Jemima BRECK

Born

17 April 1672 , Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Died

5 August 1742 , Canton, Province of Massachusetts Bay

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John BRECK Susannah CLAPP

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Born: 17 April 1672 in Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Father: John BRECK

Mother: Susannah CLAPP

Paternal grandparents: Edward BRECK , Isabel RIGBY

Maternal grandparents: Edward CLAPP , Prudence CLAPP

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Jemima married Benjamin BLACKMAN abt. 1690 in Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Benjamin BLACKMAN was born 15 December 1665 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset). Benjamin died 12 June 1749 in Canton, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin was the child of John BLACKMAN and Mary POND.

Jemima BRECK died 5 August 1742 in Canton, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
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Jemima BRECK married

Benjamin BLACKMAN
Marriage date: abt. 1690
Marriage place: , Massachusetts Bay Colony
Benjamin BLACKMAN was the child of John BLACKMAN and Mary POND

Children of Benjamin BLACKMAN and Jemima BRECK

Thomas BLACKMAN

Born: 24 January 1691, Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: abt. 1751, Stoughton, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Married: Mary HOUGHTON 26 March 1713 Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)

Jemima BLACKMAN

Born: 15 March 1702, Dorchester, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: ,

Married: Jonathan KENNEY (KINNEY) 8 March 1725 Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)

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Birth — 1672
17 April 1672
Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony

1691 Birth of Child
Thomas BLACKMAN was born 24 January 1691, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)

Jemima was 18 years old.

1698 - The steam engine is invented (Thomas Savery, England)

1702 Birth of Child
Jemima BLACKMAN was born 15 March 1702, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)

Jemima was 29 years old.

1713 Marriage of Child
Thomas BLACKMAN married 26 March 1713, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset) to Mary HOUGHTON

1720 - June 10 - Mrs Clements of England markets first paste-style mustard

1725 Marriage of Child
Jemima BLACKMAN married 8 March 1725, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset) to Jonathan KENNEY (KINNEY)

Jemima BRECK - Grave Inscription: HERE LIES Ye BODY OF MRS JEMIMA BLACKMAN, WIFE TO DEACn BENJa BLACKMAN: SHE DIED AUGt 5th 1742: IN Ye 71st YEAR OF HER AG

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Inscription:
HERE LIES Ye BODY OF
MRS JEMIMA BLACKMAN,
WIFE TO DEACn BENJa
BLACKMAN: SHE DIED
AUGt 5th 1742:
IN Ye 71st YEAR OF
HER AGE.

Oldest Burying Ground Canton Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA Plot: #36

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Death — 1742
5 August 1742
Canton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
She died at the age of 70.

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Oldest Burying Ground Canton Norfolk County Massachusetts, USA Plot: #36

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Last updated: 3/20/2025 11:49:04 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