John HAMMOND

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John Hammond came to Rochester, Mass., with his brother Samuel about 1680 and d. there Apr. 19, 1749, O.S. he settled in the southwesterly part of the present town of Mattapoisett, where about the year 1700 he built the "Old Hammond House," known at the present time as the "Howes House." It is the oldest dwelling house in the town, and is well preserved. It stands on the west bank of the Mattapoisett River, in a picturesque location, and is one of the old landmarks of the town.

John Hammond was a noted man of his time; was selectman and assessor three years; member of the State legislature two years; a lieutenant of militia, and a justice of the peace. He was also one of the founders, and a prominent members of the first Congregational Church in Rochester.

John married Mary ARNOLD in 1691. Mary was born in May 1672; died on 3 Aug 1756. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jabez HAMMOND was born on 27 Feb 1699 in Rochester, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; died in Feb 1786 in South Woodstock, Windsor Co., Vermont.
2. Elizabeth HAMMOND was born on 5 Jan 1709.

Benjamin married Mary VINCENT in 1650. Mary was born about 1633; died in 1705. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]