John
PROCTOR
(b.
27 November 1595
,
Groton, Suffolk, England
d.
11 October 1672
,
Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
)
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John PROCTOR was born 27 November 1595 in Groton, Suffolk, England
John PROCTOR was the child of ? and ?John was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1635.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John married Martha HARPER 1 June 1630 in Groton, Suffolk, England . The couple had (at least) 8 children.
Martha HARPER was born 29 August 1609 in Assington, Suffolk, England. Martha died 13 June 1659 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA.
John PROCTOR died 11 October 1672 in Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
John Procter appears in Ipswich, Massachusetts records in 1635
Source: History of Ipswich, Essex, and Hamilton, page 12.
John, of Ipswich, came in 1635 at the age of 40
from London in the "Susan and Ellen" with his wife Martha (28), and
children John (3) and Mary (1). In a few years, was settled at Salem.
His wife died 13 June 1659, but he took a second wife of the same bapt.
name who outlived him. His will of 28 August 1672, pro. 28 Nov. foll.
names w. and ch. John, Joseph, Benjamin, ds. Martha White, Abigail
Varney; Sarah Dodge; and Hannah Weeden, or some such name.
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Family and Children of John PROCTOR
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Martha HARPER-- Date: 1 June 1630 Place: Groton, Suffolk, England
Children of John PROCTOR and Martha HARPER:
John PROCTOR (b.9 October 1631, Assington, Suffolk, England d. 19 August 1692, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
m. Martha UNKNOWN 1653 in , Massachusetts, USA
m. Elizabeth THORNDIKE December 1662 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
m. Elizabeth BASSETT 1 April 1674 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Mary PROCTOR (b.17 October 1633, Assington, Suffolk, England d. June 1668, Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony)
m. George HADLEY 1647 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Martha PROCTOR (b.abt. 1637, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. , )
m. James WHITE 14 October 1658 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail PROCTOR (b.24 August 1637, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 1 March 1731, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
m. Thomas VARNEY 1666 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah PROCTOR (b.abt. 1641, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 8 February 1706, Beverly, Province of Massachusetts Bay )
m. John DODGE 10 April 1659 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah PROCTOR (b.abt. 1647, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 3 March 1732, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay )
m. Samuel? Joseph? WEEDEN 1672
Joseph PROCTOR (b.abt. 1649, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 12 November 1705, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
m. Martha WAINWRIGHT 1676 in , Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin PROCTOR (b.abt. 1651, Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 30 April 1705, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)
m. Deborah HART 15 February 1673 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Martha HARPER-- Date: 1 June 1630 Place: Groton, Suffolk, EnglandChildren of John PROCTOR and Martha HARPER:
John PROCTOR (b.9 October 1631, Assington, Suffolk, England d. 19 August 1692, Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay)m. Martha UNKNOWN 1653 in , Massachusetts, USA
m. Elizabeth THORNDIKE December 1662 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
m. Elizabeth BASSETT 1 April 1674 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Mary PROCTOR (b.17 October 1633, Assington, Suffolk, England d. June 1668, Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony)m. George HADLEY 1647 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Martha PROCTOR (b.abt. 1637, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. , )m. James WHITE 14 October 1658 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Abigail PROCTOR (b.24 August 1637, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 1 March 1731, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)m. Thomas VARNEY 1666 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah PROCTOR (b.abt. 1641, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 8 February 1706, Beverly, Province of Massachusetts Bay )m. John DODGE 10 April 1659 in Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Hannah PROCTOR (b.abt. 1647, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 3 March 1732, Boston, Province of Massachusetts Bay )m. Samuel? Joseph? WEEDEN 1672
Joseph PROCTOR (b.abt. 1649, Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 12 November 1705, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)m. Martha WAINWRIGHT 1676 in , Massachusetts, USA
Benjamin PROCTOR (b.abt. 1651, Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony d. 30 April 1705, Ipswich, Province of Massachusetts Bay)m. Deborah HART 15 February 1673 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
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Discovering the Ancestry of John PROCTOR: Events, Photos & Historical Records
Title The Salem witch trials: a reference guide
Author K. David Goss
Edition illustrated, annotated
Publisher Greenwood Publishing Group, 2008
ISBN 0313320950, 9780313320958
Length 189 pages
Page 99
1595 Birth 27 November 1595
Groton, Suffolk, England
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Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.
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Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.
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Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.
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Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.
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Great Migration 1634-1635, M-P. (Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2010.) Originally published as: The Great Migration, Immigrants to New England, 1634-1635, Volume V, M-P, by Robert Charles Anderson. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2007.
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1630 Marriage / PartnerJohn PROCTOR and Martha HARPER 1 June 1630, Groton, Suffolk, England
He was 34 years old.
1631 Birth of ChildJohn PROCTOR was born 9 October 1631, Assington, Suffolk, England
John was 35 years old.
1633 Birth of ChildMary PROCTOR was born 17 October 1633, Assington, Suffolk, England
John was 37 years old.
1635
John Proctor came to New England on the 'Susan and Ellen' in 1635. He was age 40. Accompanying him was his wife, Martha, age 28; his son, John, age three; and his daughter, Mary, age one.
John Proctor came to New England on the 'Susan and Ellen' in 1635. He was age 40. Accompanying him was his wife, Martha, age 28; his son, John, age three; and his daughter, Mary, age one.
1637 Birth of ChildAbigail PROCTOR was born 24 August 1637, Salem, Massachusetts, USA
John was 41 years old.
1658 Marriage of ChildMartha PROCTOR married 14 October 1658, Salem, Massachusetts, USA to James WHITE
1659 Marriage of ChildSarah PROCTOR married 10 April 1659, Salem, Massachusetts, USA to John DODGE
1659 Death of Spouse/PartnerMartha HARPER died 13 June 1659, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
1662 Marriage of ChildJohn PROCTOR married December 1662, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA to Elizabeth THORNDIKE
1668 Death of ChildMary PROCTOR died June 1668, Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
John was 72 years old.
Will
Will:
In the name of god Amen: I John Procter Senr beinge aged & inform in body of sownd understandinge & memory (god be praised) doe make & ordaine this my last will & testament in manner & forme followinge, viz. First i give my soul into the hands of god who hath redeemed it by the most precious blood of his deare Son Jesus Christ and my body be desently buried in hope of a happy resurection at the last day. Item. I give my wife fower pownds yearly to be pd in merchantable paye at the price Currant soe long as she Liveth.
Item. I give my wife martha the milk of two cows which She shall choos & every spring.
Item. My will is that every year she shall have a good hog of one yeare & halfe old wel fatted & fower bushels of malt & fower bushels of wheate, also I give her the horse that was George Stevensons to be kept for her use both winter & sumer & to be attended as neede doth require, also two yews and there Fleeces & what increeses of them, also I give her the use of the bed...Read MORE...
Will:
In the name of god Amen: I John Procter Senr beinge aged & inform in body of sownd understandinge & memory (god be praised) doe make & ordaine this my last will & testament in manner & forme followinge, viz. First i give my soul into the hands of god who hath redeemed it by the most precious blood of his deare Son Jesus Christ and my body be desently buried in hope of a happy resurection at the last day. Item. I give my wife fower pownds yearly to be pd in merchantable paye at the price Currant soe long as she Liveth.
Item. I give my wife martha the milk of two cows which She shall choos & every spring.
Item. My will is that every year she shall have a good hog of one yeare & halfe old wel fatted & fower bushels of malt & fower bushels of wheate, also I give her the horse that was George Stevensons to be kept for her use both winter & sumer & to be attended as neede doth require, also two yews and there Fleeces & what increeses of them, also I give her the use of the bed...Read MORE...
1672 Death 11 October 1672
Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony
He died at the age of 76.
Added: 12/16/1999 12:00:00 AM
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