Jabez HAMMOND

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Jabez Hammond 1st, oldest son of John, was b. at Rochester, Mass., Feb. 27, 1699, moved to Dartmouth, afterwards New Bedford, Mass., probably about the first of Dec. 1765, and, with his son John, went to South Woodstock, Vt., in 1782, where he d. Feb. 1786, age 87. Jabez Hammond was a prominent man in his day, and is said to have held a commission as captain from the King of England. After the birth of his children, probably May 17, 1765, he wrote out a Family Record, giving the births, marriages and deaths, and the names of his father and mother, himself, his wives and children, up to the date of writing. This ancient paper, somewhat impaired by time, is still in existence, and is a rare and remarkable document. Jabez Hammond was twice married, and was the father of 18 children.

Jabez married Sarah LATHROP on 14 Apr 1725. Sarah (daughter of Capt Hope LATHROP and Elizabeth LATHROP) was born on 31 Dec 1703; died on 9 Nov 1734. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jabez married Abigail FAUNCE on 12 May 1736. Abigail died in at age 84. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Faunce HAMMOND was born on 20 May 1737 in Rochester, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts; died on 8 Feb 1813 in Dartmouth or New Bedford, Massachusetts.

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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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Daughter of Rev. Samuel Arnold, first minister of the gospel that was settled in Rochester.