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John PROCTOR was born abt. 1595 in England. John PROCTOR was the child of ? and ?
John was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1635.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Martha HARPER 1 June 1630 in England . The couple had (at least) 8 children. Martha HARPER was born 29 August 1609 in England (United Kingdom). Martha died 13 June 1659 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA.
John PROCTOR died abt. 1672 in Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
John Procter appears in Ipswich, Massachusetts records in 1635
Source: History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton, page 12.
John, of Ipswich, came in 1635 at the age of 40
from London in the "Susan and Ellen" with his wife Martha (28), and
children John (3) and Mary (1). In a few years, was settled at Salem.
His wife died 13 June 1659, but he took a second wife of the same bapt.
name who outlived him. His will of 28 August 1672, pro. 28 Nov. foll.
names w. and ch. John, Joseph, Benjamin, ds. Martha White, Abigail
Varney; Sarah Dodge; and Hannah Weeden, or some such name.
Details of the family tree of John appear below.
Hung as a witch
John Proctor came to America from England on the ship, "Susan and Ellen", in 1635. Accompanying him was his wife, Martha, age 28; his son, John, age three; and his daughter, Mary, age one. He is found in the Ipswich, Massachusetts records with his wife, Martha Harper, and their children in 1635. Around 1640, a daughter, Abigail, was born to the Proctor family. She grew up and married Thomas...Read MORE...
Spouse(s) / Partner(s) and Child(ren) of John PROCTOR
[Hide/Show]John PROCTOR married 
Martha HARPER-- Date: 1 June 1630 Place: , England
married at Groton, Suffolk, England
Children of John PROCTOR and Martha HARPER:
John PROCTOR (b.9 October 1631, , England d. 19 August 1692, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
Mary PROCTOR (b.17 October 1633, , England d. abt. 1668, Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony)
m. George HADLEY 1647 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph PROCTOR (b.abt. 1636, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 12 November 1705, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
m. Martha WAINWRIGHT abt. 1677 in , Massachusetts, USA
Martha PROCTOR (b.abt. 1637, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. , )
Abigail PROCTOR (b.abt. 1639, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 1 March 1731, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
m. Thomas VARNEY abt. 1666 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin PROCTOR (b.10 June 1639, Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. , )
m. Deborah HART 15 February 1673 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah PROCTOR (b.abt. 1645, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. , )
m. Samuel WEEDEN 1670
Sarah PROCTOR (b.12 August 1646, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 8 February 1706, Beverly, Province of Massachusetts Bay )
m. John DODGE 10 April 1659 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Martha HARPER-- Date: 1 June 1630 Place: , England married at Groton, Suffolk, England
Children of John PROCTOR and Martha HARPER:
John PROCTOR (b.9 October 1631, , England d. 19 August 1692, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay) Mary PROCTOR (b.17 October 1633, , England d. abt. 1668, Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony)m. George HADLEY 1647 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Joseph PROCTOR (b.abt. 1636, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 12 November 1705, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)m. Martha WAINWRIGHT abt. 1677 in , Massachusetts, USA
Martha PROCTOR (b.abt. 1637, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. , ) Abigail PROCTOR (b.abt. 1639, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 1 March 1731, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)m. Thomas VARNEY abt. 1666 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin PROCTOR (b.10 June 1639, Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. , )m. Deborah HART 15 February 1673 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah PROCTOR (b.abt. 1645, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. , )m. Samuel WEEDEN 1670
Sarah PROCTOR (b.12 August 1646, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 8 February 1706, Beverly, Province of Massachusetts Bay )m. John DODGE 10 April 1659 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
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Title The Salem witch trials: a reference guide
Author K. David Goss
Edition illustrated, annotated
Publisher Greenwood Publishing Group, 2008
ISBN 0313320950, 9780313320958
Length 189 pages
Page 99
Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.
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Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.
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1630 Marriage / Partner
John PROCTOR and Martha HARPER 1 June 1630, , England (United Kingdom)
1631 Birth of Child
John PROCTOR was born 9 October 1631, , England (United Kingdom)
1633 Birth of Child
Mary PROCTOR was born 17 October 1633, , England (United Kingdom)
1639 Birth of Child
Benjamin PROCTOR was born 10 June 1639, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
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1646 Birth of Child
Sarah PROCTOR was born 12 August 1646, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1659 Death of Spouse/Partner
Martha HARPER died 13 June 1659, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
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Title The Salem witch trials: a reference guide
Author K. David Goss
Edition illustrated, annotated
Publisher Greenwood Publishing Group, 2008
ISBN 0313320950, 9780313320958
Length 189 pages
Page 99
 Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.)
Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.
americanancestors.org
 Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.)
Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.
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1630 Marriage / PartnerJohn PROCTOR and Martha HARPER 1 June 1630, , England (United Kingdom)
1631 Birth of ChildJohn PROCTOR was born 9 October 1631, , England (United Kingdom)
1633 Birth of ChildMary PROCTOR was born 17 October 1633, , England (United Kingdom)
1635
John Proctor came to New England on the 'Susan and Ellen' in 1635. He was age 40. Accompanying him was his wife, Martha, age 28; his son, John, age three; and his daughter, Mary, age one.
John Proctor came to New England on the 'Susan and Ellen' in 1635. He was age 40. Accompanying him was his wife, Martha, age 28; his son, John, age three; and his daughter, Mary, age one.
1639 Birth of ChildBenjamin PROCTOR was born 10 June 1639, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
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1646 Birth of ChildSarah PROCTOR was born 12 August 1646, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
1659 Death of Spouse/PartnerMartha HARPER died 13 June 1659, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
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Will
Will:
In the name of god Amen: I John Procter Senr beinge aged & inform in body of sownd understandinge & memory (god be praised) doe make & ordaine this my last will & testament in manner & forme followinge, viz. First i give my soul into the hands of god who hath redeemed it by the most precious blood of his deare Son Jesus Christ and my body be desently buried in hope of a happy resurection at the last day. Item. I give my wife fower pownds yearly to be pd in merchantable paye at the price Currant soe long as she Liveth.
Item. I give my wife martha the milk of two cows which She shall choos & every spring.
Item. My will is that every year she shall have a good hog of one yeare & halfe old wel fatted & fower bushels of malt & fower bushels of wheate, also I give her the horse that was George Stevensons to be kept for her use both winter & sumer & to be attended as neede doth require, also two yews and there Fleeces & what increeses of them, also I give her the use of the bed...Read MORE...
Will:
In the name of god Amen: I John Procter Senr beinge aged & inform in body of sownd understandinge & memory (god be praised) doe make & ordaine this my last will & testament in manner & forme followinge, viz. First i give my soul into the hands of god who hath redeemed it by the most precious blood of his deare Son Jesus Christ and my body be desently buried in hope of a happy resurection at the last day. Item. I give my wife fower pownds yearly to be pd in merchantable paye at the price Currant soe long as she Liveth.
Item. I give my wife martha the milk of two cows which She shall choos & every spring.
Item. My will is that every year she shall have a good hog of one yeare & halfe old wel fatted & fower bushels of malt & fower bushels of wheate, also I give her the horse that was George Stevensons to be kept for her use both winter & sumer & to be attended as neede doth require, also two yews and there Fleeces & what increeses of them, also I give her the use of the bed...Read MORE...
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