Henry Way

Henry Way was born in Allington, Bridport, Dorset, England, in 1583. He died 24 March 1666 in Dorchester, Norfolk Co., MA. He was the son of William Henry Way and Edith Denslow.

Henry married Elizabeth Bachlor - 22 January 1615, in Dorset England. She was born 1587, Devon, England and died 23 June 1665 in Dorchester, Norfolk, MA.

Children:

Aaron Way - b 1613; d 1695; m Joanna Summer (b ca 1615)

George Way - b 1614; d 1689; m Elizabeth Smith (b ca 1615)

James Way - b 1616 Dorset, England - d 1685 Newtown, NY; m. Ede Hendrick

Henry Way - b 1618

Susanna Way - b 1621 - d 1706

Elizabeth Way - b 1622

Richard Way - b 1624

Elizabeth Way - b 1628

Edward Way - b 1630 Dorset England

Martha Way - b 1634 Dorset England.

Henry Way was known as "The Puritan" (surname has also been spelled Waye). Henry Way (with Richard Leeds) had land granted in 1639 at Thompson's Island provided they set forward fishing etc. Then Henry and John Gingine bought a large tract of land at Salem.

The Way family is discussed in the book "The Pioneers of Massachusetts"

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