Individual Details

John Crossman

(Abt 1588 - 26 January 1687/88)

1651: Oct. 14 "Whereas the Court & jury did not agree in Crossmans case, who is now a prisoner for blasphemy, & so, it necessarylie cominge to this Court to be determined, the Court, on a full hearing of the case, uppon the evidence given in, doe order and determine as follows, vizt: that the sd Crossman be severely whipt in open market place, & imediately after to be burnt in his forehead with the letter: B: & also to be banished for ever out of or jurisdiction."

He was a widower when he came to New England with his son Robert. Robert stayed in Taunton. In 1651, John was banished for blasphemy. He settled in Rhode Island with the Quakers.

Events

BirthAbt 1588England
ImmigrationAbt 1636Dedham, Massachusetts Bay
Death26 January 1687/88Newport, Rhode Island

Families

SpouseSarah ( - 1636)
ChildRobert Crossman (1622 - 1692)

Notes

Immigration

He was originally in Dedham but settled in Taunton. He was later is Rhode Island where he died. He was a Quaker.

Death

His death record gives his age as 100 years.