John Farmer Jr. (1703 - 1735)

Born 18 Sep 1703 in Billerica, Middlesex, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Ancestors

Husband of Hannah (Woods) Farmer — married 27 Apr 1725 (to 22 Feb 1730) in Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Descendants

Died 15 Aug 1735 at age 31 in Lunenburg, Worcester, Province of Massachusetts Bay

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Biography

John was born on September 18, 1703 in Billerica, Massachusetts. He was son of John Farmer and Abigail Shed. ^{[1] [2]}

John Farmer and Hannah Woods were married in Groton, Massachusettson Apr 27, 1725. ^[3]

John and Hannah children born in Billerica, Massachusetts.

• Nathaniel Jan 29, 1726-27
• John Jan 22, 1727-28

Hannah died on Feb 22, 1730 in Lunenburg, Massachusetts. ^[4]

John Farmer married second Rebekah Clark around 1732.

Children of John and Rebekah born in Lunenburg, Massachusetts

• Rebekah Jun 1, 1732 died Jul 31, 1732
• Rachel Jun 27, 1733
• Rebekah Apr 8, 1735

John died in Lunenberg, Massachusetts on Aug 15, 1735. ^[5]

Probate

John Farmer of Lunenburg, husbandman died intestate and on 17 September 1735, his widow Rebecca was granted the administration of his estate.^[6]

His inventory was taken on 29 September 1735 in Lunenburg.^[7]

In 1736, after the deceased of his widow, Rebecca, Daniel Taylor was granted the administration of his estate.^[8]

In 1738, an account of his estate by Daniel Taylor was recorded which included the sale of real estate, debts paid by Rebecca, debts paid, funeral charges, the charges to take care of the children, one son and two daughters, and administration fees. The balance was divided between the children.^[9]

Research Notes

Unclear which Rebecca Clark he married. Online tree from familysearch.org shows the birth date and location of Rebecca Clark-488, BUT with incorrect parents, namely Joseph Clark and Lydia Grinnell of Connecticut.

Sources

1. ↑ "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4VH-LMG : 10 November 2020), John Farmer, 18 Sep 1703; citing Birth, Billerica, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 007009657.
2. ↑ The New England Historical and Genealogical Society, Vital Records of Billerica, Massachusetts to the Year 1850 (Boston, Mass. 1908)(Free e-book) (Records are also available at ma-vitalrecords.org) p. 73
3. ↑ "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCSH-YBH : 20 May 2022), John Farmer, 27 Apr 1725; citing Marriage, Groton, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 004198966.
4. ↑ "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001" Citing Death, Lunenburg, Worcester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 004934225. FamilySearch (accessed 13 February 2022) FamilySearch Image Image number 00141 Hannah Farmer death 22 Feb 1730 in Lunenburg, Worcester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.
5. ↑ "Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29L-TPV9 : 20 May 2022), John Farmer, 15 Aug 1735; citing Death, Lunenburg, Worcester, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, Boston; FHL microfilm 004934225.
6. ↑ "Probate records v. 1 1731-1739, 1778-1814, 1863-1870" database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9Y5-BDLJ  : 1 February 2024), Film# 00774407, Worcester, Massachusetts, image 97-98, Vol 1, Page 155-156.
7. ↑ "Probate records v. 1 1731-1739, 1778-1814, 1863-1870" database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9Y5-BDLC  : 1 February 2024), Film# 00774407, Worcester, Massachusetts, image 104, Vol 1, Page 168-169.
8. ↑ "Probate records v. 1 1731-1739, 1778-1814, 1863-1870" database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9Y5-BD2J  : 2 February 2024), Film# 00774407, Worcester, Massachusetts, image 126, Vol 1, Page 210-211.
9. ↑ "Probate records v. 1 1731-1739, 1778-1814, 1863-1870" database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9Y5-BDK4  : 4 February 2024), Film# 00774407, Worcester, Massachusetts, image 169-170, Vol 1, Page 294-296.

See also:

• [1]

• Birth record of son: Nathaniel Farmer [2]