Rose Trippe Hammond Steward was able to ward of his son's creditors as they had tried to take her land away from her, but since she held it for the duration of her life, they could not seize it.  Rose died in 1645 and left the land to her son William.  In 1647 Thomas Hammond was sent by his father to claim ownership of the land and receive rents and other monies due from the land. This begin accomplished Thomas returned again to Watertown.  The land would be eventually seized and sold off and Thomas' son would try to reclaim it in 1683. Thomas was quite successful merchant and at age 37, the year of his death, he was one of the richest men in town. Sadly he died at a very young age as did his wife.  Their only child, was raised by his uncle John Hammond.
1830