Nathaniel Macomber

Notes:

Nathaniel Macomber was a deacon in the Congregational Church.

May 24, 1788, there was a division of the estate of Nathaniel Macomber of
Taunton among his children, George, Ichabod, Nathaniel, Priscilla, widow of
Nathaniel, released her thirds. George received land on which he was living in
Taunton, also land in Cotley (a locality in the eastern part of Taunton) and
land in Berkley, bounded by land of Joseph and James Macomber. He also had the
whole right or share of his brother Job, who was oldest son. Nathaniel lived
in Middleborough and took land there. Ichabod took the homestead in Taunton,
bounded by land of Josiah Macomber and Captain Macomber. Witnessed by Job and
Abiel Macomber.
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13, 16, 28.

Nathaniel married Priscilla Southworth 13 Nov 1735. Priscilla (daughter of Ichabod Southworth and Esther Hodges) was born 11 Feb 1709/1710; died 30 Oct 1793. [Group Sheet]

1. Job Macomber was born 3 Nov 1737, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died Abt 1810, Richmond.
2. George Macomber was born 7 Jul 1740, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died Jul 1820, Shutesbury, Massachusetts.
3. Nathaniel Macomber was born 2 Jul 1742, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 7 Jul 1814.
4. Ichabod Macomber was born 13 May 1745, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
5. Ezra Macomber was born 3 Oct 1747; died 27 Sep 1756.
6. John Macomber was born 18 Aug 1750; died 12 Oct 1756.

Notes:

John Macomber was impressed as a soldier in Queen Anne's War 22 December 1701,
and again 26 June 1711.

January 5, 1732, John Macomber of Taunton deeded to his son Nathaniel one-third
of his home farm, one corner being at the saw mill. The same day he gave to
son Josiah one-third of the same farm.

His will, dated 28 December 1742, was probated 5 April 1748. It names wife
Lydia and children Nathaniel, Josiah, John, James, Elijah, Joseph, Elizabeth
Rounsevill, Abia and Anna. His son Elijah inherited the homestead in East
Taunton.

The burial ground, where rest the early generations of Macombers, is on Staples
Street not far from the Macomber farm.

The record of the family of John Macomber has been preserved in a branch of his
descendants now living in Augusta, Maine. It was, perhaps, copied from the
records of Taunton before they were destroyed by fire in 1848.
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 11, 12, 13.

John married Elizabeth Williams 17 Mar 1707, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of Nathaniel Williams and Elizabeth Rogers) was born 18 Apr 1686, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 2 May 1732; was buried Staples Street Burying Ground, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.

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.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.

Nathaniel — Elizabeth Rogers. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.

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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.

Notes:

"Father of Taunton."
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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.

Richard — Frances Deighton. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.

Notes:

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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.

John — Ann Churchman. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
"Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.