UPDATE: The Illegitimate Child-FOUND

1407 handwritten Bible

 

I am deeply indebted to the generosity and diligent work of a dedicated fellow researcher for the following information which identifies the illegitimate child of Patience (Harris) Markham. Continue reading

The Will of Margaret Hart

Probate Record, Vol. V; Page 178

HART, Margaret, Farmington. Invt. 54-14-06. Taken 12 January, 1693, by Thomas Porter Jr. and John Heart. Will dated 18 February, 1691-2. Continue reading

The Will of John Orton

Probate Records; Vol. 5;  Page 221

ORTON, John, Farmington. Invt. £486-09-03. Taken 24 January, 1695-6, by John Judd, John Heart and Joseph North. Continue reading

The Illegitimate Child

In March of 1678 Patience Harris gave birth to a child that she claimed was fathered by John Orton. This story follows my research to find that child. Continue reading