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John Macomber (1681 - 1747)

John Macomber
Born in Taunton, Bristol, Plymouth Colonymap
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Son of and
Brother of and
Husband of — married 17 Mar 1708 in Taunton, Bristol, Province of Massachusetts Baymap
Husband of — married 12 Jul 1733 in Raynham, MAmap
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Father of , , , , , , , , and
Died at age 66 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colonymap
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Biography

John Macomber was born in Taunton, Massachusetts March 18, 1681, son of John and Ann (Evans) Macomber.[1]

John, son of John Macomber, was born on 18 March 1681 in Taunton, Plymouth.[2]

He married Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Rogers) Williams, on March 17, 1707/8 in Taunton. [1]

He was impressed for service in Queen Anne's War in 1701 and in 1711. [1]

John died in Taunton December 14, 1747 in his 67th year[1] and was buried at Staples Street Burying Ground, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. His memorial has a photo of his headstone and links to those of family members.[3]

His will, dated 28 Dec 1742, was probated 5 April 1748. It names his wife Lydia and children Nathaniel, Josiah, John, James, Elijah, Joseph, Elizabeth Rounsevill, Abia and Anna. His son Elijah inherited the homestead at East Taunton. Jan 5m 1732, John Macomber of Taunton deeded to his son Nathaniel one-third of his home farm, one corner being at the saw mill. The same day, he gave to his son Josiah one-third of the same farm.[1]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Macomber genealogy by Stackpole, Everett Schermerhorn. Lewiston, Maine: Press of the Journal Company 1908. Page 12-13.
  2. ↑ Birth: "Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007809461; FHL microfilm: 844826
    FamilySearch Record: FCVH-9QF (accessed 28 February 2024)
    John Macomber born on 18 Mar 1681, son of John Macomber, in Taunton, Plymouth.
  3. ↑ MEMORIAL ID 44319630 John Macomber

See Also

  • Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Volume Nineteen: Thomas Rogers, Ann T. Reeves, Volume: 19, Alice W.A. Westgate (General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 2000) p. 65.
  • Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850
Lydia Williams
Spouse John Macomber
Marriage Date 12 Jul 1733
Marriage Place Raynham
Source Vital Records of Taunton
Full text Lydia of Raynham and John Macomber of T., July 12, 1733, in Raynham. Intention not recorded.




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Ashley-1950 Chase Ashley
What evidence is there that John had a daughter named Elizabeth born in 1704 who married William Richmond? According to "Macomber Genealogy," William Richmond married a daughter (named Esther, Hannah or Ruth) of a different John Macomber of Taunton. See https://archive.org/stream/macombergenealog00stac#page/90/mode/2up/search/richmond
posted by Chase Ashley
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Macomber-327 and Macomber-19 appear to represent the same person because: same person
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Urschel-11 Tom (Urschel) Wilde
Macomber-37 and Macomber-19 appear to represent the same person because: Same exact birth date and place, spouse, and correct matching parents (IN BIO of Macomber-37 ONLY, at this point - incorrect parents listed in profile).
posted by Tom (Urschel) Wilde
Urschel-11 Tom (Urschel) Wilde
It appears John's correct parents' names are in the Bio, but incorrect in the profile.
posted by Tom (Urschel) Wilde
Barnum-35 Patrick Barnum
Macomber-213 and Macomber-37 appear to represent the same person because: Names and birth and death dates match.
posted by Patrick Barnum

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