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Jonathan Prescott

Male Abt 1643 - 1721  (~ 78 years)


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  1. 1.  Jonathan Prescott was born Abt 1643, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened 1646, Watertown-Lancas, Worcester County, Massachusetts; died 5 Dec 1721; was buried Dec 1721.

    Other Events:

    • AFN: 8W8F-V7

    Notes:

    Jonathan Prescott was a farmer. His house was fortified as a garrison house in
    1676. He was a man of energy and influence, and highly respected, being much
    employed in public business. He represented the town of Concord in the General
    Assembly for nine years (to wit), 1692, '3, '4, '5, '7, '8, and '0, and in 1712
    and '13. He was captain in the militia and always designated as "Capt.
    Prescott."
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    Reference:
    "The Prescott Memorial", William Prescott, 1870, p 42.

    Jonathan married Dorothy 3 Aug 1670, Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts. Dorothy was born Abt 1647, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

    Jonathan married Elizabeth Hoar 23 Dec 1675, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Elizabeth (daughter of John Hoar) was born Abt 1647, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 5 Sep 1687. [Group Sheet]

    Jonathan married Rebecca Wheeler 9 Jun 1701, Littletown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Rebecca (daughter of Joseph Wheeler and Sarah Goldstone) was born 6 Sep 1645, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died 20 Feb 1717; was buried Feb 1717. [Group Sheet]

    Jonathan married Ruth Wheeler Jones Brown 18 Aug 1716, Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Ruth was born Abt 1646; died 9 Feb 1740. [Group Sheet]