Isaac Cummings, Jr.

Family of Dea. Isaac Cummings (1384) & Anne:

Dea. Isaac Cummings. Born ca 1632/3 in Mistley, Essex. Isaac was baptized in Mistley, Essex, 17 Mar 1632/3. Isaac died in Topsfield, MA in Jan 1721.

Biography

From: Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of ..., Volume 2
edited by William Richard Cutter page 1007 GoogleBooks

In 1659 Mary Andrews married [church Deacon] I'saac Cummings, son of John [Isaac?] Cummings; Isaac Cummings was born in 1633 and died in 1731 [other sources say 1721, which is more likely]. He lived in Ipswich, on land given him by his father, whereon he built his house and maintained an estate of importance. He was a soldier in King Philip's war in 1675, and in 1678 is called sergeant. He held several town offices, tithingman, constable, selectman, town treasurer, moderator, and from 1686 was deacon of the church. Isaac married, in 1659, Mary Andrews (born 1638, died bef. 1712), dau. of Robert and Grace Andrews of Rowley. Of the 10 children of Mary and Isaac:

• the first three died in infancy, plus
• Isaac
• John (see the source cited above for further info on John & descendants)
• Thomas
• Mary
• Rebecca
• Abigail
• Stebbins, who was killed by Indians in 1706

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From the Pane-Joyce Genealogy (online family tree):

http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/gen/report/rr02/rr02_220.html#P62147

2612. Mary Andrews. Born ca 1640 in Boxford, MA.47 Mary died bef 1712 in Topsfield, MA.

On 27 Nov 1659 Mary married Dea. Isaac Cummings (1109) , son of Dea. Isaac Cummings (417) (ca 1600/1-May 1677) & Anne [Cummings] (-ca 1677), in Topsfield, MA.123

• Born ca 1632/3 in Mistley, Essex. Isaac was baptized in Mistley, Essex, on 17 Mar 1632/3.
• Isaac died in Jan 1721 in Topsfield, MA.

From the Cummings Memorial:48

“Isaac Cummings lived in Ipswich. He was on the list of commoners, 1672. ‘Sergeant in Narragansett War.’ He held various offices in the town, moderator, surveyor, constable, selectman. He was chosen deacon of the church, I686. The story of his experience with the minister, Rev. Thomas Gilbert, shows that he was influential before he was deacon. For the minister one day came into the pulpit, badly beside himself from drink. His speech was confused and he forgot the order of exercises. First he prayed and he sang, then he prayed again and sang. Finally, Isaac Cummings arose and requested him to stop. The deacon was not above all the influences prevailing in his time. For at the period of the witchcraft excitement he testified in court against Elisaheth How, that a mare of his was strangely affected under Elisabeth’s bad influence. His testimony was corroborated bv that of Isaac, his son, and of Mary, his wife. Elisabeth How was condemned, and executed in July I692.

“Isaac and Mary sold to Tobijah Perkins, July 9, 1674, ‘44 acres, which was all of Cummings’ land, south of Howlet’s brook and bounded west by Lt. Francis Peabody, south by Daniel Borman, east by land William Howlet’s house is built on, with privilege to cart through Cummings’ farm from this land to Winthrop's Hill.’ Mr. Perkins. also sold 20 acres to Isaac Cummings, ‘furderest devision next to farmer Nequallis (Nichols) land.’ in 1686 he bought of Joseph Chaplin and wife Elizabeth, 67 acres in Rowley Village. This he deeded to his son Isaac in 1708. His homestead bounded by lands of Potter on the north and Foster on the east, of Pea body on the south and of Perkins also on the east, was deeded to his son John, Mar. 1714-5.”

Will: The following is an abstract of the will made Apr. 27, 1712, proved Jan. 19, 1721-2:48

• I Give son Isaac £30 which I formerly paid him; also all that parcel of land in Boxford I bo't of Jos. Chaplin, of Rowley, abt seven acres, of which I have already given him a deed.
• Son John to have that land where he now dwells on the south side of the river, being 50 acres; also ten acres on south side of the river: also all my houses, buildings, &c., in consideration of what he has done for mine and my wife’s support while my wife lived and in consideration that he maintain me honorably during my natural life and be at charges of my funeral. He have residue of estate and approve him executor.
• To son Thomas, for whom I have done considerable already, helping him purchase land to value of £60 I have paid for him which I do will to him, his heirs &c. as also my English dictionary which is his portion.
• To daughter Abigail Perly I give her £60 which I have paid, excepting a feather bed and bedstead and under bed and sett of curtains to be paid to her by my executor, also three bed-blankets.
• My daughter Rebecca Howlet to have £60 which I have paid her.
• To my granddaughter Lydia Cumengs, child of my son Isaac, £30 in household goods already paid her.48

Their chidren include:

• 1. (infant son) Cummings (Died soon) (28 Aug 1660-28 Aug 1660)
• 2. infant son) Cummings (Died soon) (2 Nov 1661-2 Nov 1661)
• 3. (infant son) Cummings (Died soon) (6 Dec 1662-6 Dec 1662)
• 4. Isaac Cummings (15 Sep 1664-7 Aug 1746)
• 5. John Cummings (7 Jun 1666-16 Jul 1722)
• 6. Thomas Cummings (27 Jun 1670-bef 25 Dec 1749)
• 7. Mary Cummings (16 Feb 1671/2-16 Dec 169[-])
• 8. Rebecca Cummings (1 Apr 1674-)
• 9. Abigail Cummings (ca 1676-22 Jan 1725/6)
• 10. Stebbings Cummings (27 Feb 1680/1-3 Jul 1706)

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References

• Reference: Ancestry Genealogy - SmartCopy: Feb 5 2017, 20:51:24 UTC
• GEDCOM Note 1632/33
• GEDCOM Note 1712 or 1721
• GEDCOM Note In 1673 he was made a freeman of Topsfield. He served as selectman, treasurer, constable, and tithing-man. In 1675 he was impressed for the Narragansett expedition. In 1678 he was styled sergant.
• More info: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~tracks/ford/dat57.htm#9