William Titcomb
Born: Around 1620 England
Married:To Joanna: Before 1640,To Elizabeth: 1653
Died: September 24, 1676 Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts of Fever and Ague
Father: Unknown
Mother: Unknown
Wife #1: Joanna Bartlett b.1610
Wife #2: Elizabeth Bitfield b.c. 1620
Children by Joanna:
Sarah Titcomb b.1640
Hannah Titcomb b.c.1641
Mary Titcomb b.1644
Millesent Titcomb b.1646
William Titcomb b.1648
Penual Titcomb b.1650
Benaiah Titcomb b.1653
Children by Elizabeth
Elizabeth Titcomb b.1654
Rebecca Titcomb b.1656
Tirzah Titcomb b.1658
Thomas Titcomb b.1661
Lydia Titcomb b.1663
John Titcomb b.1666
Notes:
-William emigrated in 1634. He was very active in his community, and was literate. He became a freeman in 1642, and selectman in 1646. He served as deputy to the General Court in 1655, as well as constable, commisioner, and multiple juries. A Judge Samuel Sewall in his diary mentions that William was sick two weeks of the Fever and Ague before passing. His will was made six days before his death, and mentions eleven of his children.
-William's second wife, Elizabeth, was the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Bitfield. Samuel was a constable in Boston and died 1660. Her mothe Elizabeth left Elizabeth and all her children money in her will. "my daughter Elizabeth Titcomes"
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