PHILIP WELCH (SR)
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PHILIP WELCH (SR.) (1612 – c. 1682)


In 1612 PHILIP WELCH (SR.) was born in Northern Ireland. PHILIP’s parents are unknown.

1638 (before 16 September): MARRIAGE OF PHILIP (SR.) AND MARY (maiden name unknown)

Before 16 September 1638 PHILIP (SR.) married Mary (maiden name unknown) – probably in Northern Ireland. PHILIP (SR.) and Mary had at least one child:

  1. PHILIP (JR.) (b. 16 September 1638)

1649 (about): SON KIDNAPPED

Philip (Jr.) was barely eleven years of age when he was snatched from his bed in a quiet seaside home, rushed in the darkness along a road and forcibly carried on board a waiting vessel (George Dill’s ship Goodfellow) where other young youths in similar plight were already imprisoned. The master of the ship continued his nefarious kidnapping until the countryside awakened to the knowledge of his infamous deeds and arose in wrath. The master, fleeing from their just and righteous anger, set said so hurriedly that he was forces to leave some of his provisions and precious water casks behind him.

1682: DEATH OF PHILIP (SR.)

If PHILIP (SR.) died at age 70, he would have died in 1682 – probably in Northern Ireland.

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Notes On Philip Welch (Sr.)

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