"1. Thomas Bourne, born about 1581, came perhaps from County Kent in England, with a wife and family. He was at Plymouth, Mass., in 1637, and was made freeman of the colony, 2 Jan. 1637/8. Marshfield was incorporated in 1640, and Thomas Bourne settled in the new town, where he was a man of substance and repute, serving in various capacities. His wife Elizabeth was buried there 18 July 1660, aged 70; and he, on 11 May 1664, aged 83. He was nearly always referred to as 'Mr.' and at least once as 'gen.', indicating a superior social standing. … Mr. Thomas Bourne was Deputy from Marshfield to the Plymouth General Court, 1641, 1642, and 1645. He was Surveyor of Highways at Marshfield, 1647, and Grand Juryman, 1648."
