John Ames

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• History: 1653; John was seven when his father died.
• Moved To: 1668, Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; Upon reaching 21 years of age in 1668, he removed to Bridgewater and lived with his uncle, John, by whom he would inherit much land in Bridgewater. As his uncle was childless, John was already an heir in the will.
• Married: Abt 1671, West Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts; Sarah Willis, the daughter of Deacon John and Elizabeth (Hodgkins) Willis. She was born on 1 January 1651 in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Ames (1672-1756) 2. William Ames (1673-1712) 3. Nathaniel Ames (1677-1765) 4. Elizabeth Ames (1680-____) 5. Thomas Ames (1682-1737) 6. Sarah Ames (1685-____) 7. David Ames (1688-1726) 8. Hannah Ames (1692-1767)
• Moved to: Abt 1672, West Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
• Military: 1676; John served in the Bridgewater company during King Philip's War and joined in the relief of Swansea. He later joined with the Plymouth company in capturing three hundred Indians. They were sold into slavery in the West Indies and the money divided among the soldier who captured them.

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Birth:
His birth date was recorded as 24 (3) 1647.

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