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Re: HEAD FAMILY INFO ....

Posted: 2 Apr 2012 2:55AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Head
I didn't notice that the spellck had put headache instead of Head. Sorry

Re: HEAD FAMILY INFO ....

Posted: 29 Mar 2015 1:04AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Head
I’ve got Richard Head b. ~ 1609 in England and d. ~ 1660 in England. I’ve got him married to Elizabeth Merrick b. ~ 1613 in England and d. ~1650 in England. However, I’ve got their son Henry b. in RI in 1647.

So my question is:

How did Henry come to be born in RI when I can find no data on either of his parents travelling to the Colonies?

I can think of only three options:

1. Mom and Dad made a trip to the Colonies at some point then returned to England; however, I seriously doubt that Elizabeth would’ve given birth in RI then would have gone back to England leaving her baby behind

2. There’s some serious issues with the data that’s available

3. I’ve messed-up somewhere in the family line

Has anyone else come across this issue and, if so, have you resolved it using the historical record?

Thank you very much.


Joe Knight
Descendent of Henry Head (I think)

Re: HEAD FAMILY INFO ....

Posted: 29 Mar 2015 7:59PM GMT
Classification: Immigration
Surnames: Head
Joe,

Henry Head (1647-1716) lived and died in Little Compton (which is now in Rhode Island, but was then part of the Plymouth Colony). However, he was not born there; most indications are that he was born in England, and migrated to the colonies around 1677.

There is a christening record for a "Henery son of Henery Heed" in Camerton, County Cumberland, England from 1649 which I believe to be his. This belief is based, among other things, on DNA testing which was done comparing 2 descendants of Henry Head with a member of the Head family still living in that part of England. Further information can be found in my previous posts on this forum (I won't repeat all of the information here).

Many people have attempted to tie Henry Head to the Head family living in County Kent, England. I think the Richard & Elizabeth you are referring to are are of this branch. I believe this connection has so much appeal because it is the only Head family with an official coat of arms. Unfortunately, there is nothing in the historical record supporting the belief that our Henry Head was of this line.

Happy Head-hunting,
Alan Head
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