John BIGELOW

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John Bigelow, the immigrant ancestor, is believed to have come from England, but the variations in spelling at the time of his immigration to New England make it difficult to trace he name. The first mention of his name on the records is found at Watertown, Massachusetts, where September 30, 1642, he married Mary Warren, who died October 19, 1691. She was daughter of John and Margaret Warren. In 1652 he took the oath of fidelity there, and April 18, 1690, he was admitted freeman. He was a blacksmith by trade, and was allowed certain timber by the town for building of his forge. He was highway surveyor in 1652-60; constable in 1663, and selectman in 1665-70-71. His homestead consisted of six acres. he married (second) October 2, 1694, Sarah, daughter of Joseph Bemis, of Watertown. He died July 14, 1703. His will was dated January 4, 1703, and proved July 23, same year.

John married Mary WARREN on 30 Sep 1642 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Mary died on 19 Oct 1691 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John BIGELOW was born on 27 Oct 1643 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Aug 1684 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
2. Jonathan BIGELOW was born on 11 Dec 1646; died on 09 Jan 1710.
3. Mary BIGELOW was born on 14 Mar 1648; died on 3 Sep 1704.
4. Joshua BIGELOW was born on 05 Nov 1655 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts; died on 21 Feb 1744/5 in Westminster, Massachusetts.
5. Samuel BIGLO was born on 28 Oct 1653 in Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.

John married Sarah BEMIS on 2 Oct 1694. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]