Capt. Nathaniel SOUTHWORTH

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He is called lieutenant in Middleboro town records. He succeeded his brother Ichabod as captain of the Second Middleboro Militia in 1733.

Nathaniel married Jael HOWLAND before 1710 in Middleboro, Massachustts. Jael (daughter of Isaac HOWLAND and Elizabeth VAUGHN) was born on 13 Oct 1688 in Middleboro, Massachusetts; died on 9 Nov 1743 in Middleboro, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Gideon SOUTHWORTH was born on 05 Sep 1718 in Middleboro, Massachusetts; died on 25 Oct 1788 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.

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He lived at first in Plymouth, later in Middleboro, Massachusetts. In 1708 he is described in deeds as "of Plymouth, often residing in Middleboro"; in 1708 he is described definitely as "of Middleboro." He was surveyor of highways for Plymouth in 1673; constable for Plymouth, 1668; and two years later was fined 10s for refusing to aid the constable in the execution of his office. He was selectman for Plymouth 1689 and 1691; was ensign in 1694-95. He owned land in Tiverton, Rhode Island. For many years the Southworth family owned large tacts of land in Middleboro, some of the richest and most valuable land in that town belonging to them.

Nathaniel married Desire GRAY on 10 Jan 1672 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Desire (daughter of Edward GRAY and Mary WINSLOW) was born on 06 Nov 1651 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; died on 04 Dec 1690 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Fact: Daughter of Edward Gray and Mary Winslow