Person:John Fassett (1)

John, and Joseph were the sons of Patrick Fasset, and Sarah, surname [--?--]. this assumption of parentage is based on the fact that Patrick was in Billerica by 1679. John fasset was the first treasurer of Bedford, set off from Billerica in 1733. No issue.

SOURCES: Donna Valley Russell, C.G., Gray Haven at Airview, 709 E. Main St., Middletown, MD 21769, "Ralph Hill of Plymouth and Billerica, Middlesex, MA, Descendants to the Fifth Generation", Pgs. 7-10; National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 72, Number 1, March 1984; received from Jan Saunders, e-mail jsaunders1@comcast.net.[bstill.ged]

From: The Fassett Genealogy" compiled by Katherine F. Schuster - 1974 - p g. 2 "John was a physician. He left no heirs. In Vol. XVII N.E. Gen. Reg., p. 3 32 mentions a certificate of Jonathan Prescott, Sr. and Jonathan Prescot t, Chiurgeons saying John Fassit of Concord, is incapable of service fr om lameness Oct. 13, 1698. He was the first treasurer of the town of Bedfo rd. On a trip to London, England he purchased a Bible printed in Lond on in 1611." John, and Joseph were the sons of Patrick Fasset, and Sarah, surname unknown. this assumption of parentage is based on the fact that Patrick was in Billerica by 1679). John fasset was the first treasurer of Bedford, set off from Billerica in 1733. No issue.

SOURCES: Donna Valley Russell, C.G., Gray Haven at Airview, 709 E. Main St., Middletown, MD 21769, "Ralph Hill of Plymouth and Billerica, Massachusetts, Descendants to the Fifth Generation", Pgs. 7-10; (National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 72, Number 1, March 1984; received from Jan Saunders, e-mail jsaunders1@comcast.net). John, and Joseph were the sons of Patrick Fasset, and Sarah, surname [--?--]. this assumption of parentage is based on the fact that Patrick was in Billerica by 1679. John fasset was the first treasurer of Bedford, set off from Billerica in 1733. No issue.

SOURCES: Donna Valley Russell, C.G., Gray Haven at Airview, 709 E. Main St., Middletown, MD 21769, "Ralph Hill of Plymouth and Billerica, Middlesex, MA, Descendants to the Fifth Generation", Pgs. 7-10; National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 72, Number 1, March 1984; received from Jan Saunders, e-mail jsaunders1@comcast.net.[bstill.ged]

From: The Fassett Genealogy" compiled by Katherine F. Schuster - 1974 - p g. 2 "John was a physician. He left no heirs. In Vol. XVII N.E. Gen. Reg., p. 3 32 mentions a certificate of Jonathan Prescott, Sr. and Jonathan Prescot t, Chiurgeons saying John Fassit of Concord, is incapable of service fr om lameness Oct. 13, 1698. He was the first treasurer of the town of Bedfo rd. On a trip to London, England he purchased a Bible printed in Lond on in 1611." John, and Joseph were the sons of Patrick Fasset, and Sarah, surname unknown. this assumption of parentage is based on the fact that Patrick was in Billerica by 1679). John fasset was the first treasurer of Bedford, set off from Billerica in 1733. No issue.

SOURCES: Donna Valley Russell, C.G., Gray Haven at Airview, 709 E. Main St., Middletown, MD 21769, "Ralph Hill of Plymouth and Billerica, Massachusetts, Descendants to the Fifth Generation", Pgs. 7-10; (National Genealogical Society Quarterly, Volume 72, Number 1, March 1984; received from Jan Saunders, e-mail jsaunders1@@comcast.net).

1. ↑ Joslyn, Roger D. Vital Records of Charlestown, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. (Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1984-1995)
   1:78.

   John, son of Patrick & Sarah MackFacie, b. Oct. 3, 1670.

2. ↑ Bedford Deaths, in Bedford, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Vital Records of Bedford, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1903)
   118.

   [FASSET] John, Dr., Jan. 30, 1736-7, in 67 y. [Fassett, gravestone]

3. ↑ Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. Middlesex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1648-1871. (American Ancestors, 2014)
   Case 7386: John Fasset 1737.

   Will of "John Fasset of Bedford ... yeoman Being very weak in Body", dated 17 Jan 1736/7, proved 23 May 1737, bequeaths to wife all moveable estate and use of all real estate during her natural life, to "Cusson" Peter Fassett 1/2 of housing and lands, "Cuson" John Fassett the other half, to Mary Wooley £20, to Abigail Headen $pound;10, to Mary [Gorrel?] £5. Wife to be executrix, desires Mr Stephen Palmar of Cambridge to assist her.
   21 Feb 1736[/7]: Heirs cited to approve will. Note on back of citation by Mary Fassett that "I am week of Body and not capable of coming down Just now".
   23 May 1737: Bond of Mary Fasset widow of Bedford as Executrix of will of John Fasset late of Bedford.