John Grant passed away after he wrote his will in October of 1774 and August 1776 when his will was proved.
There were several John Grant's born in Boston around the same time to various Grant Families. There has been no primary evidence provided or located by this researcher that this John Grant is the son of Joseph and Hannah.
"Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWBK-T5Y : 10 February 2018), John Grant, 1687; citing ; FHL microfilm 11,326.
"Maine Deaths and Burials, 1841-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4ZF-MJ1 : 11 February 2018), John Grant, 1775; citing reference yr 1820-1856 p 155; FHL microfilm 11,326.
"Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWBK-T51 : 10 February 2018), John Grant in entry for John, 2nd. Grant, 1747; citing ; FHL microfilm 11,326.
"United States Rosters of Revolutionary War Soldiers and Sailors, 1775-1783", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG2M-DHDY : 24 January 2018), John Grant, 1775.
"Massachusetts, Revolutionary War, Index Cards to Muster Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2RH-9KLZ : 27 January 2017), John Grant, 29 Jan 1776; citing Massachusetts State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2,026,995.
"United States Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DG-GQGS : 21 December 2016), John Grant, 01 Jun 1777; citing 01 Jun 1777, Massachusetts, United States, citing NARA microfilm publication M246. Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Services, 1980. FHL microfilm 830,318.
"Maine Deaths and Burials, 1841-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4ZF-MV9 : 11 February 2018), John Grant in entry for John, 2nd. Grant, 1825; citing reference yr 1820-1856 p 155; FHL microfilm 11,326.
"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4JH-Q9P : 10 February 2018), John Grant in entry for John Grant, 01 Sep 1746; citing , ; FHL microfilm 594,927.
"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXJ-1YN : 10 February 2018), John Grant in entry for Sarah Grant, 19 Sep 1740; citing BOSTON,SUFFOLK,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0014734 V. 24.
"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXV-SXV : 10 February 2018), John Grant in entry for Ann Grant, 14 Jun 1736; citing BOSTON,SUFFOLK,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0014734 V. 24.
"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXV-7QF : 10 February 2018), John Grant in entry for Hannah Grant, 23 Jul 1737; citing BOSTON,SUFFOLK,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0014734 V. 24.
"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXV-8QV : 10 February 2018), John Grant in entry for Mary Grant, 18 Aug 1739; citing BOSTON,SUFFOLK,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0014734 V. 24.
"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXV-X2H : 10 February 2018), John Grant in entry for Abigail Grant, 13 Apr 1744; citing BOSTON,SUFFOLK,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0014734 V. 24.
"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXK-G5D : 10 February 2018), John Grant in entry for John Grant, 01 Sep 1746; citing BOSTON,SUFFOLK,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0014734 V. 24.
"Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VQXK-G5C : 10 February 2018), John Grant in entry for John Grant, 30 Mar 1743; citing BOSTON,SUFFOLK,MASSACHUSETTS, ; FHL microfilm 0014734 V. 24.
"Suffolk County, MA: Probate File Papers," Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2017. (From records supplied by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Archives.)
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