Anthony and Richard Brackett 1630's
Charles E. Banks in his book, "Topographical Dictionary of 2885 English Immigrants to New England 1620-1650" claims Anthony and Thomas Brackett of Pourtsmouth came from the parish of Colne Engaine, England.This parish is 11 miles south of Sudbury but is in Essex County whereas Sudbury is in Suffolk County. Richard Brackett was from Sudbury.If this is true it is very likley they were closely related.There was a William Bracket who was sent to New England by Mason in 1630-34.This may be the glue that binds these families together.