Nine Generations

Thomas Whitman

Male, #5701, Deceased, b. 1629, d. 17 November 1712




Family: Abigail Byram (1637-1712)




Biographical Details

1629Birth nameThomas Whitman was born in 1629 in Holt, Dorset, England.
1630Christening
1656MarriageHe married Abigail Byram in Weymouth on 22 November 1656.
1712Death of SpouseHis wife, Abigail Byram, died on 13 November 1712 in Whitman's Neck, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
1712DeathHe died on 17 November 1712 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
About 1712BurialHe was buried about 17 November 1712 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Mrs. Mary S. [Byrom]

Female, #5702, Deceased, b. about 1522, d. 4 February 1599

Relationships11th great-grandmother of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
12th great-grandmother of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Family: John Byrom (1506-1585)

Son*William Hale Byram + (about 1585-1608)



Biographical Details

About 1522Birth nameMrs. Mary S. [Byrom] was born about 1522 in England.
About 1542MarriageShe married John Byrom in England about 1542.
About 1585Birth of ChildHer son, William Hale Byram, was born about 1585 in Kent, England.
1585Death of SpouseHer husband, John Byrom, died on 20 January 1585 in Winwick, Chester, Cheshire, England.
1599DeathShe died on 4 February 1599 in Colwick, Nottinghamshire, England.
Last Edited 21 December 2025 18:53:48

Sergeant John Porter

Male, #5703, Deceased, b. 1638, d. 7 August 1717




Family: Deliverance Byram (1638-1720)




Biographical Details

1638Birth nameSergeant John Porter was born in 1638 in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
1660MarriageHe married Deliverance Byram in Weymouth on 9 February 1660.
1717DeathHe died on 7 August 1717 in Weymouth.
1717BurialHe was buried on 7 August 1717 in Weymouth.
1720Death of SpouseHis wife, Deliverance Byram, died on 30 September 1720 in Weymouth.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

John Henry Willis

Male, #5704, Deceased, b. 1635, d. 31 January 1704




Family: Experience Byram (after 1635-about 1712)




Biographical Details

1635Birth nameJohn Henry Willis was born in 1635 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1656MarriageHe married Experience Byram in Weymouth on 12 November 1656.
1704DeathHe died on 31 January 1704 in Bridgewater.
About 1712Death of SpouseHis wife, Experience Byram, died about 1712 in Bridgewater.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Thomas Harrop Byrom

Male, #5705, Deceased, b. 1481, d. 1526

Relationships12th great-grandfather of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
13th great-grandfather of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Parents

Father*John of Byrom Byrom (1461-1505)
Mother*Margaret Leyland or Lever (after 1460-about 1530)

Family: Margaret Leyland (1475-1530)

Son*Henry Byrom (1504-1559)
Son*Simon Byrom (about 1506-1507)
Son*John Byrom + (1506-1585)
Son*William Byrom (1507-1508)
Daughter*Isabel Byrom



Biographical Details

NameThomas Harrop Byrom was also known as Thomas Harrop Byrom.
1481Birth nameHe was born in 1481 in Lancashire, England.
About 1504MarriageHe married Margaret Leyland in Lancashire, England about 1504.
1504Birth of ChildHis son, Henry Byrom, was born in 1504 in Byrom Hall, Lancashire, England.
1505Death of ParentHis father, John of Byrom Byrom, died in 1505 in Lancashire.
About 1506Birth of ChildHis son, Simon Byrom, was born about 1506 in Lancashire, England.
1506Birth of ChildHis son, John Byrom, was born in 1506 in Dodlestone, Cheshire, England.
1507Birth of ChildHis son, William Byrom, was born in 1507.
1507Death of ChildHis son, Simon Byrom, died in 1507 in Lancashire.
After 1507Birth of ChildHis daughter, Isabel Byrom, was born after 1507 in Lancashire, England.
1508Death of ChildHis son, William Byrom, died in 1508 in Lancashire, England.
1526DeathThomas Harrop Byrom died in 1526 in Lancashire.
About 1530Death of ParentHis mother, Margaret Leyland or Lever, died about 1530 in Lancashire.
1530Death of SpouseHis wife, Margaret Leyland, died in 1530 in Lancashire.
Last Edited 11 April 2026 16:31:06

Samuel Edson

Male, #5706, Deceased, b. 1645, d. 10 April 1719




Parents

Father*Samuel Edson, Sr. (about 1613-1692)
Mother*Susannah Bickley (1619-)

Family: Susanna Byram (1644-1742)




Biographical Details

1645Birth nameSamuel Edson was born in 1645 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.1
From 1675 to 1678MilitaryHe served in King PHilip's War from 1675 to 1678 in Maine at age 31 years.
1677MarriageHe married Susanna Byram in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts on 2 December 1677.
Estimated 1680OccupationEstimated 1680 Samuel Edson was a town constable in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.1
1692Death of ParentHis father, Samuel Edson, Sr., died on 19 July 1692 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
1719DeathSamuel Edson died on 10 April 1719 in Bridgewater.
About 1719BurialHe was buried about 12 April 1719 in West Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.1
1742Death of SpouseHis wife, Susanna Byram, died on 12 May 1742 in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
Last Edited 18 January 2026 17:34:28

Citations

  1. Edson Genealogical Association (Gene Edson at email address), 1998, Seen on Family Search, Date: 18 JAN 2025

Margaret Leyland

Female, #5707, Deceased, b. 1475, d. 1530

Relationships12th great-grandmother of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
13th great-grandmother of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Family: Thomas Harrop Byrom (1481-1526)

Son*Henry Byrom (1504-1559)
Son*Simon Byrom (about 1506-1507)
Son*John Byrom + (1506-1585)
Son*William Byrom (1507-1508)
Daughter*Isabel Byrom



Biographical Details

1475Birth nameMargaret Leyland was born in 1475 in Lancashire, England.
About 1504MarriageShe married Thomas Harrop Byrom in Lancashire, England about 1504.
1504Birth of ChildHer son, Henry Byrom, was born in 1504 in Byrom Hall, Lancashire, England.
About 1506Birth of ChildHer son, Simon Byrom, was born about 1506 in Lancashire, England.
1506Birth of ChildHer son, John Byrom, was born in 1506 in Dodlestone, Cheshire, England.
1507Birth of ChildHer son, William Byrom, was born in 1507.
1507Death of ChildHer son, Simon Byrom, died in 1507 in Lancashire.
After 1507Birth of ChildHer daughter, Isabel Byrom, was born after 1507 in Lancashire, England.
1508Death of ChildHer son, William Byrom, died in 1508 in Lancashire, England.
1526Death of SpouseHer husband, Thomas Harrop Byrom, died in 1526 in Lancashire.
1530DeathMargaret Leyland died in 1530 in Lancashire.1
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Citations

  1. Ancestry.com Public Family Trees, Margaret Renee Kleffner Family Tree, accessed 4 March 2019

John of Byrom Byrom

Male, #5709, Deceased, b. 1461, d. 1505

Relationships13th great-grandfather of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
14th great-grandfather of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Family: Margaret Leyland or Lever (after 1460-about 1530)

Son*Thomas Harrop Byrom + (1481-1526)
Daughter*Isobel Byrom
Daughter*Elizabeth Byrom
Son*Raufe Byrom (1494-1524)



Biographical Details

1461Birth nameJohn of Byrom Byrom was born in 1461 in Lancashire, England.
About 1480MarriageHe married Margaret Leyland or Lever in Lancashire about 1480.
1481Birth of ChildHis son, Thomas Harrop Byrom, was born in 1481 in Lancashire, England.
After 1482Birth of ChildHis daughter, Isobel Byrom, was born after 1482 in England.
After 1482Birth of ChildHis daughter, Elizabeth Byrom, was born after 1482 in England.
1494Birth of ChildHis son, Raufe Byrom, was born on 19 October 1494 in Lancashire, England.
1505DeathJohn of Byrom Byrom died in 1505 in Lancashire.
About 1530Death of SpouseHis wife, Margaret Leyland or Lever, died about 1530 in Lancashire.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Isabel Byrom

Female, #5710, Living

Relationships11th great-grandaunt of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
12th great-grandaunt of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Parents

Father*Thomas Harrop Byrom (1481-1526)
Mother*Margaret Leyland (1475-1530)



Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Simon Byrom

Male, #5711, Deceased, b. about 1506, d. 1507

Relationships11th great-granduncle of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
12th great-granduncle of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Parents

Father*Thomas Harrop Byrom (1481-1526)
Mother*Margaret Leyland (1475-1530)



Biographical Details

About 1506Birth nameSimon Byrom was born about 1506 in Lancashire, England.
1507DeathHe died in 1507 in Lancashire.
1526Death of ParentHis father, Thomas Harrop Byrom, died in 1526 in Lancashire.
1530Death of ParentHis mother, Margaret Leyland, died in 1530 in Lancashire.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Henry Byrom

Male, #5712, Deceased, b. 1504, d. December 1559

Relationships11th great-granduncle of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
12th great-granduncle of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Parents

Father*Thomas Harrop Byrom (1481-1526)
Mother*Margaret Leyland (1475-1530)

Family 1: Elizabeth Bold (about 1516-)

Family 2: Elizabeth Langton (1508-)

Family 3: Baroness Elizabeth Debold (1488-1570)




Biographical Details

1504Birth nameHenry Byrom was born in 1504 in Byrom Hall, Lancashire, England.
1526MarriageHe married Elizabeth Langton in England in 1526.
1526Death of ParentHis father, Thomas Harrop Byrom, died in 1526 in Lancashire.
1529MarriageHenry Byrom married Baroness Elizabeth Debold in England on 21 April 1529.
1530Death of ParentHis mother, Margaret Leyland, died in 1530 in Lancashire.
1559DeathHe died in December 1559 in Lancashire, England.
BurialHe was buried in Newton, Makerfield, Winwick, Lancashire, England.
1570Death of SpouseHis wife, Baroness Elizabeth Debold, died on 2 October 1570 in Chesham.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

William Byrom

Male, #5713, Deceased, b. 1507, d. 1508

Relationships11th great-granduncle of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
12th great-granduncle of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Parents

Father*Thomas Harrop Byrom (1481-1526)
Mother*Margaret Leyland (1475-1530)



Biographical Details

1507Birth nameWilliam Byrom was born in 1507.
1508DeathHe died in 1508 in Lancashire, England.
1526Death of ParentHis father, Thomas Harrop Byrom, died in 1526 in Lancashire.
1530Death of ParentHis mother, Margaret Leyland, died in 1530 in Lancashire.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Margaret Leyland or Lever

Female, #5714, Deceased, b. after 1460, d. about 1530

Relationships13th great-grandmother of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
14th great-grandmother of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Family: John of Byrom Byrom (1461-1505)

Son*Thomas Harrop Byrom + (1481-1526)
Daughter*Isobel Byrom
Daughter*Elizabeth Byrom
Son*Raufe Byrom (1494-1524)



Biographical Details

After 1460Birth nameMargaret Leyland or Lever was born after 1460 in Lancashire, England.
About 1480MarriageShe married John of Byrom Byrom in Lancashire about 1480.
1481Birth of ChildHer son, Thomas Harrop Byrom, was born in 1481 in Lancashire, England.
After 1482Birth of ChildHer daughter, Isobel Byrom, was born after 1482 in England.
After 1482Birth of ChildHer daughter, Elizabeth Byrom, was born after 1482 in England.
1494Birth of ChildHer son, Raufe Byrom, was born on 19 October 1494 in Lancashire, England.
1505Death of SpouseHer husband, John of Byrom Byrom, died in 1505 in Lancashire.
1524Death of ChildHer son, Raufe Byrom, died on 1 January 1524 in Lancashire.
1526Death of ChildHer son, Thomas Harrop Byrom, died in 1526 in Lancashire.
About 1530DeathMargaret Leyland or Lever died about 1530 in Lancashire.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Isobel Byrom

Female, #5717, Living

Relationships12th great-grandaunt of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
13th great-grandaunt of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Parents

Father*John of Byrom Byrom (1461-1505)
Mother*Margaret Leyland or Lever (after 1460-about 1530)



Last Edited 21 December 2025 18:53:48

Raufe Byrom

Male, #5718, Deceased, b. 19 October 1494, d. 1 January 1524

Relationships12th great-granduncle of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
13th great-granduncle of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Parents

Father*John of Byrom Byrom (1461-1505)
Mother*Margaret Leyland or Lever (after 1460-about 1530)



Biographical Details

1494Birth nameRaufe Byrom was born on 19 October 1494 in Lancashire, England.
1505Death of ParentHis father, John of Byrom Byrom, died in 1505 in Lancashire.
1524DeathRaufe Byrom died on 1 January 1524 in Lancashire.
About 1530Death of ParentHis mother, Margaret Leyland or Lever, died about 1530 in Lancashire.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Elizabeth Byrom

Female, #5719, Living

Relationships12th great-grandaunt of Kate Elizabeth Murphy Ristow
13th great-grandaunt of Cecily Jane Jacobs



Parents

Father*John of Byrom Byrom (1461-1505)
Mother*Margaret Leyland or Lever (after 1460-about 1530)



Last Edited 21 December 2025 18:53:48

Elizabeth Langton

Female, #5720, Deceased, b. 1508




Family: Henry Byrom (1504-1559)




Biographical Details

Christening
1508Birth nameElizabeth Langton was born in 1508 in Walton, Cheshire, England.
1526MarriageShe married Henry Byrom in England in 1526.
1559Death of SpouseHer husband, Henry Byrom, died in December 1559 in Lancashire, England.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Baroness Elizabeth Debold

Female, #5721, Deceased, b. 2 January 1488, d. 2 October 1570




Family: Henry Byrom (1504-1559)




Biographical Details

1488Birth nameBaroness Elizabeth Debold was born on 2 January 1488 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.
1529MarriageShe married Henry Byrom in England on 21 April 1529.
1559Death of SpouseHer husband, Henry Byrom, died in December 1559 in Lancashire, England.
1570DeathShe died on 2 October 1570 in Chesham.
Last Edited 4 November 2023 08:30:36

Elizabeth Bold

Female, #5724, Deceased, b. about 1516




Family: Henry Byrom (1504-1559)




Biographical Details

About 1516Birth nameElizabeth Bold was born about 1516 in England.
1559Death of PartnerHer partner, Henry Byrom, died in December 1559 in Lancashire, England.
Last Edited 21 December 2025 18:53:48