John Gleason
M, (1647 - 1689)
| Father-Biological* | Thomas Gleason b. 3 Sep 1609, d. 24 Jan 1686 |
| Mother-Biological* | Susanna Page b. 4 Dec 1614, d. 24 Jan 1691 |
Last Edited=25 Oct 2026
John Gleason was born in 1647 at Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony.1,2 He was the son of Thomas Gleason and Susanna Page. From 7 August 1675 to 25 January 1676, he served in Captain Joseph Syll's Company, Major Willard's Regiment during King Phillip's War. He recieved for his service £1 8/2d on 24 March 1676.1 In a letter dated "Sudbury 7th of 12th mo. 75," Mr. Brown refers to a late order of the authorities dismissing garrison soldiers, and requests that John Gleason, who hadbeen impressed but returned in safety, might be at his disposal.3
John Gleason married Mary Ross, age 21 , daughter of James Ross and Mary Goodenow, on 15 January 1678 at Sudbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
John Gleason was mentioned in the will of Hannah ______ on 11 November 1686 at Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, reciving 20 schillings.10 John Gleason died in 1689 at Sudbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.1,2 His estate was inventoried on 30 September 1689.1
John Gleason married Mary Ross, age 21 , daughter of James Ross and Mary Goodenow, on 15 January 1678 at Sudbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Children:
1. Mary Gleason (1680-____)
2. James Gleason (1684-1750)
3. Ebenezer Gleason (1682-1755)
4. James Gleason (1684-1750)
5. Thomas Gleason (1689-1755)
6. Martha Gleason (1688-____.)4,5,1,2,6,7,8,9
1. Mary Gleason (1680-____)
2. James Gleason (1684-1750)
3. Ebenezer Gleason (1682-1755)
4. James Gleason (1684-1750)
5. Thomas Gleason (1689-1755)
6. Martha Gleason (1688-____.)4,5,1,2,6,7,8,9
John Gleason was mentioned in the will of Hannah ______ on 11 November 1686 at Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, reciving 20 schillings.10 John Gleason died in 1689 at Sudbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.1,2 His estate was inventoried on 30 September 1689.1
Citations
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- Claassen, Judith G. "The Origin of Thomas Gleason of Watertown and Cambridge, Massachusetts", New England Historical and Genealogical Register volume 168 (January 2014).