Jabez HAMMOND

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Jabez Hammond 1st, oldest son of John, was b. at Rochester, Mass., Feb. 27, 1699, moved to Dartmouth, afterwards New Bedford, Mass., probably about the first of Dec. 1765, and, with his son John, went to South Woodstock, Vt., in 1782, where he d. Feb. 1786, age 87. Jabez Hammond was a prominent man in his day, and is said to have held a commission as captain from the King of England. After the birth of his children, probably May 17, 1765, he wrote out a Family Record, giving the births, marriages and deaths, and the names of his father and mother, himself, his wives and children, up to the date of writing. This ancient paper, somewhat impaired by time, is still in existence, and is a rare and remarkable document. Jabez Hammond was twice married, and was the father of 18 children.

Jabez married Sarah LATHROP on 14 Apr 1725. Sarah (daughter of Capt Hope LATHROP and Elizabeth LATHROP) was born on 31 Dec 1703; died on 9 Nov 1734. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jabez married Abigail FAUNCE on 12 May 1736. Abigail died in at age 84. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Faunce married Mary HOLMES on 3 Dec 1761. Mary died on 1 Feb 1813. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]