Thomas
CHEEVER
Born
23 August 1658
,
Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died
27 November 1749
,
Chelsea, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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Born: 23 August 1658 in Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father:
Ezekiel CHEEVER
Mother:
Ellen LATHROP
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Thomas married Sarah BILL abt. 1678 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Sarah BILL was born 18 September 1659 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale). Sarah died 30 January 1705 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA (Romney's Marsh). Sarah was the child of James BILL and Mary SMITH.
Thomas CHEEVER died 27 November 1749 in Chelsea, Province of Massachusetts Bay .
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Recorded occupation: Reverend
Spouse & Children of Thomas CHEEVER
Thomas CHEEVER married 
Sarah BILL
Marriage date: abt. 1678
Marriage place: Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Sarah BILL was the child of James BILL and Mary SMITH
Sarah BILLMarriage date: abt. 1678
Marriage place: Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Sarah BILL was the child of James BILL and Mary SMITH
Children of Thomas CHEEVER and Sarah BILL
Thomas CHEEVERBorn: abt. 1682, Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 8 November 1753, Lynn, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 8 November 1753, Lynn, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Mary BAKER 6 August 1712 Place: Lynn, Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 165823 August 1658
Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Biography
THOMAS CHEEVER, A.M., b. Ipswich, Aug. 23, 1658, son of Ezekiel and Ellen (Lothrop) Cheever; H.C., 1677, A.B., A.M.; Ord. Malden, July 27, 1681; sett. Malden, 1679-1686, as colleague; dism. May 20, 1686; taught school, 1686-1715; re-ord. Chelsea, (Church of Christ in Rumney Marsh, Revere), Oct. 19, 1715; sett. Chelsea, 1715-1749; he was the first minister of the First Church in Chelsea; d. Chelsea, Dec 27, 1749.
F.L. Weis, The Colonial Clergy and the Colonial Churches of New England, 1936
THOMAS CHEEVER, A.M., b. Ipswich, Aug. 23, 1658, son of Ezekiel and Ellen (Lothrop) Cheever; H.C., 1677, A.B., A.M.; Ord. Malden, July 27, 1681; sett. Malden, 1679-1686, as colleague; dism. May 20, 1686; taught school, 1686-1715; re-ord. Chelsea, (Church of Christ in Rumney Marsh, Revere), Oct. 19, 1715; sett. Chelsea, 1715-1749; he was the first minister of the First Church in Chelsea; d. Chelsea, Dec 27, 1749.
F.L. Weis, The Colonial Clergy and the Colonial Churches of New England, 1936
1705 Death of Spouse/PartnerSarah BILL died 30 January 1705, Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA (Romney's Marsh)
1712 Marriage of ChildThomas CHEEVER married 6 August 1712, Lynn, Massachusetts, USA to Mary BAKER
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Here Lyes Buried ye Body of ye Rev'nd Mr. Thomas Cheever, Who Departed this Life Decem'br 27th Anno Dom'i. 1749, Aged 92
Rumney Marsh Burial Ground Revere Suffolk County Massachusetts, USA
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Death — 174927 November 1749
Chelsea, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 91.
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Rumney Marsh Burial Ground Revere Suffolk County Massachusetts, USA
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Last updated: 3/27/2025 4:42:20 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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