Person:Arthur Wormstall (1)

Emigrating from Wiltshire sometime probably in the late 1640's or early 1650's, he first settled at Cape Porpus, being found first in the record books as 'of Cape Porpus' in 1653. By 1661 he had moved to Saco, Maine and over the next several years bought land at Saco as well as at Cape Porpus. Joining in the affairs of the community was expected, and he was no exception. His seat assignment at the town meetings was recorded in 1666, the year he also was the Saco town constable. King Phillip's War in 1675 and 1676 ended the 'Indian Threat' in New England, but even after King Phillip was captured and killed, the last remnants of fighting occured along the coast of Maine in 1676, and Saco was the scene of some bloody massacres. Arthur was among a number of people who were forced to flee their homes and settled temporarily in Salem. He may have taken up residence in Salem, but it is more likely he returned to Saco, where he and his wife sold some of their property in 1681, and in 1684 are on record as transferring by deed some of their property to their son-in-law, William Daggett.

Arthur WORMSTALL died in May 1728. In May 1728 Samuel was made the administrator of the estate of Arthur Wormstall, his grandfather. 

Arthur Wormstall from Easton, Wiltshire, Eng. to Saco ME - Banks

He was married to Susanna SCADLOCK. Children were: Rebecca WORMSTALL, Susan WORMSTALL, Arthur WORMSTALL, Martha WORMSTALL, Michael WORMSTALL, John WORMSTALL.