Nicholas Street - 1603

Nicholas Street came to the US from Bridgwater, England. He originally came to Taunton, MA. He fled England due to religious persecution. He was born in England in 1603. He came to the US sometime between 1630 and 1638. He died in 1674 and is buried in New Haven, CT. His mother died when he was only about a month old, and his father died when he was 13. As the eldest son, his father left him "myne antient estate of Rowberton neare Taunton, and also my lease of Huntesbell in the Marsh". The estate of Rowbarton belonged to the Manor of Canon Street Priory of Taunton.The matriculation papers of Oxford University show that "Street, Nicholas, of Somerset, gentleman, entered college November 2,1621, aged 18". He was first at Broadgate Hall, later (in 1624) Pembroke College. He received the degree of BA at Oxford February 21, 1624/25, and an MA degree from Emanuel College, Cambridge, in 1636. 

He was the son of a gentleman, one whose right to the name has been established by pedigree and allowed by the Crown. He lived in an old and once royal city (Taunton) with its castle built in the 8th century, and ancient churches and priories, while beyond the city were the beautiful meadows of the Deane or valley, shut in north and south by the high Quantox and Blackdown hills, certain peaks of these hills taking in the range of vision several entire counties.

The unfortunate burning of the Taunton, MA town records in 1838, shroud the early facts of his life in MA. The first records indicate that Master Hooke and Master Parker joined in ordaining Master Street the teacher of the church. Inasmuch as Hooke had already been ordained in England, it is probable that Street had also been ordained in England and that this rite was merely the installation of these men in that particular church. Their joint work continued for seven years, when Mr Hooke was called to New Haven as colleague of Mr. Davenport. Mr. Street continued as sole pastor for 15 years, apparently with significant pulpit power and administrative ability. Mr. Street followed Hooke to New Haven, where he took the latter's place as colleague of Rev. John Davenport on September 26, 1659. Mr. Davenport was called to Boston, September 27, 1667, and Mr. Street took sole charge of the First Church until his death April 22,1674.

It is generally accepted that his first wife was Ann Poole and that they were married in England. With the doubt as to the exact date of emigration, it is not certain which children were born in England. After Ann's death, he married Mary Newman, widow of Gov. Francis Newman of New Haven. After Nichlos' death she became the third wife of Gov. Leete, whom she survived.

   

Joseph Street, Sr.

Joseph Street, Sr. was my 4th great grandfather. Joseph Street, Sr. was born in Henry, VA. in 1775. He married Nancy Lucinda Key in 1798 in Oglethorpe, GA. He and Nancy Lucinda had 10 children - 7 boys and 3 girls. They moved from Georgia to Jackson County, TN in 1810.

Joseph fought in the War of 1812. Joseph's rank was private. He enlisted under 'Old Hickory' - General Jackson. He died from injuries received on ship traveling from the Battle of New Orleans to Natchez. He was in the hospital, he was very sick so he was moved to Washington - where he died.

Index to the War of 1812 Pay Rolls & Muster Rolls: CATALOG CARD
NAME Street, Joseph. Pay Rolls, p. 179
NOTE Part of index to: Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 (Richmond, 1851) and Muster Rolls of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812 (Richmond, 1852) which supplements Pay Rolls. 

This collection is also available on microfilm.  SUBJECT  United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Registers.  COLLECTION  War of 1812 pay rolls and muster rolls.  

https://www.vipnet.org/lov/research.cgi

John Waller Street

John Waller Street is my 3rd great grandfather. He is the father of Russell Street. He was born in Oglethorpe, Georgia Oct. 26, 1799. He married Perlina McCowan in 1824. They had 15 children - 5 girls and 10 boys. Several of their boys fought in the Civil War.

John Waller Street was a lawyer. He was died from being kicked by a horse. His children ranged from 21 years to 1 year old. William B. Smith was designated as guardian for the oldest 5 children and Alfred Bearden was the guardian for the remaining youngest children.

He died and is buried in Lincoln, TN.

Russell Street

Russell Street is my 2nd great grandfather. He is George Russell Street's father and grandfather to my grandfather, Gadys Street.

Russell was born in Cheatham, TN in 1831. He was the 4th child out of 13 children. When he was 21 years old, he married Susan Taylor. When the Civil War began, he and Susan were living in Ripley, Tippah County, Mississippi. At that time, they had 4 children, all boys. In the 1860 census, he was living in the Northern Division of Ripley. At that time, his brother Columbus Street, age 16, was living with Russell and Susan.

In 1863, Russell Street enlisted in the Confederacy. He was a private in Company E, 32nd Mississippi Infantry.  On the company muster rolls, it is listed as 32nd Regiment Mississippi Volunteers. He enlisted March 15, 1863 in Tallahoma, TN. He was enlisted by Col. M. P. Young (the last name is hard to read, so I'm guessing it is Young). He enlisted for a period of 3 years. On April 23, 1863 Russell was sent to the hospital. This regiment was consolidated with the 34th Battalion and the 5th and 8th Regiments Mississippi Infantry and formed the 8th Battallion Mississippi Infantry. The next muster roll lists him as having died July 5, 1863 at Catoosa Springs, GA. There were several Confederate hospitals in Catoosa Springs - Catoosa Springs Confederate Hospitals. The paperwork says he enlisted March 15, 1863 - he was absent for April, May, June & July roll calls. It says he was "sent to hospital by surgeon on April 23, 1863". That was the day he died.