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Col John Folsom 1613–1681 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 December 1613

Birth Location: Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 27 Dec 1681

Death Location: Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Mary Gilman

Children(s): Peter Folsom, John Folsom

In 1613, Col John Folsom entered the world in Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England, born to Adam Folsom And Agnes. Col John Folsom married Mary Gilman, and had children including Ephraim Folsom, John Folsom, Nathaniel Folsom, Peter Folsom. Col John Folsom passed away in 1681 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America.

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  • In 1613, Col John Folsom entered the world in Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England, born to Adam Folsom And Agnes.
  • Col John Folsom married Mary Gilman, and had children including Ephraim Folsom, John Folsom, Nathaniel Folsom, Peter Folsom.
  • Col John Folsom passed away in 1681 in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America.

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Col Folsom's Ancestors

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Col Folsom
1613–1681
Birth Place: Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
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Col Folsom's Descendants

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Col (John) Folsom (2 December 1613–27 Dec 1681) m. Mary Gilman (6 August 1615–1692)
  1. 1. Peter Folsom 1649–1717
  2. 2. John Folsom 1642–1715 m. Abigail Perkins 1655–1716
    1. 1. Jonathan Folsom 1685–1740 m. Anna Ladd 1691–1742
      1. 1. Abigail Folsom –1754
      2. 2. Jonathan Folsom 1724–1800
      3. 3. Nathaniel Folsom 1726–1790
      4. 4. Trueworthy Folsom 1734–1822
      5. 5. John Folsom 1713–1775
      6. 6. Josiah Folsom 1735–1816
      7. 7. Mary Folsom 1722–1791
      8. 8. Sarah Folsom –1800
      9. 9. Samuel Folsom 1732–1790
      10. 10. Elizabeth Folsom 1703–1742 m. John Bowdoin 1703–1739
        1. 1. John (BOWDEN) II 1717–1788 m. Margaret (Peggy) Webb 1726–1795
      11. 11. John Folsom 1713–1775
      12. 12. Mary Folsom 1722–1791
      13. 13. Jonathan Folsom 1724–1800
      14. 14. Nathaniel Folsom 1726–1790
      15. 15. Samuel Folsom 1732–1790
      16. 16. Trueworthy Folsom 1734–1822
      17. 17. Josiah Folsom 1735–1816
      18. 18. Sarah Folsom –1800
      19. 19. Abigail Folsom –1754
    2. 2. Jeremiah Folsom 1680–1757
    3. 3. Mercy Dudley 1691–1746

Col Folsom's Timeline

2 Records

1613
2 December 1613
Birth of Col John Folsom in Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
1681
27 Dec 1681
Age 68
Death of Col John Folsom in Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 December 1613
    Event Place: Hingham, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1638
    Event Place: New England
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: New England; Year: 1638; Page Number: 80

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1681
    Event Place: Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] New Hampshire, Death and Disinterment Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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