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Gershom Bigelow 1714 – 1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Nov 1714

Birth Location: Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts

Death Date: 3 Jan 1812

Death Location: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: John Bigelow

Mother: Jerusha Garfield

Spouse(s): Mary Howe

Children(s): Timothy Bigelow, Anna Bigelow

Gershom Bigelow was born in 1714 in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, the child of John Bigelow and Jerusha Garfield. In 1800, Gershom Bigelow resided in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Gershom Bigelow married Mary Howe, and had children including Timothy Bigelow, Anna Bigelow. Gershom Bigelow passed away in 1812 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • Gershom Bigelow was born in 1714 in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts, the child of John Bigelow and Jerusha Garfield.
  • In 1800, Gershom Bigelow resided in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
  • Gershom Bigelow married Mary Howe, and had children including Timothy Bigelow, Anna Bigelow.
  • Gershom Bigelow passed away in 1812 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Bigelow
1675 – 1769
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
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Jerusha Garfield
1677 – 1758
Birth Location: Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
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Spouses(s)

Mary Howe
1718 – 1802
Birth Location: Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts
MH

Children(s)

Timothy Bigelow
1738 – 1817
Birth Location: Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Anna Bigelow
1749 – 1826
Birth Location: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
AB

Gershom Bigelow's Ancestors

Self
Gershom Bigelow
1714 – 1812
Birth Place: Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Parents
John Bigelow
1675 – 1769
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Jerusha Garfield
1677 – 1758
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Samuel Bigelow
1653 – 1731
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Mary Flagg
1658 – 1729
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
John Begely
1617 – 1703
Mary Warren
1624 – 1691
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Randall Bigelow
1578 – 1626
Jane
1582 – 1626

Gershom Bigelow's Descendants

1.
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Gershom Bigelow (13 Nov 1714 – 3 Jan 1812) m. Mary Howe (30 Jun 1718 – 9 Jun 1802)
  1. 1. Timothy Bigelow (1 Nov 1738 – 6 Nov 1817) m. Meriam Howe (5 Dec 1744 – 14 Nov 1825)
    1. 1. David Bigelow (16 Oct 1763 – 27 Feb 1846) m. Deborah Doane (1773 – 26 Oct 1857)
      1. 1. William Bigelow (14 Feb 1798 – 8 Dec 1880)
      2. 2. Ebenezer Bigelow (1800 – 22 Jun 1874) m. Sarah (Sally) Goddard (22 Mar 1805 – 16 Nov 1881)
        1. 1. Harriet (A) Bigelow (11 Sep 1826 – 24 Apr 1867) m. George (Merrick) Felton (10 Nov 1820 – 24 Jan 1869)
        2. 2. Mary (S) Bigelow (1830 – ) m. George (Merrick) Felton (10 Nov 1820 – 24 Jan 1869)
        3. 3. Sarah (A) Bigelow (abt 1832 – ) m. Sewell (Cyrenus) Parkhurst (20 Dec 1827 – 20 Dec 1896)
        4. 4. Eliza (A) Bigelow (abt 1838 – 5 Feb 1864) m. Charles (Emory) Lamb (12 Feb 1829 – 17 Mar 1907)
        5. 5. Abby (Goddard) Bigelow (28 Jul 1839 – 30 Dec 1915) m. Charles (Smith) Bassett (7 Aug 1834 – 2 Apr 1915)
        6. 6. Ellen (C) Bigelow (28 Oct 1846 – 23 Jun 1858)
      3. 3. Isaac Bigelow (15 Aug 1801 – 16 Oct 1869)
      4. 4. Nancy Bigelow
      5. 5. Polly Bigelow
      6. 6. Ephraim Bigelow
    2. 2. Lydia Bigelow (13 Jan 1766 – )
    3. 3. Ephraim Bigelow (13 May 1768 – 26 Oct 1843)
    4. 4. Betsey Bigelow (12 Sep 1771 – )
    5. 5. Lovina Bigelow (18 Jan 1776 – )
    6. 6. Miriam Bigelow (21 Apr 1778 – )
  2. 2. Anna Bigelow (27 Apr 1749 – 1 Jan 1826)

Gershom Bigelow's Timeline

4 Records

1714
13 Nov 1714
Birth of Gershom Bigelow in Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1763
1763
Age 49
Gershom Bigelow was married
None
1800
1800
Age 86
Gershom Bigelow resided here in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
1812
3 Jan 1812
Age 98
Death of Gershom Bigelow in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1714
    Event Place: Marlboro, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1714; Birth city: Marlborough; Birth state: MA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Genealogy of the Descendants of John White of Wenham and Lancaster, Massachusetts : 1638-1900 : in
    [6] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: History of the town of Marlborough, Middlesex county, Massachusetts, from its first settlement in 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1763
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1714; Birth city: Marlborough; Birth state: MA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 17; Page: 945; Image: 202; Family History Library Film: 205615

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1812
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Gershom Bigelow 3 Jan 1812

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jan 1812
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1714; Birth city: Marlborough; Birth state: MA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Genealogy of the Descendants of John White of Wenham and Lancaster, Massachusetts : 1638-1900 : in
    [5] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: History of the town of Marlborough, Middlesex county, Massachusetts, from its first settlement in 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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