SEVERANCE, John

Abt 1612 - 1682  (70 years)

 Set As Default Person

• Name	SEVERANCE, John  [1]
  Birth	Abt 1612	England
  Gender	Male
  Great Migration	John and Abigail were in Boston by 17 May 1637
  Web Address	https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Severance-2
  Occupation	1637	Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
  	John Severance was first recorded in plantation records as a planter in 1637 and later as a Tavern Keeper, Vintner and Victualar.
  _MILT	Between 1641 and 1642	Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
  	Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts
  Death	8 Apr 1682	Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
  Person ID	I4010	My Genealogy
  Last Modified	4 Feb 2024

  
  

  Family	KIMBALL, Abigail,   b. 5 Nov 1617, Rattlesden, Suffolk, England d. 17 Jun 1658, Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (Age 40 years)
  Marriage	England   [1]
  Children	+ 1. SEVERANCE, Abigail,   b. 25 May 1643, Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA d. Bef 1683, Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA (Age < 39 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F1123	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	4 Feb 2024

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - Abt 1612 - England Occupation - John Severance was first recorded in plantation records as a planter in 1637 and later as a Tavern Keeper, Vintner and Victualar. - 1637 - Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA _MILT - Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts - Between 1641 and 1642 - Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Death - 8 Apr 1682 - Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA Marriage - - England  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• External Links

  WikiTree: John Severance (1612-1682) John Severans married Abigail Kimball in England. They were in Boston by May 17 1637 and settled in the Merrimac Plantation, now Salisbury, Massachusetts, after a brief stay in Boston. John received land in the first division of the plantation in 1639 and later divisions in 1640 and 1654, near modern Salisbury Square. John and Abigail had 13 children. Sadly, Abigail died on June 19,1658 in Salisbury, just two days after giving birth to their youngest daughter, Elizabeth.  John was actively involved in the community, recorded as a planter in 1637 and later as a Vintner and Victualer (Tavern Keeper). He joined The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts in 1641-2, a military and social organization. He also served as a Cornet, an officer in the horse cavalry, and was involved in the town's governance as a selectman and on various committees. After Abigail's death, John married Susanna, the widow of Henry Ambrose.

  
  

  Albums		Founding Families of Salisbury & Amesbury (0)
  		Innkeepers & Tavern Owning Ancestors (1) In colonial America, taverns, public houses, and inns were more than mere establishments for lodging and refreshment; they were vital social and economic centers that played a significant role in the fabric of early American society. The ancestors who owned and operated these venues were key figures in their communities, providing essential services and facilitating important social interactions. As the social hubs of their communities, these establishments offered a space for diverse groups - from local farmers to traveling merchants - to gather, exchange news, and engage in lively debates. They were the communal living rooms of the era, where relationships were formed and strengthened. In an age before widespread literacy and mass communication, taverns and inns served as crucial channels for the dissemination of news and information, including political and economic developments. Economically, taverns and public houses were cornerstones of colonial commerce. They functioned not only as places of rest and sustenance for travelers but also as venues for business transactions and trade negotiations. Politically, they played an understated yet critical role. In the turbulent times leading up to the American Revolution, these establishments often became hotbeds of political discussion and activity, laying the groundwork for the democratic ideals that would shape the nation.
  		Great Migration (119) The "Great Migration," as defined by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), encompasses the English Puritan migration to New England from 1620 to 1640. This movement primarily involved English Puritans who relocated in family units, driven by a quest for religious freedom and the aspiration to establish a Puritan commonwealth. These migrants originated from various regions of England and settled in areas that now form Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, including the Plymouth Colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony. An individual's inclusion in the Great Migration Study Project requires evidence of migration to New England within the specified period of 1620 to 1640. The project's objective is to compile biographical and genealogical profiles of all immigrants who arrived in New England during these two decades. The NEHGS has produced extensive volumes and directories, providing details about the lives of these immigrants. This collection presents research on many ancestors who were part of this significant historical migration. You may be shocked by how many there are. Even I was at first. However, most of these Great Migration ancestors are my 9th and 10th great-grandparents, and in some cases 11th and 12th, and with the number of great-grandparents doubling with each generation, the possibilities quickly become immense. We have a total of 1024 sets of 9th great-grandparents and 2048 sets of 10th great-grandparents. This makes finding so many Great Migration ancestors more understandable.

  
  

• Sources

  [S1684] Yates Publishing, U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations Inc; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2004;), Source number: 704.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: HDG.