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John (Lt ) Dresser 1639–1724 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1639

Birth Location: Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 14 Mar 1724

Death Location: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Father: John Dresser

Mother: Mary Dresser

Spouse(s): Mrs Dresser, Martha Thorley

Children(s): Elizabeth Dresser, Lydia Dresser, Nathaniel Dresser, Elizabeth Dresser, John Dresser, Elizabeth Dresser, Mary Dresser, John Dresser, Mary Dresser, Jonathan Dresser, Richard Dresser, Sarah Dresser, Jane Dresser, Martha Dresser

In 1639, John (Lt ) Dresser entered the world in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Dresser And Mary Dresser. In 1684, John (Lt ) Dresser resided in Freeman 7 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA. John (Lt ) Dresser married Martha Thorley, Mrs Rebecca Dresser, and had children including Elizabeth Dresser, Jane Dresser, John Daniel Dresser, John Dresser, Jonathan Dresser, Lydia Dresser, Martha Dresser, Mary Dresser, Nathaniel Dresser, Richard Dresser, Sarah Dresser. John (Lt ) Dresser passed away in 1724 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1639, John (Lt ) Dresser entered the world in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, born to John Dresser And Mary Dresser.
  • In 1684, John (Lt ) Dresser resided in Freeman 7 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA.
  • John (Lt ) Dresser married Martha Thorley, Mrs Rebecca Dresser, and had children including Elizabeth Dresser, Jane Dresser, John Daniel Dresser, John Dresser, Jonathan Dresser, Lydia Dresser, Martha Dresser, Mary Dresser, Nathaniel Dresser, Richard Dresser, Sarah Dresser.
  • John (Lt ) Dresser passed away in 1724 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Dresser's Ancestors

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John Dresser
1639–1724
Birth Place: Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Dresser
1607–1672
Rowley, Yorkshire, England
Mary Dresser
1611–1659
Skewsby, Yorkshire, , England
Grandparents
Christopher Dresser
1580–1626
Grimstone, Yorkshire, England
Margaret Gilling
1575–1615
Helmsley, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Robertus Dressar
1518–1588
Alleson Simpson
1530–1610
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Drysser
1495–1560
Jenat
1500–1560

John Dresser's Descendants

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John ((Lt )) Dresser (1639–14 Mar 1724) m. Mrs (Rebecca) Dresser (1640–2 Apr 1718) m. Martha Thorley (25 Dec 1646–29 Jun 1700)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Dresser 1685–1735
  2. 2. Lydia Dresser 1684–1689
  3. 3. Nathaniel Dresser 1681–1749
  4. 4. Elizabeth Dresser 1686–1706
  5. 5. John (Daniel) Dresser 1678–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Dresser 1677–
  7. 7. Mary Dresser 1675–
  8. 8. John Dresser 1663–1736
  9. 9. Mary Dresser 1667–1735
  10. 10. Jonathan Dresser 1674–1744
  11. 11. Richard Dresser 1679–1728
  12. 12. Sarah Dresser 1678–1759
  13. 13. Jane Dresser 1676–1698
  14. 14. Martha Dresser 1671–1728 m. Anthony (Potter) Jr 1667–1757
    1. 1. Daniel Potter 1698–1770 m. Elizabeth Kemball 1707–1764
      1. 1. Ephraim Potter 1744–1806 m. Sarah Corey 1750–1830
        1. 1. Rufus (Ephraim) Potter 1781–1848 m. Sallie Turner 1780–1870
        2. 2. Zerubable Potter 1764–1834
        3. 3. TILLMAN POTTER 1790–1841
        4. 4. Potter 1793–1874
      2. 2. Anthony Potter 1731–1757
      3. 3. Ephraim Potter 1733–1734
      4. 4. Martha Potter 1737–1797
      5. 5. Daniel Potter 1738–1814
      6. 6. Richard Potter 1742–1828
      7. 7. Mary Potter 1746–1821
      8. 8. Elizabeth Potter 1749–1816

John Dresser's Timeline

4 Records

1639
1639
Birth of John (Lt ) Dresser in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
1662
27 Nov 1662
Age 23
John (Lt ) Dresser was married in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts
1684
1684
Age 45
John (Lt ) Dresser resided here in Freeman 7 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
Freeman 7 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
1724
14 Mar 1724
Age 85
Death of John (Lt ) Dresser in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1639
    Event Place: Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 80785
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 275; SAR Membership Number: 54991
    [4] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 708.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WDN

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1662
    Event Place: Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1684
    Event Place: Freeman 7 May, Massachusetts Colony, MA
    Record Source: Massachusetts Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1724
    Event Place: Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town Records
    [2] Millennium File
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, SAR Membership Number: 80785
    [4] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 275; SAR Membership Number: 54991
    [5] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

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