John
DWIGHT
(b.
3 May 1675
,
Medfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
d.
30 March 1751
,
Medfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
)
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John DWIGHT was born 3 May 1675 in Medfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
John DWIGHT was the child of Timothy DWIGHT and Dorcas WATSON and the grandchild of: (maternal) John WATSON and Alice PRENTICESpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Elizabeth HARDING 3 December 1696 in Dedham, Province of Massachusetts Bay . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Elizabeth HARDING was born 2 December 1678 in Medfield, Massachusetts, USA (Harding). Elizabeth died 9 April 1758 in Medfield, Massachusetts, USA (Harding). Elizabeth was the child of John Thurston HARDING and Elizabeth ADAMS.
John DWIGHT died 30 March 1751 in Medfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay .
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Elizabeth HARDING-- Date: 3 December 1696 Place: Dedham, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Elizabeth HARDING was the child of John Thurston HARDING and Elizabeth ADAMS
Children of John DWIGHT and Elizabeth HARDING:
Dorcus DWIGHT (b.5 April 1703, Medfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 26 December 1785, Keene, Crown Colony of New Hampshire)
m. Josiah ELLIS
Elizabeth HARDING-- Date: 3 December 1696 Place: Dedham, Province of Massachusetts BayElizabeth HARDING was the child of John Thurston HARDING and Elizabeth ADAMS
Children of John DWIGHT and Elizabeth HARDING:
Dorcus DWIGHT (b.5 April 1703, Medfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay d. 26 December 1785, Keene, Crown Colony of New Hampshire)m. Josiah ELLIS
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1675 Birth 3 May 1675
Medfield, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Biography
William S. Tilden, History of the Town of Medfield Massachusetts - 1650-1886 (Boston; Geo. H. Ellis, Publisher, 141 Franklin Street. 1887 Third Reprinting - 1991), 373. '#4. John was born the year his father died. When he grew up, he came into possession of the homestead, and married in 1696 Elizabeth Harding (12). He was a prominent man in town affairs; was chief military officer of the town, served as treasurer, town clerk for six years, selectman ten years, and representative to the General Court in 1741 and 1743. He died in 1751, his wife in 1758.'
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William S. Tilden, History of the Town of Medfield Massachusetts - 1650-1886 (Boston; Geo. H. Ellis, Publisher, 141 Franklin Street. 1887 Third Reprinting - 1991), 373. '#4. John was born the year his father died. When he grew up, he came into possession of the homestead, and married in 1696 Elizabeth Harding (12). He was a prominent man in town affairs; was chief military officer of the town, served as treasurer, town clerk for six years, selectman ten years, and representative to the General Court in 1741 and 1743. He died in 1751, his wife in 1758.'
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1696 Marriage / PartnerJohn DWIGHT and Elizabeth HARDING 3 December 1696, Dedham, Massachusetts, USA
He was 21 years old.
1703 Birth of ChildDorcus DWIGHT was born 5 April 1703, Medfield, Massachusetts, USA (Harding)
John was 27 years old.
1751 Death 30 March 1751
Medfield, Province of Massachusetts Bay
He died at the age of 75.
John is buried at: Vine Lake Cemetery Medfield Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA Plot: Grave #184
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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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