Thomas Peck of Prittlewell

St. Mary the Virgin, Prittlewell

This is the Thomas Peck, clerk, of Prittlewell in Essex who was the husband of Abigail Rogers, daughter of John Rogers of Dedham, clerk.

Thomas was baptized 6 Sep 1608 at Hingham, Norfolk, England, the son of Robert Peck, minister of Hingham.

From the alumni records of Cambridge we learn that Thomas, son of Robert, was admitted sizar at Jesus College August 7, 1624. He received his B.A. from Emmanuel in 1627/8 and his M.A. in 1631. Continue reading

The Will of Robert Peck of Hingham

July 24, 1651

I Robert Pecke, minister of the word of God at Hingham in the County of Norfolk, being in bodilye health and perfect memory knowinge the uncertainety of mans life, doe dispose of that worldly estate God hath given me in manner and form followinge. Continue reading

John Rogers of Dedham Biography

St. Mary the Virgin, Dedham, Essex

JOHN ROGERS (ca.1570-1636)

Church of England clergyman, of a godly family, and part of a puritan clerical stock within Essex and Suffolk. His uncle was Richard Rogers, the famous lecturer of Wethersfield, and it was Richard who provided for his nephew’s troubled education at Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Continue reading

Nathaniel Rogers Biography

NATHANIEL ROGERS (1598-1655)

Congregational minister. Rogers was born Haverhill, Suffolk, the second son of John Rogers, the lecturer of Dedham, Essex. Continue reading

The Will of Nathaniel Rogers of Ipswich, Mass., minister

The will of Rev. Nathaniel Rogers, Pastor of the Church at Ipswich, taken from his own mouth, July 3, Anno Domini 1655, was proved in court at Ipswich, 25-7-1655. Continue reading