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John Holbrook

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Holbrook

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    History:

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Thomas Holbrook  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Richard Holbrook  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Margaret Holbrook  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1630; died on 23 Apr 1670 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Samuel Holbrook  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Nathaniel Holbrook  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Holbrook Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  2. 3.  Richard Holbrook Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  3. 4.  Margaret Holbrook Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1630; died on 23 Apr 1670 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: 1662, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Nicholas and Margaret moved to Medfield, Massachusetts in 1662.
    • Last Full Review: 13 Aug 2020

    Margaret married Nicholas Rockwood on 16 Jul 1656 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Nicholas (son of Richard Rockwood and possibly the daughter of Zachary Bicknell) was born about 1628 in England; died on 26 Jan 1680/01 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Elizabeth Rockwood  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Apr 1657 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Jul 1688 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 8. Joseph Rockwood  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1659 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jul 1693 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    3. 9. Rev. John Rockwood  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Feb 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Feb 1662 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 10. Deacon Nathaniel Rockwood  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1665 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Sep 1721 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Samuel Holbrook Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)

  5. 6.  Nathaniel Holbrook Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1)


Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Elizabeth Rockwood Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 3 Apr 1657 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Jul 1688 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: 1681, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; They settled in the section which became Medway, then Millis.

    Notes:

    Birth: Her birth was recorded as 3 (2) 1657.

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 3 (2) 1657.

    Elizabeth married Deacon John Partridge on 24 Dec 1678 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. John (son of John Partridge and Magdalen Bullard) was born on 21 Sep 1656 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Dec 1743 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Mary Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1681/82 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Feb 1754 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 12. Benoni Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1687 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Dec 1769 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  2. 8.  Joseph Rockwood Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born in 1659 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jul 1693 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Apr 1679, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Hannah Partridge, the daughter of John and Madgalen (Bullard) Partridge. She was born on 15 April 1658 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Her birth was recorded as 15 (2) 1658. She died on Friday 8 March 1680 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Hannah Rockwood (1680-____) 2. Mary Rockwood (____-1693)
    • Religion: say 1680; Joseph was supposed to be a Baptist.


  3. 9.  Rev. John Rockwood Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 12 Feb 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Feb 1662 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 19 Jul 1688, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; (1) Bethia Twitchell, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Twitchell. She was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts. She died on Friday 1 January 1706/7 in Medway, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Bethia Rocket (1689-____) 2. John Rocket (1690-1703) 3. Joseph Rocket (1692-____) 4. Samuel Rocket (1695-____) 5. Benjamin Rocket (1697-1777) 6. Dorothy Rocket (1700-____) 7. Hezekiah Rocket (1702-____) 8. John Rocket (1706-____)
    • Religion: say 1700; There is no record of him being ordained nor of his being licensed to preach. He is often called "Rev." in the records because of his speaking at religious assemblies. John was probably a separatist and helped to establish the Baptist Church in Medfield.
    • Offices Held: 1709, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a constable.
    • Married: 1710, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; (2) Sarah Adams, the daughter of Deacon Jonathan and Elizabeth (Fussell) Adams. She was born on 6 December 1667 in Medfield, Massachusetts. She died on Thursday 11 May 1758 in Medfield, Massachusetts.
    • Offices Held: 1710; He was the sealer of weights and measures.
    • Offices Held: say 1720; John was the first town clerk of Medway.


  4. 10.  Deacon Nathaniel Rockwood Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 23 Feb 1665 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Sep 1721 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 7 Dec 1689, Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Joanna Ellis, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Wight) Ellis. She was born on 17 January 1677 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Margaret Rocket (1699-____) 2. Nathaniel Rocket (1700-____) 3. Benjamin Rocket (1703-____) 4. Abigail Rocket (1704-____) 5. Ebenezer Rocket (1705-____) 6. Hannah Rocket (1707-____) 7. Mary Rocket (1709-____) 8. Thomas Rocket (1712-____) 9. Abigail Rocket (1714-____) 11. Elisha Rocket (1716-____)
    • History: 1728; In 1728, Nathaniel's son, Nathaniel, changed the family name back to Rockwood.



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Mary Partridge Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 25 Feb 1681/82 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Feb 1754 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Mary married Ebenezer Lawrence on 25 Nov 1706. Ebenezer (son of John Lawrence and Sarah Buckmaster) was born in Muddy River or Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jun 1751 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Sarah Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1709 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 14. Mary Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1711 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Aug 1779 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 15. John Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1713 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died before 1751.
    4. 16. Mercy Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Feb 1713/14 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 17. Margaret Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1716 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1754 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 18. Hannah "Anna" Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 May 1719 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 19. Ebenezer Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1721 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Oct 1796 in Franklin, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 20. Rebecca Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Apr 1735 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  2. 12.  Benoni Partridge Descendancy chart to this point (7.Elizabeth3, 4.Margaret2, 1.John1) was born on 25 May 1687 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Dec 1769 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Proprietor: 1713, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; He was a proprietor from Medway's incorporation.

    Benoni married Mehetabel Wheelock on 14 Jul 1708 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Mehetabel (daughter of Samuel Wheelock and Sarah Kendrick) was born on 10 Sep 1689 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Jan 1761 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Preserved Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Mar 1709 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 18 Jul 1736 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in say 1780 in Stroudwater, Cumberland County, Maine.
    2. 22. Thomas Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Nov 1711 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 23. Seth Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Mar 1713 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 18 Jul 1736 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Aug 1786 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 24. Joseph Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1715 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 18 Jul 1736 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died before 6 Mar 1754 in Holliston, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 25. David Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 May 1718 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 18 Jul 1736 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Mar 1742 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 26. Mehetabel Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1720 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 18 Jul 1736 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Aug 1741 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 27. Samuel Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Jun 1722 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 18 Jul 1736 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Sep 1741 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 28. Sarah Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1724 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    9. 29. Timothy Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1727 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 18 Oct 1741 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Sep 1787 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    10. 30. Eli Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1729 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died after 1800 in Littleton, Grafton County, New Hampshire.
    11. 31. Moses Partridge  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Aug 1733 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 25 Sep 1741 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Oct 1804 in Upton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.