Jonathan POORE

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"A Memoir and Genealogy of John Poore": jonathan, born Feb. 25, 1678, settled on the old homestead at Newbury Neck, where his children were born, and where he died, June 30, 1742. He was a juryman most of the time for many years, until just previous to his decease. On important committees, tything-man and one of the selectmen of the town.

About the time of his father's decease, he became of age. At this time he engaged in the real estate business, which he followed during the remainder of his life. In this respect he was more like his uncle Joseph, than his father and grandfather. He sold to his uncle Joseph Morse, a right in a "Rate Lott," that had belonged to his grandfather, in 1701. He bought of J. Wainright, on the Neck by Rowley, that had been owned by his grandfather and uncles Henry and Joseph Poore, in 1702, and sold it to his brother John Poore, in 1705. he exchanged land with Ezekiel Northend, in 1706. he bought of Joseph Ilsley, in 1711. He with Hale, Thurston and Plumers of the Neck, sold their right in common lands on the Neck to the Plumers, in 1715. He bought of Thomas Palmer and Jonathan Hopkinson, two parcels of land in Rowley, 1716. he sold to John Stewart, land in Rowley, 1721. He bought of Edward and Josiah Bishop, woodland near Thirla's farm, 1728, and sold it to Jonathan Plummer, the next year. He sold to Richard Adams, land in Newbury, 1731. he bought of Thomas Lambert, of Rowley, some of great swamp in Rowley, on Newbury line, 1736.

In his will, made Sept. 15, 1737, and proved July 5, 1742, he mentioned all his children, excepting the three that died in infancy.

Jonathan married Rebecca HALE on 18 Aug 1703 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Rebecca (daughter of John HALE and Sarah JAQUES) was born on 18 Feb 1683 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 16 Mar 1760 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Rebecca POORE was born on 10 May 1705 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
2. Mary POORE was born on 7 Nov 1706 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
3. Ann POORE was born on 25 Oct 1708 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.
4. John POORE was born on 20 Jun 1711 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 5 Sep 1783 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
5. Daniel POORE was born on 13 Mar 1716 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts.

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"A Memoir and Genealogy of John Poore": John, born June 21, 1642; died February 15, 1700-1. Settled in Newbury, on the homestead of his father; took the oath of allegiance in 1678, when he was 36 years of age. He was on the jury; was frequently called to offices of trust in his native place, as overseer of wills, and appraiser of estates; was tything-man many years and constable to collect taxes, etc.

He probably bought or sold but little real estate during his life; but his heirs sold the out-lands, most of which were in Rowley, to Joseph Plummer, Jr. in 1706/

In his will made July 12, 1700, proved March 3 following his decease, he mentions his wife Mary, and all his children excepting his first born, who died in infancy. He gave his homestead to his son Jonathan, with a provision that he pay the debts and legacies thereof.

John married Mary TITCOMB on 27 Feb 1665. Mary (daughter of William TITCOMB and Joanna BARTLETT) was born on 17 Feb 1643/4 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA; died after 1709. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]