John Johnson1,2
M, b. circa 1588, d. 30 September 1659
John was born circa 1588 in Ware, Hertfordshire, England. John married Mary Heath, daughter of William Heath, on 21 September 1613 in Ware, Hertfordshire, England. John's wife, Mary, died circa 15 May 1629 in Ware, Hertfordshire, England, leaving him a widower. John probably came from England on Withrop's Fleet with his children. He was made freeman 18 May 1631 in Roxbury. John married 2nd Margery (?) circa 1633. It is possible they married in England prior to this & she immigrated with the family. John's wife, Margery, died on 9 June 1655 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, leaving him a widower.3 John made his will on 30 September 1659 at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
He mentions his daughter Mary receives her portion. He leaves 1/6 to William Parks of Roxbury 60 pounds. He was buried in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in the St. Eustry Cemetery. John departed this life on Tuesday, 30 September 1659 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. His will was probated on 12 October 1659. The inventory of John's estate was taken on Wednesday, 15 October 1659. His estate was valued at 623pounds. 1 shilling 6 pence.
He mentions his daughter Mary receives her portion. He leaves 1/6 to William Parks of Roxbury 60 pounds. He was buried in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, in the St. Eustry Cemetery. John departed this life on Tuesday, 30 September 1659 in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. His will was probated on 12 October 1659. The inventory of John's estate was taken on Wednesday, 15 October 1659. His estate was valued at 623pounds. 1 shilling 6 pence.
Children of John Johnson and Mary Heath
- Mary Johnson+ b. c 31 Jul 1614, d. b 29 Jan 1679
- Isaac Johnson b. c 11 Feb 1616, d. 19 Dec 1675
- John Johnson b. c 8 Apr 1618, d. c 8 Jul 1627
- Elizabeth Johnson b. c 22 Aug 1619, d. 4 Jan 1683/84
- Humphrey Johnson b. c 5 Nov 1620, d. 24 Jul 1693
- Joseph Johnson b. c 20 Apr 1622, d. May 1622
- Susan Johnson b. c 16 Jul 1623, d. 16 Aug 1629
- Sarah Johnson b. c 12 Nov 1624
- Joseph Johnson b. c 6 Mar 1627, d. 30 Mar 1627
- Hannah Johnson b. c 23 Mar 1628
Citations
- [S115] Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing Three Generations Of Those Who Came Before May, 1692, On The Basis Of Farmer's Registar, Vol. II, pp. 553-554.
- [S1756] Great Migration: Passengers of the Mary Anne of Yarmouth, 1637: Volume II: pages 1105-1109 - John Johnson - www.geni.com/projects/Great-Migration-Passengers-of-the-Mary-Anne-of-Yarmouth-1637/6456.
- [S115] Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing Three Generations Of Those Who Came Before May, 1692, On The Basis Of Farmer's Registar, Volume II: page 554.