, before 1701 and was living in York, Maine in 1706. He died before November 1718. Ref: Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire (Noyes, Libby, Davis) Other records indicate Aquila Haynes died 2 March 1750 in York, Maine. Known children were (5):
Aquila Haynes born 17 July 1702, died 2 March 1750/51 and married the widow Mehitable Young, 24 February 1733/34. She was the daughter of Captain Lewis Beane and the widow of Samuel Young, who was a son of Lieutenant Joseph Young, and grandson of Roland and Susannah (Mathews) Young. Aquila Haynes served as a soldier in the Indian War of 1724, and was a York Commons proprietor in 1732. Possibly his wife, Mehitable Haynes died in 1786 and was described as a "good physician" in Bank's History of York, Maine. Ref: Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire (Noyes, Libby, Davis). Other records indicate the father of Aquilla Haynes died 2 Mar 1750.
Mary Haynes born 28 November 1704, married Aaron Banks, 12 February 1725/26 (intentions) who was a son of John Banks. Ref: Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire (Noyes, Libby, Davis)
Hannah Haynes born 20 December 1707, married Samuel Haines, 5 March 1732/33, "now residing in York." Ref: Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire (Noyes, Libby, Davis) One wonders if this Samuel Haines was not related.
Dorcas Haynes born 9 March 1712/13 married William Babb, a son of Sampson Babb of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 7 December 1732 at Newington Church. Ref: Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire (Noyes, Libby, Davis) and New Hampshire Genealogy Records.
4. John Haynes born ca 1680, a weaver, was in York, Maine in 1706 and died after 1758. The Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire, states he made a quit claim deed to John Sargent of Amesbury in 1737 of land that was a grant made to his brother, Thomas Haynes, and whose York land he was living on in 1749. This deed in York County Deeds, Vol. 18, indicated that John Haynes had Rights, Title and Interest in this tract of land which was granted to his deceased brother, Thomas Haynes, for his service as a soldier under the command of Captain John March in 1690. After the death of Lydia, the widow of Thomas Haynes, in 1757, John Haynes and his sister Mary Brickett sued John Bean for the land of Thomas Haynes. Ref: Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire (Noyes, Libby, Davis) It is not known if John Haynes was married, however it is noted, because of the close proximity of Berwick to York, Maine, one John Haynes married Hannah Key, 7 July 1708 and was taxed at Berwick in 1713 and 1719. One Mary Haynes married Joseph Baker, 4 January 1737/38 at York, Maine, and this might have been a daughter of John Haynes. Ref: Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire (Noyes, Libby, Davis). At a later date, one Thomas Haynes, a resident of York, Maine volunteered as a York County Minuteman in April 1775. Ref: History of York, Maine (Banks).
5. Mary Haynes born ca 1682 married James Brickett, and was living in Newbury, Massachusetts in 1706. Her will was administered 27 November 1770. Ref: Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury (Hoyt) and "Haynes Eagle", Vol. V, page 65, September 1971.
From Vital Records of York, Maine, (Bragdon & Frost)
Misc. Death Records-
Hannah Haynes, daughter of John Haynes and ----, his wife died July 14, 1729
Thomas Haynes, son of same, died July 25, 1729
Thomas Harins (?) son of ----- and ---- died July 6th, 1723
--- dau of John and --- Hains, died March 13, 1724/5, ae 13 das.
Aquila Haynes, son of Thomas, died Mar 2, 1750
Hains, the wife of (Mr) Thomas, May 28, 1801
Haynes, widow Mehitable, April 13, 1786
Thomas Haynes, age 82, died April 11, 1821 "Paralytic"
Abigail, wife of Thomas Haines died 29 May 1801
Mr. Thomas Haines died 27 July 1793 in 53rd year of his age.
Mrs. Lydia Bragdon, wife of Mr. Samuel Bragdon died April 3, 1757, aged 85. Formerly wife of Mr. Thomas Haynes.
Marriages:
Jonathan Haynes and Esther Moulton, Jan. 1771 1st Parish
Samuel Haynes now resident of York and Hannah Haynes of the same place intend marriage - entered Jan. 20, 1732. Marryed Mar 5, 1732 by J. Moulton, Esq.
Samuel Moulton and Nancy Hains both of York intend marriage. entred Oct. 6th 1791. Join'd in marriage Oct. 24, 1791 by ye Rev.d Mr. Isaac Lyman.
Aquila Haines and Mehetabel Young both of York intend marriage, entered Jan. 26, 1733. Married Feb 24, 1733 by Jer. Moulton, Esq.
Family Records:
"Redgesture" of Aquilla Hayns, his children Borne in York of his wife Mehitable, the dafter of John and Hanna Freethy and said Haynses fathers name was Thomas Hayns of Amsbury.
1. Aquilla Hayns borne July ye 19th 1702
2. Mary Hayns borne Nov.m ye 28 1704
3. Hannah Hayns borne December 20, 1707
4. Darcos Hayns borne March ye 9th 1712/1713
Thomas Haynes, his children born in York of his wife Abigail, the daughter of John Bradbury, Esq. Viz.
1. Anne Haynes born Jan. 29, 1766
2. Samuel Haynes born Oct 30, 1768
3. Francis Haynes born Nov 30, 1771
(a later hand has added: "Nancy --- married Moulton")
Will of THOMAS HAYNS, 20 June 1721, York Co. Maine, Probate Office, 3,10
In the Name of God Amen I Thomas Hayns of York in ye County of York, Knowing it is appointed for all men to die and finding my Self full of bodyly Infermities not Expecting but a little time in this life make this my last Will and Testament being of a Sound Memory and in the first and Cheefe Place When near Approaching Change is Come by Death I humbly Resign my Soul into the hands of my Gloryfied Redeemer that gave it, and my body to ye Dust as it was in hopes of a Glorious Resurrection at ye Last day through the Merrits and Righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ.
And as for the wordly welth that God hath given me my Will is that after my Decease My dear and Well beloved Wife shall decently bury my body, and that she my Said wife, Namely Lydia Hains Shall be ye Sole Executrix unto my Last Will and Testament and She Pay all my Just Debts out of my Estate.
And I Will and bequeath unto my said Loving Wife Lydia Hayns after my Decease my funeral Charges and Debts being paid as abovesaid the over Plushage and remainder if any be I Do by these presents Give Grant and fully freely and absolutely make over and Confirm unto my said Wife all my whole Estate both Real and Personal both Land and Meadow Meadow Ground Dwelling house Barn out house in York or else where with all my Personal Estate of Chattels Cattle Sheep Swine or any and all my Moveables within dores and without with all the Rights and Priviledges and advantages and Appurtinances belonging to the Same or any Part or percel thereof or that Ever may Redownd unto ye Same or any part or parcel thereof, Unto her the Said Lydia Hayns and her Heirs and Assignes for ever. To Have and to Hold and Quaitly and Peacably to Ocupie & Injoy the Same as a Good and Sure Estate in fee Simple to her and their only Vse bennifit and behoofe forever without any Intaile Legacy or any Incumberment Whatsoever. In Witness hereof I have hereunto Set my hand and seal of my own Voluntary free Will and Consent this twentyeth day of June in ye Year of our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and twenty one In the Seventh Year of his Maj.ty Reign &ct.
Signed Sealed & Delivered Thomas Hayns (seal)
in the presence of us as his
Last Will and Testament
John Ross
Abra.m Preble
Joseph (X) Hannay
Probated 1 Oct 1723. Inventory returned 28 Sept 1723, at 279 pounds:5:0, by Abra.m Preble, Joseph Sayward and Jonathan Bane, appraisers.
It should be noted that the name HAYNES might be spelled in various ways in the old records, and descendants could have different spellings of the name. For the sake of continuity, I spelled the name HAYNES, although it is frequently seen as HAYNS, HAINES or HAINS. Please E-mail me, if you have corrections or additions. Paulette Haynes
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