Person Record

Metadata

Name

Emerson, John (Rev.), 1670-c1731

Born

May 14, 1670

Birthplace

Ipswich, Mass.

Deceased

Jan. 21, 1731/32

Places of residence

Salem, Mass. - 1697-99.
Ipswich, Mass. - 1703
New Castle, N.H. - 1703-1712.

Occupation

Minister.
Resigned as New Castle minister in 1712 due to poor health. Traveled to England and received by the Queen and returned in good health.
Minister of Portsmouth, N.H. 2nd. Church from 1715 until death.

Father

Rev. John Emerson.

Mother

Ruth Symonds.

Spouse

Mary Batter, daughter of Edmond Batter, will proved Oct. 25, 1749, m. May 14, 16

Children

1. Ruth Emerson, b. Nov. 10, 1699, d. Aug. 3, 1721.
2. Mary Emerson, d. Mar. 17, 1745, m. Nov. 12, 1724 to Francis Winkley.
3. Elizabeth Emerson, unm. as of 1738.
4. Anne Emerson, b. as 2nd wife to Capt. Stephen Greenleaf.
5. Sarah Emerson, m. John Davis.
6. Margaret Emerson, d. Mar. 5, 1718/19 (age 6).
7. John Emerson, b. Nov. 22, 1713, d. Jun. 17, 1714.
8. Dorothy Emerson, b. Jun. 17, 1715, m. Jun. 8, 1738 as 2nd wife to Elihu Gunnison.
9. Martha Emerson, m. Edward Flint.
10. Margerty Emerson, m. Simeon Fernald.