'John, son of (John) and Hopestill Mirick, born 1655, at Charlestown, Mass. Married Elizabeth Trowbridge, Feb. 9, 1682, at Newton, Mass.; she born Oct. 12, 1660; was daughter of Deacon James Trowbridge, ... Elizabeth died 1734, at Newton, Mass., aged 74 years.'
'He is reported to have died July 11, 1706, at Newton. He may have been killed by Indians at that date, as claimed by Bond, but he probably died at home, in his bed.' 'His will, dated April 29, 1706, says: "Being weak in body, under a languishing sickness," ...'