Emigration to America

Bixby Lineage

Crum Lineage

Kirkeberg Lineage

Kjos Lineage

Grønvold Lineage

A Patchwork of Memories

Bixby Lineage

(The names of those individuals who form the direct lineage back are in blue below.)

First Generation

Susan Helen (Honey) Crum, daughter of Paul Crum and Ingrid Christine Kirkeberg, was born on 31 Jan 1913 in Minot, Ward, North Dakota and died on 27 February 2005 in Homer, Alaska, at the age of 92.

Susan married   Morris Theodor Wold, son of Ole Petter Wold (Ole Martinussen Grønvold) and Sissel Kjos (Sidsel Trondsdatter), on 15 Feb 1941 in Glasgow, Valley, Montana. Morris was born on 24 Jul 1913 in Minot, Ward, North Dakota, died on 17 Aug 1990 in McMinnville, Yamhill, Oregon at age 77.

Second Generation (Parents)

  Paul Crum, son of Taylor Crum and Helen Bixby, was born on 5 Aug 1880 in Andover, Allegany, New York, died on 29 Oct 1957 in Ft. Harrison, Montana at age 77, and was buried at the Custer National Cemetery, Crow Agency, Big Horn County, Montana (Private, Army, Company E, 1st Nebraska Frontier Regiment, Spanish American War) and was buried Nov 4, 1957, Sec. B #966.

Paul married   Ingrid Christine Kirkeberg on 5 Dec 1908 in Tacoma, Thurston, Washington at Trinity Church. Ingrid was born on 12 May 1883 in Cummings, Traill, North Dakota, died on 31 Mar 1965 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California at age 81.

For details about Ingrid and Paul, see A Patchwork of Memories

Children from this marriage were:

  i. Stephen Crum was born on 28 Oct 1909 in Amarillo, Potter, Texas, died on 5 Sep 1985 in Capitola, Santa Cruz, California at age 75.
  ii. Irma Crum was born on 22 Oct 1911 in Minot, Ward, North Dakota, died on 8 Mar 1999 in Woodland, Northampton, NC at age 87.
  iii. Susan Helen (Honey) Crum (born on 31 Jan 1913 in Minot, Ward, North Dakota and died on 27 February 2005 in Homer, Alaska, at the age of 92.)
  iv. Taylor Crum was born on 20 Mar 1915 in Scobey, Daniels, Montana, died on 10 Oct 1998 in Honolulu, Honolulu, Hawaii at age 83.
  v. Elizabeth Grace Crum was born on 2 Sep 1921 in Kalispell, Montana, died on 24 Dec 1985 in San Francisco, San Francisco, California at age 64.
  vi. Paul Crum, Jr. was born on 23 Aug 1923 in Scobey, Montana, died on 15 Sep 1955 in Stryker, Montana, Buried In San Francisco, CA at age 32.

Third Generation (Grandparents)

The Bixby Surname: The Bixby surname originates in old England. Although how the name came to be, and what it means is not known, I have my own theory: The first documented name is that of John Bekesby. He lived in the parish of Thorp Morieux in Suffolk, England from about 1339 to 1404. Thorp Morieux is in a part of England north of London that had been conquered and ruled by Danish Vikings and therefore was influenced by the Danish language, among other things. The influence of this period of Scandinavian settlement can still be seen and heard there, most evidently in place names: name endings such as "by" or "thorp" being particular giveaways.

If one breaks down the name Bekesby into syllables, the prefix "beke" can easily be a corrupted form of the modern Danish word "bæk,"  or the Old Norse word "beck", both of which mean "stream." There is indeed a stream that runs through that area where John lived. Likewise, the suffix "by" in both Old Norse and modern Danish means village or settlement. In my mind, it is very possible that John simply took the name Bekesby as his identifying name because it placed him in an area with a stream beside a village.

Helen Bixby, daughter of Simon Sherman Bixby and Osthilia (Phila) Therese
Lake, was born 1856 in Bath, Steuben, New York, died on 25 Oct 1885 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California and was buried at Oddfellows Cemetery at age 29.

Helen married Taylor Crum Aug 1876 in Campbell, Steuben, New York. Taylor was born on 5 Nov 1852 in West Candor, Tioga, New York, died on 13 Oct 1934 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota and was buried at Riverside Cemetery at age 81.

Children from this marriage were:

 i. Solon R. Crum was born on 2 Sep 1877 in Newfield, Tompkins, New York, died on 25 May 1959 in Fargo, Cass, North Dakota and was buried at Riverside Cemetery at age 81 Solon married Claire Julie Siebrecht on 12 May 1913 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota. Claire was born on 21 Jan 1891 in Winona, Winona, Minnesota, died on 18 Mar 1969 in Bakersfield, Kern, California at age 78.
 ii. Paul Crum (born on 5 Aug 1880 in Andover, Allegany, New York - died on 29 Oct 1957 in Ft. Harrison, Montana).

iii. Leon Bradley Crum was born on 18 Oct 1881 in Andover, Allegany, New York, died on 31 Jan 1927 in Benton Township, Lake, Illinois; Buried at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park In Zion at age 45. Leon married Lou Alma Hannah on 22 Nov 1905 in Merced, Merced, California. Lou was born on 16 Jun 1884 in Merced, Merced, California, died on 15 Mar 1955 in Bellflower, Los Angeles, California at age 70.

Fourth Generation (Great-Grandparents)

Simon Sherman Bixby, son of Amasa Bixby and Sophia Blashfield, was born on 8 Dec 1823 in Campbell, Steuben, New York, died on 17 Jun 1904 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, and was buried at Oddfellows Cemetery (Santa Cruz Memorial Park) at age 80.

Simon married Osthilia (Phila) Therese Lake on 9 Jul 1849 in Bath, Steuben,
New York. Osthilia was born Nov 1830 in Bath, Steuben, New York, (the daughter of Harvey Lake and Elmira Unknown), died on 30 Nov 1903 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; and was buried at Oddfellows Cemetery (Santa Cruz Memorial Park) at age 73.

Simon and Phila came to California in the mid 1880s. Prior to coming, he bought land in North Dakota, Oct/25/1884.

Children from this marriage were:

  i. Irene Lake Bixby was born on 11 Aug 1850 in Bath, Steuben, New York, died on 14 Jan 1939 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; and was buried at Oakland Memorial Park In Santa Cruz at age 88. Irene married Edward Millard abt 1866 in Campbell, Steuben, New York. Edward was born 1841 in Campbell, Steuben, New York, son of Edward S. Millard (b. 10/1/1804 - d. 10/5/1891) and Eliza La Cort, served in the Civil War, had a homestead that was proved up in Grand Forks County, North Dakota (issued 3/10/1890), died on 22 Oct 1928 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; and was buried at Oakland Memorial Park In Santa Cruz at age 87. Edward's land in North Dakota was acquired by the BLM as a Migratory Bird Cons. - deeded away on Feb 18, 1929.
  ii. Russell Rock Bixby was born on 11 Apr 1852 in Bath, Steuben, New York, died on 21 Oct 1927 in Berkeley, Alameda, California; Buried at Oddfellows Cemetery (Santa Cruz Memorial Park) at age 75. Russell married Annis Elizabeth Smith abt 1879 in Minnesota. Annis was born on 28 Jan 1854 in Bath, Steuben, New York, died on 30 Dec 1926 in Berkeley, Alameda, California; Buried at Oddfellows Cemetery (Santa Cruz Memorial Park) at age 72. It is probable that Russell Rock, who was known as Rock, was named after Simon Bixby's brother-in-law, Russel Rock/Root/Rook who was married to Sally C, Simon's sister. The two of them are buried in the East Campbell Cemetery in New York where Sampson and Sarah Bicsbee and Amasa and Sophia Bixby are buried, as well. (Sally died very young in 1847.It is possible Simon and Phila named their first son after Sally's husband as a gesture of love. or something. )
  iii. Helen Bixby (born in 1856 in Bath, Steuben, New York - died on 25 Oct 1885 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California. Her name is on a headstone at Oddfellows Cemetery).
  iv. Frank L. Bixby was born on 7 Apr 1859 in Bath, Steuben, NY, died on 13 Nov 1943 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; Buried at Oakland Memorial Park In Santa Cruz at age 84. Frank also homesteaded land in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. It was proved up 12/24/1887 Frank was variously a carpenter and other things, finally buying land in California and living first with, then along side Hattie and Hiram Reynolds as poultry farmers.
  v. Charles Amasa Bixby was born on 6 Oct 1861 in Campbell, Steuben, New York, died on 15 May 1923 in San Benito County, CA at age 61, and was buried   Charles married Charlotte "Lottie" Elizabeth Pond on 29 Aug 1886 in Placer, California (Certificate # 8600390). Charlotte was born on 9 Sep 1863 in Placer, California, died on 27 Sep 1930 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California at age 67. Charles was a druggist, first in Santa Cruz - Bixby's Drug Store, then in Oakland, California.
  vi. Harriet (Hattie) Bixby was born on 20 Jul 1864 in Campbell, Steuben, New York, died on 8 Apr 1951 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; and was buried at Oakland Memorial Park In Santa Cruz at age 86. Harriet married Hiram C. Reynolds. Hiram was born on 9 May 1861 in Addison, Steuben, New York, died on 29 Jan 1940 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California and was buried at Oakland Memorial Park In Santa Cruz at age 78. Hattie seemed to be the glue that held the family together. But that is just a feeling gained from reading the various details of the other family member's lives. She was close to Paul and may have been a maternal factor in his life after Helen died.

Hattie had one child, a daughter, Irma Reynolds. Irma was born in Minnesota in December of 1887. Hattie and Irma Reynolds moved back to California, and Paul and the little Irma seemed to have become close cousins - perhaps the little sister he never had - and the big brother she never had. Irma wrote to Paul several times after he returned to North Dakota. She died from illness at the age of 20 - not having been able to finish her studies at the University of California at Berkeley. Paul named his first daughter after her. His second daughter he named after his mother. That in itself is a statement of how much she meant to him.

Fifth Generation (Great-Great Grandparents)

Amasa Bixby, son of Sampson Bixby and Sarah Richardson, was born on 6 Nov 1788 in Stratton, Vermont, died on 8 Apr 1867 in East Campbell, Steuben, New York; and was buried In East Campbell Cemetery at age 78.

Amasa married Sophia Blashfield on 10 Jan 1815 Sophia was born on 31 May 1792 in Wardsboro, Windham, Vermont, died on 11 Nov 1862 in East Campbell, Steuben, New York; and was buried
In East Campbell Cemetery at age 70

Children from this marriage were:

i. Lucina M. Bixby was born on 29 Nov 1816 in Stratton, Vermont. Died in Campbell, New York, 4 September 1886 and is buried in East Campbell Cemetery. Lucina married Ellis Dunklee, born 1 June 1818 and died 7 April 1896 and is buried in East Campbell Cemetery alongside Lucina.
ii. James B. Bixby was born on 16 Apr 1819 in Wardsboro, Vermont, died on 20 Jan 1840 in East Campbell, Steuben, New York; and was buried In E. Campbell Cemetery at age 20.
iii. Eliza Abigail Bixby was born on 22 May 1821 in Hornby, New York,
iv. Simon Sherman Bixby (born on 8 Dec 1823 in Campbell, Steuben, New York - died on 17 Jun 1904 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; Buried at Oddfellows Cemetery (Santa Cruz Memorial Park)). Simon married Osthilia (Phila) Therese Lake on 9 Jul 1849 in Bath, Steuben, New York. Osthilia was born Nov 1830 in Bath, Steuben, New York, died on 30 Nov 1903 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; and was buried at Oddfellows Cemetery (Santa Cruz Memorial Park) at age 73.
v. Sally C. Bixby was born on 28 Mar 1826 in Campbell, New York, died on 11 Aug 1847 in East Campbell, Steuben, New York; and was buried E. Campbell Cemetery at age 21. Married Russell Rock, d. 25 Dec 1876, age 69.
vi. Nelson Alvin Bixby was born on 28 Jul 1829 in Campbell, Steuben, New York, died on 1 Feb 1904 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California at age 74. Nelson married Sophronia I. 1854 in Illinois. Sophronia was born on 4 Jan 1830 in New York, died on 8 Jan 1891 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; and was buried at Oddfellows Cemetery (Santa Cruz Memorial Park) at age 61. Nelson came overland and arrived in the Santa Cruz area in 1859. Mountains of material exist about him in the California archives and libraries. Nelson A. Bixby Papers, California State Library.
vii. Olive S. Bixby was born on 6 Mar 1832 
viii. Judson A. Bixby was born on 4 Apr 1836

Harvey Lake, born in New York between about 1770 and about 1815, married Elmira Unknown, born in New York in about 1796. [US Census 1860, New York State, Steuben Co., Bath. Elmira Lake (widow) is living with Simon, Phila, Irene, Russel R, Helen and Frank.]

The child from this marriage was:

i. Osthilia (Phila) Theresa Lake, born Nov 1830, died on 30 Nov 1903 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California; and was buried at Oddfellows Cemetery (Santa Cruz Memorial Park) at age 73.

Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandparents)

Sampson Bixby, son of Samuel Bixby and Lydia Bond, was born on 23 May 1759 in Sutton, Massachusetts, died on 11 Feb 1847 in Campbell, Steuben, New York at age 87.

Sampson married Sarah Richardson on 27 Apr 1786 in Sutton, Worchester, Massachusetts. Sarah was born on 16 Nov 1762 in Sutton, Massachusetts, died on 15 Sep 1819 in Campbell, Steuben, New York at age 56.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Amasa Bixby (born on 6 Nov 1788 in Stratton, Vermont - died on 8 Apr 1867 in East Campbell, Steuben, New York; Buried In East Campbell Cemetery). 
iii. Salmon Bixby was born on 29 Mar 1793
iv. Lyman Bixby was born on 3 Mar 1794
v. Sally Bixby was born on 24 Dec 1795
vi. Samuel Bixby was born on 7 Sep 1801
vii. Polly Bixby was born on 28 Oct 1804
viii. Simon Bixby

Seventh Generation (4th Great-Grandparents)

Samuel Bixby, son of Samuel Bixby and Martha Underwood, was born on 9 Sep 1721 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts, died on 3 Mar 1809 in at age 87.

Samuel married Lydia Bond, daughter of Josiah Bond and Elizabeth Fuller, on 13 Mar 1750 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts. Lydia was born on 28 Jun 1730 in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, and died on 12 Mar 1776 at the age of 45.

Samuel was a carpenter. He was the first white male born in Sutton, according to "The Bixby Genealogy."

Children from this marriage were:

i. Betsy Bixby was born on 16 Jan 1752 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died on 8 May 1776 in Sutton, Worcester, MA at age 24.
ii. Lydia Bond Bixby was born on 17 Oct 1753 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died on 20 Dec 1837 in Millbury, Worcester, MA at age 84. Lydia married Moses Park on 19 May 1779 in Sutton, Worcester, MA. Moses was born on 19 May 1750 in Millbury, Worcester, MA, died on 13 Jan 1841 in Millbury, Worcester, MA at age 90.
iii. Samuel Bixby was born on 24 Sep 1755 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died on 15 Mar 1848 in Millbury, Worcester, MA at age 92. Samuel married Mary Greenwood on 13 Jun 1781 in Sutton, Worcester, MA. Mary was born on 13 Apr 1757 in Sutton, Worcester, MA, died on 19 Jan 1851 in Millbury, Worcester, MA at age 93.
iv. Sarah Bixby was born on 9 Jul 1757 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died on 24 Nov 1824 in Millbury, Worcester, MA at age 67. Sarah married Jonathan Stone on 20 Aug 1797 in Sutton, Worcester, MA. Jonathan died on an unknown date in Somerset, Windham, VT.
v. Sampson Bixby (born on 23 May 1759 in Sutton, Massachusetts - died on 11 Feb 1847 in Campbell, Steuben, New York). Sampson married Sarah Richardson on 27 Apr 1786.Sarah was born on 16 Nov 1762 in Sutton, Massachusetts, died on 15 Sep 1819 in Campbell, Steuben, New York at age 56.
vi. Solomon Bixby was born on 30 Sep 1761 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died on 2 Sep 1835 in Norridgewock, Somerset, ME at age 73. Solomon married Lucy Taylor on 13 Jun 1789 in Vassalborough, Kennebec, ME. Lucy was born 1767 in Vassalborough, Kennebec, ME, died on 16 Sep 1826 in Norridgewock, Somerset, ME at age 59. Solomon next married Achsa Gilmore on 25 Sep 1827. Achsa was born on 6 Mar 1772, died on 16 Jul 1851 in Madison, Somerset, ME at age 79.
vii. Esther Bixby was born on 27 Jan 1764 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died on 23 Aug 1851 at age 87. Esther married John Woodbury on 19 Mar 1800. John was born on 26 Sep 1749, died on 12 Dec 1831 at age 82.
viii. Anna (or Anne) Bixby was born on 27 Jan 1766 in Sutton, Massachusetts and 27 Jan 1766 in Sutton, Worcester, MA, died on 27 Jan 1848 at age 82. Anne married Israel Jacobs on 7 Nov 1793 in Auburn, Worcester, MA.
ix. Molly Bixby was born on 9 Feb 1768 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died on 11 Jun 1799 in Prob. Sutton, Worcester, MA at age 31.
x. John Bixby was born on 20 Oct 1770 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died on 14 Jul 1853 at age 82. John married Betsy Willard on 29 Mar 1797 in Worcester, Worcester, MA. Betsy was born on 7 Oct 1771 . John next married Esther Flagg Jul 1827 in Worcester, Worcester, MA.
xi. Simon Bixby was born on 16 May 1774 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died on 30 Dec 1780 in Sutton, Worcester, MA at age 6.

Samuel next married Rebecca Bartlett (Chase)

The child from this marriage was:

i. David Bixby was born on 19 Feb 1783 in Sutton, Massachusettes

Samuel next married Huldah Pratt, daughter of Jonathan Pratt and Unknown, on 28 Jun 1789 in Sutton, Worcester, MA. Huldah was born abt 1739, died on 4 Feb 1843 in Bethel, Oxford, ME about age 104.

Eighth Generation (5th Great-Grandparents)

Samuel Bixby, son of Benjamin Bixby and Mary____________ , was born on 2 Jun 1689 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, died on 30 Apr 1741 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts at age 51.

Samuel married Martha Underwood, daughter of Thomas Underwood and Mary Palmer, on 14 May 1718 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut. Martha was born on 30 Jun 1689 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, died before 1741 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts about age 52.

Samuel was one of the early settlers of Sutton, Massachusetts. In 1714 the proprietors of Sutton Township, in an effort to procur settlers, granted 4000 acres to the first thirty approved families to settle there. In 1717 Samuel was one of those approved. The thirty disposed of 2800 of the acres to a John Stockwell on 20 Feb 1718.  This left 1200 acres which was divided into 40 acre homesteads. The location of Samuel's homestead was in that part of Sutton which is now the town of Millbury.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Martha Bixby was born on 24 Mar 1719 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died before 1741.
ii. Elizabeth Bixby was born on 30 Jun 1720 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died before 1741.
iii. Samuel Bixby (born on 9 Sep 1721 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts - died on 3 Mar 1809. Samuel married Lydia Bond on 13 Mar 1750 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts. Lydia was born on 28 Jun 1730 in Weston, Middlesex, Massachusetts, died on 12 Mar 1776 at age 45.
iv. Jacob Bixby was born on 22 Jan 1723 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died before 1743.
v. Benjamin Bixby was born on 17 Apr 1726 in Sutton, Massachusetts and died before 1743.
vi. Jonathan Bixby was born on 29 Sep 1728 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts and died after 1802 probably in Oxford, Worcester, MA. Jonathan married Elizabeth ____________. Elizabeth died abt 1775. Jonathan next married Kezia Ammidown on 3 Jun 1784 in Oxford, Worcester, MA. Kezia was born on 4 Apr 1739, died on 5 Aug 1804 at age 65.
vii. Sampson Bixby was born on 3 Mar 1731 and died bef 1790 in Barre, Worcester, MA. Sampson married Mary Bullard on 1 Dec 1761 in Barre, Worcester, MA. Mary died on 2 Apr 1793.
viii. Solomon Bixby was born on 3 Mar 1731 and died bef 1807 in Worcester, Worcester, MA. Solomon married Ester Clark on 3 Apr 1755 in Worcester, Worcester, MA. Ester died abt 1779. Solomon next married Mary. Mary died after 1807.

Ninth Generation (6th Great-Grandparents)

Benjamin Bixby, son of Joseph Bixby and Sarah Riddlesdale Heard, was born 1653 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts, died 1727 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts at age 74.

Benjamin married Mary Kimball, daughter of Henry Kimball and Mary Riddlesdale, abt 1675.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Caleb Bixby was born abt 1676 in Topsfield, Essex, MA, died on 14 Jul 1754 in Killingly, Windham, CT about age 78. Caleb married Sarah Blanchard on 17 Jul 1723 in Killingly, Windham, CT. Sarah  died on 17 Dec 1766 in Killingly, Windham, CT.
ii. Benjamin Bixby was born on 26 Nov 1678 in Topsfield, Essex, MA. Benjamin married Martha Lamsom.
iii. Joshua Bixby was born about 1679 and died on 9 Jun 1754 in Topsfield, Essex, MA. Joshua married Mary Davis on 2 Apr 1714.

Benjamin next married Mary____________ 

Children from this marriage were:

i. Samuel Bixby (born on 2 Jun 1689 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts - died on 30 Apr 1741 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts). Samuel married Martha Underwood on 14 May 1718 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut. Martha was born on 30 Jun 1689 in Killingly, Windham, Connecticut, died abt 1741 in Sutton, Worcester, Massachusetts about age 52.
ii. George Bixby was born on 31 Jan 1692 in Topsfield, Essex, MA, died on 3 May 1783 in Topsfield, Essex, MA at age 91. George married Mary Baily on 6 Aug 1718. Mary died on 8 Feb 1767. George next married Sarah Goodhue on 25 May 1769. Sarah died on 30 Jun 1776.
iii. Nathan Bixby was born on 16 Nov 1694 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts and died before 6 May 1776 in Windham, Windham, CT. Nathan married Abigail Rogers on 25 Nov 1718 in Essex, MA. Abigail was born on 5 Jul 1681 in Salem, Essex, MA.
iv. Elizabeth Bixby was born on 10 Nov 1697 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts and died abt 1735 about age 38. Elizabeth married Richard Towne on 5 Dec 1722. Richard was born on 16 Jul 1700, died 21 Feb/_____/.
v. Jacob Bixby was born on 29 Apr 1700 and died on 26 Mar 1776 at age 75. Jacob married Elizabeth Jewett on 4 Feb 1731 in Thompson, Windham, CT. Jacob next married Sarah Younglove on 2 Jan 1758 in Thompson, Windham, CT. Sarah was born on 25 Dec 1732, died on 29 Sep 1823 at age 90.
vi. Jemima Bixby was born on 16 Jan 1702  in Topsfield, Essex, MA.
vii. Mary Bixby was born abt 1707  in Topsfield, Essex, MA.
viii. Kezia Bixby was born on 4 Nov 1711 in Topsfield, Essex, MA.

Tenth Generation (7th Great-Grandparents)

Joseph Bixby, son of George Bixby and Anna Cole, was born on 28 Oct 1621 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, died on 19 Apr 1701 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts at age 79.

"The Bixby Genealogy" part I, pages 7 through 28, (The Bixby Genealogy; Author: Willard Golthwaite Bixby, S.B. ; Publication: Willard G. Bixby, 46th St. And 2nd Ave., Brooklyn Boro, 1914) gives an extensive write-up on Joseph, as does "Twenty-six Great Migration Colonists to New England" pages 3 through 10. (Twenty-Six Great Migration Colonists to New England & their Origins; Author: John Brooks Threlfall; Publication: Madison, Wisconsin 1993.) Joseph was the first Bixby in the colonies and it is believed he traveled to the new world in about 1645. The exact date of his coming to New England is not known but it was before 1638, as his name does not appear on the muster roll of Babergh Hundred, Suffolk in 1638, which should have embraced all able bodied males between the ages of sixteen and sixty, and on which his father's name appears. It is likely that he had already gone to New England. The first American record of him is in 1647 on the eve of his marriage to his intended wife, the widow Sarah Hearde, Joseph signed a bond to provide for the proper bringing up and education of her two children by her late husband, Luke Hearde. They lived at Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts, later at Boxford. Joseph Bixby was a man of prominence in the community and held many public offices.  The record of Joseph Bixby's public service is not complete but he was chosen sergeant of the "soldiery of Topsfield and Villages adjoining thereto, 1666. He was a carpenter. In 1674, in a deposition, he stated his age as fifty four years. On the 1687 Boxford tax list, Joseph was described as "an old, decrepit man." At that time he owned a house, 14 acres, 2 oxen, 1 horse, 4 cows, 2 young cattle, 2 sheep, and 2 swine. His assessment was for 3s.4d.

Joseph married Sarah Riddlesdale (who had previously been married to Luke Heard with whom she had three children: John, John and Edmund Heard. This first John was born and died in 1643.) on 15 Oct 1647 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Sarah was born on 16 Nov 1623 in Assington, Suffolk, England, died on 3 Jun 1704 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts at age 80.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Joseph Bixby was born abt 1648 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, died 1725 about age 77. Joseph married Sarah Gould on 29 Mar 1682 in Boxford, Essex, MA. Sarah was born on 18 Dec 1664, died on 4 Dec 1723 at age 58.
ii. Daniel Bixby was born abt 1651 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, died on 7 May 1717 in Andover, Essex, MA about age 66. Daniel married Hannah Chandler on 2 Dec 1674 in Andover, Essex, MA. Hannah died on 20 Nov 1730 in Andover, Essex, MA.
iii.  Benjamin Bixby (born in 1653 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts - died in 1727 in Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts). Benjamin married Mary____________ before 1689. Mary died after 1738.
iv. Sarah Bixby died on 18 Jan 1657.
v. Nathaniel Bixby was born Ipswich, Essex, MA, died on 11 Jul 1658.
vi. Mary Bixby was born on 18 Feb 1659 in Ipswich, Essex, MA. Mary married ____________ Stone.
vii. George Bixby was born after 1660 in Boxford, Essex, MA, died abt 1729. George married Rebecca Porter.
viii. Jonathan Bixby was born after 1666 in Boxford, Essex, MA, died 1717. Jonathan married Sarah Smith on 2 Feb 1692 in Topsfield, Essex, MA. Sarah was born on 10 Jul 1674 in Topsfield, Essex, MA, died before 1 Jul 1727.
ix. Abigail Bixby

Eleventh Generation (8th Great-Grandparents)

George Bixby, son of Richard Bixby and Isabel Nun, was born on 17 Dec 1594 in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England, died on 10 Dec 1666 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England at age 71.

George married Anna Cole on 16 Oct 1617 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England. Anna was born on 30 Apr 1598 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, buried on 4 Apr 1627 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England at age 28.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Mary Bixby was born 1618
ii. Sarah Bixby was born 1619
iii. Joseph Bixby (born on 28 Oct 1621 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England - died on 19 Apr 1701 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts). Joseph married Sarah Riddlesdale on 15 Oct 1647 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Sarah was born on 16 Nov 1623 in Assington, Suffolk, England, died on 3 Jun 1704 in Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts at age 80.
iv. Hannah Bixby was born 1623
v. Daniel Bixby was born 1625
vi. Lydia Bixby was born 1627

George next married Elizabeth Sudbury on 22 Nov 1627.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Abraham Bixby
ii. Unnamed Bixby was buried on 17 Mar 1630
iii. Unnamed Bixby was buried on 9 Dec 1634

Twelfth Generation (9th Great-Grandparents)

Richard Bixby, son of Thomas Bixby and Margaret Munnings, was born on 29 May 1562 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England, died on 20 Sep 1590 in Brent Eleigh, Suffolk, England at age 28

Richard married Isabel Nun on 7 Jul 1589 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England. Isabel was born from 25 Jan 1566 to 1567 in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England, died on 30 Sep 1653 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England at age 87

Children from this marriage were:

i. William Bixby was born 1589
ii. Susan Bixby was born 1591
iii. Edmund Bixby was born 1592
iv. George Bixby (born on 17 Dec 1594 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England - died on 10 Dec 1666 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England). George married Anna Cole on 16 Oct 1617 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England. Anna was born on 30 Apr 1598 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England, died on 4 Apr 1627 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England at age 28
v. Thomas Bixby was born 1598
vi. Henry Bixby was born 1600

Thirteenth Generation (10th Great-Grandparents)

Thomas Bixby, son of John Byxby and Alice _________, was born 1500 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England, died on 13 Oct 1586 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England at age 86.

Thomas married Margaret Munnings on 28 Nov 1538 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England. Margaret was born 1520 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England, died on 4 Mar 1608 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England at age 88.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Nicholas Byxby
ii. John Bixby was born 1542 and died before 1583.
iii. Richard Bixby was born 1544 and died before May 1562
iv. Edmund Bixby was born 154 .
v. Judith Bixby was born 1551.
vi. Margaret Bixby was born 1554.
vii. Margery Bixby was born 1556.
viii. Rose Bixby was born 1558.
ix. Richard Bixby (born on 29 May 1562 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England - died on 20 Sep 1590 in Brent Eleigh, Suffolk, England). Richard married Isabel Nun on 7 Jul 1589 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England. Isabel was born from 25 Jan 1566 to 1567 in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England, died on 30 Sep 1653 in Little Waldingfield, Suffolk, England at age 87.
x. Ursula Bixby was born 1564 and died before 1583.

Fourteenth Generation (11th Great-Grandparents)

John Byxby, son of Thomas Byxby and Margaret____________ , was born 1475 in England, died before 14 Feb 1555 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England, and was buried on 14 Feb
1555 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England at age 79.

John married Alice ____________. Alice was died about 2 Sep 1558 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Thomas Byxby (born in 1500 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England - died on 13 Oct 1586 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England). Thomas married Margaret Munnings on 28 Nov 1538 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England. Margaret was born 1520 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England, died on 4 Mar 1608 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England at age 88.
ii. John Byxby was born 1505 died between 1537 and 1552 about age 35.
iii. Robert Byxby was born 1507, died before 9 Apr 1587 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England, and was buried on 9 Apr 1587 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England.
iv. William Byxby was born 1510 and died between 1545 and 1556
v. Nicholas Byxby was born 1514 and died before 8 Dec 1570 , and was buried on 8 Dec 1570 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England. Nicholas married Elizabeth.
vi. Margaret Byxby was born 1520. Margaret married John Hunt on 14 Sep 1549 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England.

Fifteenth Generation (12th Great-Grandparents)

Thomas Byxby, son of Nicolas Bixby and Unknown, was born 1450 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England, died died after 23 Jan 1508 in Tostock, Suffolk, England.

Thomas married Margaret____________  1470 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England. Margaret____________  was born1455 in England.

Children from this marriage were:

i. Robert Byxby died before 7 Jul 1549 and was buried on 7 Jul 1549 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England. Robert married Katherine. Katherine died before 1 Oct 1551 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England, and was buried on 1 Oct 1551 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England.
ii. John Byxby (born between 1470 and 1480 in , Suffolk, England - died before 14 Feb 1555 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England). John married Alice . Alice was died about 2 Sep 1558 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England.
iii. Nicholas Byxby died before 14 Aug 1552 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England, and was buried on 14 Aug 1552 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England. Nicholas married Margaret. Margaret died before 17 Feb 1543 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England, and was buried on 17 Feb 1543 in Thorp Morieux, Suffolk, England.

Sixteenth Generation (13th Great-Grandparents)

Nicolas Byxby, son of Walter Byxby and Unknown, was born 1415 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England, died from 15 Jan 1507 to 1508 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England at age 92,

Nicolas married ____________ .

The child from this marriage was:

i. Thomas Byxby (born in 1450 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England - died after 23 Jan 1508 in Tostock, Suffolk, England). Thomas married Margaret____________  1470 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England. Margaret ____________ was born 1455 in England,

Seventeenth Generation (14th Great-Grandparents)

Walter Byxby, son of John Bekesby, was born 1390 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England, died on 21 Nov 1459 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England at age 69

Walter is on a "feet-of-fine" of 1427 by which he and two others bought sixty acres of land in Thorp Morieux for 20 marks cash. "The English Ancestry of Joseph Bixby of Ipswich and Boxford Massachusetts" cites various other documents concerning him, including his will, which names Nicholas and Robert as sons. Walter made a bequest to the church at Felsham, probably the parish in which he grew up. On 9 October 1441, Walter was on an inquest jury. (Source: The English Ancestry of Joseph Bixby; Author: John B. Threlfall; Publication: New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. CXLI, July 1987)

Walter married Margery ____________

Children from this marriage were:

i. Robert Bixby 
ii. Nicolas Byxby (born in 1415 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England - died on 15 Jan 1507-1508 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England).
iii. Hawis Bixby

Eighteenth Generation (15th Great-Grandparents)

John Bekesby, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, was born  about 1339 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England, died abt 1404 in Felsham, Suffolk, England about age 65.

John was on a list of tenants of the manor of Felsham dated 9 October 1404. The supposition that John was the father of Walter is based on the fact that Walter made a bequest to the church at Felsham, even though his parish was at Thorp Morieux. Felsham is adjacent to Thorp Morieux. (Source: The English Ancestry of Joseph Bixby; Author: John B. Threlfall;
Publication: New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Vol. CXLI, July 1987)

John married ____________ ____________.

The child from this marriage was:

i. Walter Byxby (born in 1390 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England - died on 21 Nov 1459 in Thorpe Morrieux, Suffolk, England).

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