John Macomber, 2d, signed a deed with his father in 1672,showing that he was then of age. He served in military companies in 1690 and 1700 and also, in Queen Anne's War in 1691. He married, 16 July 1678, Anna Evans, daughter of William and Ann (Hailstone) Evans of Taunton.
June 28, 1723, John Macomber, "oldest of that name in Taunton," and Anna his wife sold to their son Thomas land in Taunton on "Mill River,"-See County Records at Taunton, XVI.51.
Jan. 29, 1700-1, John Macomber, "son of John Macomber late of Taunton deceased," sold land to Nathan Walker.-See deeds at Taunton, XVI-326.
Dec. 6, 1721, John Macomber sold to his son Samuel for L3OO the house that Samuel was living in, also other lands except one tract lying within the bounds of said lands known as the "old Beaver dam," also one-half his right in the saw mill on said land, also "1/4 of a purchase right in the old township of Taunton," also one-half his right in Middleboro 16 shilling purchase. See Deeds at Taunton, XIV.84.
Feb. 15, 1724-5, John Macomber and Samuel Macomber quit-claimed to Thomas Macomber all right to their father John Macomber's property other than that which he had given them by deed. See Deeds at Taunton, XVI-47.
The will of John Macomber is dated 22 Jan. 1721-2 and was probated 21 Oct. 1725. In it he names wife, children Thomas, John, William and Samuel, and grandchildren Abiel, William, Anna and Sarah. John Macomber is mentioned as deceased in a deed dated 5 Jan. 1724-5. His four sons lived in Taunton.
On June 28, 1723, John Macomber, 'oldest of that name in Taunton,' and Anna his wife sold to their Thomas land in Taunton on 'Mill River.'
March 20, 1681, Mary and Anna Evins, heirs of William Evins deceased, sold land to J. French for sixty pounds. Following the date the deed says, "It is always to be understood that though the above said Anna is Anna Macomber by her marrying of John Macomber, Jr., but when this above said bargaine was made her name was Anna Evins." See Deeds at Taunton, XXVII.128.
Occupation: Seaman
Occupation: Seaman
Division of the estate was made July 25, 1698, naming relict Elizabeth Williams, eldest son John, 2nd son Nathaniel, their grandmother williams, and only daughter Elizabeth, under age 18 and unmarried. (Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Chilton, More, Rogers. p. 167. See also NEHGR 64:32)
Elizabeth (Rogers) Williams left no probate records, but she was living Mar 7, 1703 when her mother-in-law Frances Williams of Taunton made a bequest to the widow of her son Nathaniel.
Shipbuilder at Pembroke and Porland.
The old tradition concerning "three brothers" who came to America seems to be verified in the case of the Macombers, for William was in Duxbury in 1638; Thomas in Plymouth in 1643; and John in Taunton in 1643. No descendants of Thomas havebeen found. Those of William are numerous. The descendants of John are traced here.
John Macomber is believed to have come with his brother William from Inverness, Scotland in 1638. He settled at Taunton, MA, and was, as the records show, subject to military duty in 1643. He was a landowner as it is shown that he paid taxes amounting to seven shillings in 1659, on twenty four acres and four "head." His first wife's name is not known. His second wife was Mary Babcock, whom he married January 7, 1686. He was a carpenter and accumulated considerable property, which he bequeathed to his children, John and Mary (Staples). He died between 1687 and 1690.
John Macomber was admitted as a freeman and enrolled in the militia of Taunton in 1643. He was granted permission to build a mill in Taunton in 1659. There were then four persons in his family, and there is no record of more. The name of his first wife has not been learned. He married, 7 Jan. 1686, as his second wife, Mary Babcock. He was in a military company in 1680. He was living in 1687, as shown by a deed. Another deed shows that he died before 1690. He was a carpenter by trade. His property was equally divided between a daughter, Mary Staples, and a son, John Macomber.
*Second wife.
...was a physician in Taunton, Mass. July 8, 1736, Thomas Macomber of Taunton deeded to his oldest son, Stephen, land at "Neck of Land," also his homestead on Mill River and a lot in PineSwamp. His will, dated 7 June 1766, was probated 26 Feb. 1776. It names wife Mary and children Stephen, John, James, Mercy Willis, and Hannah Woodward. "Old Granny Macomber" died in Taunton 3 April 1775.
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