Simon STONE
Born: 1 August 1686, Groton, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Died: 22 October 1746, , Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 22 October 1746, , Province of Massachusetts Bay
Simon
STONE
Born
8 September 1656
,
Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died
19 December 1741
,
Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Born: 8 September 1656 in Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father:
Simon STONE
Mother:
Mary WHIPPLE
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Simon married Sarah FARNSWORTH abt. 1681 in Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 10 children.
Sarah FARNSWORTH was born 29 May 1663 in Groton, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Sarah died 16 September 1731 in Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay. Sarah was the child of Matthias (Mathias) FARNSWORTH (FARNWORTH) and Mary FARR.
Simon STONE died 19 December 1741 in Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Recorded occupation: Deacon
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Simon STONE married 
Sarah FARNSWORTH
Marriage date: abt. 1681
Marriage place: Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Sarah FARNSWORTH was the child of Matthias (Mathias) FARNSWORTH (FARNWORTH) and Mary FARR
Sarah FARNSWORTHMarriage date: abt. 1681
Marriage place: Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Sarah FARNSWORTH was the child of Matthias (Mathias) FARNSWORTH (FARNWORTH) and Mary FARR
Children of Simon STONE and Sarah FARNSWORTH
Sarah STONE
Born: abt. 1688, Groton, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Died: abt. 1741, Stow, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1741, Stow, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Stephen FARR 28 September 1708 Place: Concord, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Isaac STONE
Born: 4 May 1697, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 30 September 1723, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 30 September 1723, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Hannah STONE
Born: abt. 1699, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 27 September 1723, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 27 September 1723, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Lydia STONE
Born: 22 August 1708, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 30 September 1723, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 30 September 1723, Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Birth — 16568 September 1656
Watertown, Massachusetts Bay Colony
1686 Birth of ChildSimon STONE was born 1 August 1686, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Simon was 29 years old.
1694 Birth of ChildSusanna STONE was born 23 October 1694, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Simon was 38 years old.
1697 Birth of ChildIsaac STONE was born 4 May 1697, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Simon was 40 years old.
1701 Birth of ChildJoseph STONE was born 8 March 1701, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Simon was 44 years old.
1706 Birth of ChildBenjamin STONE was born 12 August 1706, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Simon was 49 years old.
1708 Birth of ChildLydia STONE was born 22 August 1708, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Simon was 51 years old.
1708 Marriage of ChildSarah STONE married 28 September 1708, Concord, Province of Massachusetts Bay to Stephen FARR
1723 Death of ChildHannah STONE died 27 September 1723, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Simon was 67 years old.
1723 Death of ChildIsaac STONE died 30 September 1723, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Simon was 67 years old.
1723 Death of ChildLydia STONE died 30 September 1723, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
Simon was 67 years old.
1731 Death of Spouse/PartnerSarah FARNSWORTH died 16 September 1731, Groton, Massachusetts, USA
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Here lies buried the body of Deacon Simon Stone who departed this life December the 19th AD 1741 age 85 years 3 months & 11 days
Old Burial Ground
Groton, Massachusetts, USA
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Death — 174119 December 1741
Groton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 85.
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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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