Judith Lord1

F, (29 March 1687 - 31 January 1775)
Father-Biological*Deacon Nathan Lord1 b. 1656 or 1657
Mother-Biological*Martha Tozier1 b. 1659
Last Edited=10 Jun 2026
     Judith Lord was born on 29 March 1687 at Kittery, Massachusetts Bay Colony (Maine).1 She was the daughter of Deacon Nathan Lord and Martha Tozier.1 As of 1716,her married name was Meads.1

Judith Lord married Benjamin Meads, son of Nicholas Meads and Elizabeth ______, in 1716.

Children:
1. Elizabeth Meads (c1717-____)
2. Judith Meads (c1718-____.)1


On 19 January 1716/17, Judith and Benjamin were presented in court for fornication as their first born less than 9 months after their marriage.1 The administration of Benjamin's estate was granted on 15 May 1718 to his widow, Judith.1 Judith owned covenant in October 1720. and was baptized as an adult the same day.1 As of 24 May 1721,her married name was Hambleton.1

Judith Lord, age 34, married Gabriel Hambleton, son of David Hambleton and Anna Jackson, on 24 May 1721 at the Berwick, Province of Massachusetts Bay (Maine).

Children:
1. Mary Hamilton (c1721-____)
2. Martah Hamilton (c1722-____)
3. Margaret Hamilton (c1724-____)
4. Olive Hamilton (1731-____.)1


On 3 April 1722, Judith made her second appearence in court for fornication and recieved the same sentice as her husband, that is to recieve seven strips and pay fees of the court or pay a fine of 30 shillings.1 Judith wrote her will on 9 January 1775.1 She died on 31 January 1775 at Berwick, Province of Massachusetts Bay (Maine), at age 87.1 Judith was buried on 2 February 1775 according to Master Tate's diary.1

Citations

  1. Eaton, Priscilla. The Lord Genealogy: Descendants of Nathan Lord of Kittery, Maine Through Seven Generations. volume 1. Waterville, Maine: Maine Genealogical Society, 2026.