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     John Underhill was born at Warwickshire, England. He married Mary Mosely.

     Note: Founder of the oldest and largest Underhill family in the U. S. and Canada. Born in the Netherlands to English parents, he became a professional soldier and was brought to Massachusetts in 1630 to train the colony’s militia. He resided Boston, MA; Dover, NH; Stamford, CT; New Amsterdam; and Flushing, Southold, Setauket and Oyster Bay, all on Long Island, NY.

Cadet in the Guard of the Prince of Orange 1628, Captain Pequot War 1637, Indian War 1643-4, Anglo-Dutch War 1653. Member General Courts (Legislatures) of Massachusetts Bay and New Haven, Council of New Netherland, and Hempstead Convention of 1665; Selectman of Boston, Governor of Dover, Sheriff of Flushing, High Constable and Undersheriff of North Riding of Yorkshire on Long Island. Author of "Newes from America", 1638.

Attorney for Matinecock Indians who gave him 150 acres near Oyster Bay, named "Killingworth" after his father’s birthplace, and where he lived and lies buried. His family were among the earliest Quakers. First wife Helena de Hooch, second wife Elizabeth Feake (her mother was Anya Seton’s heroine in The Winthrop Woman). Descendants spread up Hudson Valley to Vermont, across New York to Ohio, and throughout the West.

SOURCES and NOTES:

Ambrose Shotwells Our Colonial Ancestors p135 1st column #1;

MARRIAGES:
Torrey - pg 763 - John 1) UNDERHILL &
1/wf Helena deHOOCH
2/wf Elizabeth 2)
FEAKE
Torrey - pg 749 - Henry TOWNSEND &
Deborah 2) UNDERHILL
Torrey - pg 763 - Nathaniel 2) UNDERHILL
& Mary FERRIS [?]
Torrey - pg 763 - David 2) UNDERHILL
& 1/wf .... WRIGHT
& 2/wf Hannah FORMAN
Torrey - pg 15 - Richard ALSOP
& Hannah 2) UNDERHILL
Torrey - pg 682 - Isaac SMITH &
Elizabeth 2) UNDERHILL

Savage vol 4 pg's 358-359.

The 1980 Underhill genealogy makes reference to a well-researched article about the Feakes in the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, Volumes 86-87 (1955-56). Capt. John Underhill was born in 1609 at Bergen-op-Zoom, Netherlands. He was the son of John Underhill and Mary Mosely. Capt. John Underhill married Helena de Hooch, daughter of Willem Jansen de Hooch and Govertgen Emits, on 12 December 1628 at Kloosterkerk, The Hague, Netherlands. Capt. John Underhill immigrated in 1630 to Massachusetts Bay Colony, MA; with the Winthrop fleet. He began military service in 1636 at Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, Capt. of militia, Pequot War. He lived in 1644 at Kenilworth, Long Island, NY. He married Elizabeth Feake, daughter of Lt. Robert Feake and Elizabeth Fones, in 1658 at Flushing, Queens Co. (now), NY. Capt. John Underhill died on 21 September 1672 at Killingworth, Oyster Bay, Queens Co. (now), NY. He was buried in September 1672 at Underhill Burying Ground, Killingworth, Flushing, Queens (now), NY.

     Mary Underhill was born in 1677 at Matinecock, Long Island, NY.¹ She was the daughter of John Underhill and Mary Prior.¹ Mary Underhill married Wright Frost in 1698.¹

     Nathaniel Underhill was born on 22 February 1663 at Killingworth, Oyster Bay, Queens Co. (now), NY. He was the son of Capt. John Underhill and Elizabeth Feake. Nathaniel Underhill married Mary Ferris in March 1685. Nathaniel Underhill died in 1710.

     Rebecca Underhill was born on 24 September 1796 at Matinecock, Long Island, NY. She was the daughter of George Underhill and Nancy Feeks. Rebecca Underhill married John Underhill, son of John Underhill and Elizabeth Smith, on 7 January 1819. Rebecca Underhill died in 1877 at Hillsboro, Highland Co., OH.¹

     Robert Townsend Underhill was the son of George Raymond Underhill and Ann Elizabeth (?) Robert Townsend Underhill married Rolena Allen.

     Samuel Underhill was born in 1675 at Matinecock, Long Island, NY.¹ He was the son of John Underhill and Mary Prior.¹ Samuel Underhill married Hannah Willets in 1701.¹ Samuel Underhill died in 1754.¹

     Sarah Underhill was the daughter of Abraham Underhill and Sarah Townsend.

     Sarah Underhill was born in 1740 at Matinecock, Long Island, NY.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Underhill and Abigail Crooker.¹ Sarah Underhill died in 1760 at Matinecock, Long Island, NY, Died unmarried.¹

     Sarah Underhill was born in 1687.¹ She was the daughter of John Underhill and Mary Prior.¹ Sarah Underhill married Thomas Pearsall in 1708.¹ Sarah Underhill died in 1768.¹

     Thomas Underhill was the son of Abraham Underhill and Sarah Townsend.

     Thomas Underhill was born in 1702 at Matinecock, Long Island, NY.¹ He was the son of John Underhill and Elizabeth Willets.¹ Thomas Underhill married Sarah Powell in 1733.¹ Thomas Underhill died in 1792.¹

     William Underhill was the son of Abraham Underhill and Sarah Townsend. William Underhill married Mary Bailey.

     William Underhill was the son of William Underhill and Mary Bailey. William Underhill married Abigail Wallace.

     Alice Underwood was born in September 1861 at Ohio.¹ She married George Albert Armstrong, son of Abel Armstrong and Emily Creamer, on 27 March 1892 at Fayette Co., OH. Alice Underwood died in 1953.

     Clara L. Underwood was born on 25 April 1855.¹ She was the daughter of Dr. I. Underwood and Catharine Hester (?)¹ Clara L. Underwood married Frank P. Stover, son of Jacob S. Stover and Sarah Noffsinger, on 3 October 1877, No children.¹ Clara L. Underwood died on 4 August 1888 at age 33.¹

     Darwin Underwood was born on 8 June 1911 at Fayette Co., OH. He was the son of Jesse Leo Underwood and Letitia Ronney Gordon. Darwin Underwood died on 19 July 1912 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH, at age 1.

     Eliza Jane Underwood was born in 1817 at Virginia (now WV).¹ She married Emmer Danford, son of Pvt. William Danford and Elizabeth Moore.¹ Eliza Jane Underwood died on 2 November 1885. She was buried in November 1885 at Belmont Ridge Christian Church Cemetery, Belmont Co., OH, Findagrave #73568252.

     Gladys Underwood was born on 1 May 1914 at Fayette Co., OH. She was the daughter of Jesse Leo Underwood and Letitia Ronney Gordon. Gladys Underwood died on 20 December 1914 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH.

     Gordon Leroy Underwood was also known as "Bud". He was born on 12 November 1929 at Fayette Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Gordon Thad Underwood and Vivian Alexander.¹ Gordon Leroy Underwood married Ellen Smallwood in 1947. Gordon Leroy Underwood died on 30 April 2014 at age 84. He was buried in May 2014 at Washington Cemetery, Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.

     Gordon Thad Underwood was born circa September 1909 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Jesse Leo Underwood and Letitia Ronney Gordon.¹ Gordon Thad Underwood married Vivian Alexander circa 1928 at Fayette Co. (probably), OH.³ Gordon Thad Underwood died on 19 December 1966 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.

     Dr. I. Underwood married Catharine Hester (?).¹

     Inez May Underwood was born circa 1907 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Leo Underwood and Letitia Ronney Gordon.¹ Inez May Underwood married Esta Charles Stewart circa 1927.² Inez May Underwood died on 26 August 1989 at Putnam Co., OH.

     Jane Warner Underwood was born on 15 February 1813 at York, York Co., PA. She was the daughter of Zephaniah Underwood and Hannah Bailey. Jane Warner Underwood married Jacob Downing, son of Thomas Downing and Rebecca Starr, on 12 April 1838 at Centre Co., PA. Jane Warner Underwood died in 1910.

     Janice Leona Underwood was born on 6 February 1913 at Jefferson Twp., Fayette Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Leo Underwood and Letitia Ronney Gordon.¹ Janice Leona Underwood married Edgar Dennewitz circa 1930.² Janice Leona Underwood died in October 1994 at Pike Co., OH, at age 81 Dates per SSDI, last residence Waverly.

     Jesse Leo Underwood was also known as "Lee". He was born in November 1885 at Paint Twp., Fayette Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Levi Underwood and Sarah E. Eddings.¹ Jesse Leo Underwood married Letitia Ronney Gordon, daughter of Eli Gordon and Sarah Jane Smith, on 28 November 1905 at Fayette Co., OH. Jesse Leo Underwood died on 26 November 1966.

     Levi Underwood was born in March 1861 at Fayette Co., OH.¹ He married Sarah E. Eddings circa 1884.¹ Levi Underwood died before 10 August 1942.

     Robert Dongene Underwood was also known as "Sonny". He was born on 28 November 1928 at Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Gordon Thad Underwood and Vivian Alexander.¹ Robert Dongene Underwood died on 12 May 2006 at San Diego Co., CA, at age 77 Dates per SSDI, last residence San Diego. He was buried in May 2006 at Washington Cemetery, Washington Court House, Fayette Co., OH.

     Zephaniah Underwood married Hannah Bailey.

     Lois Soisin Ung was also known as "Tiny". She was born on 3 October 1923. She married Harold Gillmore Brooks, son of William James Brooks and Nora Rachel Gillmore, on 5 September 1953.
Note: Tracy Devault note: Notes for LOIS SOISIN "TINY" UNG:
Lois is of Chinese ancestry. Her family lived in Hawaii where her father was a foreman on a cattle ranch. Her first husband was John Robert McCracken. Their daughter, Sandra Lee McCracken was born in Los Angeles County, California. (I have not been able to find a record of this birth in the California Birth Index.) About October of 1946 Lois returned to Hawaii thinking that John would follow shortly. Later he obtained a divorce in Tijuana, Mexico. (William Bruce Gillmore's genealogy states that Lois was a widow. Since John Robert McCracken did not die until 1991, this was in error.)
Lois married Harold Gillmore Brooks in September of 1953. Their daughter Wendy was born in Hawaii. The following obituary is believed to be that of one of Lois' brothers. If so, Lois was still alive in 1998 and still using the Brooks surname. In 2003 I provided some information to Lon McCracken who was trying to locate his half-sister Sandra.

OBITUARY - Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Friday, August 7, 1998

Richard Ah San Ung, 85, of Hilo, a retired employee of the County of Hawaii Tax Office, died Saturday in Hilo Hospital. He was born in Hilo. He is survived by sisters Ah Ying "Bingo" Wong, Margaret Chang, Eloise Stolz, Lois Brooks and Eleanor Chu, and brothers Apio, Harold and Edwin. Services were private. Memorial donations suggested to Hospice of Hilo.