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Richard Waters 1604–1677 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 MAR 1604

Birth Location: London, England

Death Date: TO 28 AUG 1677

Death Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

Father: James Waters

Mother: Phebe Manning

Spouse(s): Rejoice Waters

Children(s): Sarah Ray, James Waters, Mary Waters, Elizabeth Waters, Phebe Waters, Martha Waters, John Waters, Ezekiell Waters, Abigail Waters, Susanna Waters, William Waters

In 1604, Richard Waters entered the world in London, England, born to James Waters And Phebe Manning. Richard Waters married Rejoice Waters, and had children including Abigail Waters, Elizabeth Waters, Ezekiell Waters, James Waters, John Waters, Martha Waters, Mary Waters, Phebe Waters, Sarah Ray, Susanna A Waters, William Waters. Richard Waters passed away in 1677 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

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Biography

  • In 1604, Richard Waters entered the world in London, England, born to James Waters And Phebe Manning.
  • Richard Waters married Rejoice Waters, and had children including Abigail Waters, Elizabeth Waters, Ezekiell Waters, James Waters, John Waters, Martha Waters, Mary Waters, Phebe Waters, Sarah Ray, Susanna A Waters, William Waters.
  • Richard Waters passed away in 1677 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Waters
1568–1617
Birth Location: Aldersgate, London, England, United Kingdom
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Phebe Manning
1572–1642
Birth Location: Eynsford, Kent, England
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Spouses(s)

Rejoice Waters
1604–1678
Birth Location: London, England, United Kingdom
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Children(s)

Sarah Ray
1652–1726
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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James Waters
1638–1704
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
JW
Mary Waters
1640–1683
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
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Elizabeth Waters
–1662
Birth Location: –
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Phebe Waters
–1674
Birth Location: –
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Martha Waters
1634–1676
Birth Location: London, England
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John Waters
1640–1706
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
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Ezekiell Waters
1647–1721
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
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Abigail Waters
1645–1685
Birth Location: –
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Susanna Waters
1649–1726
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
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William Waters
1655–1704
Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
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Richard Waters's Ancestors

Self
Richard Waters
1604–1677
Birth Place: London, England
Parents
James Waters
1568–1617
Aldersgate, London, England, United Kingdom
Phebe Manning
1572–1642
Eynsford, Kent, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Waters's Descendants

1.
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Richard Waters (3 MAR 1604–TO 28 AUG 1677) m. Rejoice Waters (3 MAR 1604–20 OCT 1678)
  1. 1. Sarah Ray 1652–1726 m. Joshua RayRaeREA** 1628–1710
    1. 1. Samuel RayRea 1652–1715 m. Mary Skelton 1717–1777
      1. 1. Samuel Ray 1697–1744 m. Meriam (Smith) * 1689–1746
        1. 1. Robert Ray 1718–1784 m. Mary Ray 1722–1795
        2. 2. Samuel (Ray) Jr 1716–1783 m. Mary Skelton 1717–1777 m. Elizabeth Ray 1717–1777
        3. 3. Benjamin Ray 1725–1775
        4. 4. Mary Tower 1710–1794 m. Gideon Tower 1699–1772
        5. 5. Meriam Ray 1712–1744
        6. 6. Abigail Johnson 1721–1789
        7. 7. Joseph Ray 1723–1798 m. Sarah (D) Ray 1734–1797
        8. 8. Henry Ray 1728–1783
        9. 9. William Ray 1730–1755
        10. 10. Benjamin ("Elam") Ray 1739–1787
        11. 11. Miriam (Ray) (R20) 1712–1794
      2. 2. David Ray 1742–1822 m. Eunice Ray 1746–1843
        1. 1. Betsey (W) Fernald 1781–1843
      3. 3. Melatiah Blake 1754–1840
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Hope) Ray 1683–1735
    2. 2. John Rea 1666–1732
    3. 3. Rebecca Horne 1656–1740
  2. 2. James Waters 1638–1704 m. Mary Stalworthie 1642–1693
    1. 1. Samuel (Waters) Ensign 1679–1742
  3. 3. Mary Waters 1640–1683
  4. 4. Elizabeth Waters –1662
  5. 5. Phebe Waters –1674
  6. 6. Martha Waters 1634–1676
  7. 7. John Waters 1640–1706
  8. 8. Ezekiell Waters 1647–1721
  9. 9. Abigail Waters 1645–1685
  10. 10. Susanna (A) Waters 1649–1726
  11. 11. William Waters 1655–1704

Richard Waters's Timeline

7 Records

1604
3 MAR 1604
Birth of Richard Waters in London, England
London, England
1604
3 MAR 1604
Richard Waters was baptized in St. Botolphs, Oldgate, London, England
St. Botolphs, Oldgate, London, England
1604
3 MAR 1604
Richard Waters was christened in London Saint Botolph's Aldgate, Middlesex, England
London Saint Botolph's Aldgate, Middlesex, England
1636
1636
Age 32
Richard Waters immigrated in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America
1639
1639
Age 35
Richard Waters resided here
None
1676
16 JUL 1676
Age 72
Death of Richard Waters in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
1677
TO 28 AUG 1677
Age 73
Burial of Richard Waters in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 MAR 1604
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [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] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [6] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 3 MAR 1604
    Event Place: St. Botolphs, Oldgate, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Age:
    0

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 3 MAR 1604
    Event Place: London Saint Botolph's Aldgate, Middlesex, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1620 AND 1650
    Event Place: Salem, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Salem, Massachusetts; Year: 1620-1650; Page Number: 99

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1636
    Event Place: Salem, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Salem, Massachusetts; Year: 1636; Page Number: 481

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1636
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay, British Colonial America

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1639
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] Age:
    34-35

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Applications of Freemen

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 JUL 1676
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [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] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Global, Find a Grave Index for Burials at Sea and Other Select Burial Locations
    [6] Millennium File
    [7] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [9] Age:
    72

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: TO 28 AUG 1677
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America
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