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Individual:
CADY
Nicholas Cady may have been a connection of that Cade of Suffolk who bore a Coat of Arms, or of the Edward Cade of Stoken Steen, a Contemporary in 1634. The Cady family of New England is an old as well as a distinguished one, the first of whom. Nicholas Cady, appears at Watertown, Massachusetts, as early as 1645.
1630: Nicholas Cady, a native of Suffolk County, England, he came as an apprentice, to America with William Knapp to Watertown, Massachusetts. After completing his apprenticeship to William Knapp, he marries the daughter of his master, and in Watertown, where he first settle, all his children are born. He then moves to Groton , where a strenuous life begins in a new settlement with all the incidents which that statement brings to mind, to which was added later a life in Frison with a constant fear of savage assault, so imminent that all sought safety in retreat, leaving their homes to be burned by the Indian enemy, Several years alter he returned to spend his days in Groton, where peace and prosperity is enjoyed, surrounded by his children, and honored by his fellow citizens, who appreciate his worth.
1645, October 8: He was in a partnership with John Knapp, son of William when Mr. Potter of Watertown sold Nicholas Cady and John Knapp his house in Watertown and 17 acres of land.
"Genealogies of Nicholas Cady and William Ricketson" by Ethel Crandell Smith Cady; p. 2; Green Bay, Wisconsin; 1964 (HeritageQuest)
1652: Nicholas Cady took the Oath of Fidelity with others.
"Genealogies of Nicholas Cady and William Ricketson" by Ethel Crandell Smith Cady; p. 2; Green Bay, Wisconsin; 1964 (HeritageQuest)
1667, December 24: Nicholas Cady, carpenter of Watertown exchanges his house and land at Watertown with John Clary, carpenter and, probably, removed to Groton, Connecticut.
1668: September 10: Nicholas Cady of Groton, planter and his wife, Judith, sold to G. Lawrence, six acres of land in Watertown and five acres of meadow in Cambridge.
"Genealogies of Nicholas Cady and William Ricketson" by Ethel Crandell Smith Cady; p. 2; Green Bay, Wisconsin; 1964 (HeritageQuest)
1668: When he and Judith Knapp were married they soon thereafter removed to Groton, where there is a record of him and where he was a man of distinction and prominence, having much to do with the early affairs of that community. Nicholas had sold his estate.
1680, April 29: The last of the estate was sold. He fought in the King Philip Wars. [Research of Norman Rogers]
"A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England" by James Savage; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1981 (929.274 S264 LAPL) (NE Sec. SR)
1671, December 10: Nicholas Cady was a surveyor at Groton, Connecticut.
1679, January 9: He conveys to his daughter, Judith, now the wife of Alexander Rouse, for and in consideration of the natural affection and parental love for her, eleven acres of land in Groton, Connecticut.
"Genealogies of Nicholas Cady and William Ricketson" by Ethel Crandell Smith Cady; p. 2; Green Bay, Wisconsin; 1964 (HeritageQuest)
1680, April 29: The last of the estate was sold. He fought in the King Philip Wars. [Research of Norman Rogers]
"A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England" by James Savage; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1981 (929.274 S264 LAPL) (NE Sec. SR)
1680, June 8: He was chosen surveyor.
1680, December: He is mentioned among list of heads of families.
1681: He pail taxes of ú0-18-02; only one person in Groton paid more.
1685: He was chosen Constable
1673: He was chosen Constable.
1675: He was chosen fence viewer.
"Genealogies of Nicholas Cady and William Ricketson" by Ethel Crandell Smith Cady; p. 2: Green Bay, Wisconsin; 1964 (HeritageQuest)
Death Note: There appear to be no records indicating the date of the death of Nicholas Cady, but it is assumed he was living with his eldest con, John in Groton, Connecticut.
"Genealogies of Nicholas Cady and William Ricketson" by Ethel Crandell Smith Cady; p. 2: Green Bay, Wisconsin; 1964 (HeritageQuest)
1647c: Nicholas Cady married Judith Knapp at Watertown, Massachusetts. Children, born at Watertown: 1) Aaron, born April 1649; 2) John, born January 15, 1651; 3) Judith, born September 2, 1653; 4) James (see below); 5) Nicholas, Jr., born August 2, 1657; died young; 6) Daniel, born November 27, 1659; 7) Ezekial, born August 14, 1662; 8) Nicholas, III., February 20, 1664 and Joseph, born May 20, 1666. (Research of William R. Randall, family researcher)
1648c: Nicholas Cady married Judith Knapp.
"Genealogies of Nicholas Cady and William Ricketson" by Ethel Crandell Smith Cady; Green Bay, Wisconsin; 1964 (HeritageQuest)
1750c: Nicholas Cady married Judith Knapp at Watertown, Massachusetts.
"New England Marriages Prior to 1700" compiled by Clarence Almon Torrey; p. 130; The Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc.; Baltimore, Maryland; 1985 (974.0 NEa/Marriage SCGS)
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