John
GRANNIS
Born
5 December 1674
,
Hadley, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Died
10 September 1740
,
North Branford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Parents & Family of John GRANNIS
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding John GRANNIS.
Parents
Grandparents
Spouse & Children
View family relationships2 recorded relationship(s)
Family Tree
Born: 5 December 1674 in Hadley, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Father:
Edward GRANNIS
Mother:
Hannah WAKEFIELD
Maternal grandparents:
John WAKEFIELD
, Anne LITTLEFIELD
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Elizabeth BROCKETT 12 October 1704 in Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 3 children.
Elizabeth BROCKETT was born 26 November 1677 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville). Elizabeth died 30 November 1711 in North Haven, Connecticut, USA.
John married (2) Mary CHUBB 10 January 1716 in New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Mary CHUBB was born 10 July 1682 in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA . Mary was the child of Thomas CHUBB and Mercy PLUMB.
John GRANNIS died 10 September 1740 in North Branford, Crown Colony of Connecticut.
Details of the family tree of John appear below.
Spouse & Children of John GRANNIS
John GRANNIS married 
Elizabeth BROCKETT
Marriage date: 12 October 1704
Marriage place: , Crown Colony of Connecticut
Elizabeth BROCKETTMarriage date: 12 October 1704
Marriage place: , Crown Colony of Connecticut
Marriage notes:
New Haven, New Haven County, CT or Watertown, Litchfield, CT
Children of John GRANNIS and Elizabeth BROCKETT
Desire GRANNISBorn: 14 December 1705, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,
Died: ,
Elizabeth GRANNISBorn: 1 September 1708, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 9 November 1760, Branford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 9 November 1760, Branford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
John GRANNISBorn: 26 November 1710, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 14 June 1784, Hamden, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 14 June 1784, Hamden, Crown Colony of Connecticut
John GRANNIS married Mary CHUBB
Marriage date: 10 January 1716
Marriage place: New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Mary CHUBB was the child of Thomas CHUBB and Mercy PLUMB
Mary CHUBBMarriage date: 10 January 1716
Marriage place: New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Mary CHUBB was the child of Thomas CHUBB and Mercy PLUMB
Children of John GRANNIS and Mary CHUBB
James GRANNISBorn: 21 October 1717, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: ,
Died: ,
Priscilla GRANNISBorn: 9 August 1720, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: November 1755, North Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: November 1755, North Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Caleb GRANNISBorn: 25 January 1723, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 20 March 1794, Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
Died: 20 March 1794, Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
Enos GRANNISBorn: 6 August 1728, New Haven, Crown Colony of Connecticut
Died: 6 April 1798, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA
Died: 6 April 1798, Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for John GRANNIS.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for John GRANNIS.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for John GRANNIS.
How to read this timeline
Records about John GRANNIS and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Records about John GRANNIS and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth
Name: John Grannis
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place: HADLEY, HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
Birth Date: 05 Dec 1674
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Edw Grannis
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Hannah Grannis
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C73736-3
System Origin: Massachusetts-VR
GS Film number: 186152
Reference ID: p 19
Citing this Record:
'Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FCQ4-TXJ : 10 February 2018), John Grannis, 05 Dec 1674; citing , p 19; FHL microfilm 186,152.
familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
Name: John Grannis
Gender: Male
Christening Date:
Christening Place: HADLEY, HAMPSHIRE, MASSACHUSETTS
Birth Date: 05 Dec 1674
Birthplace:
Death Date:
Name Note:
Race:
Father's Name: Edw Grannis
Father's Birthplace:
Father's Age:
Mother's Name: Hannah Grannis
Mother's Birthplace:
Mother's Age:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: C73736-3
System Origin: Massachusetts-VR
GS Film number: 186152
Reference ID: p 19
Citing this Record:
'Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915,' database, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:FCQ4-TXJ : 10 February 2018), John Grannis, 05 Dec 1674; citing , p 19; FHL microfilm 186,152.
familysearch.org (Mormon Genealogy Records)
Unofficial Guide to FamilySearch.org: How to Find Your Family History on the World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
1704 Marriage / PartnerJohn GRANNIS and Elizabeth BROCKETT 12 October 1704, , Connecticut, USA
He was 29 years old.
1705 Birth of ChildDesire GRANNIS was born 14 December 1705, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John was 31 years old.
1708 Birth of ChildElizabeth GRANNIS was born 1 September 1708, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John was 33 years old.
1710 Birth of ChildJohn GRANNIS was born 26 November 1710, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John was 35 years old.
1711 Death of Spouse/PartnerElizabeth BROCKETT died 30 November 1711, North Haven, Connecticut, USA
1716 Marriage / PartnerJohn GRANNIS and Mary CHUBB 10 January 1716, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
He was 41 years old.
1717 Birth of ChildJames GRANNIS was born 21 October 1717, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John was 42 years old.
1720 Birth of ChildPriscilla GRANNIS was born 9 August 1720, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John was 45 years old.
1723 Birth of ChildCaleb GRANNIS was born 25 January 1723, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John was 48 years old.
1728 Birth of ChildEnos GRANNIS was born 6 August 1728, New Haven, Connecticut, USA (Westville)
John was 53 years old.
Death — 174010 September 1740
North Branford, Crown Colony of Connecticut
He died at the age of 65.
RECORD HISTORY
Record added: 7/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
Last updated: 6/19/2025 7:08:24 AM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore John GRANNIS's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
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
BIRTHPLACE
Explore John GRANNIS's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
KEEP SEARCHING
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES
Continue Researching John Grannis
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Continue your research with free genealogy links
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES
Gifts & Resources Related to Hadley, Massachusetts
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
GREENERPASTURE GENEALOGY SHOP
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
More places to shop
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about John GRANNIS.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.