Jeffrey Esty or Estey was born 1586 in Woolverstone Parish, Freston, Suffolk, England to Christopher Estey (c1552-) and Ann Arnold (1586-) and died 4 January 1657 Huntington, East Neck County, New York of unspecified causes. He married Margaret Pott (1606-1688) 1625 in Ipswich, Essex, England.
Biography
Estey Family Ancient Coat of Arms
Jeffery Estey or Esty was born in 1586 in Woolverstone Parish in Freston or Hinglesham, Suffolk County, England. Jeffery’s parents were Christopher ESTEY (Born c. 1552) and Ann ARNOLD (born 1 May 1586).
Jeffrey’s grandfather was Jeffrey Estie ( born c. 1515 ) of Freston, County Suffolk, England.
Immigration to America
Jeffrey married probably in the early 1620s, shortly before the birth of their children. Jeffery moved the family to Salem, Massachusetts, in 1636 where he was granted 20 acres of land. Jeffery died on 4 Jan 1657 in Huntington, East Neck, New York.
Settlement in Salem 1636
Jeffery was admonished “for sleeping on the Lord’s day in time of exercise.” In February, 1645, he paid five shillings for being discharged from training.
Jeffery sold his home in Salem on 23 Aug 1651, and moved with his daughter Catherine and her husband to Southold, Long Island, New York.
In 1657 he moved with his daughter again to Huntington, Long Island, New York, where he died.
Jeffrey’s daughter-in-law Mary Towne Easty, was among the last of the ‘witches’ to be executed at Salem during the infamous trials.
Last Will
His will was probated on January 23, 1657. His will included the provision ” . . . My great bible shall remain to young Jeffrey Esty, the son of Christopher Esty, if his father bring him up to learning…or for default thereof, so to remain to one of the rest of the kindred that can read and that it not be sold out of the kindred.”
Marriage & Family
Jeffery married Margaret POTT (Pote, Pett, Pitt, Pete) on May 29, 1606 in Freston, Suffolk, England. Margaret Pott was born 29 May 1606 in Ipswich, Essex, England. Margaret died in 1688 in Salem, Mass.
Children of Jeffery and Margaret:
- Mary Esty (1625-1657)
- Isaac Esty (1627-1712) - husband of Mary Towne (1634-1692) who was one of the last women executed in 1692 Salem witch trials.
- Catherine Esty (1629-1658) - her first husband was Henry Scudder, son of immigrant Thomas Scudder. Catherine’s first husband Henry Scudder was born 1615 in Daruth, Kent, England. Henry died 1661 in Huntington, Long Island, New York. His parents were Thomas Scudder and Elizabeth Lowers. Henry died 14 Nov 1690 Huntington, Long Island, New York. Catherine’s second husband Thomas Jones was born about 1629 in Norfolk, England. His parents were Rowland Jones and Elizabeth Martin. Thomas died 16 Feb 1669 – Huntington, Suffolk, New York.
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Mary Esty (1625-1657) | |||
| Isaac Esty (1627-1712) | 27 November 1627 Freston, Suffolk, England | 11 June 1712 Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts | Mary Towne (1634-1692) |
| Catherine Esty (1629-1658) | |||
Siblings
References
- Jeffrey Estey - Miner Family Descent
- Jeffrey Esty 1587 List of Famous Descendants