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John Alden

John Alden

Male Abt 1599 - 1686  (87 years)

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  1. 1.  John AldenJohn Alden was born about 1599 in England; died on 12 Sep 1686 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1620; He came to New England on board the Mayflower. When the Mayflower stopped at Southampton, England for supplies, John Alden was brought on board as a cooper. Once in New England, he decided to stay.
    • Moved to: 1632, Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1641, Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; He was elected the Representative to the Plymouth Colony General Court. He served again in 1642, 1644, 1646, and 1649.
    • Offices Held: 1664; John Alden served twice as acting Governor of Plymouth Colony in the absence of the Governor.
    • Complier's Note: 2007; There is much confusion about the number and order of John Alden's children. I have chosen to use the number and order from the Great Migration Begins (1995). Some list a Zachariah as a child, but this has been disproved.

    Notes:

    Name:

    John married Priscilla Mullins about 1623 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Priscilla (daughter of William Mullins and Alice) was born about 1604 in England; died after 1651. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Elizabeth Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1624 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 31 May 1717 in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island.
    2. 3. Captain John Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1626 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Mar 1701/02 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Joseph Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1627 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Feb 1696/97.
    4. 5. Priscilla Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1630.
    5. 6. Jonathan Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1632 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Feb 1697 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Sarah Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1634 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Ruth Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1636 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Oct 1674 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Mary Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1638.
    9. 10. Rebecca Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1640 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died before 24 Oct 1699.
    10. 11. David Alden  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1642 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died before 20 Mar 1719.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Elizabeth Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1624 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 31 May 1717 in Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 26 Dec 1644, Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; William Peabody, the son of John and Isabel Peabody. He was born in 1620. He died on Tuesday 13 December 1707 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Peabody (1645-1669) 2. Elizabeth Peabody (1647-____) 3. Mary Peabody (1647-____) 4. Mercy Peabody (1649-____) 5. Martha Peabody (1650-____) 6. Priscilla Peabody (1653-____) 7. Priscilla Peabody (1654-____) 8. Sarah Peabody (1656-____) 9. Ruth Peabody (1658-____) 10. Rebecca Peabody (1660-____) 11. Hannah Peabody (1662-____) 12. William Peabody (1664-1744) 13. Lydia Peabody (1667-____)


  2. 3.  Captain John Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1626 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Mar 1701/02 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: Abt Dec 1659, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Married: 1 Apr 1660, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Phillips, the daughter of Major William Phillips. She was born before 1640. On 6 July 1655 Elizabeth, married first, Abiel Everill, in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. She died in 1695/96. Issue: 1. John Alden (1663-1730) 2. William Alden (1664-____) 3. Elizabeth Alden (1665-1739) 4. William Alden (1666-____) 5. Zachariah Alden (1667-____) 6. William Alden (1669-1728) 7. Nathaniel Alden (1670-1702) 8. Zachariah Alden (1673-____) 9. Nathan Alden (1677-____) 10. Sarah Alden (1681-____)
    • Military: 1689; He was in command of several armed ships, defending the Massachusetts coast against the French. in 1689, he accompanied Major Church and his first expedition in the sloop Mary. He again accompanied the second expedition in 1696, commanding the brigantine Endeavor.
    • Will: 17 Feb 1702, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: say Apr 1702; An inventory of his estate was taken and valued at £2059 11/ 7d.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Winsor (1849) gives his birth as 1622.

    Name:


    Married:
    While 1660 is what is written in the records, the marriage probably occurred in 1659, as that was the year that Mary was born.


  3. 4.  Joseph Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1627 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Feb 1696/97.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Freeman: 1657, Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
    • Married: Before 1660; Mary Simmons, the daughter of Moses and Sarah Simmons. Issue: 1. Isaac Alden 2. Joseph Alden (c1667-1747_ 3. Mercy Alden 4. John Alden (1674-____) 5. Elizabeth Alden 6. Hopestill Alden
    • Will: 14 Dec 1696, Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: say 1698; His estate was inventoried and valued at £76.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Winsor (1849) gives her birth year as 1624.


  4. 5.  Priscilla Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1630.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1688; She was unmarried at this time.


  5. 6.  Jonathan Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1632 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Feb 1697 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 10 Dec 1672, Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; Abigail Hallett, the daughter of Andrews and Ann Hallett. She was born in 1644. She died on Friday 17 August 1725 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. She was buried in The Old Burying Ground, Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Alden (____-1739) 2. Elizabeth Alden 3. Sarah Alden 4. Jonathan Alden (1686-____) 5. Andrew Alden 6. baby girl Alden 7. Benjamin Alden (____-1741)
    • Inventory: say 1698; An inventory of his estate was taken and valued at £309.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Winsor (1849) gives his birth as 1627.


  6. 7.  Sarah Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1634 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1660; Alexander Standish, the son of Captain Miles and Barbara Standish. He was born about 1626 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. After Sarah's death, and before 1689 Alexander, married second, Desire Doty, daughter of Thomas Doty and Mary Churchill. He died on Thursday 6 July 1702 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Miles Standish (____-1739) 2. Ebenezer Standish (1672-1734) 3. Sarah Standish 4. Lydia Standish 5. Mercy Standish 6. Sarah Standish 7. Elizabeth Standish

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Landis (1922) puts her birth year as 1629.


  7. 8.  Ruth Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1636 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Oct 1674 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Her death date was recorded as 12 (8) 1674.

    Ruth married John Bass on 3 Feb 1657/58 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. John (son of Deacon Samuel Bass and Anne Savil) was christened on 18 Sep 1630 in Saffron Walden, Essex, England; died on 12 Sep 1716 in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Hancock Cemetery, Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Ruth Bass  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jan 1662/63 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Jun 1699 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 13. Mary Bass  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1669/70 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Apr 1725.
    3. 14. John Bass  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1658 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Sep 1724 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 15. Samuel Bass  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1660 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1751 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.
    5. 16. Joseph Bass  Descendancy chart to this point died about 1733 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 17. Hannah Bass  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1667 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Oct 1705.
    7. 18. Sarah Bass  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1672 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Aug 1751.

  8. 9.  Mary Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1638.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1688; She was unmarried at that time.


  9. 10.  Rebecca Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1640 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died before 24 Oct 1699.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1 Oct 1661; While single, she was the target of an unfounded rumor that she was with child.

    Rebecca married Thomas Delano before 30 Oct 1667. Thomas (son of Philip Delano and Hester Dewsbury) was born on 21 Mar 1642; died in 5 Oct 1722 to 22 Apr 1723. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Benoni Delano  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 1667.
    2. 20. Thomas Delano  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 21. Jonathan Delano  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1676; died on 5 Feb 1756.
    4. 22. David Delano  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1678.
    5. 23. Mary Delano  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 24. Sarah Delano  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 25. Ruth Delano  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 26. Joseph Delano  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Sep 1685.

  10. 11.  David Alden Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1642 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died before 20 Mar 1719.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1670; Mary Southworth, the daughter of Constant and Elizabeth (Collier) Southworth. Issue: 1. Henry Alden (c1671-____) 2. Ruth Alden (c1674-____) 3. Elizabeth Alden (c1677-____) 4. Priscilla Alden (1679-____) 5. Benjamin Alden 6. Alice Alden (c1685-____) 7. Samuel Alden (c1689-1781)

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Landis (1922) gives his birth year as 1646.



Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Ruth Bass Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruth2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Jan 1662/63 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Jun 1699 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1683; Peter Webb, the son of Christopher and Hannah (Scott) Webb. He was born on 1 December 1657 in Braintree, Massachusetts. He was a miller in Quincy. On 14 April 1694 in Braintree, Massachusetts, Peter Webb was mentioned in the will of Christopher Webb. After Ruth's death, about 1702 Peter, married (2) Amy Hayden, daughter of Jonathan Hayden and Elizabeth Ladd. He was appointed in 1703 in Braintree, Massachusetts a Fence Viewer. He held this office again in 1709. He was appointed in 1704 Surveyor of Highways. He was chosen in 1708 a Tithingman. He was chosen in 1712 in Braintree, Massachusetts a Constable, however, he refused to serve. In 1717, he again refused to serve as a Constable. He was elected in 1713 in Braintree, Massachusetts a Selectman. He died on Friday 12 February 1717/18 in Salem, Massachusetts intestate. Peter's estate was inventoried on 12 February 1717/18 in Braintree, Massachusetts and valued at £684 8/. The estate of Peter Webb was administered on 31 March 1718 in Braintree, Massachusetts by Amy, his wife, and his son, Christopher. Issue: 1. Ruth Webb (1684-____) 2. Peter Webb (1685-____) 3. David Webb (1687-____) 4. Christopher Webb (1689-1724) 5. Hannah Webb (1692-1693) 6. John Webb (1693-1749) 7. Hannah Webb (1694-____) 8. Joseph Webb (1696-1762) 9. Priscilla Webb (1697-1731) 10. Mary Webb (1698-____)
    • Religion: 1684, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Ruth and Peter Webb owned covenant in the Braintree Church.
    • Religion: 28 Dec 1684, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Ruth was admitted to the Braintree Church.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 28 (11) 1662.


  2. 13.  Mary Bass Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruth2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Feb 1669/70 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Apr 1725.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth was recorded as 11 (12) 1669.

    Mary married Christopher Webb on 24 May 1686 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Christopher (son of Christopher Webb and Hannah Scott) was born on 25 Mar 1663 in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Mar 1690; was buried in at sea. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Hannah Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1686 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1725 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 28. Sarah Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Dec 1688 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 29. Christopher Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Aug 1690 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Mary married William Copeland on 13 Apr 1694. William was born on 15 Nov 1656; died on 30 Oct 1716. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Mary married Ebenezer Spear in 1718. Ebenezer died in 1719. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 14.  John Bass Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruth2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Nov 1658 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Sep 1724 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1686; Abigail Adams, the daughter of Joseph and Abigail Adams. Abigail was born 27 February 1658.
    • Married: 17 May 1698; Rebecca Savil, the daughter of Joseph Adams. Rebecca was born 3 May 1673 and was baptized in 1680.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 26 (9) 1658.


  4. 15.  Samuel Bass Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruth2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Mar 1660 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1751 in East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 29 Nov 1689; Mercy Marsh.
    • Married: Abt 1693; Mary Adams, the daughter of Joseph and Abigail Adams. Mary was born 25 February 1667 and died 9 March 1706.
    • Married: 14 Oct 1706; Bethia Nightingale.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 25 (1) 1660.


  5. 16.  Joseph Bass Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruth2, 1.John1) died about 1733 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

  6. 17.  Hannah Bass Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruth2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Jun 1667 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Oct 1705.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1688; Joseph Adams, the son of Joseph and Abigail Adams. Joseph was born 24 December 1654 and died 12 February 1737.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 22 (4) 1667.


  7. 18.  Sarah Bass Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ruth2, 1.John1) was born on 29 Mar 1672 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Aug 1751.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 29 (1) 1672.


  8. 19.  Benoni Delano Descendancy chart to this point (10.Rebecca2, 1.John1) was born on 30 Oct 1667.

  9. 20.  Thomas Delano Descendancy chart to this point (10.Rebecca2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Hannah Bartlett. Possibly this is his Thomas' second marriage.


  10. 21.  Jonathan Delano Descendancy chart to this point (10.Rebecca2, 1.John1) was born in 1676; died on 5 Feb 1756.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Pratt (1999) gives his birth date as January 1664.

    Jonathan married Hannah Doty on 12 Jan 1698 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Thomas Doty and Mary Churchill) was born on 16 Dec 1675 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Apr 1754. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Ruth Delano  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1707 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died in 1756.

  11. 22.  David Delano Descendancy chart to this point (10.Rebecca2, 1.John1) was born in 1678.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1698; Elizabeth Eddy.


  12. 23.  Mary Delano Descendancy chart to this point (10.Rebecca2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1722


  13. 24.  Sarah Delano Descendancy chart to this point (10.Rebecca2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: John Drew.


  14. 25.  Ruth Delano Descendancy chart to this point (10.Rebecca2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Samuel Drew.


  15. 26.  Joseph Delano Descendancy chart to this point (10.Rebecca2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Sep 1685.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1705; Hannah ______.



Generation: 4

  1. 27.  Hannah Webb Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 8.Ruth2, 1.John1) was born on 16 Dec 1686 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1725 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    She never married.


  2. 28.  Sarah Webb Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 8.Ruth2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Dec 1688 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 13 Sep 1711, Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Samuel Arnold, the son of Ephraim Arnold. He was born on 7 January 1688/89 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.


  3. 29.  Christopher Webb Descendancy chart to this point (13.Mary3, 8.Ruth2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Aug 1690 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Christopher married Sarah White on 30 Apr 1713 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Sarah was born on 2 Mar 1695/96 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 31. Samuel Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1716 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Apr 1773 in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine.
    2. 32. Mary Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Aug 1718 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1719 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 33. Christopher Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Oct 1720 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Nov 1720 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 34. Christopher Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1721 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1761 in Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Christopher married Hannah Scott on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Joseph Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1724 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 36. Anne Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1726 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 37. Mary Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Dec 1727 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 38. Sarah Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1730 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1731 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 39. Ebenezer Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1731 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1731 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 40. Lydia Webb  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1736 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  4. 30.  Ruth Delano Descendancy chart to this point (21.Jonathan3, 10.Rebecca2, 1.John1) was born on 25 May 1707 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; died in 1756.

    Ruth married John Peterson on 21 Aug 1726. John (son of Jonathan Peterson and Lydia Wadsworth) was born on 22 Aug 1701 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 41. Lusa Peterson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1730; died on 12 Jun 1812 in Middleborough, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.


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