John
NURSE
Born
abt. 1645
,
Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died
1 December 1719
,
Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Born: abt. 1645 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father:
Francis NURSE
Mother:
Rebecca TOWNE
Maternal grandparents:
William TOWNE
, Joanna BLESSING
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Elizabeth SMITH 1 November 1672 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Elizabeth SMITH was born 6 June 1646 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA. Elizabeth died 22 October 1673 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA.
John married (2) Elizabeth VERY (VARY) 17 August 1677 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 7 children.
Elizabeth VERY (VARY) was born 15 December 1655 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA.
John NURSE died 1 December 1719 in Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Spouse & Children of John NURSE
John NURSE married 
Elizabeth SMITH
Marriage date: 1 November 1672
Marriage place: Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Elizabeth SMITHMarriage date: 1 November 1672
Marriage place: Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Children of John NURSE and Elizabeth SMITH
John NURSEBorn: 12 October 1673, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 14 June 1747, Framingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 14 June 1747, Framingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
John NURSE married Elizabeth VERY (VARY)
Marriage date: 17 August 1677
Marriage place: Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Elizabeth VERY (VARY)Marriage date: 17 August 1677
Marriage place: Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Children of John NURSE and Elizabeth VERY (VARY)
Elizabeth NURSEBorn: 18 March 1678, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: abt. 1719, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1719, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Samuel NURSEBorn: 20 August 1679, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 3 October 1719, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 3 October 1719, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Sarah NURSEBorn: 10 November 1680, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: abt. 1757, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1757, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Jonathan NURSEBorn: 3 May 1682, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: ,
Died: ,
Joseph NURSEBorn: 20 September 1683, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: ,
Died: ,
Benjamin NURSE (NOURSE)Born: 20 February 1686, Salem, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Died: 1 January 1772, Boxford, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 1 January 1772, Boxford, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Hannah NURSEBorn: 22 June 1687, Salem, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Died: abt. 1720, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1720, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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1672 Marriage / PartnerJohn NURSE and Elizabeth SMITH 1 November 1672, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1673 Birth of ChildJohn NURSE was born 12 October 1673, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1673 Death of Spouse/PartnerElizabeth SMITH died 22 October 1673, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1677 Marriage / PartnerJohn NURSE and Elizabeth VERY (VARY) 17 August 1677, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1678 Birth of ChildElizabeth NURSE was born 18 March 1678, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1679 Birth of ChildSamuel NURSE was born 20 August 1679, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1680 Birth of ChildSarah NURSE was born 10 November 1680, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1682 Birth of ChildJonathan NURSE was born 3 May 1682, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1683 Birth of ChildJoseph NURSE was born 20 September 1683, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1686 Birth of ChildBenjamin NURSE (NOURSE) was born 20 February 1686, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1687 Birth of ChildHannah NURSE was born 22 June 1687, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Death — 17191 December 1719
Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Burying Point Cemetery Salem Essex County Massachusetts, USA
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Last updated: 8/7/2017 11:13:12 AM
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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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