Individual Details
Deacon Isaac Cummings
(1632 - 1721)
}
[[Category:Salem_Witch_Trials]]
[[Category: Isaac Cummings Lineage, Cummings Name Study]]
== Biography ==
On November 27th 1659 Isaack Comings and Mary Andrews were married in Topsfield. Essex, Massachusetts."Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-VT9B : 13 July 2016), Isaack Comings and Mary Andrews, 27 Nov 1659; citing Marriage, Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 761,323.
The couple's first three children are listed as dead on their day of birth."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCM5-TJJ : 10 December 2014), Isaack Comings in entry for Comings, 28 Aug 1660; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference 49; FHL microfilm 877,468."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCM5-TV3 : 10 December 2014), Issaack Comings in entry for Comings, 02 Nov 1661; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference 50; FHL microfilm 877,468."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FH11-75W : 10 December 2014), Isaack Comings in entry for Comings, 06 Dec 1662; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference Bk C p 4; FHL microfilm 761,323.
"Isaac Cummings lived in Ipswich. He was on the list of commoners, 1672. “Sergeant in Narragansett War.” He held various offices in the town, moderator, surveyor, constable,selectman. He was chosen deacon of the church, 1686. The story of his experience with the minister, Rev. Thomas Gilbert, shows that he was influential before he was deacon. Forthe minister one day came into the pulpit, badly beside himself from drink. His speech was confused and he forgot the order of exercises. First he prayed and he sang, then heprayed again and sang. Finally, Isaac Cummings arose and requested him to stop. The deacon was not above all the influences prevailing in his time. For at the period of the witchcraft excitement he testified in court against Elisabeth How, that a mare of his was strangely affected under Elisabeth’s bad influence. His testimony was corroborated by that of Isaac, his son, and of Mary, his wife. Elisabeth How was condemned, and executed in July 1692."Mooar, George. [https://archive.org/stream/cummingsgenealog00cumm#page/2/mode/2up Cummings memorial, a genealogical history of the descendants of isaac cummings.] New York: Y. r. Cummings, 1127 Park Row Building, 1903 page 7
"He received, in 1663, by deed from his father a farm of 100 acres lying on both sides of Winthrop's brook, being a part of the original purchase of Samuel Simonds. He built his house near the site of the "Hobbs-Bell" house."Cummins, Albert Oren. [https://archive.org/stream/cummingsgenealog00cumm#page/2/mode/2up Cummings genealogy ; Isaac Cummings, 1601-1677 of Ipswich in 1638 and some of his descendants.] Montpelier VT: Argus and Patriot Printing House, 1904 page 3
=== Note ===
: Note: CHILDREN
::
:: Son b. 1660, d. same day
:: Son b. 1661 d. same day
:: Son b. 1662 d. same day
:: Isaac b. 1664
:: *John b. June 7, 1666
:: Thomas b. 1670
:: Mary b. 1671-72
:: Rebecca b. 1674
:: Abigail
:: Stebbings b. 1680 killed by Indians 1706
:: He lived in Ipswich (1) owned land in Boxford, MA
:: Occupation: Selectman, treasurer, constable, tithingman
::
:: 1673 - Freeman
:: 1675 - Impressed for the Naragansett war (Sargeant)
:: 1678 - Oath of Allegiance
:: 1686 - Chosen deacon of church.
:: Testified in witchcraft trial of Elisabeth How, executed Jul 1692
:: 1721 - Will Probated
=== Birth ===
: Birth:
:: Date: 1633
:: Place: Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
=== Event ===
: Event:
:: Type: Military
:: Place: King Phillip's War
== Sources ==
See also:
* LDS Pedigree Resource File
-- MERGED NOTE ------------
More info: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tracks/ford/dat57.htm#9
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From: http://books.google.com/books?id=kFoLBC2TwFYC&pg=PA1007&lpg=PA1007&dq=%22Robert+and+Grace+Andrews%22&source=bl&ots=7YloWBJDvP&sig=YzNSTZyVwdBu5t_hB8c6bk68x-U&hl=en&ei=ETNETvLSFfTXiALK48X2AQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CDUQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=%22Robert%20and%20Grace%20Andrews%22&f=false
In 1659 Mary Andrews married [church Deacon] ''I'saac Cummings''', son of John [Isaac?] Cummings; Isaac Cummings was born in 1633 and died in 17'''3'''1 ''[other sources say 1721, which is more likely]''. He lived in Ipswich, on land given him by his father, whereon he built his house and maintained an estate of importance. He was a soldier in King Philip's war in 1675, and in 1678 is called sergeant. He held several town offices, tithingman, constable, selectman, town treasurer, moderator, and from 1686 was deacon of the church. Isaac married, in 1659, Mary Andrews (born 1638, died bef. 1712), dau. of Robert and Grace Andrews of Rowley. Of the 10 children of Mary and Isaac:
* the first three died in infancy, plus
* Isaac
* John (see the source cited above for further info on John & descendants)
* Thomas
* Mary
* Rebecca
* Abigail
* Stebbins, who was killed by Indians in 1706
---------------
From the Pane-Joyce Genealogy (online family tree):
http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/gen/report/rr02/rr02_220.html#P62147
2612. Mary Andrews. Born ca 1640 in Boxford, MA.47 Mary died bef 1712 in Topsfield, MA.
On 27 Nov 1659 Mary married Dea. Isaac Cummings (1109) , son of Dea. Isaac Cummings (417) (ca 1600/1-May 1677) & Anne [Cummings] (-ca 1677), in Topsfield, MA.123
*Born ca 1632/3 in Mistley, Essex. Isaac was baptized in Mistley, Essex, on 17 Mar 1632/3.
*Isaac died in Jan 1721 in Topsfield, MA.
From the Cummings Memorial:48
“Isaac Cummings lived in Ipswich. He was on the list of commoners, 1672. ‘Sergeant in Narragansett War.’ He held various offices in the town, moderator, surveyor, constable, selectman. He was chosen deacon of the church, I686. The story of his experience with the minister, Rev. Thomas Gilbert, shows that he was influential before he was deacon. For the minister one day came into the pulpit, badly beside himself from drink. His speech was confused and he forgot the order of exercises. First he prayed and he sang, then he prayed again and sang. Finally, Isaac Cummings arose and requested him to stop. The deacon was not above all the influences prevailing in his time. For at the period of the witchcraft excitement he testified in court against Elisaheth How, that a mare of his was strangely affected under Elisabeth’s bad influence. His testimony was corroborated bv that of Isaac, his son, and of Mary, his wife. Elisabeth How was condemned, and executed in July I692.
“Isaac and Mary sold to Tobijah Perkins, July 9, 1674, ‘44 acres, which was all of Cummings’ land, south of Howlet’s brook and bounded west by Lt. Francis Peabody, south by Daniel Borman, east by land William Howlet’s house is built on, with privilege to cart through Cummings’ farm from this land to Winthrop's Hill.’ Mr. Perkins. also sold 20 acres to Isaac Cummings, ‘furderest devision next to farmer Nequallis (Nichols) land.’ in 1686 he bought of Joseph Chaplin and wife Elizabeth, 67 acres in Rowley Village. This he deeded to his son Isaac in 1708. His homestead bounded by lands of Potter on the north and Foster on the east, of Pea body on the south and of Perkins also on the east, was deeded to his son John, Mar. 1714-5.”
Will: The following is an abstract of the will made Apr. 27, 1712, proved Jan. 19, 1721-2:48
*I Give son Isaac £30 which I formerly paid him; also all that parcel of land in Boxford I bo't of Jos. Chaplin, of Rowley, abt seven acres, of which I have already given him a deed.
*Son John to have that land where he now dwells on the south side of the river, being 50 acres; also ten acres on south side of the river: also all my houses, buildings, &c., in consideration of what he has done for mine and my wife’s support while my wife lived and in consideration that he maintain me honorably during my natural life and be at charges of my funeral. He have residue of estate and approve him executor.
*To son Thomas, for whom I have done considerable already, helping him purchase land to value of £60 I have paid for him which I do will to him, his heirs &c. as also my English dictionary which is his portion.
*To daughter Abigail Perly I give her £60 which I have paid, excepting a feather bed and bedstead and under bed and sett of curtains to be paid to her by my executor, also three bed-blankets.
*My daughter Rebecca Howlet to have £60 which I have paid her.
*To my granddaughter Lydia Cumengs, child of my son Isaac, £30 in household goods already paid her.48
Their chidren include:
*1. (infant son) Cummings (Died soon) (28 Aug 1660-28 Aug 1660)
*2. infant son) Cummings (Died soon) (2 Nov 1661-2 Nov 1661)
*3. (infant son) Cummings (Died soon) (6 Dec 1662-6 Dec 1662)
*4. Isaac Cummings (15 Sep 1664-7 Aug 1746)
*5. John Cummings (7 Jun 1666-16 Jul 1722)
*6. Thomas Cummings (27 Jun 1670-bef 25 Dec 1749)
*7. Mary Cummings (16 Feb 1671/2-16 Dec 169[-])
*8. Rebecca Cummings (1 Apr 1674-)
*9. Abigail Cummings (ca 1676-22 Jan 1725/6)
*10. Stebbings Cummings (27 Feb 1680/1-3 Jul 1706)
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* Reference: [http://person.ancestry.com/tree/42722996/person/28685165577 Ancestry Genealogy] - [http://www.geni.com/projects/SmartCopy/18783 SmartCopy]: ''Feb 5 2017, 20:51:24 UTC''
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998.
Cumming Genealogy by Isaac Cumming of Ispwich
Cummings Memorial George Movar 110:19
Pg. 37 Pub. 1903
Family Rep. Iva Chugg Bown
Birth place also Ipswich, Essex, Mass.
Testified in witchcraft trial of Elisabeth How, executed Jul 1692
Freeman in 1673, Oath of Allegiance in 1678
Took oath of allegiance, 1678. In 1663 had 100 acres from Samuel Simonds (on Winthrop's Brock). Resided in Watertown, Mass. Freeman, 1673. Deacon, 1686. Selectman, treasurer, constable, tithingman. Testified against Elizabeth How in her witchcraft trial. She was condemned and executed, July 1692.
-- MERGED NOTE ------------
}
[[Category:Salem_Witch_Trials]]
[[Category: Isaac Cummings Lineage, Cummings Name Study]]
== Biography ==
On November 27th 1659 Isaack Comings and Mary Andrews were married in Topsfield. Essex, Massachusetts."Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-VT9B : 13 July 2016), Isaack Comings and Mary Andrews, 27 Nov 1659; citing Marriage, Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 761,323.
The couple's first three children are listed as dead on their day of birth."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCM5-TJJ : 10 December 2014), Isaack Comings in entry for Comings, 28 Aug 1660; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference 49; FHL microfilm 877,468."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCM5-TV3 : 10 December 2014), Issaack Comings in entry for Comings, 02 Nov 1661; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference 50; FHL microfilm 877,468."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FH11-75W : 10 December 2014), Isaack Comings in entry for Comings, 06 Dec 1662; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference Bk C p 4; FHL microfilm 761,323.
"Isaac Cummings lived in Ipswich. He was on the list of commoners, 1672. “Sergeant in Narragansett War.” He held various offices in the town, moderator, surveyor, constable,selectman. He was chosen deacon of the church, 1686. The story of his experience with the minister, Rev. Thomas Gilbert, shows that he was influential before he was deacon. Forthe minister one day came into the pulpit, badly beside himself from drink. His speech was confused and he forgot the order of exercises. First he prayed and he sang, then heprayed again and sang. Finally, Isaac Cummings arose and requested him to stop. The deacon was not above all the influences prevailing in his time. For at the period of the witchcraft excitement he testified in court against Elisabeth How, that a mare of his was strangely affected under Elisabeth’s bad influence. His testimony was corroborated by that of Isaac, his son, and of Mary, his wife. Elisabeth How was condemned, and executed in July 1692."Mooar, George. [https://archive.org/stream/cummingsgenealog00cumm#page/2/mode/2up Cummings memorial, a genealogical history of the descendants of isaac cummings.] New York: Y. r. Cummings, 1127 Park Row Building, 1903 page 7
"He received, in 1663, by deed from his father a farm of 100 acres lying on both sides of Winthrop's brook, being a part of the original purchase of Samuel Simonds. He built his house near the site of the "Hobbs-Bell" house."Cummins, Albert Oren. [https://archive.org/stream/cummingsgenealog00cumm#page/2/mode/2up Cummings genealogy ; Isaac Cummings, 1601-1677 of Ipswich in 1638 and some of his descendants.] Montpelier VT: Argus and Patriot Printing House, 1904 page 3
=== Note ===
: Note: CHILDREN
::
:: Son b. 1660, d. same day
:: Son b. 1661 d. same day
:: Son b. 1662 d. same day
:: Isaac b. 1664
:: *John b. June 7, 1666
:: Thomas b. 1670
:: Mary b. 1671-72
:: Rebecca b. 1674
:: Abigail
:: Stebbings b. 1680 killed by Indians 1706
:: He lived in Ipswich (1) owned land in Boxford, MA
:: Occupation: Selectman, treasurer, constable, tithingman
::
:: 1673 - Freeman
:: 1675 - Impressed for the Naragansett war (Sargeant)
:: 1678 - Oath of Allegiance
:: 1686 - Chosen deacon of church.
:: Testified in witchcraft trial of Elisabeth How, executed Jul 1692
:: 1721 - Will Probated
=== Birth ===
: Birth:
:: Date: 1633
:: Place: Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
=== Event ===
: Event:
:: Type: Military
:: Place: King Phillip's War
== Sources ==
See also:
* LDS Pedigree Resource File
[[Category:Salem_Witch_Trials]]
[[Category: Isaac Cummings Lineage, Cummings Name Study]]
== Biography ==
On November 27th 1659 Isaack Comings and Mary Andrews were married in Topsfield. Essex, Massachusetts."Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-VT9B : 13 July 2016), Isaack Comings and Mary Andrews, 27 Nov 1659; citing Marriage, Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 761,323.
The couple's first three children are listed as dead on their day of birth."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCM5-TJJ : 10 December 2014), Isaack Comings in entry for Comings, 28 Aug 1660; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference 49; FHL microfilm 877,468."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCM5-TV3 : 10 December 2014), Issaack Comings in entry for Comings, 02 Nov 1661; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference 50; FHL microfilm 877,468."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FH11-75W : 10 December 2014), Isaack Comings in entry for Comings, 06 Dec 1662; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference Bk C p 4; FHL microfilm 761,323.
"Isaac Cummings lived in Ipswich. He was on the list of commoners, 1672. “Sergeant in Narragansett War.” He held various offices in the town, moderator, surveyor, constable,selectman. He was chosen deacon of the church, 1686. The story of his experience with the minister, Rev. Thomas Gilbert, shows that he was influential before he was deacon. Forthe minister one day came into the pulpit, badly beside himself from drink. His speech was confused and he forgot the order of exercises. First he prayed and he sang, then heprayed again and sang. Finally, Isaac Cummings arose and requested him to stop. The deacon was not above all the influences prevailing in his time. For at the period of the witchcraft excitement he testified in court against Elisabeth How, that a mare of his was strangely affected under Elisabeth’s bad influence. His testimony was corroborated by that of Isaac, his son, and of Mary, his wife. Elisabeth How was condemned, and executed in July 1692."Mooar, George. [https://archive.org/stream/cummingsgenealog00cumm#page/2/mode/2up Cummings memorial, a genealogical history of the descendants of isaac cummings.] New York: Y. r. Cummings, 1127 Park Row Building, 1903 page 7
"He received, in 1663, by deed from his father a farm of 100 acres lying on both sides of Winthrop's brook, being a part of the original purchase of Samuel Simonds. He built his house near the site of the "Hobbs-Bell" house."Cummins, Albert Oren. [https://archive.org/stream/cummingsgenealog00cumm#page/2/mode/2up Cummings genealogy ; Isaac Cummings, 1601-1677 of Ipswich in 1638 and some of his descendants.] Montpelier VT: Argus and Patriot Printing House, 1904 page 3
=== Note ===
: Note: CHILDREN
::
:: Son b. 1660, d. same day
:: Son b. 1661 d. same day
:: Son b. 1662 d. same day
:: Isaac b. 1664
:: *John b. June 7, 1666
:: Thomas b. 1670
:: Mary b. 1671-72
:: Rebecca b. 1674
:: Abigail
:: Stebbings b. 1680 killed by Indians 1706
:: He lived in Ipswich (1) owned land in Boxford, MA
:: Occupation: Selectman, treasurer, constable, tithingman
::
:: 1673 - Freeman
:: 1675 - Impressed for the Naragansett war (Sargeant)
:: 1678 - Oath of Allegiance
:: 1686 - Chosen deacon of church.
:: Testified in witchcraft trial of Elisabeth How, executed Jul 1692
:: 1721 - Will Probated
=== Birth ===
: Birth:
:: Date: 1633
:: Place: Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
=== Event ===
: Event:
:: Type: Military
:: Place: King Phillip's War
== Sources ==
See also:
* LDS Pedigree Resource File
-- MERGED NOTE ------------
More info: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~tracks/ford/dat57.htm#9
--------------------
From: http://books.google.com/books?id=kFoLBC2TwFYC&pg=PA1007&lpg=PA1007&dq=%22Robert+and+Grace+Andrews%22&source=bl&ots=7YloWBJDvP&sig=YzNSTZyVwdBu5t_hB8c6bk68x-U&hl=en&ei=ETNETvLSFfTXiALK48X2AQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CDUQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=%22Robert%20and%20Grace%20Andrews%22&f=false
In 1659 Mary Andrews married [church Deacon] ''I'saac Cummings''', son of John [Isaac?] Cummings; Isaac Cummings was born in 1633 and died in 17'''3'''1 ''[other sources say 1721, which is more likely]''. He lived in Ipswich, on land given him by his father, whereon he built his house and maintained an estate of importance. He was a soldier in King Philip's war in 1675, and in 1678 is called sergeant. He held several town offices, tithingman, constable, selectman, town treasurer, moderator, and from 1686 was deacon of the church. Isaac married, in 1659, Mary Andrews (born 1638, died bef. 1712), dau. of Robert and Grace Andrews of Rowley. Of the 10 children of Mary and Isaac:
* the first three died in infancy, plus
* Isaac
* John (see the source cited above for further info on John & descendants)
* Thomas
* Mary
* Rebecca
* Abigail
* Stebbins, who was killed by Indians in 1706
---------------
From the Pane-Joyce Genealogy (online family tree):
http://aleph0.clarku.edu/~djoyce/gen/report/rr02/rr02_220.html#P62147
2612. Mary Andrews. Born ca 1640 in Boxford, MA.47 Mary died bef 1712 in Topsfield, MA.
On 27 Nov 1659 Mary married Dea. Isaac Cummings (1109) , son of Dea. Isaac Cummings (417) (ca 1600/1-May 1677) & Anne [Cummings] (-ca 1677), in Topsfield, MA.123
*Born ca 1632/3 in Mistley, Essex. Isaac was baptized in Mistley, Essex, on 17 Mar 1632/3.
*Isaac died in Jan 1721 in Topsfield, MA.
From the Cummings Memorial:48
“Isaac Cummings lived in Ipswich. He was on the list of commoners, 1672. ‘Sergeant in Narragansett War.’ He held various offices in the town, moderator, surveyor, constable, selectman. He was chosen deacon of the church, I686. The story of his experience with the minister, Rev. Thomas Gilbert, shows that he was influential before he was deacon. For the minister one day came into the pulpit, badly beside himself from drink. His speech was confused and he forgot the order of exercises. First he prayed and he sang, then he prayed again and sang. Finally, Isaac Cummings arose and requested him to stop. The deacon was not above all the influences prevailing in his time. For at the period of the witchcraft excitement he testified in court against Elisaheth How, that a mare of his was strangely affected under Elisabeth’s bad influence. His testimony was corroborated bv that of Isaac, his son, and of Mary, his wife. Elisabeth How was condemned, and executed in July I692.
“Isaac and Mary sold to Tobijah Perkins, July 9, 1674, ‘44 acres, which was all of Cummings’ land, south of Howlet’s brook and bounded west by Lt. Francis Peabody, south by Daniel Borman, east by land William Howlet’s house is built on, with privilege to cart through Cummings’ farm from this land to Winthrop's Hill.’ Mr. Perkins. also sold 20 acres to Isaac Cummings, ‘furderest devision next to farmer Nequallis (Nichols) land.’ in 1686 he bought of Joseph Chaplin and wife Elizabeth, 67 acres in Rowley Village. This he deeded to his son Isaac in 1708. His homestead bounded by lands of Potter on the north and Foster on the east, of Pea body on the south and of Perkins also on the east, was deeded to his son John, Mar. 1714-5.”
Will: The following is an abstract of the will made Apr. 27, 1712, proved Jan. 19, 1721-2:48
*I Give son Isaac £30 which I formerly paid him; also all that parcel of land in Boxford I bo't of Jos. Chaplin, of Rowley, abt seven acres, of which I have already given him a deed.
*Son John to have that land where he now dwells on the south side of the river, being 50 acres; also ten acres on south side of the river: also all my houses, buildings, &c., in consideration of what he has done for mine and my wife’s support while my wife lived and in consideration that he maintain me honorably during my natural life and be at charges of my funeral. He have residue of estate and approve him executor.
*To son Thomas, for whom I have done considerable already, helping him purchase land to value of £60 I have paid for him which I do will to him, his heirs &c. as also my English dictionary which is his portion.
*To daughter Abigail Perly I give her £60 which I have paid, excepting a feather bed and bedstead and under bed and sett of curtains to be paid to her by my executor, also three bed-blankets.
*My daughter Rebecca Howlet to have £60 which I have paid her.
*To my granddaughter Lydia Cumengs, child of my son Isaac, £30 in household goods already paid her.48
Their chidren include:
*1. (infant son) Cummings (Died soon) (28 Aug 1660-28 Aug 1660)
*2. infant son) Cummings (Died soon) (2 Nov 1661-2 Nov 1661)
*3. (infant son) Cummings (Died soon) (6 Dec 1662-6 Dec 1662)
*4. Isaac Cummings (15 Sep 1664-7 Aug 1746)
*5. John Cummings (7 Jun 1666-16 Jul 1722)
*6. Thomas Cummings (27 Jun 1670-bef 25 Dec 1749)
*7. Mary Cummings (16 Feb 1671/2-16 Dec 169[-])
*8. Rebecca Cummings (1 Apr 1674-)
*9. Abigail Cummings (ca 1676-22 Jan 1725/6)
*10. Stebbings Cummings (27 Feb 1680/1-3 Jul 1706)
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* Reference: [http://person.ancestry.com/tree/42722996/person/28685165577 Ancestry Genealogy] - [http://www.geni.com/projects/SmartCopy/18783 SmartCopy]: ''Feb 5 2017, 20:51:24 UTC''
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 5 JAN 1998.
Cumming Genealogy by Isaac Cumming of Ispwich
Cummings Memorial George Movar 110:19
Pg. 37 Pub. 1903
Family Rep. Iva Chugg Bown
Birth place also Ipswich, Essex, Mass.
Testified in witchcraft trial of Elisabeth How, executed Jul 1692
Freeman in 1673, Oath of Allegiance in 1678
Took oath of allegiance, 1678. In 1663 had 100 acres from Samuel Simonds (on Winthrop's Brock). Resided in Watertown, Mass. Freeman, 1673. Deacon, 1686. Selectman, treasurer, constable, tithingman. Testified against Elizabeth How in her witchcraft trial. She was condemned and executed, July 1692.
-- MERGED NOTE ------------
}
[[Category:Salem_Witch_Trials]]
[[Category: Isaac Cummings Lineage, Cummings Name Study]]
== Biography ==
On November 27th 1659 Isaack Comings and Mary Andrews were married in Topsfield. Essex, Massachusetts."Massachusetts, Town Clerk, Vital and Town Records, 1626-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q29G-VT9B : 13 July 2016), Isaack Comings and Mary Andrews, 27 Nov 1659; citing Marriage, Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, United States, , town clerk offices, Massachusetts; FHL microfilm 761,323.
The couple's first three children are listed as dead on their day of birth."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCM5-TJJ : 10 December 2014), Isaack Comings in entry for Comings, 28 Aug 1660; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference 49; FHL microfilm 877,468."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCM5-TV3 : 10 December 2014), Issaack Comings in entry for Comings, 02 Nov 1661; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference 50; FHL microfilm 877,468."Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FH11-75W : 10 December 2014), Isaack Comings in entry for Comings, 06 Dec 1662; citing Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts, reference Bk C p 4; FHL microfilm 761,323.
"Isaac Cummings lived in Ipswich. He was on the list of commoners, 1672. “Sergeant in Narragansett War.” He held various offices in the town, moderator, surveyor, constable,selectman. He was chosen deacon of the church, 1686. The story of his experience with the minister, Rev. Thomas Gilbert, shows that he was influential before he was deacon. Forthe minister one day came into the pulpit, badly beside himself from drink. His speech was confused and he forgot the order of exercises. First he prayed and he sang, then heprayed again and sang. Finally, Isaac Cummings arose and requested him to stop. The deacon was not above all the influences prevailing in his time. For at the period of the witchcraft excitement he testified in court against Elisabeth How, that a mare of his was strangely affected under Elisabeth’s bad influence. His testimony was corroborated by that of Isaac, his son, and of Mary, his wife. Elisabeth How was condemned, and executed in July 1692."Mooar, George. [https://archive.org/stream/cummingsgenealog00cumm#page/2/mode/2up Cummings memorial, a genealogical history of the descendants of isaac cummings.] New York: Y. r. Cummings, 1127 Park Row Building, 1903 page 7
"He received, in 1663, by deed from his father a farm of 100 acres lying on both sides of Winthrop's brook, being a part of the original purchase of Samuel Simonds. He built his house near the site of the "Hobbs-Bell" house."Cummins, Albert Oren. [https://archive.org/stream/cummingsgenealog00cumm#page/2/mode/2up Cummings genealogy ; Isaac Cummings, 1601-1677 of Ipswich in 1638 and some of his descendants.] Montpelier VT: Argus and Patriot Printing House, 1904 page 3
=== Note ===
: Note: CHILDREN
::
:: Son b. 1660, d. same day
:: Son b. 1661 d. same day
:: Son b. 1662 d. same day
:: Isaac b. 1664
:: *John b. June 7, 1666
:: Thomas b. 1670
:: Mary b. 1671-72
:: Rebecca b. 1674
:: Abigail
:: Stebbings b. 1680 killed by Indians 1706
:: He lived in Ipswich (1) owned land in Boxford, MA
:: Occupation: Selectman, treasurer, constable, tithingman
::
:: 1673 - Freeman
:: 1675 - Impressed for the Naragansett war (Sargeant)
:: 1678 - Oath of Allegiance
:: 1686 - Chosen deacon of church.
:: Testified in witchcraft trial of Elisabeth How, executed Jul 1692
:: 1721 - Will Probated
=== Birth ===
: Birth:
:: Date: 1633
:: Place: Topsfield, Massachusetts (Essex)
=== Event ===
: Event:
:: Type: Military
:: Place: King Phillip's War
== Sources ==
See also:
* LDS Pedigree Resource File
Events
| Christen | 20 May 1629 | Mistley, Essex, Engl | |||
| Birth | 1632 | Mistley, Essex, England | |||
| Baptism | 17 Mar 1633 | ||||
| Birth | Abt 17 Mar 1633 | ||||
| Marriage | 27 Nov 1659 | Mary Andrews | |||
| Marriage | 27 Nov 1659 | Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts - Mary Andrews | |||
| Death | 1721 | Topsfield, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony | |||
| Death | Jan 1721 | ||||
| Alt name | Isaac Cummings Jr. | ||||
| Reference No | 4535 | ||||
| Reference No | |||||
| Reference No | 60 | ||||
| Burial | |||||
| Occupation | Deacon, Selectman, treasurer, constable, tithingman | ||||
| Residence | Lived in Ipswich, owned land in Boxford, MA | ||||
| Will | Will probated Jun 19, 172 | ||||
| Reference No | 6305 |
Families
| Spouse | Mary Andrews (1638 - 1692) |
| Child | John Cummings (1666 - 1722) |
| Child | Isaac Cummings (1664 - 1746) |
| Child | Abigail Cummings (1677 - 1726) |
| Child | Thomas Cummings (1670 - 1749) |
| Child | Mary Cummings (1672 - 1693) |
| Child | Rebecca Cummings (1674 - 1715) |
| Spouse | Mary Andrews (1639 - 1712) |
| Child | John Cummings (1666 - 1722) |
| Father | Deacon Isaac Cummings (1601 - 1677) |
| Mother | Marie Kinsley (1608 - 1677) |
| Sibling | Isaack Cummings (1629 - 1629) |
| Sibling | John Cummings (1630 - 1700) |
| Sibling | Ann Cummings (1634 - 1689) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Cummings (1640 - 1679) |
| Father | Deacon Isaac Cummings (1601 - 1677) |
| Mother | Anne Green (1605 - 1677) |
| Father | Deacon Isaac Cummings (1601 - 1677) |
| Mother | Anne UNKNOWN (1605 - 1677) |
| Sibling | Isaack Cummings (1629 - 1629) |
| Sibling | John Cummings (1630 - 1700) |
| Sibling | Ann Cummings (1634 - 1689) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Cummings (1640 - 1679) |