It is probable that Thomas4 and Aquila4 acquired a knowledge of navigation in the employ of Thomas Chase. who in 1626 was part owner of the "John & Francis," and is named in a warrant of letter of marque issued in that year for that vessel, according to the Records of the State Paper Office.
We now come to New England, and give herewith the
AMERICAN GENEALOGY.
Thomas4 Chase, one of the original settlers of Hampton, was in New England as early as 1636. In 1639. he was, together with his brother Aquila,4 afterwards of Newbury, one of the original settlers of Hampton, where he died in 1653. He married Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Philbrick. His children were
—I. Thomas,5 born 1643. In 1670 he had a grant of land of 100 acres in Hampton, and was chosen selectman in 1695. He died October 28, 1714, unmarried.
11. Joseph,5 born in 1645, was also of Hampton. He was taken prisoner at Dover, in the assault on Major Waldron's house, 27th of June, 1689. He married, Dec. 31, 1671, Rachel, daughter of William Partridge, of Salisbury. He died January 12, 1718.
III. Isaac5 born in 1647. He was sometime of Hampton, but removed to Edgartown, where he died May 9, 1727. He married Mary, daughter of Isaac Perkins, of Hampton.
IV. James,5 born in 1649. He married September 2, 1675, Elizabeth Greene.
V. Abraham,5 born August 6, 1652. He "was slaine
