Nathaniel Johnson

Nathaniel married Rachel Tucker on 25 May 1742 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Rachel (daughter of Ebenezer Tucker and Elizabeth Pritchard) was born on 27 Mar 1713 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Joseph Johnson was born on 9 Jun 1743 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Wendell, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
2. Ebenezer Johnson was born on 02 Jan 1744/45 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
3. Anna Johnson was born on 5 Jul 1747 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
4. Ruth Johnson was born in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
5. Nathaniel Johnson was born on 31 Mar 1751 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 31 Dec 1713, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; He is mentioned in his father's will.

Nathaniel married Ruth Guile before 1715 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of James Guile and Ruth Parker) was born in Jan 1689/90 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Nov 1729 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 7 Dec 1677, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was mentioned in his father's will.
• Offices Held: 1692, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; 1692 - Selectman
• Will: 31 Dec 1713, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Hannah, and his children: Joseph, William, Thomas, Hannah, Elizabeth, and Nathaniel.
• Probate/Proved: 6 Dec 1714, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts

Notes:

Christening: His christening date was recorded as 12 (12) 1636.

Christened:
He was Christened by the Rev. Thomas James.

Joseph married Hannah Tenney in 1666 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Ensign Thomas Tenney and Ann Mighill) was born on 15 Mar 1642/43 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: 31 Dec 1713, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in the will of her husband, Joseph Johnson.

James married Ruth Parker. Ruth (daughter of Joseph Parker and Mary) was born on 2 Jun 1661 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 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

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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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Thomas married Ann Mighill about 1639 in New England. Ann was buried on 26 Sep 1657 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Burial: Her burial date is recorded as 26 (7) 1657.

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Married:
1st - Thomas
1st - Ann

Other Events and Attributes:

• Proprietor: say 1640, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts
• Freeman: 18 May 1642, Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts
• Military: Dec 1675; Samuel was a soldier in Mosley's Company.
• Will: 16 Feb 1683/84
• Probate/Proved: 25 Mar 1683/84

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Samuel married Judith Davis on 1 Sep 1647 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. Judith (daughter of James Davis and Cicely Thayer) was born in England; died in May 1667 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Other Events and Attributes:

• Immigration: 11 Apr 1638; Joseph came from Newbury, England, aboard the Confidence leaving Southampton, 11 April 1638 at the age of 24 years.
• Proprietor: 1639, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He lived in Newbury however.
• Legal: 1642; He was a witness in Salem court.
• Occupation: say 1644; He was a tanner and a carpenter. He owned a tannery and a flour mill.
• Religion: 1645, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; He became a member of the Andover Church.
• Military: 1675; During King Philip's War, he was a soldier.
• Will: 1678, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts; In it, his wife, Mary, received his property in Rumsey, England.
• Probate/Proved: 29 Nov 1678; The date on the record is 29 (9) 1678.

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Joseph married Mary. Mary died on 2 Oct 1695 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• History: 1678; In her husband's will, he states that she is incapable "of managing it [money] by reason of distemper of mind." Her mental illness may have lead to the accusation of witchcraft.

Notes:

Death: Bailey (1880) gives her death as 1692 in Andover, Massachusetts.

Died:
She was hanged for witchcraft. She was listed as a widow on her death record.