Colonial Philbricks & Philbrooks (1700-1800)

    During the late 1600's and into the early 1700's, the Family began to migrate from Hampton to other towns and even to what would become other states. One of the earliest gravestones found is that of Walter Philbrook⁴ (William³, Thomas², Thomas¹), who died July 8, 1732 and is buried in Greenland, New Hampshire. His gravestone reads, "HERE LYES BURIED THE SOUL OF M. WALTER PHILBROCK".

    According to Jacob Chapman, in 1728 Jonathan Philbrook⁴, brother of Walter (above), "sold his property in Greenland, and removed to Arundel, York County, Maine and then to Saco." Jonathan was the first of the Family to leave New Hampshire for another state. Many of the colonial Philbrooks found in Maine are the descendants of Jonathan⁴.

Articles & Links on Colonial Philbricks & Philbrooks:

The "Lost Bride" of James Philbrick

Eliphalet Philbrook (Sr.) - 1751 Militia Orders