An American Family History

Joseph Batcheller and his wife, Elizabeth, married in Canterbury, England about 1633.

Their son, Mark Batcheller, was probably born in England about 1634.

They immigrated to America in 1636. They were Puritans who came to America for religious freedom.

They departed from Sandwich, England. They came with one child and three servants.   Joseph’s brothers, John and Henry, also came. Henry, a brewer brought his wife, Martha, and three servants. Joseph and his partner, Henry Paramor, of Thanet also brought cattle.

They first settled in Salem where John Batcheller and Elizabeth Batcheller Davis were born.

They relocated to Wenham. The church at Wenham was organized on October 8, 1644 and Joseph was listed as one of the members. Elizabeth became a member on November 17, 1644.

Hannah Batcheller Warner was born in June, 1644.

Joseph died in March, 1647.

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.

Mary White Rowlandson,Talcot was captured by Native Americans during King Philip's War (1675-1676).