John SALISBURY
Born: abt. 1658, Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 24 June 1675, Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 24 June 1675, Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony
William
SALISBURY
Born
12 May 1622
,
Denbighshire, Wales
Died
24 June 1675
,
Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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Born: 12 May 1622 in Denbighshire, Wales
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William was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1658.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Susannah COTTON? abt. 1658 . The couple had (at least) 10 children.
Susannah COTTON? was born abt. 1624 in England. Susannah died 16 September 1684 in Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony .
William SALISBURY died 24 June 1675 in Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony .
Monument Inscription:
Near this spot stood the John Myles Garrison House
The place of meetings of the troops of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth Colonies commanded by Majors Thomas Savage and James Cudworth who marched to the relief of Swansea at the opening of King Philips War A.D. 1675.
There Fell in Swansea, slain by the indians:
Nehemiah Allin, William Hammond, William Cahoone, John Jones, Gershom Cobb, Robert Jones, John Druce, Joseph Lewis, John Fall,
John Salisbury, and William Salisbury.
To mark this historic site, the Monument was erected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts A.D. 1912.
Near this spot stood the John Myles Garrison House
The place of meetings of the troops of Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth Colonies commanded by Majors Thomas Savage and James Cudworth who marched to the relief of Swansea at the opening of King Philips War A.D. 1675.
There Fell in Swansea, slain by the indians:
Nehemiah Allin, William Hammond, William Cahoone, John Jones, Gershom Cobb, Robert Jones, John Druce, Joseph Lewis, John Fall,
John Salisbury, and William Salisbury.
To mark this historic site, the Monument was erected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts A.D. 1912.
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Spouse & Children of William SALISBURY
Children of William SALISBURY and Susannah COTTON?
William SALISBURY
Born: 14 August 1659, Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 3 April 1726, Swansea, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 3 April 1726, Swansea, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Anna COLE 30 July 1684 Place: Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Married: Mary ORMSBY (ORMSBEE) 27 June 1705 Place: Swansea, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Abigail SALISBURY
Born: abt. 1660, Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 15 August 1736, Little Compton, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Died: 15 August 1736, Little Compton, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Married: John WILLISTON 9 June 1676 Place: Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Susannah SALISBURY
Born: 27 April 1662, Dorchester, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: abt. 1687,
Died: abt. 1687,
Married: Thomas SEAMANS 1687
Hannah SALISBURY
Born: 18 May 1665, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 29 June 1665, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 29 June 1665, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Samuel SALISBURY
Born: 17 May 1666, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 26 August 1757, Swansea, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: 26 August 1757, Swansea, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Mary BROOKS 28 October 1689 Place: Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Dominion of New England
Married: Jemina MARTIN 28 November 1699 Place: Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Cornelius SALISBURY
Born: 7 October 1668, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: abt. 1722, Swansea, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died: abt. 1722, Swansea, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Married: Mercy OWEN? 1691 Place: Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Hannah SALISBURY
Born: 20 April 1671, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 20 May 1671, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 20 May 1671, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Elizabeth SALISBURY
Born: abt. 1673, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 24 June 1679, Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 24 June 1679, Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Joseph SALISBURY
Born: 5 May 1675, Milton, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died: 22 June 1714, Little Compton, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Died: 22 June 1714, Little Compton, Crown Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Married: Mary PADDOCK 16 MAY 1698 Place: Rehoboth, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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William was living in Dorchester, Suffolk Co. MA in 1648 and for a time was herdsman of the town cattle. On 18 May 1664, he moved to Milton, Norfolk County, MA and then moved to Swansea, Bristol County, MA as early as 1671. Widow Salisbury was admitted to Dorchester Church 7 May 1677 and all her 8 children were baptized there on 1 July 1677. 18 September 1681 she was dismissed to join the newly formed church at Milton, MA.
[Note: This tale has not been proven but has been widely told] On Sunday, 20 June 1675, while the Swansea settlers were at church, some Indians shot some of their cattle. The frightened people moved to the garrison house. On the 23rd of June, William and his son, John left the garrison house to try to salvage some of their geese. They found the geese dead and also found some Indians ransacking their home. William ordered his son, John, to shoot and one of the Indians was wounded, possibly killed. The next day, June 24th, the Indians went to Swansea and found
[Note: This tale has not been proven but has been widely told] On Sunday, 20 June 1675, while the Swansea settlers were at church, some Indians shot some of their cattle. The frightened people moved to the garrison house. On the 23rd of June, William and his son, John left the garrison house to try to salvage some of their geese. They found the geese dead and also found some Indians ransacking their home. William ordered his son, John, to shoot and one of the Indians was wounded, possibly killed. The next day, June 24th, the Indians went to Swansea and found
Birth — 162212 May 1622
Denbighshire, Wales
1659 Birth of ChildWilliam SALISBURY was born 14 August 1659, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)
William was 37 years old.
1662 Birth of ChildSusannah SALISBURY was born 27 April 1662, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA (Neponset)
William was 39 years old.
1665 Birth of ChildHannah SALISBURY was born 18 May 1665, Milton, Massachusetts, USA
William was 43 years old.
1666 Birth of ChildSamuel SALISBURY was born 17 May 1666, Milton, Massachusetts, USA
William was 44 years old.
1668 Birth of ChildCornelius SALISBURY was born 7 October 1668, Milton, Massachusetts, USA
William was 46 years old.
1671 Birth of ChildHannah SALISBURY was born 20 April 1671, Milton, Massachusetts, USA
William was 48 years old.
1675 Swansea, Massachusetts
William Salsbury was buried the 24th of June 1675
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Death — 167524 June 1675
Swansea, Massachusetts Bay Colony
He died at the age of 53.
1675 Birth of ChildJoseph SALISBURY was born 5 May 1675, Milton, Massachusetts, USA
William was 53 years old.
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Palmer River Churchyard Cemetery Rehoboth Bristol County Massachusetts, USA
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