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- William Acy came from Eppelworth, near Hull, England (Lea). He had a two acre house lot bounded on the north side and east end by the street, and was made a freeman Jan 31, 1646. He brought with him his wife, margaret, whose maiden name was Haiton. They were married at Kirk Ella, England, Mar 25, 1620 (Lea). She was buried Feb 12, 1674/5. He held many town offices. date of his death not recorded. He was about 90 years old in 1682 (CT files).
His will, dated Apr 22, 1689, proved Sept 30, 1690, mentions himself as "very aged"; grandchildren John Brown, Nathaniel Brown, and Ebenezer Brown, grandchild Beriah Brown's daughter, Sara Brown; son John Acy's three daughters, Elizabeth, Hannah, and Margaret; Granson John Brown, with whom he is at present, sole executer (Easos CT files, 49:95). (From Family Treemaker User Home Page, "Ancestors of Archibald Van Smith")
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