Joseph
JENCKES
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Born: abt. 1656 in Lynn, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Joseph married Martha BROWN March 1681 in Pawtucket, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Martha BROWN was born 2 May 1658 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Martha died abt. 1723 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA. Martha was the child of John BROWN and Mary HOLMES.
Joseph JENCKES died 15 June 1740 in Pawtucket, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.
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Recorded occupation: Colonial Governor of Rhode Island
Spouse & Children of Joseph JENCKES
Martha BROWNMarriage date: March 1681
Marriage place: Pawtucket, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Martha BROWN was the child of John BROWN and Mary HOLMES
Children of Joseph JENCKES and Martha BROWN
Martha JENCKESDied: 16 December 1746, Scituate, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
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1681 Marriage / PartnerJoseph JENCKES and Martha BROWN March 1681, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
Death — 174015 June 1740
Pawtucket, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
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Last updated: 3/17/2025 6:36:57 PM
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The name 'Massachusetts' originates with native Americans in the Massachusetts Bay area (from the language of the Algonquian nation). The name translates roughly as 'at or about the great hill.' (statesymbolsusa.org)1620 - 1627 - Plymouth Colony, New England
1628 - 1686 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1689 - 1692 - Massachusetts Bay Colony
1692 - 1775 - Province of Massachusetts Bay
1776 - 1788 - Crown Colony of Massachusetts Bay
February 6, 1788 - Massachusetts becomes 6th U.S. state
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