Person:Mercy Gorton (1)
Mercy Gorton
b.4 Jun 1722 Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
d.1 Oct 1809 Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 1720
  1. Israel GortonAbt 1720 - 1807
  2. Mercy Gorton1722 - 1809
  3. Freelove Gorton1725 - 1795
Spouse and Children
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m. 29 Aug 1742
  1. Ruth Knight1743 - 1794
  2. Mercy Sabra Knight1745 -
  3. Mary Knight1748 -
  4. Robert Knight, 3rd1750 - 1823
  5. Zilpha Knight1761 - 1820
  6. Freelove Knight1765 - 1829
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Facts and Events
Name Mercy Gorton
Alt Name Marcy Gorton
Gender Female
Birth? 4 Jun 1722 Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Marriage 29 Aug 1742 Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United Statesto Capt. Robert Knight, 2nd
Will[1] 10 Mar 1794 Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Death? 1 Oct 1809 Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

BIOGRAPHY: The Life and Times of Samuel Gorton By Adelos Gorton Philadelphia - 1907 - Page 177/201/202

Marcy Gorton (Israel 4, Othniel 3, John 2, Samuel 1), born 1722, died October 1, 1809, married, August 29, 1742, Robert Knight, born July 4, 1722, died April 18, 1791, son of Robert and Mary (Potter) Knight, Mary Potter was of John and Jane (Burlingame) Potter (John 2, Robert 1, Potter). Robert Potter sailed from England in 1634, settled in Rhode Island in 1636; was one of the original purchasers of Shawomet. Robert Knight was a contributor towards building the first Friends' meeting-house at Mashapaug. They lived in Cranston. They had 7 Children six girls and one boy.

References
  1. ↑ Abstracts of Cranston Wills, in Rhode Island Genealogical Register. (Princeton, Massachusetts: A. G. Beaman)
    8:129.

    Marcy Knight of Cranston, widow. Will dated 10 Mar 1794, proved 24 Feb 1810, pps. 62-63.
    Son Robert Knight
    Daughters: Marcy Knight, Zilphia Sheldon (presumably wife of son-in-law Nicholas Sheldon), Mary Greene & Freelove Potter.
    Witnesses: Mathew Manchester, Job Manchester, William Manchester.

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