James MACOMBER

James married Rachel DRAKE on 04 Feb 1747. Rachel (daughter of James DRAKE and Miriam ?) was born about 1726; died on 09 Dec 1809. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Linthe MACOMBER was born on 10 Jan 1748/9.
2. Elijah MACOMBER was born on 25 Jan 1750/51 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.
3. James MACOMBER was born on 18 Aug 1753; was christened on 30 Sep 1753.
4. Josiah MACOMBER was born on 01 Mar 1757; was christened on 22 May 1757.
5. Miriam MACOMBER was born on 05 Nov 1760; was christened on 24 May 1761.
6. Eleanor MACOMBER was born on 03 Aug 1763; was christened on 2 Oct 1763; died on 12 Aug 1845.
7. Venus MACOMBER was born on 12 Jan 1775; died on 08 Mar 1859.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: 22 Dec 1701, Impressed as a Soldier in Queen Anne's War
• Fact: 26 Jun 1711, Impressed as a Soldier in Queen Anne's War
• Will: 28 Dec 1742
• Will Proved: 05 Apr 1748

John married Elizabeth WILLIAMS on 17 Mar 1707 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusets. Elizabeth (daughter of Nathaniel WILLIAMS, I and Elizabeth ROGERS) was born on 18 Apr 1686 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; died on 02 May 1732 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts; was buried in Staples Street Burying Ground, Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Will: Between 22 Jan 1721 and 1722
• Will Proved: 21 Oct 1725

John married Anna EVANS on 16 Jul 1678 in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: 1641
• Birth: 07 Jul 1641, Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
• Fact: 25 Jul 1698, Division of Estate

Nathaniel married Elizabeth ROGERS on 17 Nov 1668 in Taunton, Bristol Co.,Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of John ROGERS and Anna CHURCHMAN) was born between 1647-1650; died on 11 May 1724. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Death: Aft 05 Oct 1709

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Carpenter
• Freeman: 1643, Taunton, Bristol Co., Mass.

Notes:

Excerpts from "Macomber Genealogy": The old tradition concerning "three borthers" who came to America seems to be verified in the cae of the "Macombers", for William was in Duxbury in 1638; Thomas in Plymouth in 1643; and John in Taunton in 1643. No descendants of Thomas hae been found. Those of William are numberous.

John was admitted as a freeman and enrolled in the militia of Taunton in 1643. He was granted permission to build a mill in Taunton in 1659. There were then four persons in his family, and there is no record of more. The name of his first wife has not been learned. He married, 7 Jan. 1686, as his second wife, Mary Babcock. He was in a military company in 1680. He was living in 1687, as shown by a deed. Another deed shows that he died before 1690. He was a carpenter by trade. His property was equally divided between a daughter, Mary Staples, and a son John Macomber.

John married UNKNOWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Fact: Selectman
• Fact: Deputy to the general Court of Plymouth Colony
• Religion: A member and Deacon of the First Church of Dighton
• Emigration: Abt 1636 or 1637

Notes:

Will:
Richard Williams "aged about Eighty being in Competent health", made his will May 5, 1686. To my eldest son Samuell my two lots which I purchased of Timothy Holloway, now in possession of said son Samuell, also the rights to future divisions of lands belonging to that lot formerly in the occupation of Anthony Slokam. To my son Nathaniell the land, house and barn which now he possesseth being part of the lot which I boutht of Henry Uxley containing half an acre, with rights to future divisions thereto belonging, also seven acres lying between the great lots of Nicholas White and Hezekiah Hoare, also sixteen acres which I had for my great lot bounded on the west by Walter Deans land, also three acres of swamp at pale Brook, one half my meadow at little worth and three acres of land alowed me by the town in satisfaction for a highway through said seven acres. To my son Joseph the land, house and barn now in his possession, and rights to future divisions belonging to the lot heretofore of John Gingell now in the possession of my son Samuell, also eight acres on the south side of the great river by the land of mr John Pooll, also two acres of salt marsh at Assonaat between the land of Leiften George Macey and the next Creek westerly. To my son Thomas the westerly part of my dwelling house with six acres of land being the westerly part of the lot on which said part of my dwelling house stands, also one half my division of land at "Weefquobonoonfuk" with one half my meadow adjoining thereto and one quarter of meadow at Littleworth, also one half my fifty acres "about Stonie ware on the great River", also my twenty two acre division on the Three mile river, he to keep one cow for his mother during her pleasure. To my son Benjamin my share of land in the North purchase, the other half of my division of lands at "Weefquobonoonfuk", the other half of my said meadow thereto adjoining the other half my fifty acres at "Stonnie ware", one quareter my meadow at Littleworth, also my Tan yard with the stock thereof, and after my wifes decease the easterly part of my dwelling house and the remainder of the house lot not disposed of to said Thomas, also one bed with its furniture, he to pay my wife annually four pounds in money and keep one cow for her during pleasure. To my daughter Elizabeth sixty acres at "goofbery" meadow with two acres of meadow I bought of James Philips. To my daughter Hannah my whole share of land in the South purchase. To my two sons Thomas and Benjamin my pasture with my barn thereon to be equally divided between them. To "my beloved wife frauncis" during her life, the easterly part of my dwelling house with the garden, lands at Assonat & meadow not disposed of, with fifteen pounds annually and the keeping of two cows during pleasure, also I give her two cows and all household goods forever.
If my wife's necessity require it, the land at Assonate and share in the Iron works shall be sold for her supply, if not, I give it after her decease to sons, Samuell, Nathanell, Joseph, Thomas and Benjamin. The above sons to be joint executors and to pay annually to my wife during her life eleven pounds besides the four pounds before assigned to be paid by son Benjamin. "I alfo will them to tack Care of her their laid mother in all things Neceffary for her Comfort to their abillitie". I make null and void all former wills made by me. Witnessed by James Walker, Thomas Leonard and James X Leonard Junr. October 10, 1693, Capt. Thomas Leonard and James Leonard both of Taunton made oath before Jn Saffin Prob. John Cary Regis. athat they saw Richard Williams late of Taunton dec'd sign said will and saw James Walker late of Taunton sign as a witness. Entered by John Cary Regt October 11, 1694.

Richard married Frances DEIGHTON on 11 Feb 1632 in Witcombe Magna, Gloucester, England. Frances (daughter of Dr John DEIGHTON, Gent. and Jane BASSET) was born about 1611; was christened on 1 Mar 1611 in St. Nicholas, Glouceste; died in Feb 1705/6 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Birth: Bef 1611
• Death: Bef 1691
• Will: 26 Aug 1691

Notes:

Plymouth County Probate Records: Mass. Genealogical Records, 1600s-1800s:

Will of John Rogers son of Duxborough dated August 26, 1691, he "Being sick and weak of Body."
To grandson John Rogers all houses and lands in Duxborough;
To grandson John Tisdall for the use of his mother Anne Terrey 1/2 of my land in Middleboro except my right in Majors Purchase;
To daughter Elizabeth Williams other half of said tract;
All Cattle to be divided between daughter Elizabeth Williams and grandsons John Rogers and John Tisdale.
To grandson John Rogers household stuff and money, he to pay his sister Elizabeth Rogers 40s, and 20s a pence to his other three sisters, Hannah Bradford, Ruth Rogers and Sarah Rogers.
To daughter Abigail Richmond, the 20s, a year which is my due for fourscore acres of land which I sold to my two grandsons. Joseph Richmond and Edward Richmond. Son John to be executor. Witnessed by Rhodolphus Thacher, Mary Wadsworth and Elisha Wadsworth, who made oath. Sept. 20, 1692

John married Anna CHURCHMAN on 16 Apr 1639 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Anna died after May 1664. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name:
Anna's parentage is unknown; she was not the daughter of Hugh Churchman of Lynn who mentioned no daughter Anna or Rogers in the very specific bequests in his will (Essex Co PR 1:32). She was probably alive 23 August 1670 when John rogers and his unnamed wife acknowledged a deed (MD 8:200-202).