2. | Burke Jonas was born about 04 Jan 1683 in Sudbury, Middlesex Co., MA (son of Burke Richard and Parmenter Mary); died about 1730 in Stow, Middlesex Co., MA. Notes:
From "The Burke and Alvord Memorial" Boutelle 1864, p. 18
"Jonas Burke, born Sudbury, Mass, Jan 4., 1683-4; d. Stow Mass. Son of Richard and Mary (Parmenter) Burke. He received to following division of land in his father's estate; land 'butting on ye east with the land of his brother
John burk on ye south with ye lands of Mr Abraham Holman, westerly with the lands of Stow, northerly with ye lands of Lieut. Ruddock.' 'Of ye movable estate,' 'by one cow, 2:10:00.' He resided in Sudbury and in Stow. As early as the year 1722, he sold land in Sudbury to his brother, John Burk. His inventory is on file, dated March 3, 1729-30. A letter, which is on file, dated Nov. 15, 1739, says, that the oldest son had sold his interest, and is beyond the sea.
A division and settlement of the estate was made April 10, 1741. Amos Brown, who purchased the estate of Jonas Burke, gave security for that which belonged to Mary, the eldest daughter. Mr. Burke was married at Sudbury, Dec. 23, 1709 to Hannah Johnson. She outlived her husband and administered on the estate."
Jonas died about 1730. His inventory is on file in Middlesex County, MA, Probate record #3583, May 10, 1730.
Administrators were Hannah Burke, widow, and Amos Brown, blacksmith, both of Stow and Charles Johnson of Sudbury, wheelwright. Will mentions children; Mary,widow Hannah (of Cyrprian) Wright, Joseph, Abigail, (given land next to Edward Fuller.) Elizabeth, Hepsibeth and Jonas.
Docket # 3584 Middlesex Co., MA, Probate, April 6, 1743.
Daniel goodenow chosen guardian for Hepsibeth Burke and Elizabeth Burke.
Docket # 3585 Middlesex County, MA, Probate Feb. 18, 1733/34
Joseph Burke of Stow, now living in Rutland, Worcester County, MA, a minor though of age to choose his guardian, chooses Cyprian Wright of Rutland, his brother-in-law.
Birth:
4 Jan 1683/1684
Jonas married Johnson Hannah. Hannah (daughter of Johnson Caleb and Bent Agnes) was born on 05 May 1685 in Stow, Middlesex Co., MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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