An American Family History

Thomas Daggett was born in England about 1607.

In May, 1637, he sailed from Yarmouth, England to Massachusetts in the Mary Ann, with William Goose as master. He came as the servant of Thomas Oliver of Norwich, England.

He first settled in Concord, Massachusetts and later moved to Marshfield, and then to Weymouth. In Marshfield he was selectman.

His first wife died in Concord on August 23, 1642. They had a son, John Daggett who was born in 1642 in Concord.

His second wife was Elizabeth Fry, widow of William Fry, of Weymouth. Their children and life together are described in detail in the section on William and Elizabeth Fry.

Elizabeth died about 1653. On August 17, 1654, he married Joane Chillingsworth, widow of Thomas Chillingsworth in Marshfield. She was born in England.

He was fined six pence for being an hour late at town meetings May 18 and August 13. 1657. He took the oath of fidelity the same year. He was a constable in 1660 and served on the grand jury May 28, 1666.

Joane died September 4, 1684 in Marshfield.

He died at Marshfield, August 18. 1692.

Old Style Calendar Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.