John WILLIAMS

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In 1642, John Williams was admitted freeman: that is, he was made an acknowledged citizen of the place, was a member of the church, had a full right to vote on any and all questions, and had taken the oath of fidelity and allegiance. In 1643, according to a town vote, the valuation of his property was put at eighty pounds, which compares favorable with that of the 31 other land owners. Every stockholder who emigrated at his own expense was to receive fifty acres for each member of his family; and every fifty pounds contributed to the company's stock entitled the stockholder to two hundred acres of land. In the 4th division of land, 14 oct., 1659, John Williams drew the 4th lot. In 1667 he again received a share in the distribution of some lands belonging to the town, which confirms the statement that he was one of the original proprietors, and to be such he must have been in possession of means brought from the old country. He also owned other property in Haverhill, some of which he gave to his sons during his lifetime.

John williams passed the residue of his days in Haverhill, dying there 10 Feb., 1674; his widow Jane surviving until 21 Nov., 1680. His will, dated 9 Dec., 1670, probated 18 mar., 1674, mentions his children, John, Joseph, Sarah, Mary and Lydia, and a grandchild, Sarah, daughter of Sarah who had married John Ayer. ...

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sarah WILLIAMS was born about 1630 in England; died on 25 Jul 1662 in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
2. John WILLIAMS was born about 1631 in England; died on 30 Apr 1698 in Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

Family/Spouse: Jane ?. Jane died on 21 Nov 1680 in Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary WILLIAMS was born on 20 Sep 1641 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 6 Oct 1714 in Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts.
2. Lydia WILLIAMS was born on 16 Mar 1643 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1677.
3. Joseph WILLIAMS was born on 18 Apr 1647 in Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts; died after 4 Jan 1720/1 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.