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Elkanah Watson 1655–1690 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Feb 1655

Birth Location: Southwark, London, England

Death Date: 8 Feb 1690

Death Location: Plymouth, Harbor, Massachusetts, USA

Father: George Watson

Mother: Phoebe Hicks

Spouse(s): Mercy Hedge

Children(s): Mercy Watson, Jno Watson, Phebe Watson, Mary Watson, Elkanah Watson, William Watson, George Watson

The story of Elkanah Watson began in 1655 in Southwark, London, England. Elkanah Watson married Mercy Hedge, and had children including Elkanah Watson, George Watson, Jno Watson, Mary Watson, Mercy Watson, Phebe Watson, William Watson. Elkanah Watson passed away in 1690 in Plymouth, Harbor, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elkanah Watson began in 1655 in Southwark, London, England.
  • Elkanah Watson married Mercy Hedge, and had children including Elkanah Watson, George Watson, Jno Watson, Mary Watson, Mercy Watson, Phebe Watson, William Watson.
  • Elkanah Watson passed away in 1690 in Plymouth, Harbor, Massachusetts, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elkanah Watson's Ancestors

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Elkanah Watson
1655–1690
Birth Place: Southwark, London, England
Parents
George Watson
1602–1689
England
Phoebe Hicks
1614–1663
Bermondsey, London Borough of Southwark, Greater London, England
Grandparents
Robert Hicks
1583–1647
Southwark, Surrey, England
Margaret Winslow
1589–1666
Droitwich Spa, Wychavon District, Worcestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
James Hicks
1555–1601
Phebe Allyne
1557–1657
Edward Winslow
1560–1620
Eleanor (Winslow)
1564–1594
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Kenelm Winslow
–1607
Herbert Pelham
1545–1620
Catherine Thatcher
–1594

Elkanah Watson's Descendants

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Elkanah Watson (25 Feb 1655–8 Feb 1690) m. Mercy Hedge (1657–26 Sep 1721)
  1. 1. Mercy Watson 1683–1744 m. John Freeman 1678–1767
    1. 1. Phoebe Freeman 1711–1749 m. Thomas Ashley 1705–1762
      1. 1. John Ashley 1740–1817 m. Desire Thatcher 1745–1786
        1. 1. Issac Ashley 1791–1884 m. Abigail Coller 1818–1905
      2. 2. Thankful Ashley 1729–
      3. 3. Miriam Ashley 1732–
      4. 4. Thomas Ashley 1738–
      5. 5. Elkanah Ashley 1744–
      6. 6. Isaac Ashley 1747–
    2. 2. Elkanah Freeman 1702–1714
    3. 3. Sarah Freeman 1704–
    4. 4. Mercy Freeman 1707–
    5. 5. John Freeman 1709–1804
    6. 6. Thankful Freeman 1714–
    7. 7. Elisha Freeman 1724–
    8. 8. Mary Freeman 1719–
    9. 9. Elkanah Freeman 1717–
    10. 10. Eli Freeman 1722–
  2. 2. Jno Watson 1678–1731
  3. 3. Phebe Watson 1681–1747
  4. 4. Mary Watson 1683–1768
  5. 5. Elkanah Watson 1683–
  6. 6. William Watson 1679–
  7. 7. George Watson 1680–

Elkanah Watson's Timeline

3 Records

1655
25 Feb 1655
Birth of Elkanah Watson in Southwark, London, England
Southwark, London, England
1689
1689
Age 34
Elkanah Watson - Probate in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1690
8 Feb 1690
Age 35
Death of Elkanah Watson in Plymouth, Harbor, Massachusetts, USA
Plymouth, Harbor, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1655
    Event Place: Southwark, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A biographical sketch of Elkanah Watson, founder of agricultural societies in America, and the proj

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Taunton, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1690
    Event Place: Plymouth, Harbor, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Plymouth County); Probate Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Freeman Genealogy : Freeman, Frederick in three parts, Viz : I Memorial of Edmund Freeman of Sandwi
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: A biographical sketch of Elkanah Watson, founder of agricultural societies in America, and the proj

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1689
    Event Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Massachusetts, Plymouth County, Probate Estate Files; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Plymouth County); Probate Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts

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