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John Fairebanke

Male Abt 1560 - 1625  (~ 65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Fairebanke was born about 1560 in Sowerby, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 7 Aug 1625 in Thornton in Craven, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 4 Aug 1625, Thornton in Craven, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; In his will of 4 August 1625 he mentions his wife, Ellen, and his children: Jonathan, Marie, Susanna, and Abigail. It reads as follows: In the name of God amen The Fourth daye of August in the first yeare of the raigne of our most gratious and Soueraigne Lord Charles by the grace of God king of England Scotland Fraunce & Ireland defender of the faith etc Anno Dmi 1625 I John Fairebanke of Thaigh within the parrishe of Thornton in Craven in the Countie of Yorke yeoman being of good and perfect memorie (thanks be to God) not withstanding some weakness and imbecilitie of bodie doe make ordeine and declare this my final testament conteining herein my whole and last will concerning my goods and Chattels in manner and form followeing That is to saie first and principallie I Commend my soule into the hands of almighty God my most loueing and mercifull Father beleuieing to have full and free remission and forgiueness of all my sinnes and offences through the death and passion of his sonne Jesus Christ my sauiour and redeemer And my bodie to bee buried att the Parrish Church of Thornton aforesaid amongst the bodies of the faithfull trusting with them to haue a ioyful resurrection And concerning my worldlie goods which God of his great goodness hath blessed me with in this world It is my will and mynd that First and above all things my true and lawful debtes which I owe to anie person or persons in right and Conscience and be truelie paid and discharged forth of my whole goods and secondlie that I bee honestlie brought forth of my said goods according to my degree and calling in the discretion of my Executors hereafter named Alsoe it is my will and meaning that my said goods shall be devided into three equall parts whereof the first parte belongeth unto myselfe the second part unto Elline my loueing wife and the third part belongeth unto Jonathan Fairebanke Marie Fairbanke Suzanna Fairebank and Abigall Fairebanke sonne and daughters of mee the said John Fairebanke. Now touching my third part of goods It is my will and mind and I doe hereby give and bequeath thereof unto Sara Crooke daughter of James Crooke my sonne in lawe the some of Fortie pounds to be paid unto her the said Sara (by my Executor hereafter named) when she shall accomplish her full age of twentie and one yeares if she be then liueing And it is my will and mynd that Ellin my wife shall haue th education and bringing uppe of the said Sara until shee come to her said age of one and twentie yeares Provided always that if it shall fortune that the said Sara to decease before she shall accomplishe her said age of twentie and one yeares Then it is my will and mynd and I doe hereby give and bequeath the said some of Fortie poundes unto the said Marie Fairebank Susanna & Abigall Fairebank equallie amongst them or to soe many of them as shall be then liuing. Thr rest of my parte of goodes I give totallie and wholie unto Elline my said wife Alsoe it is my will and mynd that the said Ellin my wife shall have the rule governement education Custodie and bringing upp of my said children Marie Fairebank Suzanne and Abigall and of their seueral portions and Childs part of goodes until they shall seuerallie accomplishe their full age of twentie and onr yeares And it is my will and mynd that if the said Ellin shall fortune to die before my said Children shall haue accomplished there full age of twentie and one yeares Then it shall be lawfull for the said Ellin my wife by her last will and testament in writing or by anie other her Act in writing executed in her life time to assigne and appointe the education Custodie and bringing upp of my said Children Marie Fairebanke Susanna and Abigall Fairebanke and of their seuerall portions to anie person or persons until they shall have accomplished their said age of twentie and one yeares As my wife in her discretion shall thinke conueniente and necessarie And it is my will and mynd That George Fairbanke Michaell Fairbanke and Jeremie Fairebanke my sonnes shall haue noe part of my goods for that I haue and do intend sufficientlie to preferred them with my lands And of this my last will and testament I doe make and appoint the said Ellin my wife sole executrix trusting and desireing her that she will trulie execute and performe the same according to my true intent and meaning and hereunto I haue putt my hand and seale the daie and yeare above said Witnesses hereof John Blakoy Lawrence Hartley and William Illingworth
    • Probate/Proved: 3 Nov 1625, Thornton in Craven, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England

    Family/Spouse: first wife. first died before 6 Aug 1593. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mary Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 22 Sep 1583 in Sowerby, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England.
    2. 3. John Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 7 Aug 1586 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.
    3. 4. George Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 24 Nov 1588 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.
    4. 5. Joseph Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 2 Aug 1590 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 6 Sept. 1591 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

    John married Isabel Stancliffe on 6 Aug 1593 in Sowerby, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England. Isabel (daughter of Thomas Stancliffe and Isabell Illyngworth) was christened on 8 May 1556 in Sowerby, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 9 Jul 1597 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Jonathan Fayrbank  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1595 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; died on 5 Dec 1668 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 7. Susan Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 18 May 1595 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 18 Nov 1605 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

    John married Ellen Parker on 28 Aug 1598 in Burnley, Lancashire, England. Ellen was buried on 18 Oct 1643 in Colne, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Helen Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 29 May 1599 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 3 Jun 1599 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.
    2. 9. Joseph Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 29 Jun 1600 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 12 Jul 1600 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.
    3. 10. Anna Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 31 May 1601 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; died before 4 Aug 1625.
    4. 11. Michael Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 25 Oct 1603 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.
    5. 12. Mary Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1605.
    6. 13. Jeremy Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 23 Oct 1608 in Carleton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 29 Aug 1637 in Colne, Lancashire, England.
    7. 14. Susanna Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 5 Jan 1611/12 in Carleton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, England; died before 28 May 1650.
    8. 15. Abigail Fairebanke  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1614 in Lancashire, England; died before 28 May 1650.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mary Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 22 Sep 1583 in Sowerby, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 28 May 1650; In her brother, George's will of 28 May 1650 her children were left forty shillings.
    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021

    Mary married [no first name] Deane on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  John Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 7 Aug 1586 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 1625; Neither he nor any children were mentioned in the 1625 will of his father or in the 1650 will of his brother George. But as heir at law of his father, there was no requirement that John be mentioned in his father’s will. And, in fact, a 1617 Wakefield court roll names John as his father’s son and heir, as follows: “Witness that in a bargain of sale from Robt. Binloffe in the County of Lancaster and Mary his wife on the one part to John Fairbank, son and heir to John Fairbank of the Haigh in the County of York yeoman on the other part.
    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021


  3. 4.  George Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 24 Nov 1588 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1616; George Fairbank was involved in selling land in Thornton [in Craven] and Haigh in 1616.
    • Will: 28 May 1650, Sowerby, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; On 28 May 1650 in Sowerby, George made his will calling himself a clothier. It reads as follows: The last Will and Testament off George Fearebanke off Sowerby in ye Vickeridge off Haliffax and Countie off Yorke Clothier May 28th 1650 Conserninge ye Disposall off all my worldly goods. First my will and minde is yt all my lawfull debts funerall expenses and charges I haue put James Platts to in this my sickness be paied out of my whole Estate & then my will and minde is as followeth. Imprimis I giue & bequaith to Mr Henerie Roolt fortie shillings. I giue & bequaith to the power [poor] of Sowerby the Sum'e off fortie shillings to be distributed amongst them as my executor shall thinke most fitt. I giue and bequaith to John Hargraues of Higham fortie shillings. I giue & bequaith to Michaell Fairebanke my brother xls. I giue & bequaith to my brother Deanes Children wch he had by my Sister xls. I giue and bequaith to my brother John Axenoppe xls. I giue and bequaith to Ellis Nutter & his wife xls. I giue and bequaith to my brother Jeremias wife & Children xxxxs equally to be divided amongst them. I giue & bequaith to the children off Henerie Blackley he had by my sister Abigall xxs. I giue & bequaith to Mr Jonathan Fearebanke xxs. I giue & bequaith to Sushan Chadwick ffiue pounds. I giue & bequaith to George Fairebanke sonne of George ffairebanke ye sum'e off 5 £. I giue & bequaith to Abraham Platts ye sum'e off 6 £. I giue & bequaith to Nathan Battes sonne of Matthew Battes xs. I giue to Henerie Stanup xijd. I giue to Nathan Hoylroyd ijs vid. I giue to Sara Chadwicke daughter off Sushan Chadwicke vs. I giue to Nicholas Cunliffe vs. I giue to Grace Kilner xs. I giue to Nathan Carter sonne of Michaell Carter decesed 5s. I giue to Sarah Platts ffive shillings. I giue to James Sharpe ffive shill. I giue to James Casson xs. I giue & bequaith to Marie Platts wiffe off James Platts wth whome I now live 5£. I giue & bequaith to Sara Platts daughter of James Platts 3£. I giue to Iohn Bawden & his wife xs. I giue to Marie Earneshaw & her three Childerin eury one of them xs. I giue to Michaell Earnshaw my Purpull suite one ffustiion dublett wth silver butons att [also]. I giue & bequaith to James Platts wth whom I now live x£ as also a newe peece off cloath Tanney c[ou]ller to bee him a sutt & all such things as to make itt upp compleatt for weareinge. I giue & bequaith to Samuell Farrer ye summe off 5£ pvided hee bee Liueinge twelue monthes after my death Allwayes pvided & my will and mind is yt my Executor shall not pay anie Legacyes till the suites now commenced against any pson or psons bee fully ended & iff itt soe fall out yt ye suitee or sutiees commenced doe call for & expend more then is expected so yt theire is not sufficient to pay ye legacyes given Then my will & mind is yt eu'ry one shall baite off his Legacie accordinge as my Estate shall fall shorte. ye resedue off all my goods Cattels & Chattels undisposed off I giue and bequaith to James Jur Platts whome I ordaine & appointe sole Executor off this my last will & Tetamentt and I doe hearby revoke all other wills whatsour. In Witness whereof I haue put my hand. In ye pesence of Witnesses Robert Tillotson Jur Marie X Platts mark Grace X [illegible] mark Abraham Platts
    • Probate/Proved: 3 Jul 1650; On 3 July 1650 his will was probated.
    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021

    George married Joyce Denton on 25 May 1615 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Joyce died before 1650. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Joseph Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 2 Aug 1590 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 6 Sept. 1591 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021


  5. 6.  Jonathan Fayrbank Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1595 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; died on 5 Dec 1668 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1636; Jonathan and Grace came to New England with their children settleing in Dedham, Massachusetts where he built a home that is still standing. It is known as the "Fairbanks House".
    • Oath: 23 Mar 1636/37, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; On 23 March 1636/37, Jonathan Fairbanks subscribed to the covenant of the Town of Dedham, Massachusetts.
    • Freeman: 23 Mar 1637/38, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; On 23 Mar 1637/38 Jonathan was admitted as a Freeman.
    • Religion: 14 Aug 1646, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Jonathan joined the Dedham Church on 14 August 1646.
    • Will: 1 Jun 1668, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; In his will of 1 June 1668, he mentions his wife, Grace, and his children: George, Mary, Jonas, and Jonathan.
    • Probate/Proved: 26 Jan 1668/69, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; On 26 January 1668/69 his estate was inventoried and valued at £300.

    Notes:

    Immigration: Joseph (2012) gives their emigration year as 1636.

    Name:

    Jonathan married Grace Smith on 20 May 1617 in Sowerby, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England. Grace (daughter of Samuel Smith and Grace Gawkroger) was born about 1599 in Warley, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 28 Dec 1673 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. John Fairebanks  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 15 Feb 1618 in Warley, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 13 Nov 1684 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 17. Capt. George Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 28 Nov 1619 in Shelf, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 10 Jan 1682 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 18. Mary Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 3 Feb 1621/22 in Shelf, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 10 Mar 1676 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 19. Jonas Fairebanks  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 6 Mar 1624/25 in Warley, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 10 Feb 1676 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 20. Susan Fairebanks  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 23 Dec 1627 in Thornton in Craven, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 8 Jul 1659 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 21. Jonathan Fairebanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1629 in Warley, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 28 Jan 1711/12 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  6. 7.  Susan Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 18 May 1595 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 18 Nov 1605 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021


  7. 8.  Helen Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 29 May 1599 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 3 Jun 1599 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021


  8. 9.  Joseph Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 29 Jun 1600 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 12 Jul 1600 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 27 Apr 2020


  9. 10.  Anna Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 31 May 1601 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England; died before 4 Aug 1625.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 4 Aug 1625; Her father’s will provided for her daughter Sara Crook.
    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021

    Anna married James Crook on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 11.  Michael Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 25 Oct 1603 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 28 May 1650; He was mentioned in his brother, Goerge's will of 28 May 1650.
    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021

    Michael married on 17 May 1629 in Burnley, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 12.  Mary Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1605.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 1650; Mary and her husband were left 40 shillings in the will of her brother, George of 28 May 1650.
    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021

    Mary married Ellis Nutter on 2 Dec 1625 in Thornton in Craven, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  12. 13.  Jeremy Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 23 Oct 1608 in Carleton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 29 Aug 1637 in Colne, Lancashire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 1650; Jeremy and Agnes were left 30 shillings in the will of Jeremy's brother, George, date 28 May 1650.
    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021

    Jeremy married Margaret Beecroft after 1639. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Jeremy married Agnes Stevenson on 29 Jun 1631 in Whalley, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 14.  Susanna Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 5 Jan 1611/12 in Carleton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, England; died before 28 May 1650.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021

    Notes:

    Died:
    Her husband is mentioned in the will of her brother, George Fairbank, but she is not.

    Susanna married John Oxenhard on 9 Nov 1631 in Colne, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  14. 15.  Abigail Fairebanke Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1614 in Lancashire, England; died before 28 May 1650.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Other Will: 28 May 1650; The will of George Fairbank leaves twenty shillings to the children of “Henerie Blackley he had by my sister.”
    • Last Full Review: 31 May 2021

    Abigail married Henry Blakey on 1 May 1635 in Colne, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 16.  John Fairebanks Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was christened on 15 Feb 1618 in Warley, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 13 Nov 1684 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1633; Jonathan and Grace came to New England with their children settleing in Dedham, Massachusetts where he built a home that is still standing. It is known as the "Fairbanks House".
    • Married: 10 Jan 1641, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Sarah Fiske. On 1 June 1668 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Sarah Fiske was mentioned in the will of Jonathan Fairebanke. She died on 26 November 1683 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Her death was recorded as 26 (9) 1683. Issue: 1. Joshua Fairbanks (1642-____) 2. John Fairbanks (1644-____) 3. Sarah Fairbanks (1645-1672) 4. Jonathan Fairbanks (1648-1662) 5. Martha Fairbanks (1650-____) 6. Mary Fairbanks (1650-____) 7. Joseph Fairbanks (1656-____) 8. Hannah Fairbanks (1659-____) 9. Benjamin Fairbanks (1662-____)
    • Freeman: Abt 1642, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1650; John was commissioned to explore the Charles and the Deerfield rivers and held other minor offices in Dedham.
    • Religion: 4 May 1651, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; John Fairbanks joined the Dedham Church.
    • Married: say 1684; Mary Fish.

    Notes:

    Christened:
    Joseph (2012) gives the date as 8 February 1617/18.

    Name:


    Immigration:
    Joseph (2012) gives their emigration year as 1636.


  2. 17.  Capt. George Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was christened on 28 Nov 1619 in Shelf, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 10 Jan 1682 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1633; Jonathan and Grace came to New England with their children settleing in Dedham, Massachusetts where he built a home that is still standing. It is known as the "Fairbanks House".
    • Freeman: Abt 1651, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • Moved to: 1657, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was one of the early settlers in Sherborn, in that part which later became East Medway, then Millis.
    • Military: say 1660; He was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston.

    Notes:

    Name:
       

    Immigration:
    Joseph (2012) gives their emigration year as 1636.

    George married Mary Adams on 26 Oct 1646 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Henry Adams and Edith Squire) was born in 1628 in England; died on 11 Oct 1711 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Mary Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Nov 1647 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jun 1682 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 23. George Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1650 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 May 1737 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 24. Samuel Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Oct 1652 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Nov 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 25. Eliezer Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jun 1655 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1741 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 26. Jonas Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1656/57 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Nov 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 27. Jonathan Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 May 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1719 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 28. Margaret Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jun 1664 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1714 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. 29. Berry Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1668 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jun 1683.

  3. 18.  Mary Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was christened on 3 Feb 1621/22 in Shelf, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 10 Mar 1676 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1633; Jonathan and Grace came to New England with their children settleing in Dedham, Massachusetts where he built a home that is still standing. It is known as the "Fairbanks House".
    • Estate Admin: 26 Apr 1654, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; She granted power of administration over her late husband's estate.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Immigration:
    Joseph (2012) gives their emigration year as 1636.

    Mary married Michael Metcalfe on 2 Apr 1644 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Michael (son of Michael Metcalfe and Sara Elwyn) was born on 29 Aug 1620 in Norwich, Norfolk, England; died on 24 Dec 1654 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Michael Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1645/46 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Sep 1693 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 31. Mary Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1646 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 32. Sarah Metcalf  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Dec 1648 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Apr 1718 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 33. Deacon Jonathan Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Sep 1650 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 May 1727 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Village Cemetery, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    5. 34. Deacon Eleazer Metcalfe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1653 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Mary married Christopher Smith on 2 Aug 1654 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Christopher died on 7 Nov 1676 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. John Smith  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1655 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  4. 19.  Jonas Fairebanks Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was christened on 6 Mar 1624/25 in Warley, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 10 Feb 1676 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1633; Jonathan and Grace came to New England with their children settleing in Dedham, Massachusetts where he built a home that is still standing. It is known as the "Fairbanks House".
    • History: 1652; He was fined for violating the Statutes of 1651, by wearing great boots, while not being worth £200.
    • Moved to: 1657, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts
    • Occupation: Oct 1657; He was a farmer and possibly a carpenter as well.
    • Married: 28 May 1658, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Lydia Prescott, the daughter of John and Mary (Platts) Prescott. She was born on 15 August 1641 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Her birth was recorded as 15 (6) 1641. After the death of Jonas, in 1678 Lydia, married second, Elias Barron, son of Ellis Barron and Hannah Hawkins. She died in 1712 at age 71 years. Issue: 1. Marie Fairbanks (1659-____) 2. Joshua Fairbanks (1661-1676) 3. Grace Fairbanks (1663-____) 4. Jonathan Fairbanks (1666-1697) 5. Hazadiah Fairbanks (1668-____) 6. Jabez Fairbanks (1671-1758) 7. Jonas Fairbanks (1673-1697)
    • History: 7 Mar 1659, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts; He was one of the signers of the Covenant establishing the town of Lancaster.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Immigration:
    Joseph (2012) gives their emigration year as 1636.

    Married:
    Their marriage date was recorded as 28 (3) 1658.


  5. 20.  Susan Fairebanks Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was christened on 23 Dec 1627 in Thornton in Craven, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 8 Jul 1659 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1633; Jonathan and Grace came to New England with their children settleing in Dedham, Massachusetts where he built a home that is still standing. It is known as the "Fairbanks House".
    • Married: 12 Oct 1647, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Sgt. Ralph Day. He was a mason. He became a freeman in 1645 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. After Susan's death, on 15 November 1659 Ralph, married second, Abigail Craft, at age 25, daughter of Griffin Craft and Dorcas French, in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. On 1 June 1668 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, Sgt. Ralph Day was mentioned in the will of Jonathan Fairebanke. He left a will on 12 September 1677 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. He died on Sunday 28 November 1677 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Day (1648-1648) 2. Mary Day (1649-____) 3. Susan Day (1652-____) 4. John Day (1654-____)

    Notes:

    Name:


    Christened:
    Joseph (2012) gives the date as 10 December 1627.

    Immigration:
    Joseph (2012) gives their emigration year as 1636.


  6. 21.  Jonathan Fairebanks Descendancy chart to this point (6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born about 1629 in Warley, Halifax Parish, Yorkshire, England; died on 28 Jan 1711/12 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1633; Jonathan and Grace came to New England with their children settleing in Dedham, Massachusetts where he built a home that is still standing. It is known as the "Fairbanks House".
    • Married: 4 Oct 1649; Deborah Shepard, the daughter of Captain Edward and Violet (Stanley) Shepard. She was born about 1633 in England. She emigrated with Capt. Edward and Violet on 10 May 1643 from England. She died on Monday 7 September 1705 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Deborah Fairbanks (1654-____) 2. Grace Fairbanks (1656-____) 3. Sarah Fairbanks (1658-____) 4. Edward Fairbanks (1661-____) 5. David Fairbanks (1663-____) 6. Samuel Fairbanks (1665-____) 7. Mary Fairbanks (1667-____) 8. Jeremiah Fairbanks (1675-____)
    • Freeman: 1654, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
    • History: 01 Jan 1654/55, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Jonathan Fairbanks was admitted as a townsman.
    • Military: 1675; During King Philip's War, he served as a soldier in the 1675 Mount Hope campaign. He served in later campaigns as well.

    Notes:

    Name:
       

    Immigration:
    Joseph (2012) gives their emigration year as 1636.



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Mary Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (17.George3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 10 Nov 1647 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jun 1682 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 16 Jan 1666, Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Joseph Daniels, the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Morse) Daniels. He was born about 1640 in Watertown, Massachusetts. He deposed on 25 April 1672 in Medfield, Massachusetts, giving his age as about 31 years. After Mary's death, about 1683 Joseph, married (2) Rachel Sheffield, daughter of William and Mary (Webb) Sheffield. After Rachel's death, on 27 January 1696/97 Joseph, married (3) Lydia Adams, at age 43, daughter of Ensign Edward and Lydia (Rockwood) Adams, in Medfield, Massachusetts. He died on Sunday 23 June 1715 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Joseph Daniels (1666-1739) 2. Mary Daniels (1669-____) 3. Samuel Daniels (1671-____) 4. Mehitable Daniels (1674-1686) 5. Ebenezer Daniels (1677-1767) 6. Elizabeth Daniels (1679-____) 7. Jeremiah Daniels (1680-1680) 8. Eleazar Daniels (1681-1772) 9. Jeremiah Daniels (1684-1771) 10. Rachel Daniels (1686-____) 11. Zachariah Daniels (1689-1689)
    • History: 1676; During King Philip's War their home was burnt during the attack on Medfield.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 10 (9) 1647.

    Died:
    Crane (1907) gives her death date as 9 August 1682.


  2. 23.  George Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (17.George3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 26 May 1650 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 5 May 1737 in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: (1) Rachel Adams, the daughter of Peter and Rachel (Newcome) Adams. She was born in Braintree, Massachusetts. She died on Thursday 12 May 1678 in Medfield, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Rachel Fairbanks (1672-____) 2. Mary Fairbanks (1675-____)
    • Married: (3) Sarah ______. Issue: 1. Jonas Fairbanks (1688-1690) 2. Sarah Fairbanks (1690-____) 3. George Fairbanks (1694-1754) 4. John Fairbanks (1697-____) 5. Hannah Fairbanks
    • Married: Abt 1679; (2)Susanna ______. She died about 1685. Issue: 1. Susanna Fairbanks (1680-____) 2. Susanna Fairbanks (1682-____) 3. Dorothy Fairbanks (1683-____) 4. Margaret Fairbanks (1685-____)
    • Residence: 14 Oct 1713, Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; George Fairbanks was admitted as a townsman in Medway.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 26 (3) 1650.


  3. 24.  Samuel Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (17.George3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 28 Oct 1652 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Nov 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 28 (8) 1652.


  4. 25.  Eliezer Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (17.George3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Jun 1655 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1741 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: say 1700; He settled in Sherborn, Mass. and drew a house lot of 18 acres on Main Street.
    • Offices Held: 1703, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was elected a selectman.

    Eliezer married Martha Lovett about 1678 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Martha (daughter of Daniel Lovett and Joanna Blott) was born on 4 Jun 1654/55 in Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Mary Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1678 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 37. Martha Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1680 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Apr 1754 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 38. Lydia Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1682 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Sep 1755 in Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 39. Margaret Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1684 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jul 1698 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 40. Mercy Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1688 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Sep 1742 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 41. Captain Eleaser Fairbanks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Dec 1690 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Sep 1741 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  5. 26.  Jonas Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (17.George3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 23 Feb 1656/57 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Nov 1676 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 23 (12) 1656.


  6. 27.  Jonathan Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (17.George3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 1 May 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1719 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: (2) Anne ______. Issue: 1. Benjamin Fairbanks (1715-1719)
    • Married: say 1684; (1) Sarah ______. She died on Sunday 9 July 1713 in Sherborn, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. George Fairbanks (1685-1753) 2. Jonathan Fairbanks (1686-1754) 3. Comfort Fairbanks (1690-____) 4. Joseph Fairbanks (1692-____) 5. Samuel Fairbanks (1693-____) 6. Jonas Fairbanks (1697-____)
    • Occupation: say 1692; He was a physician.
    • Offices Held: 1695 to 1701; He was a Selectman.
    • Offices Held: 1699 to 1701; He was the Town Clerk.

    Notes:

    Died:
    He drowned while crossing the ice on Bogestow Pond.


  7. 28.  Margaret Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (17.George3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Jun 1664 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1714 in Mendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: (1) William Holbrook, the son of William and Elizabeth (Pitts) Holbrook. He was born on 23 June 1657. William was one of the richest men in Mendon and held extensive lands there. William's will was dated 15 November 1714 and proved 16 December 1714. His will does not mention any children. He died on Monday 19 November 1714 in Mendon, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Holbrook (1684-1685) 2. Margaret Holbrook (1687-1687) 3. William Holbrook (1693-____)
    • Married: (2) Josiah Thayer, the son of Ferninando and Huldah (Hayward) Thayer. He was born in Mendon, Massachusetts. On 7 February 1690 Josiah, married (1) Sarah Bass, daughter of Deacon Thomas and Sarah (Wood) Bass, in Mendon, Massachusetts. He died in 1728 in Mendon, Massachusetts.
    • Probate/Proved: 16 Dec 1714


  8. 29.  Berry Fairbanks Descendancy chart to this point (17.George3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born about 1668 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jun 1683.

  9. 30.  Michael Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Jan 1645/46 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Sep 1693 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 17 Sep 1672, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Fuller, the daughter of Thomas and Hannah (Flower) Fuller. She was born on 1 April 1648 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Her birth date was recorded as 1 (2) 1648. She was christened on 9 April 1648 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. On 29 November 1666 Elizabeth, at age 18, married first, John Kingsbury, at age 23, son of Joseph Kingsbury and Millicent ______, in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. She died on Friday 24 October 1732 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Michel Metcalfe (1674-____) 2. Mary Metcalfe (1676-____) 3. Thomas Metcalfe (1679-____) 4. Sarah Metcalfe (1682-____) 5. Eleazar Metcalfe 6. Hannah Metcalfe (1687-____) 7. Daniel Metcalfe (1691-1717)

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth was recorded as 21 (11) 1645.

    Married:
    Harris (1852) assumes that Elizabeth was the daughter of John Kingsbury, not his wife.

    Died:
    He may have died on the 2ed.


  10. 31.  Mary Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 15 Aug 1646 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1666; John Ware, the son of Robert and Margaret (Hunting) Ware. He was christened on 2 September 1646 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. His birth was recorded as 2 (7) 1646. After Mary's death, John, married second, Joanna Gay. After Joanna's death, John, married third, Dorothy Wood.


  11. 32.  Sarah Metcalf Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 7 Dec 1648 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Apr 1718 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Sarah married Robert Ware on 4 Jun 1677 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Robert (son of Robert Ware and Margaret Hunting) was born on 1 Aug 1653 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Sep 1724 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Ebenezer Ware  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1677/78 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 43. Robert Ware  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Dec 1680 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 44. Michael Ware  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jun 1683 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Sep 1725 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. 45. Margaret Ware  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Jun 1685 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 46. Jonathan Ware  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Feb 1686/87 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 47. Sarah Ware  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Mar 1689/90 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. 48. Esther Ware  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1693 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    8. 49. Elizabeth Ware  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1697 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  12. 33.  Deacon Jonathan Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 21 Sep 1650 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 27 May 1727 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was buried in Old Village Cemetery, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 10 Apr 1674, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Hannah Kenrick, the daughter of John and Anne (Sawtell) Kenrick. She was born on 20 March 1651 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Her birth was recorded as 20 (1) 1651. She died on Sunday 23 December 1731 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. William Kenrick 2. Margaret Kenrick 3. Jonathan Kenrick (1675-1739) 4. John Kenrick (1678-1749) 5. Ebenezer Kenrick (1680-____) 6. Joseph Kenrick (1682-____) 7. Timothy Kenrick (1684-1695) 8. Eleazer Kenrick (1687-____) 9. Hannah Kenrick (1689-____) 10. Nathaniel Kenrick (1691-____) 11. Mehitable Kenrick 12. Mary Kenrick
    • Freeman: 1683, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Here lyes buried
    ye Body of
    Deacon Jonathan Metcalf
    who died May 23d, 1727,
    in ye 77th year of his age


  13. 34.  Deacon Eleazer Metcalfe Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Mar 1653 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

  14. 35.  John Smith Descendancy chart to this point (18.Mary3, 6.Jonathan2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Nov 1655 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.