Thomas Halsey (1591–1679)
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Thomas Halsey (1591/2 – 1678/9) was born 2 January 1591/2[1][2] in Hertfordshire, England[1] and died 27 August 1678 in Southampton, New York.[1][3] He emigrated from England in 1633[3] to New England, and eventually co-founded,[1][4] with Edmond Farrington, Edmund Needham, Abraham Pierson the Elder, Thomas Sayre, Josiah Stanborough, George Welbe, Henry Walton, Job Sayre, and Edward Howell, the town of Southampton, New York in 1640.[3][5]
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Born | 1591 (1591) |
Died | (1678-08-27)27 August 1678 |
Nationality | English |
Known for | Co-founding the town of Southampton, New York |
Spouse(s) | (1) Phebe/Phoebe (2) Ann Johnes |
Children | Thomas Halsey Isaac Halsey Daniel Halsey Elizabeth Halsey (m. Richard Howell) |
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Relatives | Sir John Halsey, Knt. |
Family | Halsey of the Parsonage, Great Gaddesden |
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