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Hannah Danforth 1698–1746 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Nov 1698

Birth Location: Dorchester, Massachusetts

Death Date: 1 September 1746

Death Location: Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Rev. Danforth

Mother: Elizabeth Minot

Spouse(s): Rev. Dunbar

Children(s): Elijah Dunbar, Mehetabel Dunbar

The story of Hannah Danforth began in 1698 in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Hannah Danforth married Rev Samuel Dunbar, and had children including Elijah Dunbar, Mehetabel Dunbar. Hannah Danforth passed away in 1746 in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Hannah Danforth began in 1698 in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
  • Hannah Danforth married Rev Samuel Dunbar, and had children including Elijah Dunbar, Mehetabel Dunbar.
  • Hannah Danforth passed away in 1746 in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hannah Danforth's Ancestors

Self
Hannah Danforth
1698–1746
Birth Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts
Parents
Rev. John Danforth
1660–1730
Roxbury, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Minot
1663–1722
Massachusetts
Grandparents
Rev. (Samuel) Danforth
1627–1674
Framingham, Suffolk, England
Mary Wilson
1633–1713
Boston city, Suffolk, Massachusetts
James Minot
1628–1669
Saffran Walden, Essex, England
Hannah Stoughton
1637–1670
England
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Danforth
1589–1638
Elizabeth confirm
1593–1628
Rev. Wilson
1588–1667
Elizabeth Mansfield
1596–1658
George Minot
1592–1671
Martha Stocke
1594–1657
Isreal Stoughton
1601–1644
Elizabeth Knight
1600–1681
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Danforth
1560–1621
Jane Sudbury
1563–1601
William(Rev) Symmes
1570–
elizabeth ?
1570–
Reverend Wilson
1542–1615
Isabel Woodhull
1544–1615
Sir Esq.
1572–1610
Elizabeth
1576–1634
John Esq.
1559–
Anne
1570–
Rev. Stoughton
1557–1622
Katherine Evelyn
1564–1603
William Knight
1580–1629
Elizabeth
1580–

Hannah Danforth's Descendants

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Hannah Danforth (3 Nov 1698–1 September 1746) m. Rev. (Samuel) Dunbar (2 October 1704–15 Jun 1783)
  1. 1. Elijah Dunbar 1740–1814
  2. 2. Mehetabel Dunbar 1738–1817 m. Rev. (John) Searle 1721–1787
    1. 1. mehitable (hetty) Searle 1775–1852 m. Whiting Allen 1778–1860
      1. 1. elizabeth Allen 1805–1885 m. George Fridley 1801–1883
        1. 1. laura (jane) Fridley 1836–1920 m. Charles (Nathaniel) Stout 1835–1915
        2. 2. Harvey (W.) Fridley 1832–1919
        3. 3. John (M.) Fridley 1835–1918
        4. 4. Benjam fridley 1833–
        5. 5. Melvina fridley 1849–
      2. 2. Hettie Allen 1815–1910 m. John Wolfley 1809–1880
        1. 1. John (Lucky) Wolfley 1848–1931 m. May Gallagher 1852–1940
        2. 2. Jebediah (Sylvester) Wolfley 1850–1873
        3. 3. Silas (Dunbar) Wolfley 1846–1930 m. Magdalene Allen 1844–1912
        4. 4. Hettie McDowell 1856–1939
        5. 5. George (Wilbor) Wolfley 1853–1940 m. Maria (Estelle) Bailey 1859– m. Johanna (Christine) Gregory 1868–
      3. 3. silas (dunbar) Allen 1801–1850 m. Phebe Findley 1814–1861
        1. 1. philemon (beecher) Allen 1826–1914 m. lydia coleman 1830–1906
        2. 2. elizabeth (betsy) Allen 1828–1920 m. William (H.) Edwards 1827–1898
    2. 2. john Searle 1767–1814 m. abigail (johnson) Safford 1767–1817
      1. 1. John Searle 1804–1897 m. Agnes Owen 1835–1930
        1. 1. Mary (Agnes) Searl 1870–1957 m. Howard (C) Drayer 1873–
        2. 2. Clara Searle 1868–
        3. 3. John (Clinton) Searle 1860–1929 m. Minnie (Morehous) Osborn 1866–1941
        4. 4. William Searle 1866–
        5. 5. James Searle 1865–1926 m. Mary (B.) Linnell 1869–1929
        6. 6. Maggie Searle 1864–1943 m. Henry (F) Hand 1862–
        7. 7. Nellie Searle 1870–1968 m. George (J) Smith 1851–1929
        8. 8. Truman (Gordon) Searle 1875–1949 m. Hilma (M) Falk 1881–1969
        9. 9. Belle Searle 1873–1925 m. Alfred (M) Stickle 1872–1937
    3. 3. samuel (dunbar) Searle 1763–
    4. 4. Mary (Polly) Searle 1764– m. Deacon (Jacob) Safford 1762–1829
      1. 1. Jacob (Johnson) Safford 1796–1863 m. Jane ("Jenny" Ruth Child x) carrier 1797–1870
        1. 1. Henry (Monroe) Safford 1822–1898 m. Lucia 1823–
        2. 2. Prudentia (Corrine) Safford 1829–
        3. 3. Mary ("Mercy" Ellen) Safford 1836–1867 m. William Shortley 1844–1910
        4. 4. Asahel (Chase Washburn) Safford 1833–1859
        5. 5. Purmelia Safford 1830–
        6. 6. Esther (M) Safford 1828–1865
        7. 7. Philander (Chase) Safford 1825–1850
        8. 8. Heber (Chase) Safford 1822–1859 m. Olivia Flynn 1827–
        9. 9. "Judge" (Jacob Safford x) match 1827–1885 m. Irene (A) Clark 1845– m. Esther (Mary Coon x) carrier 1828–1865

Hannah Danforth's Timeline

2 Records

1698
3 Nov 1698
Birth of Hannah Danforth in Dorchester, Massachusetts
Dorchester, Massachusetts
1746
1 September 1746
Age 48
Death of Hannah Danforth in Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1698
    Event Place: Dorchester, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Massachusetts Town Birth Records
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 163 : 1921
    [6] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Andover, Essex, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 September 1746
    Event Place: Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections
    [2] Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 163 : 1921
    [5] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Massachusetts, Find a Grave Index

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