John Macomber, IV

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John Macomber

Born 18 Mar 1681 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay

Son of John Macomber and Anna (Evans) Macomber

Brother of Thomas Macomber

Husband of Elizabeth (Williams) Macomber — married 17 Mar 1708 in Taunton, Bristol, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Husband of Lydia King — married 12 Jul 1733 in Raynham, MA

Father of Nathaniel Macomber, Josiah Macomber, John Macomber, Elizabeth (Macomber) Ashley, James Macomber, Elijah Macomber, Elijah Macomber, Mary Macomber, Abiah (Macomber) Dean, Anna (Macomber) Smith and Joseph Macomber

Died 14 Dec 1747 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay

Profile last modified 16 Jun 2019 | Created 7 Feb 2011

Biography

John Macomber was born in Taunton, Massachusetts March 18, 1681, son of John and Ann (Evans) Macomber.[1]

He married Elizabeth Williams, daughter of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Rogers) Williams, on March 17, 1707/8 in Taunton. [1]

He was impressed for service in Queen Anne's War in 1701 and in 1711. [1]

John died in Taunton December 14, 1747 in his 67th year[1] and was buried at Staples Street Burying Ground, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. His memorial has a photo of his headstone and links to those of family members.[2]

Sources

↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Macomber genealogy by Stackpole, Everett Schermerhorn. 1908. Page 12-13. ↑ MEMORIAL ID 44319630 John Macomber See Also

Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Volume Nineteen: Thomas Rogers, Ann T. Reeves, Volume: 19, Alice W.A. Westgate (General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 2000) p. 65. Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records, 1620-1850 Lydia Williams Spouse John Macomber Marriage Date 12 Jul 1733 Marriage Place Raynham Source Vital Records of Taunton Full text Lydia of Raynham and John Macomber of T., July 12, 1733, in Raynham. Intention not recorded.

John Macomber (John, John) was born on 18 March 1681 in Taunton, was impressed as a soldier in Queen Anne's War 22 Dec. 1701, and again 26 June 1711. He married (i) 17 March 1707, Elizabeth, daughter of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Rogers) Williams, who was born in Taunton 18 April 1686, and died 2 May 1732. She was granddaughter of Richard Williams, called the "Father of Taunton," whose wife was Frances, daughter of John and Jane (Basset) Deighton ; also granddaughter of John and Ann (Churchman) Rogers and great-granddaughter of Thomas Rogers who came in the Mayflower.

John Macomber married (2), 12 July 1733. in Raynham. Mass., Mrs. Lydia (King) Williams, widow of Nathaniel Williams. She died 31 March 1748. John Macomber died in Taunton, Mass., 14 Dec. 1747.

His will, dated 28 Dec. 1742, was probated 5 April 1748. It names wife Lydia and children Nathaniel. Josiah. John, James, Elijah. Joseph. Elizabeth Rounsevill, Abia and Anna. His son Elijah inherited the homestead in East Taunton.

Jan. 5, 1732, John Macomber of Taunton deeded to his son Nathaniel one-third of his home farm, one corner being at the saw mill. The same day he gave to son Josiah one-third of the same fann. The burial ground, where rest the early generations of Macombers, is on Staples Street not far from the Macomber farm.

The record of the family of John Macomber has been preserved in a branch of his descendants now living in Augusta, Maine. It was, perhaps, copied from the records of Taunton before they were destroyed by fire in 1848. His children, all by the first marriage, were :

1. Nathaniel b. 9 Feb. 1709; m. Priscilla Southworth.
2. Josiah b. 19 Feb. 1711 ; m. Ruth Paul.
3. John b. 10 Feb. 1713; m. Elizabeth Phinney.
4. Elizabeth b. 15 March 1715; m. Wm. Rounsevill, (2) Wm. Ashley.
5. James b. 12 Sept. 1717; m. Rachel Drake.
6. Elijah b. 25 Oct. 1718; m. Judith Williams.
7. Mary b. 30 July 1721 ; not named in will, 1742.
8. Abiah b. 8 June 1724; m. Israel Dean; d. s. p.
9. Annah b. 2 Jan. 1726; m. John Smith. Pub. 12 Aug. 1749. 8 ch.
10. Joseph b. 28 March 1732; m. Thankful Canedy.

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44319630/john_macomber

From Find a Grave:
Following Bio from Tracy Sue (member #48012798 ):
John Macomber was born on March 18, 1681, in Taunton, Massachusetts, to Anna Evans, age 23, and John Macomber, age 23. They married on 16 July 1678 at Taunton.

John married Elizabeth Williams in Taunton, Massachusetts, on March 17, 1707, when he was 25 years old. They had eight children in 23 years. In 1747, John Macomber was living in Taunton, Massachusetts when King George’s War wreaked havoc on the area.

John remarried on 12 July 1733 to Lydia (King) Williams, b. 3 Mar 1688 and d. 31 Mar 1748. She was the widow of Nathaniel Williams.