An American Family History

Elizabeth Kilham Hutton was born in England. Her parents were Austin and Alice Kilham.

She married Sergeant Richard Hutton before 1644. Richard Hutton was born about 1621.

They arrived in Weham about 1649. Richard became a freeman and constable in 1653. Richard was a frequent member of the jury. In 1654 he failed to appear for jury duty because of the difficulty of coming over the ferry.

He had a few problems. In 1658 he was fined for having drunk too much liquor and was sued for non-payment of a debt to Humphrey Griffen. In 1661 he was fined for smoking in the street on the Sabbath and was involved in a property dispute with Walter Fairfield.

In 1674 Richard, Elizabeth and their daughter Elizabeth were listed as members of the church. Richard testified for Daniel Kilham in a trespassing case.

In 1675 Richard was a soldier in King Philip's War.

In 1676 Richard sold Richard Kimball 35 acres and Elizabeth gave up her dower rights to the property.

Elizabeth died between 1676 and 1696 when Richard married Susanna More Dutch who was the daughter of Richard More and Christian Hunter. She was the widow of Samuel Dutch.

Richard died in Wenham on June 21, 1713 when he was 96 years old.

After Richard died, Susanna married John Knowlton of Ipswich.

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