Individual Details
Capt. John Dexter Jr.
(24 Oct 1692 - 29 Jun 1716)
8 Jan 1711. John Dexter, yet in his minority asked for Capt. Simon Smith as Guardian of his affairs received from his deceased father, Major John Dexter.
Last Will & Testament dated 26 Jun 1716. Names honored Mother, Allis Dexter. Sisters: Mary, Abigail, Sarah, Phebe, Anne, Allis. Brothers: Stephen, James. William Crawford Executor. Capt. Joseph Southworth was one of the Witnesses and he had received the will; however, he is ill with Small pox so three other gentleman testify to his authenticity. Robert Burnett, mate of the Sloop where Capt John Dexter died was also a witness and testified. Recorded 6 Aug 1716.
Inventory lists the Estate of Capt John Dexter, Mariner. He had a cargo of Molasses. Items include a Quadrant, a guaging rod, a pair of Pistols, a book "The English Pilatt". Also owned two Negro slaves, a woman and a boy.
Records also refer to William Crawford as Capt William Crawford.
28 Feb 1720. Mr. Stephen Dexter offered to Maj. William Crawford that if he would deliver up the Lands belonging to his brother Capt John Dexter then he the said Stephen Dexter would pay the Legacies & debts due for said Estate.
Events
| Birth | 24 Oct 1692 | Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island |  | ||
| Death | 29 Jun 1716 | At Sea | |
Families
| Father | John Dexter (1652 - 1706) |
| Mother | Alice Smith (1665 - 1736) |
| Sibling | Stephen Dexter (1689 - 1758) |
| Sibling | James Dexter (1691 - 1731) |
| Sibling | Mary Dexter (1694 - 1760) |
| Sibling | Abigail Dexter (1696 - 1770) |
| Sibling | Sarah Dexter (1698 - 1773) |
| Sibling | Phebe Dexter (1700 - 1766) |
| Sibling | Anna Dexter (1702 - ) |
| Sibling | Alice Dexter (1705 - ) |
Endnotes
1. William Richard Cutter, New England Families Genealogical and Memorial; Third Series, Vol. IV. Records of achievements of people from England, who have set up commonwealths in New England (Reprint, Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1996 Original printed in 1915.), p.1929 Dexter Family..
2. The Early Records of the Town of Providence. 21 Volumes commissioned by the City Council to be collected and printed from the early records of the town. (Snow & Farnham City Printers), Vol. V, p.260.
3. The Early Records of the Town of Providence. 21 Volumes commissioned by the City Council to be collected and printed from the early records of the town. (Snow & Farnham City Printers), Book VI, Book 1 of Wills: p.177-182.