Notes:
-A man of some moderate means; he also was literate and served a role in many town offices, including town selectman and constable (1663) in Newbury. He was a master carpenter and famed for the many buildings he constructed, including the town meeting hall. In 1666 he impregnated his wife's niece Ellnor, who was living with them as a servant. He was charged, convicted at fled the town. He returned later and was fined thirty pounds, and was disenfranchised.
-He named his daughter Sarah Hale in his will. He also freed "Jasper his Indian [who] hath been a good servant to him" six years after his decease.
- His is frequently reported to be the son of Richard Jaques of Wiltshire, but no clear evidence has been brought forth. Richard's will in England only mentions his wife.
Sources:
-Birth Source: Declared age 44 in 1663, 60 in 1678 and 67 at his death.
-Marriage Source: Newbury Vital Records: "Henry Jaques and Anna Knight were marryed October 8th 1648"
-Death Source: Newbury Vital Records: "Henry Jaques dyed february 24, 1686"
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