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| Descendants of John Marchant Generation No. 1 1. John1 Marchant was born Abt. 1540 in Yeovil, Somerset, England. He married Eva Cominge July 18, 1568 in Yeovil Parish, Somerset County, England. She was born in England. Notes for John Marchant: John Marchant, abt 1540 This family hails from the Island of Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK. Direct descendants of Peter Le Marchant who died in 1335. Peter was the Lieutenant Governor and Bailiff of the Island of Guernsey early in the fourteenth century. In 1689, a petition for recording the descent and genealogy of the Le Marchants in the Court of Hearaldy, was made and granted. Three brothers, descendants of this family came to America. They settled on Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard in the 1600's. John was Keeper of the poor. He was required, along with two other men to produce one pair of Almain Rivetts. Almain Rivetts was light armour made flexible by overlapping plates sliding on rivets. They were guards for the elbows, which would account for the pairs. They were invented in Germany (hence "Allmain" - "allemand"). It should be noted only men of substance were ordered to produce armor. 1569, John is found in the Musters of Yeovil. Child of John Marchant and Eva Cominge is: + 2 i. John2 Marchant, born September 08, 1571 in Yoeville, England. Generation No. 2 2. John2 Marchant (John1) was born September 08, 1571 in Yoeville, England. He married Joane Coddington/Cottington Abt. 1594 in Yeovil Parish, Somerset County, England. She was born 1574. Notes for John Marchant: There are claims the parents of John Marchant, the Emigrant, were John Marchant and Joan Surbridge who married 14 July 1566 at Oxted, Surrey, England. Children of John Marchant and Joane Coddington/Cottington are: + 3 i. John3 Marchant, born 1600 in Yoeville, Somerset, England; died Bef. 1670 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.. 4 ii. Juliana Marchant, born 1592 in Yeovil, Somerset, England. She married Stukely Westcott Abt. 1610. Generation No. 3 3. John3 Marchant (John2, John1) was born 1600 in Yoeville, Somerset, England, and died Bef. 1670 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.. He married (1) Collette Gosselin?, daughter of Hellier Gosselin and Perotine. She died Abt. 1621. He married (2) Sarah ?? Abt. 1624 in Mass.. She was born Abt. 1595, and died December 03, 1638 in Mount Wollaston, Newport, R.I.. Notes for John Marchant: JOHN MARCHANT [1087] (Gen. 11) Born 1600, died prob. bef. 1670; married SARAH [1083] (d. Dec. 3, 1638); Feb. 24, 1638/9, there was granted 8 acres for himself and another male at Mount Wollaston, Braintree, Mass.; June 2, 1638, admitted inhabitant of Newport, R. I. There was a William Merchant of Watertown, Mass., 1641, and John removed there prob. in 1642 and was there, 1645; removed to Yarmouth, Mass., bef. 1648 and June 7, 1648, was chosen constable there. John prob. died prior to 1670, when his married son John [543] was promoted from ensign to lieut. in militia and was called "Senior". Bibliography: History of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., by Charles Edward Banks, M.D., 1911, Vol. 2, pp. 77-79 and Vol. 3, pp. 291-97. (It is recorded in one source that)... JOHN MARCHANT the emigrant was descended from John Marchant and Joan Surbridge, who were married in Oxted, Surrey, July 14, 1566. He came from England to Newport, R. I., where he was an inhabitant June 2, 1638. He died prior to 1670, at which time his son John was called Senior. Other children are unknown. Although it is unclear as to exactly when John came to this country, it is certain he was here before 1625, as this is when his son John was born in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts. There are two different references to "Captain Marchant", both of which place him in Virginia between 1619-1621, in the P.R.O., England. The first is a letter to Sir Edward Sandies in England from John Rolf "...a Dutch Man of Warr in the burden of 160 tones arrived at Point Comfort, the Commandors name Capt. Jope. He brought not anything but 20 odd Negroes, which we the Governor and Capt. Marchant bought for victualls * at the best and easier rate they could". (*whereof he was in great need as he pretended) The second in the book, "Newes from Virginia", by John Smith. This is an excert of the book, page 70: ..."As yet, we have no houses to cover us, our tents were rotten, and our Cabbins were then nought: our heat commoditie was ypon which we made chissels, the president and Capt. Martin's sickness constreyed me to be Caoe Marchant, and yet to spare no pains in making houses for the company, ----" This is an article written by the New England Historical Society, "New England's Colonial Wars", A Consice History 1521-1775 by James R. Brann. F.A.C.G. It lists Major Colonies and their dates, 1620 Plymouth Bay Colony, 1626 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Given this time frame, perhaps this Capt. Marchant was our John Marchant, who very possible migrated northward. From "Savage, Vol III, Dictionary of First Settlers of New England", page 120 and 193 MERCHANT, or MARCHANT, JOHN, Braintree, whose w. Sarah d. 3 Dec. 1638, removed, I think, soon to Rhode Island and 2 June 1639 was allowed as an inhabitant of Newport. Perhaps he was afterward of Yarmouth, there had: Mary, b. 20 May 1648; Abijah, 10 Jan. 1651. WILLIAM, Watertown, 1639, by wife Mary had Mary, b; 24 Mar. 1642, and removed to Ipswicb, there died. 4 Sept. 1668. From "A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, Vol 1", page 302 (This is the earliest record I found of Marchant records.) HELLIER GOSSELIN, removing into Guernsey, m. first, Perotine, daughter of Francis Henry, of that island, and had issue, NICHOLAS, his successor. Collette, m. first, to Thomas le Marchant, esq. and secondly, to Peter Pelley, esq. This lady d. in 1621. Hellier Gosselin wedded two other wives, but had no other children. He was sworn in September, 1546, KING'S PROCUREUR for Guernsey, was bailiff of the island during the reigns of HENRY VIII. EDWARD VI. MARY and ELIZABETH, and was elected in 1564, a jurat of the royal court. He d. in 1579, and was s. by his son, NICHOLAS GOSSELIN, esq. one of the clerks of the council to Queen ELIZABETH, Child of John Marchant and Sarah ?? is: + 5 i. John4 Marchant, Lt., born 1625 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.; died Bef. 1693 in Edgartown, (Martha's Vineyard), Dukes, Mass.. Generation No. 4 5. John4 Marchant, Lt. (John3, John2, John1) was born 1625 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass., and died Bef. 1693 in Edgartown, (Martha's Vineyard), Dukes, Mass.. He married Sarah 1646 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.. She was born Abt. 1625 in Of England, and died in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.. Notes for John Marchant, Lt.: JOHN MARCHANT, JR. [543] (Gen. 10) Son of John Marchant [1087] and Sarah Marchcant [1088] Born abt. 1625, died bef. 1693; married bef. 1648, wife's name unknown, and continued to reside in Yarmouth, Mass., with his family after death of father. Admitted freeman, June 3, 1652; ensign, 1664; lieut., 1670. In 1676 was "rated" for "the late war" (King Phillip's) and in list of townsmen, 1679 (Yarmouth Town Records); granted land in town, 1682, which was sold by his son Abisha [271] Dec. 6, 1693; probably removed to Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, abt. 1682. Bibliography: History of Martha's Vineyard, Mass., by Charles Edward Banks, M.D., 1911, Vol. 2, pp. 77-79 and Vol. 3, pp. 291-97. also from RANDALL and ALLIED FAMILIES, oage 317. John II continued to reside in Yarmouth, and is known as Lieutenant John. It is not known whom he married nor the Christian name of his wife, but he had taken a wife before 1648, when children were recorded to him in Yarmouth. In the "History of Barnstable County", "Annals of Yarmouth", pages 194-195, "...towards the charge of the late war", shows the tax-paing inhabitants at this date, and their comparative wealth. We retain order of names, inasmuch as it probably indicates neighborhood. John Marchant, 2.11, He appears in the second column, second from the last entry. Also on the list is son, Abishai Marchant, 1.15.3, 28th on the list in this first column. Lived in Edgartown, Mass. He obtained freeman status in 1652. Listed in the book, "Society of the Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Mass 1906": page 354 MARCHANT, LIEUTENANT JOHN,(???), Yarmouth, Mass. Ensign of Yarmouth Company,, June 8, 1664. Lieutenant of the Military Company in Yarmouth, August 11, 1670 From "Soldier in King Philips War: page 456, LIEUTENANT. William Holmes, Plymouth, 1635 John Vassell, Scituate, 1652 James Torrey, Scituate, 1655 Peregrine White, Marshfield, 1655 Ephraim Morton, Plymouth, 1664 Samuel Nash, Duxbury, 1645 Josias Standish, Bridgewater, 1660 George Macy, Taunton, 1665 Peter Hunt, Rehoboth, 1654 Isaac Bucke, Scituate, 1670 John Smith, Dartmouth, 1674 William Palmer, Yarmouth, 1643 Samuel Ryder, Yarmouth, 1653 John MARCHANT, Yarmouth, 1670 John Blackmore, Sandwich, 1638 William Newland, Sandwich, 1647 John Ellis, Sandwich, 1653 Joseph Rogers, Eastham, 1647 Thomas Dimmock, Barnstable, 1643 Thomas Hayward, jr., Bridgewater, 1664 James Wyatt, Taunton, 1651. In the year 1643 an official canvass of every town in Plymouth Colony was made, to find the men, between the ages of sixteen and sixty years, who were able to bear arms. These lists are preserved in the Plymouth Records, but I have not thought best to insert them here, as the men were not properly soldiers. In 1643, a more compact and responsible military organization was established in the three towns, Plymouth, Duxbury, and Marshfield. While a careful canvass of the colony was made that year, and account taken of every man "able to bear arms," this company was made up of chosen men, and was independent. None were received unless they were freemen, honest, and of good repute, and by the election of the members of the company. Training exercises were begun and ended with prayer. Strict order was enjoined, and any infringement of rules was punished with dismission from the company. Each man, upon election, must provide himself with a musket or sword, rest, bandoleers, etc. Only one third of whole company were allowed to carry pikes. The following rules were in force: "All who are elected chief officers in this military company shall be so titled and forever afterwards so reputed, except he obtain a higher place. That every man enlisted in this company shall pay sixpence a quarter for the use of the company. That when any one of this company dies, the company shall come together with their armes, upon warning, and 'interr his corps' as a soldier, and according to his place and quality. All must take the oath of fidelity before admission to the company. All postures of pike and muskett, motions rankes and files, &c., messengers, skirmishes, sieges, batteries, watches, sentinells, &c., must be always performed according to true military discipline." The officers appointed over this company were, Capt. Myles Standish, Lieut. Nathl Thomas, Nathl. Souther, Clark, Matthew Fuller, | sergeants. Samuel Nash, | (Listed is John MARCHANT of Yarmouth, 1670) More About John Marchant, Lt.: Military service: Ensign in 1664, Lieutenant in 1670 Children of John Marchant and Sarah are: + 6 i. Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, born January 10, 1649/50 in Yarmouth, Mass.; died 1712 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. 7 ii. Mary Marchant, born May 20, 1648. 8 iii. John Marchant, born 1653 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died June 19, 1672 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. 9 iv. Charles Marchant, born 1655 in Braintree, Barnstable, Mass.; died in Of Nantucket, Mass.. 10 v. Christopher Marchant, born 1658 in Barnstable, Yarmouth, Mass.. + 11 vi. Sarah Marchant, born Abt. 1661 in Derkes, Edgartown, Mass.; died January 1727/28 in Edgartown, (Martha's Vineyard), Dukes, Mass.. 12 vii. Joseph Marchant, born 1666 in Barnstable, Yarmouth, Mass.. He married Ann. Generation No. 5 6. Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant (John4, John3, John2, John1) was born January 10, 1649/50 in Yarmouth, Mass., and died 1712 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. He married Mary Taylor Abt. 1673 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass., daughter of Richard Taylor and Ruth Wheldon. She was born December 18, 1650 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass., and died February 01, 1717/18. Notes for Abijah/Abasha/Obijah Marchant: Abisha was born 1650; married Mary, daughter of Richard and Ruth (Burgess) Taylor.(*) He sold land on Martha's Vineyard December 6, 1693, when he is recorded as son of John. The son of Abisha and Mary was John Marchant, born (*) Abisha had quite a gay time with Widow Mary Jones, and the Court records show that it once cost him ten pounds. From Randall and Allied Families, page 318 ABISHAI MARCHANT [271] (Gen. 9) Born Yarmouth, Jan. 10, 1650/1; married abt. 1673, MARY TAYLOR [272] (1650-Feb. 1, 1717/8) daughter of R?? TAYLOR [545] and RUTH (WHELDON) TAYLOR [546] (See TAYLOR and WHELDON FAMILIES). Abishai resided Yarmouth, Mass.; later, 1695, Edgastown, Martha's Vineyard; returned to Yarmouth where living, 1714. Children: Generation 8: SAMULL MARCH?? [135a] (1673 buried Aug. ??, 1676); JA??Z MASCMANT (135b) (1673-buried Aug. 23, 16??); HANNAH MASCHANT [135c] (b. 1877 ?? 1710) unmarried; JOHN MCACHANT [135d] (1639-Feb. 1767) ??, married abt. 1706, Hi?? Hanford [135e] (abt. 168?? 1721); married Ind, abt. 1721, Elizabeth Daughter [135??] (1892-1766); ?? family; April 8, 1707, ?? a ?? Joseph Riphry; 1711, ?? This from the Edgartown Records, as transcribed by; Katherine Merwin Mayhew, Martha's Vineyard Historian; Abishai Marchant, son of John Marchant, b. Yarmouth Jan 10, 1650/51, died after 1714 probably at Yarmouth. He was of Martha's Vineyard on Dec 6, 1693 when he sold land to Lt. John Coffin. The following is from handwritten notes in the Edgartown Historical Society; Plymouth Colony Records Vol. 5, p. 43: July 5, 1670, " Abishai Marchant, for being found to be in bed with Mary the wife of Morgan Jones, was fined the sume of 40s to the use of the Collonie." Plymouth Colony Records Vol. 8, p. 132: " July 1670, fined L2, for above offence" Plymouth Colony Records Vol. 5, p. 12: "Mar. 4, 1672/3 - Abishai Marchant & Mary Taylor for committing fornication with each other, fined each of them L5." In the book; " History of Cape Cod [ History of Barnstable County ], Annals of Yarmouth, Vol. 2. p. 195: April 26, 1676, Abishai Marchant of Yarmouth " rated L1:15:3, towards the charge of the late was." Evidently Abishai neglected to show up for duty and subsequently was fined. In the book "History of Barnstable County", "Annals of Yarmouth" pages 195-195. "towards to late war", shows both the tax-paying inhabitants at this date, and their comparative wealth. We retain order of names, inasmuch as it probably indicates neighborhood. Abishai Marchant, 1.15. 3, he appears 28th on the list in the first colum, between Anthony Fry and Mr. Sunderland. Abishai's father John appears in the second column, second to last on the list. John Marchant, 2.11 ( I say John is the father of Abishai as he is not dead until 1693, and son John b. 1679/80, of Abishai would have been too young.) Children of Abijah/Abasha/Obijah Marchant and Mary Taylor are: + 13 i. Samuel6 Merchant, born Abt. 1673 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.. 14 ii. Hannah Merchant, born 1677. + 15 iii. John (Guernsey) Merchant, born 1679 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died February 1767 in Fairhaven, Mass.. + 16 iv. Elizabeth Merchant, born 1681. 17 v. Samuel Merchant, born 1683. He married Joanna. 18 vi. Ebenezer Merchant, born 1685. He married Mrs Bethiah Day Willet. More About Ebenezer Merchant: Lived: 1719, Moved to Gloucester, Mass. + 19 vii. Jabez Merchant, born Abt. 1690 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.; died 1773 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. 11. Sarah5 Marchant (John4, John3, John2, John1) was born Abt. 1661 in Derkes, Edgartown, Mass., and died January 1727/28 in Edgartown, (Martha's Vineyard), Dukes, Mass.. She married (1) Richard Arey 1672. He was born 1650 in Edgartown, (Martha's Vineyard), Dukes, Mass., and died February 14, 1687/88 in Edgartown, (Martha's Vineyard), Dukes, Mass.. She married (2) Thomas Harlock November 16, 1696 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. He was born 1659 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass., and died June 09, 1744 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. Child of Sarah Marchant and Richard Arey is: + 20 i. Richard6 Arey. Child of Sarah Marchant and Thomas Harlock is: 21 i. Thomas6 Harlock, born January 20, 1697/98 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died Bef. 1743. Generation No. 6 13. Samuel6 Merchant (Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born Abt. 1673 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.. He married Joanna Gace/Gage 1708. Notes for Samuel Merchant: From Randall and Allied Families, page 318 SAMUEL MARCHANT [135] (Gen. 8) Son of Abishai M?? [271] and Mary (Taylor) Marchant [272] Born Yarmouth, Mass., 1683, died there 1757; ?? of Cape Cod MARCHANTS; married Yarmouth, Aug. 26, 1708, JOANNA GACE [136] (See GACE FAMILY). Among others had: John Marchant Child of Samuel Merchant and Joanna Gace/Gage is: + 22 i. John7 Merchant. 15. John (Guernsey)6 Merchant (Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born 1679 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass., and died February 1767 in Fairhaven, Mass.. He married (1) Hepzibah Huxford 1706 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass., daughter of Samuel Huxford and Esther Norton. She was born 1688, and died Abt. 1721. He married (2) Elizabeth Daggett 1721, daughter of Joseph Daggatt and Mary Eddy. She was born 1692, and died 1764. Notes for John (Guernsey) Merchant: A husbandman or farmer in a specialty crop. JOHN MARCHANT, married 1700 Hepzibah Huxford, and had Huxford Marchant, Cornelius, and Thankful, born 1717, who married Nicholas Butler. From this couple is descended Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University. More About John (Guernsey) Merchant: Occupation: Husbandman Residence: Edgartown, MA. Children of John Merchant and Hepzibah Huxford are: + 23 i. John7 Merchant, born 1707 in Edgartown, MA.; died June 1781 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. 24 ii. Elizabeth Merchant, born 1708. She married (1) Abraham Ripley 1726. She married (2) Enoch Norton October 26, 1748. 25 iii. Gamaliel Merchant, born Abt. 1710; died 1737. 26 iv. Huxford Merchant, born 1712. 27 v. Naomi Merchant, born 1714; died December 1785. She married Seth Dunham. + 28 vi. Cornelius Merchant, born 1716 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.. 29 vii. Thankful Merchant, born 1716; died 1762. She married Nicholas Butler January 30, 1730/31; born 1698; died January 1772 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. Notes for Thankful Merchant: Thankful, born 1717, married Nicholas Butler. From this couple is descended Nicholas Murray Butler, President of Columbia University. From The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Vol 2: "BUTLER, Nicholas Murray, educator, was born in Elizabeth, N. J., April 2, 1862; son of Henry L. and Mary J. (Murray) Butler; grandson of the Rev. Dr. Nicholas Murray ("Kirwan"). He was graduated from Columbia college, A.B., 1882, A.M., 1883, Ph.D., 1884; and was a university fellow in letters there, 1882-84. He studied at Berlin and in Paris, 1884-85, and was an assistant instructor of philosophy, ethics and psychology at Columbia, 1886-87, tutor, 1887-89, and adjunct professor, 1889-90; became dean of the faculty of philosophy and professor of philosophy and education in 1890, and president of Columbia in 1902. He founded in 1886 and was president of the New York college for the training of teachers, 1886-91; was a member of the New Jersey state board of education, 1887-95; special commissioner from New Jersey to the Paris exposition in 1889, and president of the Paterson, N. J., board of education, 1892-93, and of the National educational association in 1895. He established and became editor of the Educational Review in 1891; and became editor of the Great Educators series (Scribners) in 1888; of the Teacher's Professional Library (Macmillans) in 1898; of the Columbia university contributions to Philosophy and Education in 1894; and of monographs on Education in the United States in 1899. He received the degree LL.D. from Syracuse, 1898, and Johns Hopkins, 1902. He wrote "The Meaning of Education" (1898)." More About Nicholas Butler: Occupation: Farmer 30 viii. Ebenezer Merchant, born Abt. 1718; died May 14, 1722 in (drowned). Children of John Merchant and Elizabeth Daggett are: 31 i. Benjamin7 Merchant, born Abt. 1721. 32 ii. Silas Merchant, born 1723. 33 iii. Ruth Merchant, born Abt. 1727 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. She married Thomas White September 02, 1754. 34 iv. Martha Merchant, born 1732 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died May 31, 1771 in Prob. Maine. She married Prince Pease February 28, 1749/50. 35 v. Mary Merchant, born 1735 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died Bet. 1789 - 1799 in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. She married Thomas Rand. 36 vi. Abashai Merchant, born 1738 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died September 09, 1807 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. 16. Elizabeth6 Merchant (Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born 1681. She married Thomas Wheldon October 21, 1698. Child of Elizabeth Merchant and Thomas Wheldon is: 37 i. John7 Wheldon, born July 21, 1707; died Abt. 1755. 19. Jabez6 Merchant (Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born Abt. 1690 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass., and died 1773 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. He married Mary Butman June 12, 1720 in Gloucester, Essex, Maine, daughter of John Butman and Sarah Robinson. She was born July 18, 1697 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass., and died March 12, 1778 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. Notes for Jabez Merchant: From Genealogical Publications: A List of 50,000 Sources from the Library of Congress Family Histories Title: The house of Jabez: Chronicles of the Merchant-Marchant family, from 1721 Author: Merchant, Frank R. (Frank Russell), 1933-(main) Published: Decorah, Iowa (108 Washington St.. Decorah 52101): Anundsen Pub. Co., c1987 Description: xvi, 430 p.:ill.; 28 cm. Notes: Includes index Subjects: Merchant family Marchand family. Merchant, Jabez, 1695-1773--Family. LC Call No.:CS71.M5491987 Dewey Class No.: 929/.2/0973 ED:19 Format: Book LCCN: 87-147930 Book: "Marchant genealogy & Family Records ca1300-ca1984"; Author: A.N. Marchant 1911-- Book: The Merchants of Cape Ann" by Geo. Ed. Merchant--LDS #2055238 Item 1 Subj: Marchant, Marchand by the Soc. of Gen.,(London) LDS Microfilm reel; 35 mm. FHL/British film # 215624. Also: Title: The San Simon Author: Merchant, Lawrence, 1898-(Main) Published: Carlsbad, N.M.: Merchant, c1975 Description: 160 p.: ill..; 24 cm. Subjects: Merchant family LC Call No.: CS71.M5491975 Dewey Class No.: 929/.2/0973 Fomat: Book LCCN: 75-5430 From "The Babson Genealogy": "Jabez Merchant of Gloucester, cordwainer, and Mary is wife, late widow of John Babson 3rd of Gloucester, deceased, agree that John Babson shall take the eldest child, James, to bring up at his own charge; and has paid unto his son, James Babson, a debt of (?)50 which was due from the estate of his brother, John Babson, deceased. In consideration of this, Jabez Merchant and Mary, his wife, quit claim unto their father, John Babson, all rights in the housing and land which her late husband died seized of during the minority of his grandson, James Babson." This agreement was signed 17 Feb. 1721/22. (Essex County Probate 1187) Information re: John Babson and his dau. Sarah Butman and her husband, Jabez Merchant, found in the Babson Genealogy, Babson Gleanings, pg98. Mary and Jabez Merchant were parents of 11 children. Despite his notability in life and in death, nothing is known of his parents or birthplace. More About Jabez Merchant: Burial: Gloucester, Essex, Mass. Lived: Aft. 1720, Moved to Gloucester, Mass. Occupation: Cordwainer Notes for Mary Butman: From: "A History of Framington, Mass." Great-great-granddaughter of Father of the Pilgrim Colony, Rev. John Robinson Genealogy of the Library of Congress since 1986 section. John Babson (John3) was born in Gloucester, 14 Dec. 1691; died there 1 June 1720, aged 29 years. He married in Gloucester, 6 Jan. 1714/15, Mary Butman, daughter of John and Susan (Robinson) Butman, born there 18 July 1697.She married (2) in Gloucester, January 12, 1720/21, Jabez Merchant, and died in the home of her son, Daniel, March 12, 1778, aged 80 years." (Babson Gleanings, pg 98) The Babson Genealogy page 13 16 JOHN4 BABSON, born in Gloucester, Dec. 14, 1691; died there June 1, 1720, aged 29 years. He married in Gloucester, Jan. 6, 1714/15, MARY BUTMAN, daughter of John and Sarah (Robinson) Butman, born in Gloucester, July 18, 1697. She married in Gloucester, Jan. 12, 1720/21, JABEZ MERCHANT, of Gloucester, and died at the house of her son, Daniel Merchant, Mar. 12, 1778, aged 80 years. (Babson's Historical Notes, Second Series, 98). John Babson abovesaid was the youngest of three John Babsons living in Gloucester in his lifetime. Therefore, he was called John Babson, 3d. Mary Babson, widow, was appointed administratrix of the estate of John Babson, 3d, of Gloucester, deceased, with James Babson and Philemon Warner as sureties in $500., Jan. 3, 1720/21. The inventory states that John Babson, 3d, died June 1, 1720. Jabez Merchant of Gloucester, cordwainer, and Mary his wife, late widow of John Babson, 3d, of Gloucester, deceased, agree that John Babson shall take the eldest child James to bring up at his own charge; and has paid unto his son James Babson, a debt of œ50 which was due from the estate of his brother, John Babson, deceased. In consideration of this Jabez Merchant and Mary his wife quitclaim unto their father, John Babson, all rights in the housing and land which her late husband died seized of during the minority of his grandson, James Babson. This agreement was signed Feb. 17, 1721/22. (Essex Probate, 1187). Children, born in Gloucester: 37--I. MARY5, b. Dec. 15, 1716; d. Jan. 18, 1716/17. 38--II. JAMES, b. Dec. 19, 1717. 39--III. WILLIAM, b. Nov. 4, 1719. More About Mary Butman: Burial: March 14, 1778, Gloucester, Essex, Mass. Children of Jabez Merchant and Mary Butman are: + 38 i. Daniel7 Merchant, born November 16, 1721 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.; died Aft. 1779 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. + 39 ii. Jabez Merchant, born August 02, 1727 in (bapized) Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine. 40 iii. Mary Merchant, born August 13, 1723 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.; died Bef. May 14, 1759. She married William Dolliver December 03, 1745 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. 41 iv. Lois Merchant, born July 14, 1729 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. She married Caleb Woodbury November 22, 1748 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. 42 v. Martha Merchant, born June 20, 1725. She married Joseph Day April 17, 1744 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. 43 vi. Lemuel Merchant, born September 25, 1737 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. He married Sarah Lane. 44 vii. Samuel Merchant, born January 08, 1730/31. He married Essabella Day. Notes for Samuel Merchant: Full Context of Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, 17 Vols. Volume 10 page 633 Merchant, Sam.Quarter Master, ship "Vengeance," commanded by Capt. Thomas Thomas; engaged June 27, 1779; discharged Aug. 27, 1779; service, 2 mos., on Penobscot expedition. Roll sworn to in Suffolk Co. 45 viii. John Merchant, born July 11, 1733 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. 46 ix. Eunice Merchant, born November 23, 1735 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. 20. Richard6 Arey (Sarah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) He married Lydia Norton. Child of Richard Arey and Lydia Norton is: 47 i. John7 Arey, born September 11, 1714. Generation No. 7 22. John7 Merchant (Samuel6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) He married Sarah Gilbert August 27, 1724 in Stratford,Conn.. She was born November 10, 1705. Child of John Merchant and Sarah Gilbert is: 48 i. (4 ch.)8 Merchant. 23. John7 Merchant (John (Guernsey)6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born 1707 in Edgartown, MA., and died June 1781 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. He married Miriam Cleveland Abt. 1732 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass., daughter of Ebenezer Cleveland and Mary Vincent. She was born 1706, and died December 20, 1790. More About John Merchant: Occupation: Mariner Children of John Merchant and Miriam Cleveland are: 49 i. John Tartius8 Merchant, born Abt. 1733 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died Bef. 1761. He married Deborah Vincent December 23, 1756. + 50 ii. Seth Merchant, born 1736 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died 1762 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. 51 iii. Mary Merchant, born Abt. 1738 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died March 12, 1805 in Appleton, Knox, Maine. She married James Pease. 52 iv. Gamaliel Merchant, born October 15, 1740 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died in (Lost at sea). 53 v. Lydia Merchant, born 1743 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died April 1776. She married William Vincent. 28. Cornelius7 Merchant (John (Guernsey)6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born 1716 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, Mass.. He married (1) Mary Pease, daughter of Benjamin Pease and Jean Arey. She was born 1714 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. He married (2) Anna Harper. Child of Cornelius Merchant and Mary Pease is: 54 i. Peter8 Merchant, born 1746. He married Elizabeth Dunham May 04, 1786 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; born 1765 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. Children of Cornelius Merchant and Anna Harper are: 55 i. Mary8 Merchant, born 1755. 56 ii. Sprowell Merchant, born 1752. 38. Daniel7 Merchant (Jabez6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born November 16, 1721 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass., and died Aft. 1779 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. He married Hannah Woodbury November 19, 1744 in Gloucester, Essex, Maine, daughter of Caleb Woodbury and Hephzibah Lane. She was born February 24, 1722/23 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass., and died May 19, 1779 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. Children of Daniel Merchant and Hannah Woodbury are: 57 i. Daniel8 Merchant, born August 16, 1745 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. He married (1) Thomasina/Tammy Lane November 21, 1769 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.; born May 03, 1749 in Lanesville, Essex, Mass.; died April 13, 1780 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. He married (2) Experience Marsh May 02, 1782. + 58 ii. Jabez Merchant, born April 25, 1749 in Gloucester, Mass.; died 1829 in Annisquam, Mass.. + 59 iii. William Merchant, born September 09, 1751 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.; died October 15, 1802 in Rockport, Mass.. + 60 iv. Sarah Hannah Merchant, born February 17, 1754 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Mass.; died November 30, 1848 in Lanesville, Essex, Mass.. 61 v. Rebecca Merchant, born December 21, 1746. She married William Tucker December 24, 1765 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. 62 vi. Mary Merchant, born March 26, 1756 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.; died July 21, 1831 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. She married John Butler November 12, 1772. 63 vii. Judith Merchant, born 1758 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.; died April 03, 1772 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. 64 viii. Cornelius Merchant, born Bef. June 07, 1761. 65 ix. Eunice Merchant, born Bef. July 23, 1763. 66 x. John Merchant, born Bef. January 18, 1767. 39. Jabez7 Merchant (Jabez6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born August 02, 1727 in (bapized) Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine. He married Remember/Remembrence Hallett, daughter of David Hallet/Hallett and Mary Annabel. She was born May 12, 1731 in Barnstable, Barnstable, Mass.. Children of Jabez Merchant and Remember/Remembrence Hallett are: 67 i. Betty8 Merchant. 68 ii. Molly Merchant. 69 iii. Azubah Merchant. 70 iv. Jabez Merchant. 71 v. Silvanus Merchant. Generation No. 8 50. Seth8 Merchant (John7, John (Guernsey)6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born 1736 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass., and died 1762 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. He married Lydia Dunham Abt. 1757 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass., daughter of Benjamin Dunham and Lydia Pease. She was born 1738. Notes for Seth Merchant: A yeoman. More About Seth Merchant: Occupation: Yeoman Children of Seth Merchant and Lydia Dunham are: + 72 i. John9 Merchant, Rev. Sold., born 1758; died July 18, 1813 in Sierra Leone, Africa (in prison). 73 ii. Sarah Merchant, born 1759 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died March 09, 1821 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass. (unmarried). 74 iii. Miriam Merchant, born 1760 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. She married John Thomas September 07, 1800. 58. Jabez8 Merchant (Daniel7, Jabez6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born April 25, 1749 in Gloucester, Mass., and died 1829 in Annisquam, Mass.. He married Rebecca Woodbury November 25, 1779 in Gloucester, Essex, Ma., daughter of Samuel Woodbury and Judith Ober. Notes for Jabez Merchant: LDS has contrasting dates re: marriage of Jabez and Rebecca. They are: #1 1779, Nov 25 film #456715 #2 1787, Aug 11 film #456715 ?? In the Federal (Mass.) census of 1790, there is a Jabez Merchant listed at Gloucester Town, Essex County, Mass. ID# MAS1a2158526, page 072. From Mass. Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol 10, page 632: Merchant, Jabez, Chelsea. Corporal, Capt. Barnabas Dodge'd (6th) co., Col. Baldwin's (38th) regt; pay abstract for Aug., 1775, dated Camp Chelsea. Also: Jabez Merchant (1749-1827) served, as private, 1725, in Capt. Barabus Dodge's company and, 1776, was promoted sergeant. He was born in Gloucester and died in Annisquam, Mass. More About Jabez Merchant: Census (federal): 1790, Essex Co., MA, Gloc. Town. ID# MAS1a2158526 Children of Jabez Merchant and Rebecca Woodbury are: + 75 i. Jabez9 Merchant, born August 11, 1787. 76 ii. John Merchant, born July 17, 1793 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. 59. William8 Merchant (Daniel7, Jabez6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born September 09, 1751 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass., and died October 15, 1802 in Rockport, Mass.. He married Hannah Wheeler December 23, 1777 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass., daughter of Moses Wheeler and Susanna Norwood. She was born August 25, 1758 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass., and died February 06, 1838 in Gloucester, Essex, Mass.. More About William Merchant: Occupation: Fisherman Children of William Merchant and Hannah Wheeler are: 77 i. Charlotte9 Merchant. + 78 ii. Eppes Merchant, born October 21, 1780. 79 iii. William Merchant, born December 09, 1778. 80 iv. Nathaniel Merchant. 81 v. James Merchant, born June 1787. 82 vi. Mary Ann Merchant. 60. Sarah Hannah8 Merchant (Daniel7, Jabez6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born February 17, 1754 in Dorchester, Suffolk, Mass., and died November 30, 1848 in Lanesville, Essex, Mass.. She married David Lane November 12, 1772 in Lanesville, Essex, Mass., son of David Lane and Abigail Lane. He was born December 01, 1750 in Lanesville, Essex, Mass., and died May 30, 1825 in Chelsea, Suffolk, Mass.. Notes for Sarah Hannah Merchant: From the Lane Genealogies Vol III: Mrs. Hannah Merchant Lane joined the church at Lanesville, July 31, 1774, and dies 30 Nov., 1840, aged 86 yrs., 9ms., 13 ds. Notes for David Lane: From Lane Genealogies Vol. III: Tradition relates he was a soldier in the Revolution, captured and carried to Hallifax, Nova Scotia. He escaped and swam on board a sloop bound for Virginia, whence with a companion he returned on foot to Gloucester. He was monitor and collector for the Third Parish, Annisquam, Mass., Mar. 20, 1779, parish committee 1788, sexton 1807. He was married 12 Nov 1772 by Rev. Obediah Parsons, to Hannah Merchant. (see notes on H.M.) His headstone reads: "A husband kind, a father dear, A sincere friend lies buried here." Children of Sarah Merchant and David Lane are: 83 i. John9 Lane, born Abt. August 21, 1774 in Annisquam, Essex, Mass.; died May 15, 1844 in Annisquam, Essex, Mass.. He married Esther White December 03, 1795 in Gloucester, Essex, Maine. 84 ii. David Lane, born July 14, 1776 in Annisquam, Essex, Mass.; died May 15, 1844 in Annisquam, Essex, Mass.. He married Abigail Lane January 24, 1798 in Gloucester, Essex, Maine. 85 iii. Judith Lane, born Abt. 1779; died January 18, 1819. Generation No. 9 72. John9 Merchant, Rev. Sold. (Seth8, John7, John (Guernsey)6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born 1758, and died July 18, 1813 in Sierra Leone, Africa (in prison). He married Matilda Dunham August 19, 1787 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. She was born 1761, and died November 25, 1817. Notes for John Merchant, Rev. Sold.: He served in two wars. 1776 and 1812. Taken from, Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, page 221: "Marchant, John. Jr., Seaman, brig Hazzard, commanded by Capt. John Foster Williams; engaged Dec. 4, 1778; discharged April 20, 1779; service, 4 mos. 16 days. Roll dated Boston." Ibid., page 221: "Marchant, John. Private, Capt. Benjamin Smith's co.; service from Jan 18, 1776, to Sept. 1, 1776, 7mos. 14 days; company stationed at Martha's Vineyard for defense of seacoast." John was taken from a privateering ship off of the coast of Africa and died in prison in Sierra Leone. It is not known if he died of disease or of wounds. Children of John MARCHANT and Matilda DUNHAM: Rebecca, bapt. January 03, 1790, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; m. William SMITH, January 26, 1811, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts. John, b. August 21, 1791, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts. Nancy, b. 1793, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts. Nancy died young. Matilda Dunham, bapt. June 05, 1796, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; m. Joshua SPOONER, July 31, 1820, New Bedford, Massachusetts. (N.B : A Joshua SPOONER of this time lived in Worcester and was murdered by his wife Bathsheba and an English soldier she had been caring for - obviously. Any connection?) Abiah Mayhew, b. 1798, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; d. 1879. Abiah died unmarried. Seth, b. March 17, 1803, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; m Mary S. BUTLER. More About John Merchant, Rev. Sold.: Occupation: Mariner Children of John Merchant and Matilda Dunham are: 86 i. Rebecca10 Merchant, born January 1790 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. She married William Smith January 26, 1811 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. + 87 ii. John Merchant, born August 21, 1791 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. 88 iii. Nancy Merchant, born Abt. 1793; died in (died young). 89 iv. Matilda D. Merchant, born June 1796 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. She married Joshua Spooner July 31, 1820 in New Bedford, Mass.. 90 v. Abiah Mayhew Merchant, born 1798 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. Notes for Abiah Mayhew Merchant: Died unmarried. 91 vi. Seth Merchant, born March 17, 1804 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. He married Mary S. Butler. 75. Jabez9 Merchant (Jabez8, Daniel7, Jabez6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born August 11, 1787. He married (1) Judith or Hannah. Notes for Jabez Merchant: Was this the Jabez Merchant whose will was filed 20 Jan 1829? He was a Gloucester fisherman who died intestate. From the Essex County Probate Index 1638-1840. Children of Jabez Merchant and Judith Hannah are: 92 i. Jabez10 Merchant, Jr., born September 12, 1805 in New Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine. He married (1) Esther Webber June 20, 1833 in New Gloucester, Maine; born in New Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine. He married (2) Charlotte M. Stubblefield March 08, 1863 in Civil, New Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine; born in Civil, New Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine. Notes for Jabez Merchant, Jr.: (See Civil War Records )Jabez Marchant, Jr., mustered October 20, 1863, for three years, promoted to corporal, dismissed September 18, 1865 From "The History of the town and city of Gloucester, Mass.", page 207 In July, 1863, the requisite papers having been obtained from the governor, Jeremiah R. Cook, Edward Staten, Allan Rogers, Edwin H. Davis and Arthur C. Millett were authorized to recruit a company of Heavy Artillery to man the fortifications then being erected in town. A recruiting office was opened at the Armory and the following were mustered into the United States' service: (Jabez Merchant) Listed on 1820 Census--see copy. + 93 ii. Miranda Merchant, born June 11, 1809 in Civil, New Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine; died 1886 in Gray, Maine; Stepchild. 78. Eppes9 Merchant (William8, Daniel7, Jabez6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born October 21, 1780. Child of Eppes Merchant is: + 94 i. George10 Merchant. Generation No. 10 87. John10 Merchant (John9, Seth8, John7, John (Guernsey)6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born August 21, 1791 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. He married (1) Abiah Fisher October 19, 1813 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass., daughter of Joseph Fisher and Thankful. He married (2) Mary 1830. Notes for John Merchant: John MARCHANT born August 21, 1791 in Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts. He married (1) Abiah FISHER October 19, 1813 in Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts, daughter of Joseph FISHER and Thankful FISHER. He married (2) Mary 1830. October 14, 1792 - the date John was Christened. Children of John MARCHANT and Abiah FISHER: Lucy, b. 1820, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; d. 1886; m. William HARLAND. Seth, b. May 03, 1822, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; d. April 12, 1874. Joseph W., b. May 20, 1825, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; Prize Master, Captain, Master Mariner; m (1) Louisa _____; m(2) Puella Sprague CLEVELAND (b 13 Feb 1834 in Edgartown), widow of Jeremiah RAYNOLDS, daughter of John Neal CLEVELAND. Mary Ann, b. May 18, 1826, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; m. David HARPER, April 23, 1852. Charles, b. March 25, 1828, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; m. Elizabeth N. COFFIN, April 02, 1852. Mariner Children of John MARCHANT and MARY: Hannah, b. August 01, 1832, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; m. Alfred LUDLAM, April 24, 1857. Benjamin F. MARCHANT, b. October 25, 1835, Edgartown, Dukes Co., Massachusetts; d. February 22, 1861, San Francisco, California. A mariner. Children of John Merchant and Abiah Fisher are: 95 i. Lucy11 Merchant, born 1820 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died 1886. She married William Harland. 96 ii. Seth Merchant, born May 03, 1822 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died April 12, 1874. 97 iii. Joseph W. Merchant, born May 20, 1825 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. He married (1) Louisa. He married (2) Puella Sprague Cleveland; born February 13, 1834 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. Notes for Joseph W. Merchant: Prize Master, Captain, Master Mariner. Background: Henry/William Marchant Farm, West Kingston, RI 98 iv. Mary Ann Merchant, born May 18, 1826 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. She married David Harper April 02, 1852. 99 v. Charles Merchant, born March 25, 1828 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. He married Elizabeth N. Coffin April 02, 1852. Notes for Charles Merchant: A Mariner. Children of John Merchant and Mary are: 100 i. Hannah11 Merchant, born August 01, 1832 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.. She married Alfred Ladlum April 24, 1857. 101 ii. Benjamin Merchant, born October 25, 1835 in Edgartown, Dukes, Mass.; died February 22, 1861 in San Francisco, California. Notes for Benjamin Merchant: Benjamin M. Marchant, mus. August 16, 1862, for three years, 35th R., Co. D, prom. to corp., July 15, 1862, to sergt. April 1, 1864, dis. June 9, 1865. ??? 93. Miranda10 Merchant (Jabez9, Jabez8, Daniel7, Jabez6, Abijah/Abasha/Obijah5 Marchant, John4, John3, John2, John1) was born June 11, 1809 in Civil, New Gloucester, Cumberland, Maine, and died 1886 in Gray, Maine. She married Joseph Hicks Lane Abt. 1833, son of Levi Lane and Sarah Hicks. He was born 1807 in East Grey, Maine, and died September 05, 1886 in Grey, Maine. |
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