Item # 2121153872 on Ebay names several mayflower personalities, including my ancestors, the Cushman men. Thought subscribers to this list would be interested. Sale ends July 20th. Wish I had enough money to buy it! Original Colonial Plymouth 17th Century Docs A highly important and rarely seen group of fourteen 17th Century document from Plymouth (Plimouth) Massachusetts. The growth of the New World! 1669 Town of Plimouth - Agreement Manuscript Document signed, 1p. 8-1/2"x12-1/4", "An agreement of Several of ye Neighbors living at and about Rockey Nooke in the Township of Plimouth respecting ye bounds of their lands..." being a copy of the original document of 1669 signed by Jacob Cooke, Edward Gray, and Francis Combes with their "x" mark. This is a signed 1703/4 scribal copy, "Saml Sprague Keeper of ye sd records." 1682 New Plymouth Division of Land Manuscript Document Signed, one page, folio, Plymouth, March 14, 1682, being a division of Edward Gray's land, including "little house by the watterside". Between Dorothy Gray and John Gray, for the land "from the seaside to the King's Road or Highway...northerly side of the Great Rock..." Signed twice each by Ephraim Morton and John Tomson. Nathaniel Morton docketing. Staining, some text loss at bottom of page, else Good. 1683 Plymouth -Edward Gray - Division of Land Manuscript Document Signed, one page, oblong octavo, Plimouth, March 29, 1683, being a division of Edward Gray's land. Signed by Dorothy Gray [widow] and John Gray [son]. Witnessed by Ephraim Morton, Ephraim Tinkham, with his "ET" mark, Isaac Cushman and John Bryant Junr. Split at vertical fold, else Good. 1684 Plimoth, Land of Edward Gray Manuscript Document Signed, one page, quarto, Plimouth, October 28, 1684, regarding land of Edward Gray at Shawamot. Signed by Nathaniel Morton, with a few additional lines in his hand. 1685 [Plymouth] Estate Recpt. Edward Gray Manuscript Document Signed, one page, octavo, [Plymouth] October 30, 1684, being a receipt pertaining to the estate of Edward Gray. Signed by Dorothy Gray, as Administrator. Witness signatures of Nathaniel Thomas and Stephen Sloss. 1686 New Plymouth Thomas Faunce Autograph Document Signed, Thomas Faunce, one page oblong quarto, being a 1686 transcript of 1666/7 record of bounds of Benjamin Eaton's land, formerly George Clark's and betwixt Francis Billington and the lots that were John Cooke's, near "the Swamps called Bradfords Marsh." Light staining, and fold separations, else VG. Thomas Faunce (c.1647-1745/46) Son of John Faunce who came to the Colony of the ship Anne, 1623. Plymouth Town Clerk, 1685-1723; Last ruling elder of the First Church of Plymouth. It was at teary eyed Elder Faunce, who in 1741 at the age of 95, identified the rock where the Pilgrims landed - known today as Plymouth Rock. 1686 Plimouth Thomas Faunce - Land of John Gray & Caleb Cooke Autograph Document Signed, "Thomas Faunce", one page, octavo, March 3, 1685/6, being a period transcript of the bounds between land of John Gray and Caleb Cook. VG. 1688/89 Plimouth - Quit Claim - Edward Gray to John Gray Autograph Document Signed, one page, folio, "Town of Plimouth", March 4, 1688/89, Quit Claim, Edward Gray to John Gray, pertaining to father Edward Gray's estate. Signed by Edward Gray with wax seal. Witnessed by Samuel Sprague and Ephraim Colle. Staining, else VG. Edward Gray (1629-1681) Arrived at Plymouth c. 1643. Merchant and one of the wealthiest colonists. Served as Deputy, 1676-79. In 1677 was a member of a committee respecting debts due the colony and to balance accounts between towns following King Philip's War. Married #1 Mary Winslow, niece of Governor Edward Winslow. Married #2 Dorothy Lettice. The headstones of Edward Gray and his wife, Mary, are the oldest still standing in Burial Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts. 1689 [Plymouth Co.] Deed, Samuel Little & Wife Sarah Manuscript Document Signed, one page, 15"x12", "Marshfield, in the County of Plimouth", January 15, 1689, being a deed of Samuel Little and his wife Sarah to John Gray. Signed by the Littles with seals. Witnessed by John Barkor and Rachal Newcom. Also signed by Nathaniel Thomas who adds a few lines. Fold splitting, else Good to VG. Nathaniel Thomas (1643-1718) Born in Plymouth, the son of Captain Nathaniel Thomas (1606-1675) Served in King Philip's War as captain of a company of Light Horse troops. For 23 years, Judge of the County Court; 16 years, Judge of the Probate Court; Register of Probate, 1686-1693; and 6 years a Judge of the Superior Court of Plymouth 1693 Plymouth.Will of Ephraim Morton Manuscript Document Signed, 2-1/2 pp. folio, Plymouth, November 2, 1693, being a will of Ephraim Morton who "being weak of body through sickness yet of disposing memory & understanding...ordain these presents to be my last Will & Testament..." Docketed "A true copy examined by Nathl Thomas Register." Light staining, else VG. Ephraim Morton (1623-1693) Born on the ship Anne en route to Plymouth. Probably adopted by his uncle Governor William Bradford. Representative of the Plymouth General Court, 1657-1685. In 1671 became a member of the Council of War, including the time of King Philip's War. Served as Sergeant/Lieut. in a Plymouth Military Co. Magistrate of the Colony, 1683. A Deacon of Plymouth Church, 1669-1693. 1693 Plymouth Estate Inv. of Lt Ephraim Morton Manuscript Document, one page, folio, "An Inventory of the Estate of Lieut. Ephraim Morton late of Plymouth deceased taken & apprized the first day of November 1693.." Fascinating list of materials belonging to Morton's estate. Verso is docketed "A true copy examined by Nathl Thomas Register." Staining, else VG. 1694 Plimouth Deed Capt. Joseph Howland to John Gray Manuscript Document Signed, one page, oblong folio, Plimouth, July 17, 1694, being a deed between Captain Joseph Howland and John Gray "in consideration of the full & just sum of fifteen pounds...[land] off Rockey Nooke in Plimouth..." Signed by Joseph Howland. Witnessed by James Winslow, Joseph Southworth. Docketed by Samuel Sprague on verso. Complete clean fold split at vertical fold, some staining, else VG.1700 Township of Plimouth - Deed James Winslow Manuscript Document Signed, one page, large folio, "Town of Plimouth", September 5, 1700, being a deed between James Winslow and John Gray, for 2/3rds of an acre of land for forty shillings. Signed by James W inslow, with wax seal. Witnessed by John Colle, and Nathaniel Clark, also signed by William Bradford, Justice of the Peace, with a few additional lines in his hand. Docketed by Samuel Sprague. Light stains and fold separations, else VG. William Bradford (162-1703/4) Born in Plymouth, son of Governor William Bradford. Deputy Governor of Plymouth Colony 1682-6 and 1689-91. Member of Governor Andro's Council in 1687. Chief military officer of Plymouth Colony. Served as Major Commander-in-Chief of the Plymouth forces at the Great Swamp Fight, 1675, the bloodiest battle of King Philip's War.1700 Town of Plimouth Deed Benjamin Eaton Sr. & jr. Manuscript Document Signed, one page, large folio, "Town of Plimoth", December 17, 1700, in part: "Benjamin Eaton Senr & Benjamin Eaton Junr...in consideration of the sum of Ten Pounds in Currant money of New England to us or one of us in hand by John Gray of Plimouth...[purchase] ten acres ...between Francis Billington lott & The lott that was John Cooper..." Signed by Benjamin Eaton Sr., his mark "X", and Benjamin Eaton, Jr., both with their seals. Also signed by William Bradford, Justice of the Peace, with three lines in his hand, and docketed by Samuel Sprague. VG. Benjamin Eaton Sr. (1627-1711/12) Born in Plymouth, the son of Mayflower passenger, Francis Eaton (1596-1633) Carolyn Remember, you have a friend in Oklahoma!