Edward Doty was one of the ten Mayflower passengers who took part in the famous journey of exploration of Cape Cod Bay that led to the discovery of Plymouth Harbor and the selection of Plymouth as the new home of the Pilgrims - MD Volume 3 pages 45-46.
Edward Doty died in Plymouth 23 Aug. 1655 -MD Volume 3 pages 87-91.
Edward Doty’s place of birth is unknown. He was referred to, along with Stephen Hopkins, as "of London", which may or may not have been his place of birth. Stephen Hopkins, the man he served, is believed to have married Elizabeth Fisher, his second wife, at Whitechapel, London. It is likely, therefore, that Edward Doty was born in the vicinity of
London. – MD Volume 3 page 45-46.
Edward Doty was one of ten volunteers who set out on the famous journey in the ship's boat on 6 or 16 December 1620 that culminated on Monday, 11 or 21 December in the landing at Plymouth. The journey was marked by many hardships, including a fight with Indians. – MD Volume 3 page 45-46.
Edward Doty’s will, signed 20 May 1655, proved 5 March 1655/6, left a double portion of his estate to son Edward, the other sons (not named) to have equal shares, with a third of the estate to go to his wife. The daughters are not mentioned at all. The inventory of his estate, taken 25 Nov. 1655, recorded a net value of over 130 pounds. This is was a substantial estate for the time, and showed that the one-time servant had achieved a greater-than-average level of prosperity during his life in Plymouth. - MD Volume 3 page 87-91.
Faith Phillips will, written 12 December 1675, proved 8 June 1676, left sums of money to daughter Mary, daughter Elizabeth, and daughter Desire, and mentions her son John. – MD Volume 3 page 87-91.
Edward Doty and Faith (Clark) Doty son, Edward was identified in his father's will; and John, Desire, Elizabeth, and Mary were named in their mother's will. - MD Volume 3 page 87-91.
