The Origins of Ensign Benjamin1 Cooley-Springfield
In 1937 the book “Topographical Dictionary of 2335 English Emigrants to New England 1620-1650” was published by Charles Edward Banks wherein he had written the following entry:
Name of the Emigrant: COWLEY (Cooley), Benjamin
English Parish Name: St. Albans
Ship’s Name: blank
New England Town: Springfield
Various Reference: Banks Mss.