Hon. Joseph BATCHELLER

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He was born in England and emigrated to America in 1636, coming from Canterbury. He came with his wife, Elizabeth, one child and three servants, and brothers Henry and john. He settled first in Salem and later in Westham. He was made freeman in 1637, was deputy to the General Court in Boston in 1644. being the first representative from the town of Wenham. The inventory of his estate taken March 31, 1657, is on file in the Salem probate office in a very mutilated condition. In a list headed "A true roll or list of names, surnames, and qualities of all such persons who have taken passage from the town and port of Sandwich for the American plantations, since the last certificate of such passengers returned into the office of Dover castle. Henry Bachelor of Dover, brewer, and Martha, his wife, 4 servants. Joseph Bachelor of Canterbury, taylor, and Elizabeth, his wife, 1 child, 3 servants. john Bachelor, of Canterbury, taylor." The church at Wenham was organized Oct. 8, 1644, and Joseph Batcheller was one of the members. His wife Elizabeth, was admitted to membership on the 17th of November, 1644. His brother, John Bachelor, from Canterbury, Kent Co., came to Salem in the same vessel at the same time. In the record of a case of church discipline in the Wenham church occurs this: "In ye mene space it pleased God to take to himself brother Batchel, a man wise, moderate, and very able to be helpful in such cases." - Church record, pp. 84. "He was a prominent and useful man i the plantation." - History of Wenham, pp. 28 and 29. "Goodman Batcheller he was often called. This was a common appellation among the men, about 1640 and thereabouts, excepting when hey addressed their minister, magistrate or any militia officer of higher grade than lieutenant, to whom they applied the title "Mister". "Goodwife" or "Goody" were the terms applied to women excepting when they addressed the wives of those before mentioned, whom they called "Madam", and the appellation. Mrs. was place before names of both married and unmarried omen when it was written. On the inventory it is written that he died ten years ago, which would make it that he died in 1647.

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth ?. Elizabeth was born in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John BATCHELLER was christened on 20 Jan 1638 in First Church, Salem, Massachusetts; died on 17 Nov 1698.

? married ? UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]