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Thomas Witham 1666–1736 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 September 1666

Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 1 August 1736

Death Location: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Henry Witham

Mother: Sarah Somes

Spouse(s): Abigail Babson

Children(s): Ebenezer Witham, Zebulon Witham

Thomas Witham was born in 1666 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Henry Witham And Sarah Somes. In 1700, Thomas Witham resided in Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Witham married Abigail Babson, Widow Clark, and had children including Ebenezer Witham, Zebulon Witham. Thomas Witham passed away in 1736 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Thomas Witham was born in 1666 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, the child of Henry Witham And Sarah Somes.
  • In 1700, Thomas Witham resided in Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Thomas Witham married Abigail Babson, Widow Clark, and had children including Ebenezer Witham, Zebulon Witham.
  • Thomas Witham passed away in 1736 in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Witham's Ancestors

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Thomas Witham
1666–1736
Birth Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Henry Witham
1643–1702
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Somes
1643–1689
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Morris (Somes 10th GGF (paternal 7x great grandfather of Lizzie) Borden)
1614–1689
Cranfield, County of Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Marjorie Johnson
1614–1647
of Cranfield, Bedford, England, Great Britain
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Borden)
1586–1624
Judith GGM
1588–1623
David Johnson
1580–1639
Elizabeth Johnson
1586–1630
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Somes
1560–1600
Judythe Mounte
1560–1617
William Gamon
1562–1615
Clementts Stamar
1557–1638
Ann Doughty
1564–1592

Thomas Witham's Descendants

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Thomas Witham (29 September 1666–1 August 1736) m. Abigail Babson (13 may 1670–25 Feb 1746)
  1. 1. Ebenezer Witham 1702–1783 m. 08a (Elizabeth) Pattee 1712–1783
    1. 1. Benjamin Witham 1736–1815 m. Anna Ayer 1735–1850 m. Jenne (Jane) Jean 1739–1807
      1. 1. Jedediah Witham 1761–1797 m. Mehateble ("Maria") Swett 1765–1823
        1. 1. Benjamin Witham 1785–1850 m. Jane Willson 1795–1860 m. Ann Ogle 1791–1815 m. ANN OGLE 1789–1815
        2. 2. Lucy Witham 1798–1871
      2. 2. Benjamin Witham 1754–1820
      3. 3. Charles Witham 1767–
      4. 4. Ebenezer Witham 1754–1812
      5. 5. Polly (Mary) Witham 1771–1849
      6. 6. Jesse Witham 1781–1856
      7. 7. John Witham 1776–1850
    2. 2. Ann Witham 1741–
    3. 3. Asa Witham 1743–1771
    4. 4. Dorcas Witham 1737–
    5. 5. Ebenezer Witham 1753–1826
    6. 6. Elizabeth Witham 1750–
    7. 7. Ester Witham 1748–
    8. 8. Jerimiah Witham 1745–
    9. 9. Lucy Witham 1739–1820
  2. 2. Zebulon Witham 1708–1794

Thomas Witham's Timeline

4 Records

1666
29 September 1666
Birth of Thomas Witham in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1691
8 July 1691
Age 25
Thomas Witham was married in Gloucester, Essex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
1700
1700-1860
Age 34
Thomas Witham resided here in Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1736
1 August 1736
Age 70
Death of Thomas Witham in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 September 1666
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 8 July 1691
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, MA, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1700-1860
    Event Place: Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: History of the town of Gloucester, Cape Ann : including the town of Rockport

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 August 1736
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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