Thomas Macomber

Notes:

Thomas Macomber was a physician in Taunton, Massachusetts. On 8 July, 1736, Thomas Macomber of Taunton deeded to his oldest son, Stephen, land at "Neck of Land," also his homestead on Mill River and a lot in Pine Swamp. His will dated 7 June 1766, was probated 26 February 1770. It names his wife Mary and children Stephen, John, James, Mercy Willis, and Hannah Woodward.
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 10, 11, 12.

Thomas — Mary. [Group Sheet]

1. Stephen Macomber was born Abt 1713, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 1787/1797.
2. John Macomber was born 20 Jun 1719, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
3. James Macomber was born 1726, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 20 Jan 1820, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
4. Mercy Macomber
5. Hannah Macomber

Notes:

John Macomber signed a deed with his father in 1672 showing that he was then of
age. He served in military companies in 1680 and 1700 and also in Queen Anne's
War.

On January 29, 1700-1, John Macomber, "son of John Macomber late of "Taunton
deceased," sold land to Nathan Walker.

On December 6, 1721, John Macomber sold to his son Samuel for 300 pounds the
house that Samuel was living in, also other lands except one tract lying within
the bounds of said lands known as the "old Beaver dam," also one-half his right
in the saw mill on said land, also "1/4 of a purchase right in the old township
of Taunton," also one-half his right in Middleboro 16 shilling purchase.

On February 15, 1724-5, John Macomber and Samuel Macomber quitclaimed to ThomasMacomber all right to their father John Macomber's property other than that
which he had given them by deed.

The will of John Macomber is dated 22 January 1721-2 and was probated 21
October 1725. In it he names wife, children Thomas, John, William and Samuel,
and grandchildren Abiel, William, Anna and Sarah. John Macomber is mentioned
as deceased in a deed dated 5 January 1724-5. His four sons lived in Taunton.

On June 28, 1723, John Macomber, "oldest of that name in Taunton," and Anna his
wife sold to their Thomas land in Taunton on "Mill River."
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 10, 11.

John married Anna Evans 16 Jul 1678, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

On June 28, 1623, John Macomber, "oldest of that name in Taunton," and Anna his
wife sold to their Thomas land in Taunton on "Mill River."

On 5 January 1724-5, Anna Macomber, "for good cause," sold to her son Thomas
land in Taunton. Her husband was then dead. The rights of her grandsons,
Abiel and William, are protected in this deed.

On 7 July 1725, Anna Macomber, widow, sold to her son Thomas all undivided
lands descended to her from her father, William Evans deceased and from her
mother Ann Hailstone deceased.

On 20 March 1681, Mary and Anna Evins, heirs of William Evins deceased, sold
land to J. French for Sixty pounds. Following the date the deed says, "It is
always to be understood that though the above said Anna is Anna Macomber by her
marrying of John Macomber, Jr., but when is the above said bargain was made her
name was Anna Evins.
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 10, 11.

Other Events:

• AFN: KXKN-XT

Notes:

John Macomber 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 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 Stables, and a son, John Macomber.
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 10.
"Genealogical Dictionary of New England Settlers", Vol 3, p 141.

Notes:

William Evans was enrolled in the militia of Taunton, Massachusetts in 1643 and
took the oath of fidelity there in 1657. The inventory of the estate of
Williams Evans was made 16 September 1671.

On 7 July 1725, Anna Macomber, widow, sold to her son Thomas all undivided
lands descended to her from her father, William Evans deceased and from her
mother Ann Hailstone deceased.
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 10, 11.

William — Ann Hailstone. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

On 7 July 1725, Anna Macomber, widow, sold to her son Thomas all undivided
lands descended to her from her father, William Evans deceased and from her
mother Ann Hailstone deceased.
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 10, 11.

Other Events:

• AFN: KXKN-R0

Notes:

In 1620 John Macomber was a mercer with his shop located on South Street,
Bridport, still the main north-south street in town. His stock-in-trade seems
to have been mixed, including both cloth and food stuffs. An entry in the
court book of the clerk of the court for 1620 reveals that John was found to
have used a deficient 1/2 pound weight in his shop.

John Macomber is buried in St. Mary's Church.
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 10.
"Connections", 1985, Edward M. Macomber.
"Macomber records, England; MA", Ventura County Genealogical Society Quarterly,
Jun 1984, p 10.

John married Edith Locke 8 Jun 1607, St Mary'S Parish, Bridport, England. Edith (daughter of William Locke and Elizabeth) was born 1587, Bridport, Dorsetshire, England; died 10 May 1636, Dorset, England; was buried 10 May 1636, Bridport, England. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• AFN: KXKS-CG

Notes:

Edith Locke was a cousin to John Locke (1632-1704), the English philosopher.
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Reference:
"Connections", 1985, Edward M. Macomber.
"Macomber records, England; MA", Ventura County Genealogical Society Quarterly,
Jun 1984, p 10.

Notes:

William Hailstone was one of the first purchasers of Taunton in 1637 and was
living there in 1672.
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 10.