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John Bull 1677–1724 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 January 1677

Birth Location: Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 1724

Death Location: North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

Father: Isaac Bull

Mother: Mary Walling

Spouse(s): Mary Closson

Children(s): Isaac Bull

The story of John Bull began in 1677 in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. In 1691, John Bull resided in Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts. John Bull married Mary Closson, and had children including Isaac Bull. John Bull passed away in 1724 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Bull began in 1677 in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
  • In 1691, John Bull resided in Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts.
  • John Bull married Mary Closson, and had children including Isaac Bull.
  • John Bull passed away in 1724 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Bull's Ancestors

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John Bull
1677–1724
Birth Place: Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Isaac Bull
1653–1716
Donnington, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England
Mary Walling
1645–1724
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
Edward Bull
1625–1682
Donnington, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth (Castell) Gisborne
1630–
Donnington, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Thomas (D) Walling
1627–1674
Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
Mary (Catherine) Abbott
1629–1669
Cambridge, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Abbott
1584–1647
Mary Mills
1610–1643
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Abbott
1545–1617
Mary Hubbard
1565–1617
Susanna
–1675

John Bull's Descendants

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John Bull (5 January 1677–1724) m. Mary Closson (5 January 1687–1726)
  1. 1. Isaac Bull 1708–1789 m. Rebecca Browning 1710–1790
    1. 1. Abraham (Bull) Sr 1740–1820 m. Abigail Paine 1739–1821
      1. 1. Ruth Bull 1767–1845 m. Aaron Cass 1761–1812
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Cass 1786–1880 m. Eleazer McCartee 1780–1814

John Bull's Timeline

3 Records

1677
5 January 1677
Birth of John Bull in Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
1691
1691
Age 14
John Bull resided here in Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts
Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts
1724
1724
Age 47
Death of John Bull in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 January 1677
    Event Place: Jamestown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 342.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JLM
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Admissions and Discharges, Royal Hospital, Chelsea: Disability and Royal Artillery Out-Pensions, Admission Books; Class: Wo 116; Piece Number: 1
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1691
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Massachusetts; Year: 1691; Page Number: 40

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1691
    Event Place: Freeman, Massachusetts Colony, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Applications of Freemen, 1630-1691

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1724
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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