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1640 - 1693 (53 years)
Generation: 1
1. | John HALL was born in 1640 in Massachusetts; died in 1693 in Massachusetts. Notes:
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He took the oath of fidelity in 1659; was on a jury of inquest in 1664; constable in 1666; succeeded his father as shareholder and clerk in the iron bloomery in 1669, also in 1671 and 1677; was on the board o selectmen in 1684, '85, '86, and '91; on the committee of seven for considering proprietors' claims in 1680; was deputy to Plymouth Colony general court in 1689-91; a member of the Congregational church, contributing five acres of land in its aid in 1687, under the teachings of Rev. Samuel Danforth; he was a large landholder and a large proprietor in "Taunton south Purchase" of 1663 and in the "North Purchase" of 1668, also had a right in the original "Purchase"; he was a leading man in business affairs and his descendants are numerous.
John married Hannah PENNIMAN on 4 Feb 1671. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. James HALL was born on 8 Dec 1675 in Massachusetts; died on 4 Sep 1735 in Massachusetts.
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Generation: 2
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