100. Thomas6 Fillebrown (Isaac5, Thomas4, Thomas3, Humpfrey2 Phillibrowne, Robert1 ffilebrowne)(1363) was born in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay before June 16, 1734.(1364) Please note that his headstone indicate Thomas 1750-1834 and Mary Rebecca 1755-1840. All other information, including parent's childbearing years, indicated that Thomas was born circa 1734. Thomas died circa 1834.(1365) His body was interred circa 1834 in West Cambridge (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1366) "He was buried with his wife Rebecca in the Pleasant Street burying ground, near Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington. When Pleasant Street was widened their remains were removed to the new Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Medford Street." Please note that the headstone reports Thomas 1750-1834 and Mary Rebecca 1755-1840. Other information indicates that Thomas was born circa 1734.

He married three times. Thomas married Hannah Phillips November 25, 1771 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1367) (Additional notes for Hannah Phillips(1368)) Hannah died before 1778.(1369) Hannah resided in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1370) Hannah had marriage banns to Thomas Fillebrown published November 23, 1771 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1371) When Hannah was age 37 and Thomas Fillebrown was age 38 they became the parents of Hannah Fillebrown October 19, 1772 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1372) Thomas married Hannah Brown December 1, 1778 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1373) Hannah was born June 8, 1749 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1374) (Additional notes for Hannah Brown(1375)) Hannah died October 3, 1797 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at 48 years of age.(1376) The place of death also was reported as being Charlestown by Amanda Barnes.

Hannah was baptized a religion unknown at the church/site unknown June 11, 1749.(1377) When Hannah was age unknown and Thomas Fillebrown was age unknown they became the parents of Elizabeth Fillebrown circa 1778 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1378) When Hannah was age unknown and Thomas Fillebrown was age unknown they became the parents of Thomas Fillebrown circa 1779 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1379) When Hannah was age 32 and Thomas Fillebrown was age 47 they became the parents of Dorcas Fillebrown December 26. 1781 in Menotomy Village (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1380) She was twin to Susanna. The birth place was reported as West Cambridge in the 1910 Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family but on the date of her birth the location was still a village in Cambridge.

When Hannah was age 32 and Thomas Fillebrown was age 47 they became the parents of Susanna Fillebrown December 26, 1781 in Menotomy Village (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1381) She was twin to Dorcas. The place of birth was reported as West Cambridge in the 1910 Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family but at the time of her birth the location was still a village in Cambridge.

When Hannah was age 35 and Thomas Fillebrown was age 50 they became the parents of John Fillebrown before July 11, 1784 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1382) When Hannah was age 37 and Thomas Fillebrown was age 52 they became the parents of James Fillebrown August 7, 1786 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1383) "He was born in the old 'Fillebrown House,' Spring Street in the area that became Arlington in 1867.

When Hannah was age 40 and Thomas Fillebrown was age 55 they became the parents of Hannah Fillebrown July 9, 1789 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1384) When Hannah was age 40 and Thomas Fillebrown was age 55 they became the parents of Leonard Fillebrown February 23, 1790 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1385) When Hannah was age 42 and Thomas Fillebrown was age 57 they became the parents of Abiel Holmes Fillebrown May 7, 1792 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1386) Conflicting evidence states that she died October 5, 1797 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1387) Thomas married Mary Rebecca Adams September 2, 1798.(1388) Mary was born circa 1755.(1389) (Additional notes for Mary Rebecca Adams(1390)) Mary died August 18, 1840 in West Cambridge (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at 85 years of age.(1391) Her body was interred circa 1840 in West Cambridge (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1392) Burial was at the Pleasant Street Burying Ground near Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington. When Pleasant Street was widened her remains with her husband's were removed to the Mount Pleasant Cemetery on Medford Street.

When Mary was age 43 and Thomas Fillebrown was age 64 they became the parents of Edward Fillebrown April 3, 1799.(1393) A cemetery visited.(1394) On September 1, 1999 Charles Jerry Fillebrown and his wife Sue visited the grave of Thomas Fillebrown and his wife Mary Rebecca Adams in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington, Massachusetts. Thomas is Jerry's 2nd cousin five times removed.

Thomas was baptized a religion unknown at the church/site unknown June 16, 1734 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1395) Thomas registered to pay taxes circa 1770 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1396) Thomas had marriage banns to Hannah Phillips published November 23, 1771 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1397) When Thomas was age 38 and Hannah Phillips was age 37 they became the parents of Hannah Fillebrown October 19, 1772 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1398) This is a bit of history.(1399) In 1775 the town of Charlestown was destroyed by fire due to the "Ravages of the British Troops". During the Battle of Bunker Hill, British troops set fire to the town. Much of the town was destroyed, with estimates placing the count at over 500 houses/buildings lost. In 1776 a committee created a "List of Claims for Losses". "A book in MS., lettered Charlestown Archives, Vol. 59, among the records of the Town, bears a written title on its third page 'This Book contains an Estimate of the Loss sustained by the Inhabitants of Charlestown by the Destruction there of June 17th Anno Domini,1776.'" Thomas reported total loss in the amount of 30 pounds for Land, trees, and fences; Estate Personal: and Expense of Cartage. He did not make a claim for Loss on Buildings.

Thomas served in the military March 19, 1776 in Boston, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1400) He served in the Continental Army as a Sergeant in "Capt. Stephen Dana's co., Col. McIntush's (McIntosh's) regt.; arrived in camp March 19, 1776; discharged April 16, 1776; service 29 days, at the lines in Boston".

Thomas served in the military May 11, 1776 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1401) He is on a "list dated Cambridge, May 11, 1776, of men returned as having served as guards to prevent the rescue of prisoners while in the Continental Army".

Thomas served in the military September 30, 1777 in Boston, Suffolk County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1402) He served in the Continental Army as a 3d Sergeant as shown on a "return made to Capt. Sterns by Capt. John Walton .... of the men belonging to said Walton's company that had engaged to serve as guards at Boston, Charlestown, Cambridge, Medford, Roxbury, and Dorchester".

Thomas served in the military April 19, 1778 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1403) He served in the Continental Army as a Corporal in "Capt. Samuel Thatcher's co., Col. Gardner's regt., which marched on the alarm ...service, 7 days".

When Thomas was age unknown and Hannah Brown was age unknown they became the parents of Elizabeth Fillebrown circa 1778 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1404) Thomas served in the military September 2, 1778 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1405) He served in the Continental Army as Sergeant in "Capt. John Walton's co', Col. Samuel Thatcher's regt.; joined Sept. 2, 1778; discharged Sept 4, 1778; service, 3 days, with guards at Fort No. 2".

When Thomas was age unknown and Hannah Brown was age unknown they became the parents of Thomas Fillebrown circa 1779 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1406) Thomas was employed at his own place as a farmer in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts date unknown.(1407) "His farm was on Spring Lane, now (1910) Spring Street, in Belmont, leading from Pleasant Street to Arlington Heights.

Thomas served in the military October 6, 1780 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.(1408) He served in the Continental Army as a "Private, (in) Capt. Caleb Champaney's co. of guards; enlisted Oct. 6, 1780; discharged Feb. 1, 1781; service 3 mos, 26 days; company detached from militia for service at and about Boston". His name was shown as Thomas Filebrown.

Thomas served in the military October 25, 1780 in Camp Totoway.(1409) On a "list of men raised for 6 months service and returned by Brig. Gen. Paterson as having passed muster."

Thomas served in the military February 1, 1781 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.(1410) "Private, Capt. Caleb Champaney's co. of guards; enlisted Feb. 1, 1781; discharged March 16, 1781 service 1 mo. 16 days, guarding Continental stores at Boston as request of Gen. Heath."

When Thomas was age 47 and Hannah Brown was age 32 they became the parents of Dorcas Fillebrown December 26. 1781 in Menotomy Village (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1411) She was twin to Susanna. The birth place was reported as West Cambridge in the 1910 Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family but on the date of her birth the location was still a village in Cambridge.

When Thomas was age 47 and Hannah Brown was age 32 they became the parents of Susanna Fillebrown December 26, 1781 in Menotomy Village (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1412) She was twin to Dorcas. The place of birth was reported as West Cambridge in the 1910 Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family but at the time of her birth the location was still a village in Cambridge.

When Thomas was age 50 and Hannah Brown was age 35 they became the parents of John Fillebrown before July 11, 1784 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1413) When Thomas was age 52 and Hannah Brown was age 37 they became the parents of James Fillebrown August 7, 1786 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1414) "He was born in the old 'Fillebrown House,' Spring Street in the area that became Arlington in 1867.

When Thomas was age 55 and Hannah Brown was age 40 they became the parents of Hannah Fillebrown July 9, 1789 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1415) When Thomas was age 55 and Hannah Brown was age 40 they became the parents of Leonard Fillebrown February 23, 1790 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1416) When Thomas was age 57 and Hannah Brown was age 42 they became the parents of Abiel Holmes Fillebrown May 7, 1792 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1417) When Thomas was age 64 and Mary Rebecca Adams was age 43 they became the parents of Edward Fillebrown April 3, 1799.(1418) This is a bit of history.(1419) "His farm was on Spring Lane, now (1910) Spring Street, in Belmont, leading from Pleasant Street to Arlington Heights. The house in which he lived stood on the east side of the street and is said to date back to early Indian times, an addition to the original having been built in 1793. This house was shown on calendars in 1895-6. It was the homestead of the Fillebrowns, Caldwells, and Tufts of East Cambridge, the Fillebrowns of Cavendish, Vermont, and of Lawrence and Waltham, Mass. It was torn down in 1892, and replaced by a new house, now (1910) numbered 103 Spring Street. Here Thomas Fillebrown lived and died, and left the place to his youngest son Edward, who was the last of the name to occupy the house." Edward "was the last of the name to live in the homestead ... he bequeathed it to his English housekeeper, Mrs. Ruth Murless Johnson, by whose grandson, Mr. Edward Fillebrown Morton, a successful market gardener, it ... (was occupied in 1910) ... , the old house having been replaced by a handsome new one in 1892".

This is the Interior of the home.(1420) A cemetery visited.(1421) On September 1, 1999 Charles Jerry Fillebrown and his wife Sue visited the grave of Thomas Fillebrown and his wife Mary Rebecca Adams in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington, Massachusetts. Thomas is Jerry's 2nd cousin five times removed.

Thomas Fillebrown and Hannah Phillips had the following child:

child 222 i. Hannah7 Fillebrown(1422) was born in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay October 19, 1772.(1423) Hannah married Josiah Morse May 12, 1793 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1424) (Additional notes for Josiah Morse(1425))

Hannah was baptized a religion unknown at the church/site unknown October 25, 1772 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1426)

Thomas Fillebrown and Hannah Brown had the following children:

child 223 ii. Elizabeth Fillebrown(1427) was born in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay circa 1778.(1428) Elizabeth was baptized a religion unknown at the church/site unknown July 20, 1788 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay.(1429)

child + 224 iii. Thomas Fillebrown was born circa 1779.

child 225 iv. Dorcas Fillebrown(1430) was born in Menotomy Village (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts December 26. 1781.(1431) She was twin to Susanna. The birth place was reported as West Cambridge in the 1910 Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family but on the date of her birth the location was still a village in Cambridge. She married twice. Dorcas married Rufus Piper November 27, 1803 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1432) The marriage took place at First Church. Rufus(1433) was the son of Noah Piper and Unknown (________).

Rufus resided in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts before 1803.(1434) Rufus had marriage banns to Dorcas Fillebrown published November 6, 1803 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1435) Recorded by the Town Clerk.

Rufus resided in Baltimore, Windsor County, Vermont circa 1812.(1436) Dorcas married Unknown (________) date unknown. (Additional notes for Unknown (________)(1437))

Dorcas was baptized a religion unknown at the church/site unknown April 21, 1782 in Menotomy Village (now Arlington), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1438) Dorcas resided in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts before 1803.(1439) Dorcas had marriage banns to Rufus Piper published November 6, 1803 in Charlestown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1440) Recorded by the Town Clerk.

Dorcas moved from a home in Massachusetts to Vermont date unknown.(1441) She ...removed early to Vermont ... no further accounts".

Dorcas, as Rufus's wife, resided with him in Baltimore, Windsor County, Vermont circa 1812.(1442)

child + 226 v. Susanna Fillebrown was born December 26, 1781.

child + 227 vi. John Fillebrown was born before July 11, 1784.

child + 228 vii. James Fillebrown was born August 7, 1786.

child + 229 viii. Hannah Fillebrown was born July 9, 1789.

child + 230 ix. Leonard Fillebrown was born February 23, 1790.

child + 231 x. Abiel Holmes Fillebrown was born May 7, 1792.

Thomas Fillebrown and Mary Rebecca Adams had the following child:

child 232 xi. Edward Fillebrown(1443) was born April 3, 1799.(1444) Edward died September 3, 1870 in Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at 71 years of age.(1445) The "Genealogy of the Fillebrown Family" reported the year of his death as 1871 and that he died unmarried. His body was interred circa September 1870 in Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.(1446) Burial was at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on Medford Street beside his mother and father. Mr. Morton and his brother placed headstones on all three graves.

Edward was baptized a religion unknown at the church/site unknown April 14, 1799.(1447) Edward's will was probated circa 1871.(1448) This is a bit of history.(1449) "His farm was on Spring Lane, now (1910) Spring Street, in Belmont, leading from Pleasant Street to Arlington Heights. The house in which he lived stood on the east side of the street and is said to date back to early Indian times, an addition to the original having been built in 1793. This house was shown on calendars in 1895-6. It was the homestead of the Fillebrowns, Caldwells, and Tufts of East Cambridge, the Fillebrowns of Cavendish, Vermont, and of Lawrence and Waltham, Mass. It was torn down in 1892, and replaced by a new house, now (1910) numbered 103 Spring Street. Here Thomas Fillebrown lived and died, and left the place to his youngest son Edward, who was the last of the name to occupy the house." Edward "was the last of the name to live in the homestead ... he bequeathed it to his English housekeeper, Mrs. Ruth Murless Johnson, by whose grandson, Mr. Edward Fillebrown Morton, a successful market gardener, it ... (was occupied in 1910) ... , the old house having been replaced by a handsome new one in 1892".

This is the Interior of the home.(1450) A cemetery visited.(1451) On September 1, 1999 Charles Jerry Fillebrown and his wife Sue visited the grave of Edward Fillebrown in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Arlington, Massachusetts. Edward is Jerry's 3rd cousin four times removed.

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