Jonathan FAIRBANKS

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Jonathan Fairbanks, born in England; admitted townsman in Dedham 'ye 1 of ye 11: 1654," and signed the covenant. Resided in Dedham. He died Jan. 28, 1711/2.

He was a soldier in King Philip's War, serving in the first or Mt. Hope campaign in 1675, also in several subsequent campaigns. His name appears in the list of "Assignment of Wages" to the town of Roxbury, Aug. 26, which leads to the supposition that at that time he resided there, for it was the custom of the times for soldiers to assign their wages to the towns in which they resided in order that their families could be provided for.

Jonathan married Deborah SHEPARD on 10 May 1643. Deborah died on 7 Sep 1705. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jonathan FAIRBANKS was born about 1677.

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He was born in England, before the year 1600. He came to Boston with his family in 1633, as already stated, and remained there about three years, when he settled in Dedham, being one of the earliest Pioneers. he with others signed the Covenant when the town was established and named.

He died in Dedham, Dec. 5, 1668. His wife's name was Grace (?). she died 28th 10 mo, 1673, or 19: 3: 1676.

Jonathan married Grace ?. Grace died in 28 Oct 1673 or 19 Mar 1676. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]