Born 5 Jun 1667 Cambridge, MA.
His will, dated in Stow, 22 July 1743, with codicl added 25 May 1747, was lodged for probate by son Amos 9 Mar 1752, proved 22 June 1752. Mentions wife Hannah, two eldest sons Joseph & Benjamin, sons Elisha & Amos. Surviving daughters: Hannah Heald, Mary Haines & Susannah Fitch, and daughter Elizabeth Wheeler deceased.