WENTWORTH, John
1702 - 1746 (44 years)
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Name WENTWORTH, John Birth 4 Feb 1702 Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA 
Gender Male Differentiator killed by indians Death 27 Jun 1746 Rochester, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA - Killed by indians
Person ID I16740 My Genealogy Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
Father WENTWORTH, Gershom, b. 1649, Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA d. 2 Mar 1731, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA (Age 82 years) Relationship natural Mother FRENCH, Hannah, b. 8 Mar 1664, Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA d. 2 Mar 1729, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA (Age 64 years) Relationship natural Marriage 2 Jul 1690 Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Family ID F1051 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family RICHARDS, Jane, b. 1705, Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA d. Goffstown, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA Marriage 1734 Children 1. WENTWORTH, Abigail, b. 15 Aug 1738, Rochester, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA d. 2 Nov 1815, Bristol, Lincoln, Maine, USA (Age 77 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]2. WENTWORTH, Hannah Ellen, b. 1735 d. 1812 (Age 77 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 3. WENTWORTH, Gershom, b. 10 May 1744, Rochester, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA d. Apr 1825, Searsmont, Waldo, Maine, USA (Age 80 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]4. WENTWORTH, James, b. 25 Dec 1741, Bristol, Lincoln, Maine, USA d. 2 Jun 1778, Damariscotta, Lincoln, Maine, USA (Age 36 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]Family ID F12574 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 4 Feb 2024
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Birth - 4 Feb 1702 - Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA 
Death - 27 Jun 1746 - Rochester, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend 
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. John Wentworth Story
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Ancestors Killed in Native American Raids (1)
This collection focuses on a particularly challenging chapter of my family's past, dating back to the 1600s and early 1700s in colonial America, a time marked by conflict and cultural clashes.
The era we are delving into was characterized by profound misunderstandings and tensions between the European settlers and the Native American tribes, each defending their way of life in an ever-changing landscape.
The Native American tribes, with their rich and diverse cultures, had been living on this land for thousands of years. Their connection to the land was deep-rooted, and their societies were complex and varied. The arrival of European settlers brought unprecedented changes, often leading to conflicts, as both groups sought to protect their communities and resources.
In this context, my ancestors, like many others, faced challenges and hardships. Some of them tragically lost their lives in raids conducted by Native American tribes. These events were undoubtedly painful and significant for my family's history. In presenting the list of my ancestors and their stories, I hope to provide a respectful tribute to their lives, acknowledging the tragedy they faced while also recognizing the broader historical context that led to these events.
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Notes - His father gave him the 46th Lot in that town on or about 08 Jan 1729. Provided by Belknap in (History of N.H.) 27 June 1746: "A party of Indians came down to Rochester within twenty miles of Portsmouth. Five men were at work in a field, having their arms at hand. The Indians concealed themselves. One of them fired. With a view to induce the men to discharge their pieces, which they did. The enemy then rushed upon them before they could load again. They retreated to a small deserted house and fastened the door. The Indians tore off the roof and with their guns and tomahawks dispatched Joseph Heard, Joseph Richards, John Wentworth, and Gersham Downs."