Individual Details

John Tefft

(1604 - 1675)

John Tefft came to America before 1646 when he was given land. His brother William was a tailor in Boston, they may have emigrated together. John Tefft lived in Kingstown RI. His son Joshua was hanged for fighting on the side of the Indians in King Philip's War. John left a will naming his son in law executor. This son in law was married to Mary Tefft, they inherited everything except the 3 shillings he left for his other 3 kids: Samuel, Tabitha and Joshua.

Events

Birth1604England
ArrivalAbt, 1638
Marriage1640British America - Mary Barber
Civil1646Brother William's will
CivilJuly 3, 1656Portsmouth, British America
CivilNovember 30, 1657Portsmouth, British America
WillNovember 30, 1674Kingston, British America
Death1675Kingston, British America
BurialJohn Tefft Lot, South Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, United States

Families

SpouseMary Barber (1618 - 1680)
ChildSamuel Tefft (1643 - 1725)
ChildJoshua Tefft (1650 - 1676)
ChildTabitha Tefft (1652 - 1722)
ChildMary Tefft (1642 - 1674)
FatherFather Tefft (1575 - 1635)
MotherMother Tefft (1575 - 1635)
SiblingWilliam Tefft (1600 - 1648)
SiblingSara Tefft (1608 - 1648)

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