John, b. in Byfield -- Rowley, bapt. Sept. 23, 1733, m. 1st, Oct 16, 1766, Susanna, dau. of Peter Cheney of Bradford, m. 2nd, June 5, 1773, Mary Smith of Rowley, m. 3rd, March 16, 1790, widow [Susanna] Honyford. He d. Jan 16, 1818. He had a homestead with 5 acres of ground in Newbury, 6 acres on another place; 12 acres of peat meadow and woodland in Rowley, and 10 acres of pasture land in Bradford; one small building standing on the highway; two pews in the gallery of Byfield meeting-house, and many articles of personal effects; which were appraised at a little less that $2,000. The widow's dower was set of in March; and Feb 6, 1827, the remainder was divided to the children (except Jacob who is not mentioned in the probate documents.)
