John
EMERY
Born
29 September 1598
,
Romsey, Hampshire, England
Died
3 November 1683
,
Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Thomas WEBBMother unknown
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Born: 29 September 1598 in Romsey, Hampshire, England
Father:
Thomas WEBB
Mother:
Unknown
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Alice GRANTHAM . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Alice GRANTHAM was born abt. 1599 in Romsey, Hampshire, England. Alice died 26 April 1646 in Newbury, Massachusetts, USA . Alice was the child of Walter GRANTHAM and Eleanor GRANTHAM.
John married (2) Mary SHATSWELL 29 October 1650 in Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 2 children.
Mary SHATSWELL was born abt. 1606 in England (United Kingdom). Mary died 28 April 1694 in Newbury, Massachusetts, USA . Mary was the child of John SHATSWELL and Judith DILLINGHAM.
John EMERY died 3 November 1683 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony .
Grave Inscription:
"IN MEMORIUM
JOHN EMERY SR.
BORN IN
ROMSEY, ENGLAND 1598
DIED
In Newbury Mass
1683
"IN MEMORIUM
JOHN EMERY SR.
BORN IN
ROMSEY, ENGLAND 1598
DIED
In Newbury Mass
1683
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Spouse & Children of John EMERY
John EMERY married 
Alice GRANTHAM
Marriage place:
Alice GRANTHAM was the child of Walter GRANTHAM and Eleanor GRANTHAM
Alice GRANTHAMMarriage place:
Alice GRANTHAM was the child of Walter GRANTHAM and Eleanor GRANTHAM
Children of John EMERY and Alice GRANTHAM
Eleanor EMERYBorn: 7 November 1624, Romsey, Hampshire, England
Died: 23 December 1700, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 23 December 1700, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: John BAILEY
John EMERYBorn: 12 June 1628, Romsey, Hampshire, England
Died: 3 August 1693, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 3 August 1693, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Mary WEBSTER 10 February 1648 Place: Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
Ann EMERYBorn: 18 March 1631, Romsey, Hampshire, England
Died: 31 March 1687, Newbury, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Died: 31 March 1687, Newbury, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Married: James ORDWAY 25 November 1648
John EMERY married Mary SHATSWELL
Marriage date: 29 October 1650
Marriage place: , Massachusetts Bay Colony
Mary SHATSWELL was the child of John SHATSWELL and Judith DILLINGHAM
Mary SHATSWELLMarriage date: 29 October 1650
Marriage place: , Massachusetts Bay Colony
Mary SHATSWELL was the child of John SHATSWELL and Judith DILLINGHAM
Children of John EMERY and Mary SHATSWELL
Jonathan EMERYBorn: 13 May 1652, Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 29 September 1723, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 29 September 1723, Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Mary WOODMAN 29 November 1676 Place: Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah EMERYBorn: 26 April 1654, Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 1 May 1705, Newburyport, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 1 May 1705, Newburyport, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Richard BARTLETT 18 November 1673 Place: , Massachusetts, USA
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Birth — 159829 September 1598
Romsey, Hampshire, England
1624 Birth of ChildEleanor EMERY was born 7 November 1624, Romsey, Hampshire, England
John was 26 years old.
1628 Birth of ChildJohn EMERY was born 12 June 1628, Romsey, Hampshire, England
John was 29 years old.
1631 Birth of ChildAnn EMERY was born 18 March 1631, Romsey, Hampshire, England
John was 32 years old.
1646 Death of Spouse/PartnerAlice GRANTHAM died 26 April 1646, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
1648 Marriage of ChildJohn EMERY married 10 February 1648, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA to Mary WEBSTER
1650 Marriage / PartnerJohn EMERY and Mary SHATSWELL 29 October 1650, , Massachusetts, USA
He was 52 years old.
1652 Birth of ChildJonathan EMERY was born 13 May 1652, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
John was 53 years old.
1654 Birth of ChildHannah EMERY was born 26 April 1654, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA
John was 55 years old.
1673 Marriage of ChildHannah EMERY married 18 November 1673, , Massachusetts, USA to Richard BARTLETT
1676 Marriage of ChildJonathan EMERY married 29 November 1676, Newbury, Massachusetts, USA to Mary WOODMAN
Death — 16833 November 1683
Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony
He died at the age of 85.
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Burying Ground of the First Settlers Newbury Essex County Massachusetts, USA
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Last updated: 3/12/2025 12:16:01 PM
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