John Wheaton

Other Events and Attributes:

• General Information: According to Hill (1887) He suffered severely by the Indian '\Var of 1675, and did his full share in putting down the same. He was an earnest and devoted member of the first Baptist church, of which his distinguished younger brother was pastor, and of whom ho was very proud; he did much to strengthen his hands, and much in aid of his noble, Christian work. During his lifetime he settled upon his sons, as they matured in life, by "deed of gift," abundance of land, good homes, and means of obtaining a comfortable living. It will he noticed that in his will, he reserved a "buriing place on the Hill by the river by the wading place to he buried in myself and my posterity that Improv it.".
• Land/House: 7 Feb 1670/71, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; On 7 Feb 1670/71 he drew lands in Swansea. He owned several farms, but his main farm was in Swansea.
• Offices Held: 1683, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; In 1683 he was appointed the Surveyor of Highways for Swansea, Massachusetts.
• Offices Held: 1685, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; In 1685 he was appointed a Constable for Swansea.
• Other Will: 2 Oct 1687; He was mentioned in his father's will of 2 October 1687.
• Will: 25 May 1736, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; On 25 May 1736 in Swansea, Massachusetts, he made his will.
• Inventory: 1 Sep 1737, Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts; An inventory of his estate in Swansea was taken on 1 September 1737 and valued at £663 13/6.
• Last Full Review: 13 Aug 2020

Notes:

Marriage: Hill (1887) incorrectly gives Elizabeth's name as Elizabeth Carpenter.

John married Elizabeth Thurber or Carpenter on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]