Elizabeth Hull

Notes:

Elizabeth Hull holds a high rank among the heroic gentlewomen of that period, and is deserving of more space than can be given in this volume, but the story of her experience on an exposed outpost, where for a long time she was surrounded by hostile savages, has been told in detail by Mather, Wilkinson, Belknap and Wharton, all of whom bear testimony to her heroism and devotion. One incident in her remarkable career will have to suffice in this connection.

During the unprovoked and cruel massacre of Indians by whites in 1676, she saved the life of a young Indian by concealing him until his would-be slayers had left her house and then aided him to escape. Twelve years later she fell into the hands of the savages and was enabled to escape by the aid of this same Indian.

Elizabeth married John Heard 1643. John was born Abt 1610; died 17 Jan 1688/89. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Not found in New Jersey Abstract of Wills 1670-1817 (19 Jan 2017)
Not found in New Hampshire State Papers for probate of his own estate (19 Jan 2017)

Died:
On the earlier date he released his claim against his father's estate "in consideration of the receipt of all his father's clothes, both woolen and linen..."

On the later date his brother Tristram Heard petitioned for administration of their father's estate, "he being the only son living...."

Benjamin — Elizabeth Roberts. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Roberts and Rebecca Hilton) died Aft 27 Sep 1673. [Group Sheet]