Rev. John JONES

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"History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield": Born abt. 1593, co. Northampton; matriculated sizar from Queens College, Cambridge, Michalemas 1608, as John "Johnes"; B.A., 1612/3; M.A., 1616; ordained deacon at Peterboro, 19 Dec. 1613; prob. Rector of Abbot's Ripton, co. Huntington, 1619-1630, when he was deprived.
Sailed 1635 on "Defence" with (wife) Sarah ae. 34, and (children) Sarah 15, John 11, ruth 7, theophilus 3 Rebecca 2, Elizabeth 6 mos. Mather tells of a dangerous crossing, the ship springing a leak in the first storm.
He settled at Concord, Mass., with Rev. Peter Bulkeley, after being entertained upon arrival by Gov. Winthrop in his Boston house. Ordained pater at Concord, 6 Apr. 1637; removed with other Concord settlers to Fairfield, 1644.
Married (1) Sarah ?, b. about. 1601.
Married (2) after 1654, Susanna ?, b. about 1605, perhaps widow of Richard Hollingsworth of Salem. Winthrop in 1663 notes Mary "Holsworth", ae. 26 years, dau. of the wife of Mr. Jones, Pastor of Fairfield. Susanna's dau. Mercy m. (2) a Nichols and (2) Thomas Disbrow, and was tried for witchcraft in 1692.
Will 17 Jan. 1664/5; wife Susanna, Exec'x, L50 he promised her; he owed the heirs of Capt. Cullick L7; children John Jones Eliphalet Jones, Sarah Wilson, Widow, Ruth James, Rebecca Hull, Elizabeth Hll; Mr. Gold and Mr. Pell, overseers.
Inv. 9 Feb 1664/5.

Family/Spouse: Sarah ?. Sarah was born about 1601 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Elizabeth JONES was born in 1635 in England; died after 1694.
2. Rebecca JONES was born about 1633 in England.

John married Susanna ? after 1654. Susanna was born about 1605. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]