Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Dennett, John, 1646-1709 |
Othernames |
Denet, Dennick, John Dennett Jr |
Born |
1646 |
Birthplace |
Sussex, England. |
Deceased |
May 5, 1709 |
Places of residence |
Arrived in America from Sussex, England. Portsmouth, N.H. by 1671. (Christian Shore, the "Beehive" n Prospect. St.) |
Occupation |
Housewright. Held several public offices; selectman, constable and surveyor. |
Father |
John Dennett, dfl. 1640. |
Mother |
Unknown. |
Spouse |
Amy Sherburne, b. 1650, d. 1712, m. 1679. |
Children |
1. John Dennett, b. Dec. 15, 1675, m. Feb 5,1702 Mrs. Mary Adams Shapleigh. 2. Amy Dennett, b. Apr. 9, 1679, m. 1698 to John Adams of Kittery, Me. 3. Joseph Dennett, cooper, b. Jul. 19, 1681, m. Jun 24, 1704 Elizabeth Meade. 4. Ephraim Dennett, b. Aug. 2, 1683, d. 1741, m. Catherine ____. |
Notes |
Buried at Points of Grave |
Relationships |
brother to Alexander Dennett, c1639-1698 Spouses: Amy Sherburne, b. 1650, d. 1712, m. 1679. |
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