Ruhamah Johnson

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• Married: 25 Apr 1654, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; John Knight, the son of John and Mary Knight. He was born in England. He was a cooper. After Ruhamah's death, John, married (2) Abigail Stowers. He joined the Charlestown Church on 26 January 1667/68. After Abigail's death, on 22 June 1668 John, married (3) Mary Bridge, in Charlestown, Massachusetts. After Mary's death, on 19 December 1678 John, married (4) Mary Clements, in Charlestown, Massachusetts. After Mary (Clements) death, on 24 May 1683 John, married (5) Sarah Holsworth, in Charlestown, Massachusetts. He died 1 December 1714 in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Ruhamah Knight (1655-1655) 2. Elizabeth Knight (1656-1699) 3. John Knight (1657-____) 4. Ruhamah Knight (1659-____)
• Religion: 29 Apr 1660, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Ruhamah joined the Charleston Church.

Notes:

Christening: Her christening date was recorded as 21 (12) 1634.

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• Immigration: 1634; He came to the New World in 1634.
• Petition: 10 Feb 1634, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; On 10 February 1634 William signed the order forming the board of selectman for the town of Charlestown. An order made by the inhabitants of Charlestowne at a full meeting for the government of the Town by Selectmen. " In consideration of the great trouble and chearg of the Inhabitants of Charlestowne by reason of the frequent meeting of the townsmen in generall and yt by reason of many men meeting things were not so easily brought unto a joynt issue It is therefore agreed by the sayde townesmen ioyntly that these eleven men whose names are written one the other syde, (w'th the advice of Pastor and Teacher desired in any case of conscience,) shall entreat of all such business as shall conscerne the Townsmen, the choise of officers excepted, and what they or the greater part of them shall conclude of the rest of the towne willingly to submit unto as their owne propper act, and these II to continue in this employment for one yeare next ensuing the date hereof being dated this : 10th of February 1634 (1635).
• Religion: 13 Feb 1634/35, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; William and Elizabeth were admitted as members of the First Church, Charlestown on 13 February 1634/35.
• Freeman: 4 Mar 1634/35, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; On 4 March 1634/35 he was admitted as a freeman.
• Land/House: 1636, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In 1636 he was granted 4½ acres of land in Charleston, Massachusetts.
• Residence: Jan 1635/36, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In January 1635/36 he was recorded as an inhabitant of Charlestown
• Occupation: say 1640; He was a farmer and brick-maker.
• Occupation: 1650/51, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; In 1650/51 he was a grave digger in Charlestown, Massachusetts.
• Offices Held: 1657, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Constable in 1657.
• Legal: 29 Dec 1657, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; On 29 (10) 1657, William Johnson deposed giving his age as 54 years.
• Will: 7 Dec 1677, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He made his will on 7 December 1677 in Charlestown. In it he mentions his wife, Elizabeth, and his children: Joseph, Jonathan, Elizabeth, and Nathaniel.
• Probate/Proved: 2 Apr 1678; His will was proved on 2 April 1678.
• Inventory: 12 Apr 1686, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; On 12 April 1686 his estate was inventoried in Charlestown and valued at £148. The inventory included "books in the house" valued at 10/ as well as a"firelock, musket & a sword."
• Last Full Review: 1 Jun 2020

Notes:

Name:

William married Elizabeth Bunker on 14 Oct 1630 in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England. Elizabeth died on 6 Oct 1684 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: 1634 to death
• Immigration: 1634;
• Religion: 13 Feb 1634/35, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

Notes:

History:
On 13 February 1634/35, William and Elizabeth were admitted as members of the First Church, Charlestown.

On 7 December 1677, her husband made his will and mentioned her.

Religion:
William and Elizabeth were admitted as members of the First Church, Charlestown.

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• Last Full Review: 8 Feb 2021