Jacob Root

Moved in 1654 to Northampton, Mass. with his parents and brothers and sisters.

He was among the first settlers of Hebron, Conn. where he moved in 1705. He had a farm which remained in the possession of his family for 125 years. Daughter, Ruth, stayed on the farm and died there.

He was probably the youngest son of Thomas. He is mentioned in the list of Northampton freeman, Feb 8, 1678. He was among the first settlers of Hebron Conn. Where he removed in 1705 and was one of those chosen to run the (bounds) between Colchester and Hebron in 1710 as the latter was not incorporated when he moved there. He had a farm which remained in possession of the family for 125 years. He died Aug- 9, 1731, ae. a. 70.

Family

Root Genealogical Records 1600-1870; Comprising the General History of the Root and Roots Families in America, by James Pierce Root, page 106. < Archive.Org >

He m. Feb. 2, 1680, Mary, dau. of Sampson and Mary (Daniel) Frary of Deerfield, Mass. She was b. July 24, 1662 She d. Feb. 8, 1744.

Children: (All born in Northampton, Mass.)

• 382. I. Joanna, b. Nov. 5, 1681 ; m. Dec. 7, 1703, Samuel Pomeroy of Northampton ; had 3 children, and d. 1725.
• 383. II. Daniel, b. Oft. 2, 1684, f.
• 384. III. Jacob, b. June 15, 1687, f. ; d. 1766, ae. 79.
• 385. IV. Mary, b. Nov. 24, 1689, f. ; d. Oft. 15, 1735, ae, 45.
• 386. V. Margaret, b. Oft. 1691 ; m. (1) June 25, 1727, John Warner, (2) Trumbull ; d. June, 1793, ae. loi, at Marlborough, Ct.

References

1. Root Genealogical Records 1600-1870; Comprising the General History of the Root and Roots Families in America, by James Pierce Root, page 106. < Archive.Org >