Chelmsford records show baptism at about age of 4 years
Name also spelled "BALE"
Name also spelled "BALE"
Chelmsford records show baptism at about age of 4 years
Marriage record listed in Chelmsford, Middlesex, MA record "at Concord"
Chelmsford records show baptism at about age of 4 years
Marriage record torn, year may be wrong
Wife/Hannah: Marriage date unreadable on Chelmsford, Middlesex, MA record
Tombstone at FOREFATHERS' BURYING GROUND, CHELMSFORD CENTRE
HERE LYES Ye BODY OF
SAMUEL FLETCHER
AGED 65 YEARS
DIED DECEMBER 9
1697Samuel was very young when he came with his father to America. He settled in the part of Chelmsford which is now Westford. In 1679, Samuel Fletcher took up a piece of land on the west side of Great Tadmuck (twenty-six acres) the bounds of which were renewed in 1709. He subsequently made additions to his original grant until he owned about four hundred acres, extending to Sparks Hill and "Mackrill Cove" including the farm on which his grandson William settled about 1730.
Marriage record torn, year may be wrong
His death is not recorded but his will was dated January 28, 1684/5 and presented for probate June 2, 1687
Of Cranfield, Bedford, England
Probably born in Cranfield, Bedford, England
Place of birth may be Concord, Middlesex, MA
Date of birth listed by some researchers as 22 Feb 1645, but that is too close to sister, Mary's (sourced) birth date.
Birth record shows name as "Easter"
Birth record shows name as "Easter"