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Jonathan Tufts

Male 1660 - 1722  (62 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jonathan Tufts was born on 3 Mar 1660 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Aug 1722 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Freeman: 1690
    • Will: 4 Aug 1718, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 3 (1) 1660

    Jonathan married Rebecca Waite on 31 Mar 1681 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Rebecca (daughter of Captain John Waite and Mary Hills) was born on 22 Nov 1662 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1755 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. James Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1681 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died about 1722.
    2. 3. Jonathan Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1685 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1688 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. John Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1688 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Jonathan Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1690 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 1749/50 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Rebecca Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1694 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Aug 1747 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Samuel Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Apr 1697 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1735 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Persis Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1700 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Jan 1772 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Joseph Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jun 1704 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Dec 1758 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Salem Street Burying Ground, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    9. 10. Abigail Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1707/08 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Apr 1726 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonathan1) was born in 1681 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died about 1722.

    James married Hannah Woodin on 1 Jul 1696 in Wells, York County, Maine. Hannah (daughter of John Woodin and Mary Sanders) was born on 20 Oct 1669 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Mary Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1696/97 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in say 1750 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    2. 12. Elizabeth Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jul 1698 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 13. John Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1704 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 27 Feb 1795 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 14. Hannah Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1707 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    5. 15. James Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1710 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1759.

  2. 3.  Jonathan Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonathan1) was born in 1685 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1688 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  3. 4.  John Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonathan1) was born in 1688 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Jonathan Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonathan1) was born on 6 Feb 1690 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jan 1749/50 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 27 Jan 1714, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Sarah Waite, the daughter of Samuel and Mehetabel (Buckman) Waite. She was born in 1690 in Malden, Massachusetts. She died in 1753 or she died on 1 October 1765 in Medford, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Jonathan Tufts (1716-1716) 2. Mary Tufts (1716-1716) 3. Sarah Tufts (1717-____) 4. Jonathan Tufts (1719-____) 5. Mary Tufts (1722-____) 6. Tabitha Tufts (1724-1748)
    • Occupation: say 1720, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was an inn-holder.


  5. 6.  Rebecca Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonathan1) was born on 16 Oct 1694 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Aug 1747 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 17 Apr 1717, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John Willis, the son of Stephen and Hannah (Elliot) Willis. He was born on 6 August 1681 in Charlestown, Massachusetts. On 30 May 1710 John, at age 28, married (1)Mary Tufts, at age 22, daughter of John and Mary (Putnum) Tufts. He died on Friday 8 August 1755 in Medford, Massachusetts. They had no children.


  6. 7.  Samuel Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonathan1) was born on 29 Apr 1697 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1735 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 28 Mar 1723, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Sweetser, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Sprague) Sweetser. She was born on 15 March 1697/98 in Charlestown, Massachusetts. After Samuel's death, on 6 January 1736/37 Elizabeth, at age 38, married (2) Daniel Mansfield, in Malden, Massachusetts. After Daniel's death, on 13 July 1765 Elizabeth, at age 67, married (3) Benjamin Newhall Esq, in Lynn, Massachusetts. She died on Friday 4 January 1771 in Lynn, Massachusetts. They had no children.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Adams (1973) gives their marriage date as 17 November 1722.


  7. 8.  Persis Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonathan1) was born on 2 May 1700 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 Jan 1772 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 12 Feb 1727, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John Coleman. He was born in Malden, Massachusetts. He died on Friday 20 April 1781 in Malden, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Samuel Coleman (1738-____) 2. Persis Coleman (1739-____)
    • Will: 19 May 1755, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; She is mentioned in the will of her Mother.


  8. 9.  Joseph TuftsJoseph Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonathan1) was born on 29 Jun 1704 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Dec 1758 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Salem Street Burying Ground, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 1727, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was allowed in 1727 to choose a pew in the Medford Meeting House along with 24 other men, to be chosen in social rank order. Joseph was number 22.
    • Offices Held: 1748, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In 1748 He was appointed an Medford Town Assessor.
    • Miscellaneous: 1754, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; When the tract on the south of the river became annexed to Medford from Charlestown, the records state: "April 30, 1754: The southerly half of Mistic Bridge, and the causey adjoining, by a resolve of the General Assembly, is now within the limits of Medford." "May 8, 1754: Samuel Brooks, Esq., Lieut. Stephen Hall, jun., and Jos. Tufts were chosen a committee to manage the affairs relating to the southerly half of the Mistic Bridge and the causey adjoining thereto."
    • Petition: 1754, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In 1754 he was on the committee which petitioned the General Court to receive the lands south of the Mystic into the Town of Medford, Massachusetts. It was granted 17 April 1754.
    • Estate Admin: 15 Jan 1759, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; On 15 January 1759 his estate was administered. His inventory was 47 acres woods adj. Jenner; 14£ acres woods on Woburn bounds; 6 acres woods late of Jonathan Tufts; 5 acres marsh by Oakes; 7 acres marsh by Cutter; 5 acres by Blanchard; 3 acres against Maiden burying place; 3 acres by creek head; total £14,460 ; reduced from that to lawful money.
    • Last Full Review: 4 Jun 2020

    Joseph married Lydia Francis on 12 Jan 1727 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Lydia was born on 20 Apr 1703 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Jun 1778 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 10.  Abigail Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jonathan1) was born on 7 Feb 1707/08 in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Apr 1726 in Malden, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    She never married.



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Mary Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born on 14 Jan 1696/97 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in say 1750 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

  2. 12.  Elizabeth Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born on 31 Jul 1698 in Beverly, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 26 Feb 1729/30, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John Fosdick. Issue: 1. John Fosdick (1729-____) 2. John Fosdick (1731-____) 3. Elizabeth Fosdick (1732-____) 4. Lydia Fosdick (1734-____)


  3. 13.  John Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born in 1704 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 27 Feb 1795 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    John married Agnes Foote in 1737 in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Agnes was born in 1707 in Scotland; died on 26 Feb 1788 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Anna Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1732 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Feb 1774 in Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts.
    2. 17. Mary Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1733 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Dec 1824 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 18. William Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1738 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Oct 1783 in New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 19. Sarah Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1741 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Dec 1800 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 20. John Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1743 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Nov 1828 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    6. 21. Betty Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1746 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 22. Thomas Tufts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1749 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jul 1811 in Gorham, Ontario County, New York.

  4. 14.  Hannah Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born in 1707 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 14 May 1729, Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Solomon Hancock, the son of Samuel and Dorothy Hancock. He was born in June 1704 in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and was christened on 18 June 1704 in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on Monday 20 September 1756. Issue: 1. Hannah Hancock (1731-____) 2. Samuel Hancock (1732-1735) 3. Mary Hancock (1733-1743) 4. Elizabeth Hancock (1737-____) 5. Samuel Hancock (1738-____)

    Notes:

    Married:
    Wyman (1878) gives different dates for both Samuels births:
    2. 2 Apr 1732
    5. 7 Jan 1739


  5. 15.  James Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born in 1710 in Piscataqua (now Newington), Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1759.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 25 Oct 1733, Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Phebe Woods, the daughter of Nathaniel and Alice Woods. She was born on 6 March 1713 in Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on Wednesday 8 October 1755 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Issue: 1. David Tufts 2. Elizabeth Tufts 3. James Tufts (1734-1756) 4. Phebe Tufts (1735-____) 5. Hannah Tufts (1738-____) 6. Nathan Tufts (1740-____) 7. Mary Tufts (1746-1792) 8. Nathaniel Tufts (1746-1752) 9. Andrew Tufts (1748-____) 10. Nathaniel Tufts



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  Anna Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (13.John3, 2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born in 1732 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Feb 1774 in Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 24 Oct 1771, Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts; Hugh Smith. He was born in 1733. Hugh, married first Agnes Bolton. He died on Saturday 18 May 1805 in Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. William Smith (1772-____)


  2. 17.  Mary Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (13.John3, 2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born in 1733 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Dec 1824 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Jun 1768, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; James Cunningham. He was born in 1713 in Ireland. He died on Monday 20 February 1786 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. They had no children.


  3. 18.  William Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (13.John3, 2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born in 1738 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Oct 1783 in New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 17 Nov 1763, Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Margaret Browning, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Davis) Browning. She was born on 20 December 1731 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. She died on Monday 18 May 1801 in New Braintree, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. James Tufts 2. William Tufts 3. John Tufts 4. ? 5. ? 6. ?

    Notes:

    Married:
    Adams (1973) gives Margaret's birth date as 10 December 1731.


  4. 19.  Sarah Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (13.John3, 2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born in 1741 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Dec 1800 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Sarah married John Browning on 12 Nov 1761 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. John (son of James Browning and Elizabeth Davis) was born on 22 Oct 1737 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Apr 1812 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Sarah Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1762 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    2. 24. Benjamin Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1764 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Sep 1833 in Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 25. John Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1766 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Jun 1836 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    4. 26. James Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1768 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Jul 1820 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    5. 27. Trustrum Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1770 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Mar 1834 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    6. 28. Nancy Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1772 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    7. 29. Thomas Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 4 Jun 1775 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    8. 30. Elizabeth Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1777 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Feb 1845 in Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Barre, Worcester County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    9. 31. Lucretia Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 6 Jul 1777 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    10. 32. Martha Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Oct 1782 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1808 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    11. 33. Polly Browning  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1799 in Rutland, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Dec 1840 in Spencer, Worcester County, Massachusetts; was buried in Paxton, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

  5. 20.  John Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (13.John3, 2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born on 22 Jan 1743 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Nov 1828 in Leicester, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 16 Apr 1772, Brimfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts; Mary Shaw. She was born on 22 May 1744. She died on Wednesday 27 March 1816 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Israel Tufts 2. Joseph Tufts 3. Joshua Tufts 4. John Tufts 5. Mary Tufts 6. Joshua Tufts 7. Joseph Tufts


  6. 21.  Betty Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (13.John3, 2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born in 1746 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Jan 1768; Joseph Blair. He was born in 1743. He died on Monday 27 September 1802 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Betty Blair (1769-____) 2. Sarah Blair (1770-____) 3. Mary Blair (1773-____) 4. Ruth Blair (1780-____) 5. Joseph Blair (1783-____)


  7. 22.  Thomas Tufts Descendancy chart to this point (13.John3, 2.James2, 1.Jonathan1) was born in 1749 in West Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jul 1811 in Gorham, Ontario County, New York.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Feb 1769, Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts; Hannah Tyler, the daughter of Abner and Hannah (Stevens) Tyler. She was born on 15 February 1749 in Brookfield, Worcester County, Massachusetts. She died on Tuesday 21 May 1816 in Gorham, Ontario County, New York. Issue: 1. Sarah Tufts 2. Elizabeth Tufts 3. Thomas Tufts 4. Mary Tufts 5. Thomas Tufts 6. John Tufts 7. Patty Tufts 8. Hannah Tufts