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Benjamin Bullard

Male Abt 1634 - 1689  (55 years)


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  1. 1.  Benjamin Bullard was born about 1634 in Barnham, Suffolk, England; died on 27 Sep 1689 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1637, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He settled in Watertown as early as 1637 and was probably raised by an uncle in either Dedham or Watertown.
    • Moved To: say 1652; On obtaining majority, he settled in Sherborn as one of its first settlers. In 1662, he signed the first petition for the incorporation of Sherborn. In 1673, he sold for 40 pounds, his patrimonial
    • History: 1662, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He signed the first petition for the incorporation of Sherborn.
    • Land/House: 1673, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He sold for £40 his patrimonial estate in Watertown to Justinian Holdin.
    • History: 1674, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He signed the second petition for the incorporation of Sherborn which was granted by the General Court.
    • Religion: 1680, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He helped establish the church in Sherborn, and served as a tithingman in 1680.
    • Offices Held: 1688; He was elected a selectman.
    • Estate Admin: say Oct 1689; administration of his estate was granted to his son Samuel and Sarah Bullard.

    Notes:

    Died:
    He died intestate.

    Benjamin married Martha Pidge on 5 Feb 1659 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Martha (daughter of Thomas Pidge and Mary Sothy) was born on 12 Mar 1642/43 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Jan 1677 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Sep 1663 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Jul 1666 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Captain Samuel Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1667 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Dec 1727 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Benjamin Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1670 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1760 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Hannah Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1672 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Mar 1750 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Lt. Eleazer Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1676 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Aug 1753 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Benjamin married Elizabeth Thorpe in 1677. Elizabeth (daughter of Henry Thorpe) died on 1 Dec 1719 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Lt. John Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1678 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jan 1754 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 8. Elizabeth Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1681 in Massachusetts.
    3. 9. Eleazer Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1681 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 10. Mary Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1683 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 May 1758 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 11. Malachi Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1685 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 12. Lt. Isaac Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1688 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jul 1742 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 13. Abigail Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Jun 1695 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Sep 1736 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 14 Sep 1663 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Jul 1666 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 3.  Captain Samuel Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 26 Dec 1667 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Dec 1727 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Jun 1690, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Deborah Atherton, the daughter of James and Hannah Atherton. She was born on 1 June 1669 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. On 3 January 1707/8 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Deborah Atherton was mentioned in the will of James Atherton. She died on Friday 26 January 1759 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Deborah Bullard (____-1757) 2. Samuel Bullard (1692-1714) 3. Martha Bullard (1695-____) 4. Benjamin Bullard (1697-1762) 5. Deborah Bullard (1704-1704)
    • History: say 1697; They lived on his father's homestead in Sherborn. Samuel became a very prominent citizen of Sherborn. He served as the town moderator, assessor and selectman for nineteen years.
    • Offices Held: 1708; He was a representative to the Massachusetts General Court. He served again in 1709, 1723, 1724, and 1725.
    • Will: 20 Sep 1726, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 8 Jan 1727


  3. 4.  Benjamin Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 1 Mar 1670 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1760 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1690; Tabitha Bass. Issue: 1. baby boy Bullard 2. Benjamin Bullard (1703-1766) 3. Jonathan Bullard (1706-____) 4. Seth Bullard (1709-____)


  4. 5.  Hannah Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 6 Aug 1672 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Mar 1750 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 30 May 1692, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; William Sheffield, the son of William and Mary (Webb) sheffield. He was born on 19 May 1667 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on Saturday 23 August 1732 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Hannah Sheffield (1693-____) 2. Isaac Sheffield (1697-____) 3. William Sheffield (1699-____) 4. Rachel Sheffield (1702-____) 5. Sarah Sheffield (1708-____) 6. Mary Sheffield (1710-____)
    • Will: 23 Jun 1741


  5. 6.  Lt. Eleazer Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 27 Jun 1676 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Aug 1753 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1705, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Sarah _____. On 13 July 1690 Sarah, married first Eleazer Leland, at age 30, son of Henry Layland and Margaret Badcock. Sarah was was twenty years Eleazer Bullard's senior. Sarah had inherited a farm from her first husband, which she left to Eleazer. They conveyed his homestead to Moses Harding who had married his niece.
    • Offices Held: 1722 to 1724, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was elected a Selectman.
    • Married: 12 Nov 1734, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Hannah Partridge, the daughter of William and Sarah (Colburn) Partridge. She was born on 15 August 1677 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. On 30 November 1702 Hannah, at age 25, married first Ensign John Bowers, at age 26, son of John Bowers and Sarah Clark, in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. She died on Wednesday 19 August 1761 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.


  6. 7.  Lt. John Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Mar 1678 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jan 1754 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: say 1730, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He lived in the north part of Medway.

    John married Abigail Leland on 7 Jan 1702 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Abigail (daughter of Deacon Hopestill Leland and Abigail Hill) was born on 17 Feb 1683 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Nov 1761 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Thankful Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Dec 1702 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Mar 1793 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 15. John Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1705 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Sep 1758 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 16. Abigail Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1708 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Apr 1738 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 17. Hannah Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 May 1714 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Mar 1792 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 18. Mary Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Apr 1717 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1799 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 19. Comfort Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1721 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Jul 1789 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 20. Henry Bullard  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1723 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Apr 1799 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  7. 8.  Elizabeth Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 31 Jan 1681 in Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her father was preparing to move to Sherborn. While her birth was probably in Dedham, it is not listed in the vital records.

    Elizabeth married Thomas Jones on 30 Apr 1701 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Thomas (son of Thomas Jones and Sarah Crouch) was born on 3 Jul 1674 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 11 Oct 1674 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jul 1729 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Jonathan Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1701 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 22. Eli Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Dec 1704 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 23. Thomas Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 May 1706 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Jun 1734 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 24. Elizabeth Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 May 1711 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 25. Aaron Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1713 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Jul 1742 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  8. 9.  Eleazer Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 31 Jan 1681 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  9. 10.  Mary Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 20 Mar 1683 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 May 1758 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 24 Feb 1701/02, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Hopestill Leland, the son of Deacon Hopestill and Abigail (Hill) Leland. He was born on 4 August 1681 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Hopestill rased hemp and manufactured ropes and halters which he annually carried to Rhode Island and exchanged for wool. He died on Saturday 7 June 1760 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Daniel Leland (1702-1702) 2. Abigail Leland (1704-____) 3. Daniel Leland (1707-____) 4. Ruth Leland (1712-____) 5. Rachel Leland (1715-____) 6. Esther Leland (1717-____) 7. Mary Leland (1720-____) 8. Silence Leland (1722-____) 9. Experience Leland (1725-____) 10. Sarah Leland (1728-____)


  10. 11.  Malachi Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Mar 1685 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1709; Bathia Fisher, the daughter of Josiah and Mehitable (Bullen) Fisher. She was born on 10 December 1681 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Malachai Bullard (1710-____) 2. Keziah Bullard (1711-1799) 3. Elisha Bullard (1714-____) 4. Eleazer Bullard (1717-____)


  11. 12.  Lt. Isaac Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 25 Apr 1688 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jul 1742 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1710; Sarah Morse, the daughter of Lt. Samuel and Sarah (Thurstune) Morse. She was born in 1686 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. After Isaac's death, on 12 July 1744 Sarah, married John Leland, at age 56, son of Deacon Hopestill Leland and Abigail Hill, in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on Monday 10 February 1766 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Bullard (1711-____) 2. Samuel Bullard (1715-____) 3. Sarah Bullard (1718-____) 4. Elizabeth Bullard (1721-1792)
    • Residence: say 1725, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He lived in the northern part of Holliston.
    • Will: 6 Jul 1742, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; It appears not to have been proved.


  12. 13.  Abigail Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 10 Jun 1695 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Sep 1736 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1 Jan 1712/13, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; James Adams. He was born on 7 July 1693 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. On 10 December 1717 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, James Adams was mentioned in the will of John Hill. He died on Tuesday 14 January 1727/28 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. James Adams (1715-____) 2. Abigail Adams (1717-____) 3. Elizabeth Adams (1719-____) 4. Hannah Adams (1724-____) 5. Moses Adams (1726-____) 6. John Adams (1728-1744)



Generation: 3

  1. 14.  Thankful Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 27 Dec 1702 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Mar 1793 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1780; In later life, Thankful became insane and was cared for by her son, John. According to Morse (1855) this was an inherited trait of the Bullard family. Finally in 1792, she became so troublesome that Abner Morse was given guardianship over her. Abner was noted for his management of the insane.

    Thankful married Lt. John Harding on 2 Jul 1722 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. John (son of Abraham Harding and Mary Mason) was born on 6 Apr 1694 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 24 May 1699 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Aug 1782 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. John Harding, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1723/24 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Sep 1809 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 27. Abigail Harding  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1726 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Apr 1804 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 28. Thankful Harding  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Dec 1735 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 29. Mercy Harding  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Dec 1737 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  2. 15.  John Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 May 1705 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Sep 1758 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 20 Feb 1733, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Sarah Daniels, the daughter of Joseph and Rachel (Partridge) Daniels. She was born on 1 May 1707 in Medway, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Bullard (1733-____) 2. Sarah Bullard (1736-____) 3. Timothy Bullard (1740-____) 4. Nathan Bullard (1748-____)


  3. 16.  Abigail Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 4 Dec 1708 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Apr 1738 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 30 Nov 1730, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Timothy Clark, the son of Timothy and Sarah (Metcalf) Clark. He was born in 1706 in Medway, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Clark (1732-____) 2. Timothy Clark (1735-____) 3. Lois Clark (1737-____)


  4. 17.  Hannah Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 12 May 1714 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Mar 1792 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 31 Dec 1733, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Henry Daniels. He was born in 1708 in Medfield, assachusetts. He is referred to as the grandson of Joseph Bullard. He died on Friday 28 November 1806 in Medway, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Daniels (1734-1740) 2. Rachel Daniels (1738-____) 3. Henry Daniels (1740-____) 4. Jesse Daniels (1741-1756) 5. Elijah Daniels (1745-1756) 6. Jeremiah Daniels (1748-1753) 7. Abigail Daniels (1750-1756) 8. Hannah Daniels (1756-____)


  5. 18.  Mary Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Apr 1717 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1799 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1735; Moses Harding, the son of Abraham and Mary (Smith) Harding. He was born on 23 December 1707 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Moses inherited Mary's uncles estate. He was a selectman in 1749, 1755, and 1756. He died in 1777 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Harding (1736-____) 2. Nathan Harding (1738-____) 3. Henry Harding (1740-____) 4. Mary Harding (1743-____) 5. Oliver Harding (1753-1757) 6. Oliver Harding (1758-1758) 7. Oliver Harding (1760-1763)
    • Religion: say 1780; Mary was one of the constituent members of the Baptist church in Medfield.


  6. 19.  Comfort Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Mar 1721 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Jul 1789 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 6 Aug 1742, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Jonathan Wheeler, the son of Richard and Sarah Wheeler. There is an erroneous tradition, reported in Jameson (1886) which says he came from Rhode Island. He was born on 14 June 1718 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on Saturday 23 April 1796 in Medway, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Wheeler (1743-1788) 2. Abigail Wheeler (1745-1765) 3. Keziah Wheeler (1747-____)


  7. 20.  Henry Bullard Descendancy chart to this point (7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 1 Oct 1723 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Apr 1799 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 14 Mar 1746, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; (1) Jamima Pond, the daughter of Samuel and Mary (Thurstune) Pond. She was born on 3 June 1727 in Wrentham, Massachusetts. She was christened on 10 December 1727 in Medway, Massachusetts. She died on Monday 19 May 1766 in Medway, Massachusetts of childbirth. Issue: 1. Mary Bullard (1746-____) 2. Henry Bullard (1749-____) 3. Adam Bullard (1752-____) 4. John Bullard (1756-____) 5. Elizabeth Bullard (1758-____) 6. Royal Bullard (1762-____) 7. Samuel Bullard (1766-____)


  8. 21.  Jonathan Jones Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elizabeth2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 13 Dec 1701 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: 1751, Athol (now Orange), Franklin County, Massachusetts

    Jonathan married Hannah Adams on 25 Jan 1727 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Jonathan Adams and Thomezine Sheffield) was born on 12 Feb 1701/02 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Hannah Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Apr 1727 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Sep 1729 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 31. Ezekiel Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1729 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 32. Jonathan Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1731 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 33. Elizabeth Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1740 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Apr 1790 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  9. 22.  Eli Jones Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elizabeth2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 5 Dec 1704 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 15 May 1729, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Mercy Underwood, the daughter of Lt. Joshua and Mercy (Fairbanks) Underwood. She was born on 3 April 1709 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on Thursday 3 January 1754 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts in the "Great Sickness" which may have been diphtheria. She was buried in the Central Burying Ground, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. David Jones (1731-____) 2. Hannah Jones (1734-____) 3. Thankful Jones (1738-____) 4. Miriam Jones (1741-1788) 5. Mercy Jones (1745-1810) 6. Mary Jones (1750-____)
    • Inventory: 3 Apr 1761, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In the inventory, the widow Mary Jones, Hannah Bullard, Thankful Forristall and Meriam Johnson are listed. John Lealand is referred to as the guardian of David, and Timothy Rockwood as the guardian of Mercy.


  10. 23.  Thomas Jones Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elizabeth2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 27 May 1706 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Jun 1734 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 27 May 1728; Esther Richardson, the daughter of John and Esther (Breck) Richardson. She was born on 2 January 1706/7 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. After Thomas' death, on 31 January 1735 Esther, at age 28, married Lt. Nathaniel Clark. She died on Saturday 24 March 1770. Issue: 1. Thomas Jones (1730-1802)


  11. 24.  Elizabeth Jones Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elizabeth2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 27 May 1711 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 15 Jan 1729/30, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Ebenezer Marshall. Issue: 1. Abigail Marshall (1734-1736) 2. Dinah Marshall (1737-____) 3. Elizabeth Marshall (1742-____) 4. Lois Marshall (1744-1815)


  12. 25.  Aaron Jones Descendancy chart to this point (8.Elizabeth2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 11 Apr 1713 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Jul 1742 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 17 Mar 1736/37, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Bullard, the daughter of Lt. Isaac and Sarah (Morse) Bullard. She was born on 18 February 1720/21 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. After Aaron's death, on 21 September 1749 Elizabeth, at age 28, married Isaac Johnson, at age 35, son of Lt. Joseph Johnson and Lydia (unknown), in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on Sunday 1 January 1792 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jesse Jones (1738-1755) 2. Samuel Jones (1740-____) 3. Elizabeth Jones (1742-____)



Generation: 4

  1. 26.  John Harding, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thankful3, 7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 20 Jan 1723/24 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Sep 1809 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1770; They lived in West Medway, Mass. on a large tract of land given to John by his father.
    • Will: 17 Jun 1779, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He mentions his children: Hannah, Mary, and John.
    • Probate/Proved: 3 Oct 1809, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • History: 1864; Morse (1864) says, "He was one of the most able and public spirited citizens."

    Notes:

    Died:
    His death date is recorded as 17 September on his gravestone.

    John married Kezia Pond on 9 Jan 1745 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Kezia (daughter of Samuel Pond and Mary Thurstune) was born on 15 May 1725 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 14 May 1727 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1797 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 34. Kezia Harding  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1745 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Jul 1764 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 35. Hannah Harding  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1747 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Dec 1804 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 36. Captain Abijah Harding  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1750 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Feb 1826 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    4. 37. Mary Harding  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1755 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Oct 1795 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 38. Captain John Harding  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Feb 1757 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Mar 1833 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 39. Alpheus Harding  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1762 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Feb 1779 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  2. 27.  Abigail Harding Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thankful3, 7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 22 Sep 1726 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Apr 1804 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 7 Feb 1744/45, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Nathan Fisher.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Jameson (1886) gives his last name as Fiske. Morse (1855) says Abigail's husband was either David Fisher or Nathan Fiske of Medway.


  3. 28.  Thankful Harding Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thankful3, 7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 17 Dec 1735 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 3 Dec 1755, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; James Boyden, the son of James and Mary (Richardson) Boyden. He was born on 14 April 1732 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Calley Boyden (1757-____) 2. Thankful Boyden (1758-____) 3. Lewis Boyden (1763-1765) 4. James Boyden (1767-____) 5. Adah Boyden (1770-____) 6. Adam Boyden (1774-____)


  4. 29.  Mercy Harding Descendancy chart to this point (14.Thankful3, 7.John2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 9 Dec 1737 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Oct 1760, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Seth Partridge, the son of Seth and Sarah (Ellis) Partridge. He was born on 20 March 1735/36 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died on Wednesday 29 July 1807 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Ziba Partridge (1761-1851) 2. Darius Partridge (1766-____) 3. Mercy Partridge (1773-____)


  5. 30.  Hannah Jones Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jonathan3, 8.Elizabeth2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 17 Apr 1727 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Sep 1729 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Adams (1898) mistakes her death date for her birth date.


  6. 31.  Ezekiel Jones Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jonathan3, 8.Elizabeth2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 19 May 1729 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Adams (1889) gives his birth date as 17 May 1730.


  7. 32.  Jonathan Jones Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jonathan3, 8.Elizabeth2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 12 Jul 1731 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1730; Ballou (1882) says this of him: "He appears to have been a man of much executive ability and enterprise and to have stood well, both in the church and general society, together with his wf. [wife] and family. In his day it was no scandal to piety for a man to be a licensed rumseller." He kept a tavern for a number of years in Milford before selling it to Ichabod Robinson, and then removing to Orange, Massachusetts.
    • Moved To: 1751, Athol (now Orange), Franklin County, Massachusetts

    Jonathan married Mary Wood on 29 May 1754 in Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Samuel Wood and Mary Albee) was born on 23 Feb 1733/34 in Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Melatiah Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1756 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Dec 1813 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 41. Captain Ezekiel Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1758 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 27 Mar 1763 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1845 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 42. Hannah Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1760 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Sep 1823 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 43. Jonathan Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1763 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Mar 1843 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    5. 44. Mary Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Oct 1765 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Aug 1849 in Brattleboro, Windham County, Vermont.
    6. 45. Olive Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1767 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 46. Abigail Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 8 Oct 1768 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Nov 1768 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. 47. Elizabeth Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1769 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    9. 48. Rhoda Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1771 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    10. 49. Azubah Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1775 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    11. 50. Sarah "Sally" Jones  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Aug 1779 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Oct 1862 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in Jones Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

  8. 33.  Elizabeth Jones Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jonathan3, 8.Elizabeth2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 1 Oct 1740 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Apr 1790 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 22 Nov 1759, Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Aaron Pond, the son of Ezra and Abigail (Farrington) Pond. He was born on 18 July 1735 in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts and he was christened on 18 April 1742 in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died on Wednesday 25 October 1815 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts of a fever. Issue: 1. Milcah Pond (1760-____) 2. Aaron Pond (1763-1815) 3. Theoder Pond (1765-____) 4. Abner Pond (1768-____) 5. Zadock Pond (1771-____)



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