Ebenezer FOLSOM

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1712, Hampton

Notes:

"Folsom Genealogy": he was credited with soldier service at Oyster River Sept. 17 to Oct 1, 1694, under Capt. John Woodman (NH State papers, vol. 4, p. 643). Also in Capt. Kinsley Hall's 1st company of Militia in Exeter from Dec. 2 to Dec 30, 1695 (History of Exeter, p. 219). He also served in Exeter Garrison Apr. 13 to Aug 3, 1696. (History of Exeter, p. 219),

Family/Spouse: Hannah SMITH. Hannah died on 16 Dec 1752. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 03 Oct 1641, Hingham, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts
• Death: Between 17 Feb 1671 and 1672

Notes:

"Folsom Genealogy": Samuel Folsom, bapt, in Hingham, Mass. 3 Oct. 1641; deposed 17 Feb. 1671/2, aged 32, thus b. about 1639/1640, and doubtless the eldest child of John Folsom, for his name stands first on the record; the office of administrator on his father's estate was given him, in accordance with the custom which was to offer it to the widow or eldest son before any others of the family. He d. before 27 Feb. 1701/2, when his widow and eldest son renounce administration on his estate. he m. in Hampton, NH "22nd 10 mo 1664" (Hampton Rec.) Mary Robis (Dau. of Judge Henry) of Hampton.
He was styled a "husbandman" and dealt some in lumber but engaged less in public affairs than his father and some of his younger brothers...
In January 1692 Samuel was appointed administrator upon the estate of "John and Mary Folsom both deceased." In the performance of this business he provoked his brother, Dea. John, who in his passion, by violent language, exposed himself to prosecution for a violation of the law; but after some deliberation the trouble was amicably settled..
Samuel Folsom died intestate: "Mary Folsom of Exeter widow of Samuel Folsom, and Ebenezer Folsom, oldest son, renounce administration on the estate, Feb. 27, 1701/2, and request that a younger son Samuel Folsom, may be appointed; witnesses, Moses Leavitt, Jr. and Dorothy Leavitt.
Administration on the estate of Samuel Folsom of Exeter, yeoman, granted to his son, Samuel Folsom of Exeter, yeoman, Feb 28, 1701/2.
Inventory May 27, 1702' amount L36:16:6; signed by Benjamin Jones and Charles Rundlett, Jr. (New Hampshire Wills, Vol. 1, p. 493)
Samuel Folsom's estate on May 27, 1702 showed only L36:16:6; and the following July the widow Mary was in prison for debt.

PETITION OF MARY FOLSOM, WIDOW OF SAMUEL

At a council and General Assembly held at Portsmouth, July 20, 1702, a petition from Mary Foulsham was read at the Board relating to her being released out of Prison being in for Debt, and a very poor woman as upon file. In answer to which petition his Excellency and Council doth order that the Secretary write to the Creditor or his attorney, who keeps the petitioner in gaol, that if they do not take care, to find out the petitioner's estate whereby he may satisfy his Debt by laying his execution thereupon in twenty days time at farthest, that then the said Creditor shall allow said Petitioner 2s 6d per week, or otherwise the petitioner to be discharged. (Miscellanous Provincial Papers)

Samuel married Mary ROBEY on 22 Dec 1663. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]