Jonathan Sims ROYCE

Birth:
Abt 1638
of Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
1690
Norwich, Connecticut
Marriage:
4 Jun 1660
Mother:
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
Rice - Royce Family by Helen Elizabeth Royce of Wallingford, Connecticut,
       Vol 4 (4th gen.)
New London, Connecticut Land Records, Vol. 5, p. 15
Phillmore, Somerset 1:116
Starr, Goodwin and Morgan Ancestral Lines, Vol. 1, p. 295-301
Letter from Mrs. Marilyn Benson, 1261 Sunset Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
New London Land Records, Bk. 5, p. 221
New London Court Records, rec'd. Vol. 3, p. 87
Donald Lines Jacobus, PO Box 647, New Haven, Conn., 4 May 1925

       Robert Royce born probably in England, died 1676.  Inventory presented in court at New London, 22 Sep 1676.  He left an unsigned will in which he mentioned his wife, five sons and three daughters.  New London Court Records, rec'd. Vol. 3, p. 87

          Robert Royce had three sons (living?) named in deed by Nathaniel royce of Wallingford, New Haven, blacksmith.  Three sons of Robert are Samuel, Isaac and myself, Nathaniel. 16 Sept, Bk. 5, p. 221 New London Land Records.

       Mr. Starr makes it clear that our New London man (Robert Royce) was entirely distinct from the Robert Royce who died in Boston leaving a widow, Elizabeth and children.  He may have married Mary Sims at Martook, Somerset, 4 Jun 1634.
       Robert had land recorded to him in Stratford in 1658, but appeared to have been living in New London as early as 1657.  In New London he served as constable in 1660 and represented the town as deputy in 1661.  He was actually living in Stratford in Oct. of 1656, and his removal to New London must have taken place within a few months thereafter.

       New London, Conn. The estate of which our honored father, Robert Royce died possessed of.  Agreed with mother to dispose of useless land.  The children mutually agree.  Who with our said mother have herewith set our hands 4 Feb. 1687.  The mark of Mary Royce, Samuel Royce, Nehemiah Royce, Nathaniel Royce, John Lathrop, Jonathan Royce, John Caulkins.  Witnesses: Joseph Royce, Stephen Lee.

       Robert Royce died at New London, Conn. in 1676, his estate being settled that year.  His widow Mary died at Wallingford in 1697, as shown by New Haven Court Records, Vol. 1, p. 251.  Upon the 14 July 1697 "Upon ye request of Ensign Samuel Royce, son of Mary Royce of Wallingford, deceased, intestate."  Administration of her estate was granted to Samuel; no further record.

The Royce Quarterly, Vol. 2, #4, Dec 1980
      4th February 1687 Nehemiah, Samuel, John Lathrop and John Calkins appointed Jonathan and Nathaniel Royce their attorney to sell their portion of their father's estate in New London (N.L. deeds vol. 5:1161).  This sale closed out all lands belonging to Robert - 1.  From then on the Royces were all in Wallingford, Ct., except Jonathan and Sarah who resided in Norwich, Ct.  At the time of the sale it is believed that the widow, Mary was living with her son, Samuel in Wallingford.

       Four sons and two daughters of Robert Royce settled at Wallingford.

       Jonathan Royce's first wife was Mary Spinning.
                  
Deborah CAULKINS
Birth:
18 Mar 1643/44
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
                  
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
Jan 1662
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
28 Mar 1687
Marr:
3 Nov 1681
 
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
                  
2
Birth:
9 Nov 1663
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
1729
Marr:
29 Nov 1683
Norwich, New London, Connectic 
Notes:
                   Vital Records of Norwich, 1659-1848, Part 2, Hartford Society of Colonial Wars in
     the State of Connecticut 1913, p. 35
Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
Rice - Royce Family by Helen Elizabeth Royce of Wallingford
John lived in Norwich, Connecticut.  He and Sarah had many children.
Windham Land Records:
       Vol. 2, p. 10, 11 May 1719, John to son Daniel
                  p. 250, 11 Mar 1723, John to Moses and James, his sons;
                       mentions wife, Sarah and minor son, David
                  p. 313, 5 Jan 1722/23, John to son James and to David;
                       mentions wife, Sarah & daughters Patience & Dorothy
                  p. 329, 15 Feb 1723/24, John releases sons John & Moses from
                        deed of 11 Mar 1723
                  
3
Birth:
Oct 1665
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
                  
4
Abigail ROYCE
Birth:
Abt 1667
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
Aug 1668
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
                  
5
Birth:
Apr 1669
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
Marr:
4 Jun 1694
 
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
                  
6
Hannah ROYCE
Birth:
Apr 1671
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
                  
7
Birth:
16 Apr 1673
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
Marr:
11 Mar 1691
 
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
                  
8
Birth:
Aug 1678
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
28 Apr 1725
Marr:
Mar 1700
 
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
Rice, Royce Family by Helen Elizabeth Royce of Wallingford, Vol 4 (4th gen.)

       A large family group record states that he was a "Lieutenant Asa Rice Line."
                  
9
Birth:
10 Aug 1680
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
Marr:
Dec 1699
 
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
                  
10
David ROYCE
Birth:
19 Aug 1682
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Death:
Bef 13 Nov 1711
 
Marr:
 
Notes:
                   Genealogy of Southern NY, Vol. 3, p. 891
Norwich Vital Records, p. 33
    B. 12 E 35 p. 12, Vol. ,  Conn. M I - R 8 A 4
                  
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Jonathan Sims Royce - Deborah Caulkins

Jonathan Sims Royce was born at of Norwich, New London, Connecticut Abt 1638. His parents were Robert Royce and Mary Sims.

He married Deborah Caulkins 4 Jun 1660 . Deborah Caulkins was born at Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts 18 Mar 1643/44 .

They were the parents of 10 children:
Elizabeth Royce born Jan 1662.
John Royce born 9 Nov 1663.
Sarah Royce born Oct 1665.
Abigail Royce born Abt 1667.
Ruth Royce born Apr 1669.
Hannah Royce born Apr 1671.
Abigail (Abijah, Abiah) Royce born 16 Apr 1673.
Jonathan Royce born Aug 1678.
Deborah Royce born 10 Aug 1680.
David Royce born 19 Aug 1682.

Jonathan Sims Royce died 1690 at Norwich, Connecticut .