John POORE

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Excerpt from "Early New England People": John Poore came from Wiltshire, England, to New England in 1635. In 1638, Alice Poore, aged 20, Samuel Poore, aged 18, and Daniel Poore, aged 14, came to New England with the family of Richard Dummer, in the ship Bevis, from the port of Southampton, England. there was also a Thomas Poore, who died in Andover, Moass., in 1695. It is believed that they were all members of the same family. they are supposed to have been descendants of Philip Poor of Amersbury, Wiltshire, England; a tradition to this effect, says Major Benjamin Perley Poore, has come down in the family here, and was also transmited to the family of Sir Edward Poore of Wiltshire, England. Mr. Joseph Fullerton, in his "History of Raymond, New Hampshire," says that he has made investigations for the purpose of connecting the American family of Poore with the old English family, and finds evidence of such a connection, although he has not as yet found positive proof of the fact. Major Poore says: "Philip Poor of Amesbury, England, who died in 1571, aged 71 years, added a final e to his name and the Wiltshire Poores have since used it. It is also certain that the first settlers of the name in New England spelled their name with the final e, although in some branches of the different families it was subsequently omitted, to be in some instances restored."
In the list of the names of those who composed the first English colony in Virginia, in 1585, is the name of Richard Poore.
John Poore settled in Newbury on the south-easterly side of the Parker River, in the part of town called the Neck. He was one of the original proprietors of the town. The house built by him is still standing, and has always remained in the family. "Nov. 20, (1650) the town granted John Poore, twenty-two acres of upland, in consequence of his living so remote from meeting and difficulty in coming over the ferry and for his satisfaction." (History of Newbury by Cofin.) John Poore, wer are told, was attorney for his brother Daniel, in a case brought by the latter "against Jo Godfrey and Walter Wright."
John Poore died while hunting for game in the woods. He lost his way and perished.

Family/Spouse: Sarah ?. Sarah died on 03 Dec 1702 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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"A Memoir and Genealogy of John Poore": John, born June 21, 1642; died February 15, 1700-1. Settled in Newbury, on the homestead of his father; took the oath of allegiance in 1678, when he was 36 years of age. He was on the jury; was frequently called to offices of trust in his native place, as overseer of wills, and appraiser of estates; was tything-man many years and constable to collect taxes, etc.

He probably bought or sold but little real estate during his life; but his heirs sold the out-lands, most of which were in Rowley, to Joseph Plummer, Jr. in 1706/

In his will made July 12, 1700, proved March 3 following his decease, he mentions his wife Mary, and all his children excepting his first born, who died in infancy. He gave his homestead to his son Jonathan, with a provision that he pay the debts and legacies thereof.

John married Mary TITCOMB on 27 Feb 1665. Mary (daughter of William TITCOMB and Joanna BARTLETT) was born on 17 Feb 1643/4 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died after 1709. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Elisha ILSLEY on 14 Mar 1667 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Elisha (son of William ILSLEY and Barbara STEVENS) died on 16 Jan 1690/1 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Abigail HALE on 12 Sep 1679. Abigail (daughter of Thomas HALE and Mary HUTCHINSON) was born on 08 Apr 1662 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John CLARKE on 10 Jan 1672 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts. John was born on 26 Mar 1650 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts; died on 21 Dec 1736 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married John SAWYER on 18 Feb 1675/6 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. John (son of William SAWYER and Ruth ?) was born on 24 Aug 1645 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died in Mar 1688/9 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married Penuel TITCOMB on 08 Jan 1684 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Penuel (son of William TITCOMB and Joanna BARTLETT) was born on 16 Dec 1650 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 05 Feb 1717/8 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abigail married Isaac ILSLEY in 1683 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Isaac (son of William ILSLEY and Barbara STEVENS) was born on 23 Jun 1652 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]