Richard Kirby II1
M, b. circa 1633, d. 8 March 1719/20
Richard was born circa 1633 in England. He was the son of Richard Kirby [Curby] and Jane (?) Richard married Patience Gifford, daughter of William Gifford, on 19 October 1665 in Sandwich, Cape Cod, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He and Patience were blessed with 5 children. Richard's wife, an unknown person , died before 2 November 1678 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, leaving him a widower. Richard married 2nd Abigail (?) on 2 November 1678 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Abigail was the widow of Zoeth Howland/Rowland who died in King Philip's War. He made his will 30 January 1707/8 at Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Richard departed this life at Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The record stated he was in his 88th year at Dartmouth. His will was probated on 4 April 1720 at Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
Children of Richard Kirby II and Patience Gifford
- Sarah Kirby b. 1 May 1667
- Experience Kirby+ b. 5 May 1670
- Temperence Kirby b. 5 May 1670, d. 15 Feb 1763
- John Kirby b. 2 Mar 1673, d. 1727
- Robert Kirby b. 10 Mar 1673/74, d. 1757
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, Volume II: page 31 - Richard Kirby married 2 November 1678 Abigail Rowland of Dartmouth - perhaps as 2nd or 3rd wife. By former wife, Patience, he had at Dartmouth Sarah born: 1 May 1667, John born: March 1673 & Robert born: 10 March 1675. Perhaps he was of Oyster Bay 1685. [Note: there was no distinction between father & son - Savage turned both into one - klm]