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Speculated as son as Daniel Poore, Sr. and Joan Poore but evidence needed.
64. John Poor (or Poore) was born in 1615 in Wiltshire, England and died on 21 Nov 1684 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts at age 69. John married Sarah in 1635. Sarah died on 3 Dec 1702. (84). Wife seen as Sarah Harlow
He is first known to be in Massachusetts in 1635.
Notes for John Poore: From: The Essex Antiquarian, Vo. 12, p. 40-41.
"Old Poor Tavern, Newbury."
This old homestead of the Poors was situated on Newbury Neck, on the original main thoroughfare from Boston to Portsmouth, and about a quarter of a mile from the southerly end of Parker River bridge. The house originally consisted of one square room on the ground floor and a chamber above it, the chimney being on the eastern end. The inside of the house remained in an unfinished condition. It was built by John Poor, the immigrant, about 1650, and he lived there until he was frozen to death, while lost in the forest, in November, 1684. (997)
The old house was taken down in the spring of 1890; and a new house was built upon the same site. This is one of the rare instances where a homestead remained in the same family for eight generations.
John Poore went out hunting and got lost, and died of cold and hunger in the woods.
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Poore-76
Born: About 1615 (or 1617) in England.
Aged 63 when he took the Oath of Allegiance in 1678.[4]
Deposed aged 46 in 1663.[5][6]
Marriage and Children
Married: Sarah Unknown about 1641 as their first child was born in 1642.
Children of John and Sarah Poore:[7] All births recorded in Newbury, Massachusetts.[8]
Died: About 24 November 1684 in Newbury, Massachusetts.
An inquest held into his death describes the probable cause and date: "November 24th, Inquest on the body of John Poore, senior. We judge that being in the woods and following his game, he was bewildered, and lost himself, and in his pursuit plucked off his clothes, and scattered them some good distance, one part from another till he had left nothing on save his waistcoat and drawers and breeches and hose and shoes."
He left no known will, however, the administration of his estate survives.[11] It was administered by his wife Sarah and his eldest son John. The estate was split equally between his widow and his children, except the eldest son was to have a double portion. The estate amounted to £90. 10s. 0d. with £30 withheld to pay for debts. The remainder was split among:
- Sarah, his wife, £6. 9s.
- John Poore, eldest son, £12. 18s.
- Henry Poore, £6. 9s.
- Joseph Poore, £6. 9s.
- Hanah Ilsly, £6. 9s.
- Sarah Poore, £6. 9s.
- Mary Clarke, £6. 9s.
- Ledia Titcum, £6. 9s.
- Abigail Ilsly, £6. 9s.
Sources to check from Torrey's marriages: POOR, John1 (-1684) & Sarah ____ (-1702); by 1642; Newbury {Newell Anc. 203; Wallingford (ms) 6; Pillsbury Anc. 793; Titcomb 202; NYGBR 49:307; Snow-Estes 1:141}
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1615 |
1615
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Perhaps of, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England
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1642 |
June 21, 1642
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Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
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1645 |
October 14, 1645
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Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
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1647 |
November 8, 1647
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Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
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1649 |
March 25, 1649
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Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts Bay Colony
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1650 |
December 13, 1650
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Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
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1652 |
March 6, 1652
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Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
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1653 |
October 4, 1653
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Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts
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