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Martha Metcalf 1628–1717 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 March 1628

Birth Location: Norwich, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 26 December 1717

Death Location: Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Father: None None

Mother: None None

Spouse(s): Nathaniel Stowe, William Bignell

Children(s): Nathaniel Stow, Ebenezer Stowe, Samuel Stowe

The story of Martha Metcalf began in 1628 in Norwich, Norfolk, England. Martha Metcalf married Nathaniel Stowe, William Bignell, and had children including Ebenezer Stowe, Nathaniel Stow, Samuel Stowe. Martha Metcalf passed away in 1717 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Metcalf began in 1628 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.
  • Martha Metcalf married Nathaniel Stowe, William Bignell, and had children including Ebenezer Stowe, Nathaniel Stow, Samuel Stowe.
  • Martha Metcalf passed away in 1717 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

None None
1586–1664
Birth Location: Tatterford, Norfolk, Eng
None None
1593–1644
Birth Location: Waynham, Norfolk, England

Spouses(s)

Nathaniel Stowe
1621–1684
Birth Location: Biddenden, Kent, England
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William Bignell
–1659
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Nathaniel Stow
1663–1724
Birth Location: Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
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Ebenezer Stowe
1668–
Birth Location: Concord, Massachusetts
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Samuel Stowe
1666–1667
Birth Location: –
SS

Martha Metcalf's Ancestors

Self
Martha Metcalf
1628–1717
Birth Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England
Parents
1586–1664
Tatterford, Norfolk, Eng
1593–1644
Waynham, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Rev (Leonard) Metcalf
1545–1618
Wensley, North Yorkshire, England
Thomas (Noble) Elwyn
1566–1648
Norwich, City of Norwich, Norfolk, England
Elizabeth Benslye
1567–1606
Caistor St Edmund, South Norfolk District, Norfolk, England
Great-Grandparents
William Elwyn
1540–1611
Alyce Saberton
1542–1603
Simon Benslye
1543–1595
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr
1505–1555

Martha Metcalf's Descendants

1.
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Martha Metcalf (27 March 1628–26 December 1717) m. Nathaniel Stowe (7 Oct 1621–30 May 1684) m. William Bignell (–16 Aug 1659)
  1. 1. Nathaniel Stow 1663–1724 m. Ruth Merriam 1670–1718
    1. 1. Jonathan Stow 1705–1780
    2. 2. Sarah Stow 1710–1756
    3. 3. Mary Stow 1707–1754 m. Eliazer Melvin 1703–1754 m. John (Farrar) Swain 1698–1774
      1. 1. Nathaniel Melvin 1740–
      2. 2. Sarah Melvin 1743–
      3. 3. Mary Melvin 1745–
      4. 4. David Melvin 1747–
      5. 5. John Melvin 1749–
      6. 6. Bridget Melvin 1751–1817
      7. 7. Joshua Melvin 1754–
      8. 8. Mary Chandler 1745–1807
    4. 4. Timothy Stow 1714–1727
    5. 5. John Stow 1691–1724
    6. 6. Thomas Stow 1699–1746
      1. 1. Samuel Stow 1742–1835 m. Abigail Dana 1746–
        1. 1. Samuel Stow 1772–1808 m. Hepzebah Biglow –1866
    7. 7. Benjamin Stow 1700–1746 m. Zibiah Moore 1704–
  2. 2. Ebenezer Stowe 1668– m. Abigail Parling 1680–
    1. 1. Daniel Stowe 1708–1750 m. Elizabeth Adkins\Atkins 1717–1767
      1. 1. Maj. (Josiah) Stowe 1735–1820 m. Esther Judd 1738–1810
        1. 1. David (J) Stowe 1764–1810 m. Mary (Ann) Stowe 1768–1810
        2. 2. Esther Stowe 1761–1761
        3. 3. Samuel Stowe 1767–1768
        4. 4. Hannah Stowe 1769–
        5. 5. Sarah (Sally) Stowe 1779–1860
        6. 6. Daniel Stowe 1765–1852 m. Lois Cooper 1770–1838
        7. 7. Esther Stow 1762–1811
      2. 2. Samuel Stow 1749–1831 m. Elizabeth Benedict 1770–1832
        1. 1. Abel (G) Stow 1781–1870 m. Mary ("Polly") PERKINS 1782–1881
        2. 2. Samuel Stow 1787–
        3. 3. Darthena Stow 1789–1799
        4. 4. Isaac Stow 1795–1852
        5. 5. Daniel Stow 1793–1862 m. Hannah Youmans 1796–1867
      3. 3. Lucy Stowe 1743–
      4. 4. Daniel Stow 1737–1758
      5. 5. Elizabeth Stow 1738–1830 m. Caleb Clark –1830
        1. 1. Cephas Clark –1845
      6. 6. Mary Stow 1746–1829 m. Noah Murray 1747–1811
        1. 1. Abner Murray 1773–1839 m. Dorethea Harris 1778–1815
    2. 2. Amos Stow 1718–1798 m. Mary 1721–1793
      1. 1. Ebenezer Stow 1753–1841 m. Mary Hartwell 1755–1840
        1. 1. Ebenezer (Stow) Jr 1780–1875
        2. 2. Elizabeth Stow 1792–1800
        3. 3. Sally Stowe 1782–1868 m. Aaron Grimes 1778–1868
      2. 2. Mary Stow 1746–
      3. 3. Joseph Stow 1748–
      4. 4. Amos Stow 1750–
      5. 5. Sarah Stow 1755–
  3. 3. Samuel Stowe 1666–1667

Martha Metcalf's Timeline

2 Records

1628
27 March 1628
Birth of Martha Metcalf in Norwich, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
1717
26 December 1717
Age 89
Death of Martha Metcalf in Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 March 1628
    Event Place: Norwich, Norfolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Boston, Massachusetts; Year: 1637; Page Number: 33
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Mack Genealogy : The Descendants of John Mack of Lyme, Conn

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1637
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Boston, Massachusetts; Year: 1637; Page Number: 33

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 December 1717
    Event Place: Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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