Jeremiah Wetherell was the son of William and Elizabeth (Newland) Wetherell; but when born is unknown. He lived at the east part of the town, and afterwards moved into Taunton. He married Rachel Basset, March 26, 1713. He subsequently had a wife Sarah. His will was probated July 7, 1752, and he names three children in it. We give his autograph, written in 1724.