Major John Freeman

M, #13230, b. Jan 28, 1627, d. Sep 27, 1719
Relationship8th great-grandfather of Malcolm Kenyon McKown Jr.
Pedigree
Father*Edmund Freeman b. Jul 25, 1596, d. Jun 21, 1682
Mother*Bennett Hodsoll b. circa 1597, d. Apr 12, 1630

Family

Mary Mercy Brewster Prence b. Jan 4, 1630, d. Sep 28, 1711
Children

Chronological Events

Birth*Jan 28, 1627 Major John Freeman was born on Jan 28, 1627 at Billingshurst, Sussex, England, United Kingdom. 
 He was the son of Edmund Freeman and Bennett Hodsoll. 
Researcher's Note* 
John came to New England in 1635 on the ship "Abigail" and settled in the Orleans part of Eastham, MA 5 Jun 1651. He was deputy to Colony court in 1653 and many years thereafter. In 1657 he was an assistant to the Governor and re-elected yearly til the union of the Colonies in 1692. Was one of the first selectman of Eastham and many years a deacon of the church. Was captain of the militia and in 1685 was appointed Major.

An additional source indicates that John was born Jan. 28, 1626 in Pulborough, Sussex, England.1
 
Marriage*Feb 13, 1649 Major John Freeman married Mary Mercy Brewster Prence, daughter of Governor Thomas Prence and Patience Brewster, on Feb 13, 1649 at Sandwich, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States.2 
Death*Sep 27, 1719 Major John Freeman died on Sep 27, 1719, at age 92 at Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States.3 
Burial*Sep 28, 1719 He was buried on Sep 28, 1719 at Cove Burying Ground Cemetery, Eastham, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 85715994.4 

Citations

  1. [S771] Personal Knowledge - Valentine, Jack.
  2. [S802] Site - Ancestry.com, online at http://www.ancestry.com
  3. [S79] Gravestones - Find-A-Grave.com, online at findagrave.com.
  4. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves.