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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Richard Williams

    Notes:

    "Father of Taunton."
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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.

    Richard — Frances Deighton. (daughter of John Deighton and Jane Basset) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nathaniel Williams  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nathaniel Williams Descendancy chart to this point (1.Richard1)

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.

    Nathaniel — Elizabeth Rogers. (daughter of John Rogers and Ann Churchman) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. Elizabeth Williams  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Apr 1686, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 2 May 1732; was buried Staples Street Burying Ground, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Elizabeth WilliamsElizabeth Williams Descendancy chart to this point (2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 18 Apr 1686, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 2 May 1732; was buried Staples Street Burying Ground, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 12.

    Elizabeth married John Macomber 17 Mar 1707, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. John (son of John Macomber and Anna Evans) was born 18 Mar 1681, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 14 Dec 1747, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried Staples Street Burying Ground, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Nathaniel Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Feb 1709, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 10 Nov 1787; was buried Lakeville, Massachusetts.
    2. 5. Josiah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Feb 1711, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 18 Nov 1801, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    3. 6. John Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Feb 1713, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 9 Nov 1774; was buried Lakeville, Massachusetts.
    4. 7. Elizabeth Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Mar 1715.
    5. 8. James Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Sep 1717, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 31 Dec 1803.
    6. 9. Elijah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1718, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 3 Feb 1802.
    7. 10. Mary Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jul 1721.
    8. 11. Abiah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1724; died 1 Mar 1750; was buried Pine Hill Cemetery, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    9. 12. Annah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jan 1726.
    10. 13. Joseph Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Mar 1732, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 25 Jan 1800; was buried Lakeville, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 4.  Nathaniel Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 9 Feb 1709, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 10 Nov 1787; was buried Lakeville, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Nathaniel Macomber was a deacon in the Congregational Church.

    May 24, 1788, there was a division of the estate of Nathaniel Macomber of
    Taunton among his children, George, Ichabod, Nathaniel, Priscilla, widow of
    Nathaniel, released her thirds. George received land on which he was living in
    Taunton, also land in Cotley (a locality in the eastern part of Taunton) and
    land in Berkley, bounded by land of Joseph and James Macomber. He also had the
    whole right or share of his brother Job, who was oldest son. Nathaniel lived
    in Middleborough and took land there. Ichabod took the homestead in Taunton,
    bounded by land of Josiah Macomber and Captain Macomber. Witnessed by Job and
    Abiel Macomber.
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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13, 16, 28.

    Nathaniel married Priscilla Southworth 13 Nov 1735. Priscilla (daughter of Ichabod Southworth and Esther Hodges) was born 11 Feb 1709/1710; died 30 Oct 1793. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Job Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Nov 1737, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died Abt 1810, Richmond.
    2. 15. George Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Jul 1740, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died Jul 1820, Shutesbury, Massachusetts.
    3. 16. Nathaniel Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Jul 1742, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 7 Jul 1814.
    4. 17. Ichabod Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 May 1745, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    5. 18. Ezra Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Oct 1747; died 27 Sep 1756.
    6. 19. John Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1750; died 12 Oct 1756.

  2. 5.  Josiah Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 19 Feb 1711, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 18 Nov 1801, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Josiah Macomber was commissioned lieut. in the militia of Taunton in 1762.
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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13, 16.

    Josiah married Ruth Paul 29 Nov 1736. Ruth (daughter of Benjamin Paul and Ruth) was born 4 Feb 1711; died 19 Sep 1791. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Betsey Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Oct 1737; died 3 Sep 1825, North Brookfield.
    2. 21. Abiel Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1738, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 18 Nov 1821; was buried , Massachusetts.
    3. 22. Ruth Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1743; died 8 Oct 1756.
    4. 23. Rebecca Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1750.

  3. 6.  John Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 10 Feb 1713, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 9 Nov 1774; was buried Lakeville, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    John Macomber lived in Middleborough, where he was a deacon in the church. He
    is called "Dr. John Macomber" in a deed. He is buried with his wife in "Old
    Pond Cemetery".

    In 1775 Job Macomber was made guardian of the children of John Macomber of
    Middleborough, viz., John, Samuel, Cyrus, Enoch, and Elizabeth, minors, the
    last three being under fourteen years of age. The division of estate in 1779
    names also a daughter Mary and a daughter Abiah, wife of Benjamin Reed.
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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13, 17.

    John married Elizabeth Phinney 27 Jan 1746. Elizabeth was born Abt 1726; died 14 Jan 1775; was buried Lakeville, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Abiah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 25. John Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 26. Samuel Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 27. Mary Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 28. Elizabeth Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 29. Cyrus Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 30. Enoch Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born Middleborough, Massachusetts.

  4. 7.  Elizabeth Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 15 Mar 1715.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13.

    Elizabeth — William Rounsevill. [Group Sheet]

    Elizabeth — William Ashley. [Group Sheet]


  5. 8.  James Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 12 Sep 1717, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 31 Dec 1803.

    Notes:

    Lived in Berkley, Massachusetts.
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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13, 17.

    James married Rachel Drake 4 Feb 1747. Rachel (daughter of James Drake and Miriam) was born Abt 1726; died 9 Dec 1809. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Linthe Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jan 1749.
    2. 32. Elijah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jan 1750/1751, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.
    3. 33. James Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1753.
    4. 34. Josiah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Mar 1757.
    5. 35. Miriam Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Nov 1760.
    6. 36. Eleanor Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Aug 1763; died 12 Aug 1845.
    7. 37. Venus Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jan 1775, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 8 Mar 1859.

  6. 9.  Elijah Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 25 Oct 1718, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 3 Feb 1802.

    Notes:

    Elijah Macomber was Captain in the militia in 1772. He is buried with his wife
    in a cemetery on Staples Street, between Precinct and East Taunton. In his
    will, dated 18 January 1802, he gave fifty dollars to "Elijah Macomber, son of
    my brother Joseph Macomber late of Middleborough, deceased."
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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13, 18.

    Elijah — Judith Williams. Judith (daughter of Nathaniel Williams and Lydia King) was born Abt 1720; died 1 Oct 1743. [Group Sheet]

    Elijah — Sarah Pitts. Sarah was born Abt 1728; died 30 May 1810. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Judith Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1754; died 6 Oct 1770.
    2. 39. Betsey Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1756; died 1849.
    3. 40. Jane Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1760; died 15 Mar 1801.
    4. 41. Sarah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Aug 1763; died 30 Oct 1863.

  7. 10.  Mary Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 30 Jul 1721.

    Notes:

    Not married in will, 1742.
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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13.


  8. 11.  Abiah Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 8 Jun 1724; died 1 Mar 1750; was buried Pine Hill Cemetery, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13.

    Abiah — Israel Dean. Israel was born 1720, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 23 Jul 1775, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; was buried Pine Hill Cemetery, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  9. 12.  Annah Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 2 Jan 1726.

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13.

    Annah — John Smith. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 43. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 44. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 45. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 46. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 47. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point
    7. 48. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 49. Smith  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 13.  Joseph Macomber Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth3, 2.Nathaniel2, 1.Richard1) was born 28 Mar 1732, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts; died 25 Jan 1800; was buried Lakeville, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Joseph Macomber's mother died five weeks after his birth.

    Joseph Macomber appears with rank of Corporal in Captain Thomas Cobb's Company,
    Colonel John Winslow's Regiment, engaged for the defense of the eastern
    Frontiers. Mustered at Castle Island, 21 June 1754.

    He appears on a muster roll dated 31 January 1759 of a company of foot in his
    Majesty's service under Captain Job Winslow in Colonel Jedediah Preble's
    Regiment, raised by the province of Massachusetts Bay for the reduction of
    Canada. Town, Taunton, quality, first Lieut. Entered service 13 March and
    served till 13 November. Length of service 8 Months 22 days. Days travel, 15.

    He appears on a muster roll dated Boston, 13 December 1760, of a company in his
    Majesty's service under command of Captain John Taplin. Quality, Lieut.
    Residence, Taunton. Entered service 31 March 1759. Served until 21 November
    1760. Length of service 21 months, 14 days. Company at Fort Cumberland.

    He appears in a list of officers and privates brought as passengers on board
    the sloop "Prosperous," John Bragdon, master, from Fort Cumberland Chignecto to
    Boston. Rank, Lieut. Account of Bragdon for the passage money dated 24
    November 1760.

    Joseph Macomber was Lieut. in Captain Abiel Pierce's Company of Minute Men,
    that responded to the "Alarm," 19 April 1775. Time of service, two days. He
    was Sergeant in Captain Levi Rounsevill's Company, Colonel D. Brewer's
    Regiment, enlisting 5 May 1775 and serving three months and four days. He was
    commissioned Lieut. in Captain Edward Seagrovy's Company, 13th Regiment,
    commanded by Colonel Joseph Read, 8 January 1776, by order of Congress, signed
    by John Hancock, President. So read his commission, which I remember
    distinctly to have seen. It was preserved for more that a century in the
    family of his grandson, Leonard Macomber of Durham, Maine, but was accidentally
    destroyed.

    A deed at Plymouth, Massachusetts, dated 25 February 1800, shows where Josepth
    Macomber lived. "Joseph Macomber and Elijah Macomber 2d and Abraham Miller and
    Thankful Miller his wife and Isaac Thomas 2d and Judith Thomas his wife and
    Olive Macomber, Loraney Macomber and Hannah Macomber, and all of the town of
    Middleborough - to William Rounsville of Middleborough certain property known
    as Assawampsett Neck, land we own as heirs to our deceased father Joseph
    Macomber by name, - all the aforsaid forty-fifth and forty-sixth lots we hold
    as heirs to our deceased mother Thankful Macomber by name," to have and to
    hold, etc., -- "and that part of the 28th and 29th lots of land that our
    deceased father holds by deed under the hand and seal of Benjamin Booth
    deceased."

    Joseph Macomber lived in that part of Middleborough which is now Lakeville, on
    a neck of land between two lakes. The house in which he and also his Joseph
    lived is still standing. He and his wife and daughter, Lurana (Sanderson), are
    buried in the "Old Pond Cemetery," on the broken and the inscription can not be
    read. The inscription on his tombstone is as follows:

    In memory of
    Lieut. Joseph Macomber Who
    Died Janry 25 1800
    in his 68th year.

    Joseph Macomber's children are recorded on the leaf of an old diary, still
    preserved and in the possession of the writer of this. The record seems to have
    been made by himself between the years 1780 and 1788. It may have been brought
    from Middleborough to Durham, Maine, in and old writing desk still kept.
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    Reference:
    "Macomber Genealogy", 1908, Everett S. Stackpole, p 13, 18-20.

    Joseph married Thankful Canedy 16 Mar 1762. (daughter of William Canedy and Elizabeth Eaton) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 50. Joseph Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1762, Middleborough, Massachusetts; died 3 Jul 1800.
    2. 51. Thankful Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jan 1764; died 17 Jun 1853, Middleborough, Massachusetts.
    3. 52. Betsey Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Mar 1765; died 28 Aug 1784.
    4. 53. Nathan Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 2 Feb 1767; died 10 Aug 1788.
    5. 54. Frederick Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Dec 1768; died Bef 1800.
    6. 55. Elijah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Oct 1770, Middleborough, Massachusetts; died 26 Sep 1783; was buried Durham, Maine.
    7. 56. Judith Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Aug 1772.
    8. 57. Olive Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Mar 1774.
    9. 58. Lurana Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Feb 1778; died 29 Sep 1851.
    10. 59. Hannah Macomber  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 May 1780; died 28 Mar 1827.


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