Capt Jonathan POORE

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"A Memoir and Genealogy of John Poore": Jonathan, born on the old homestead of his ancestors, January 20, 1737; he there passed his life until its close, March 19, 1807. For a number of years he kept a public house. He was always greatly interested in military affairs, collecting a company of volunteers, and marching to the front in 1775. He afterwards commanded the company stationed in that part of Newbury. He took an active part in the French and Indian war and in the Revolution. He was appointed one of the committee for supplying the continental soldiers in 1778.
Capt. Poore served the town from the time he was about thirty till near his decease, by filling various offices, and was several times on the jury when the county courts were in session.
About two years before his decease he made a will, in which he mentioned all his children with the exception of two, who died in infancy.

Jonathan married Sarah DOLE on 8 Nov 1759. Sarah was born on 25 May 1739 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts; died on 17 Aug 1819 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Eunice LONG on 10 Oct 1791. Eunice was born on 23 Sep 1763 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts; died on 7 Jun 1825. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Abigail CURRIER on 11 May 1834. Abigail died on 17 Jan 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]