John Torrey

M, b. 30 September 1703, d. April 1772
FatherLieut. John Torrey b. 23 Jun 1673, d. 7 Jan 1729/30
MotherMary Symmes b. 1678, d. 14 Feb 1758
     John was born on Sunday, 30 September 1703 in Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.1 John married Deborah Greene on 11 September 1725 in Weymouth. John and Deborah had children: Ruth [8/02/1726-5/09/1805] [m. 10/11/1747 Thomas Torrey son of Phillip Torrey and Mary Marsh], Deborah [11/02/1727-11/22/1729], John [8/03/1729-11/22/1739], Deborah [9/2/1731-][m. 11/20/1752 Jacob Wright of Plympton], Benjamin [9/23/1734-11/15/1806][m. Sarah White], Silas [11/12/1736-5/06/1739], John [10/11/1741-1767 died at sea][m. ____ Richards] & Silas [7/30/1746].2 John made his will on 23 March 1772.

He mentions his wife Deborah and his daughters Ruth Torrey and Deborah Wright, who both had received their portions at the time of their respective marriages. He also mentions his sons Benjamin and Silas.3

John departed this life in April 1772 in Weymouth at age 68 years and 6 months. His will was probated on 21 April 1772 at Weymouth, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

Family

Deborah Greene b. 10 Sep 1704, d. 23 Feb 1781

Citations

  1. [S1930] Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620-1850: Weymouth Volume 1 - page 311.
  2. [S143] Frederic Crosby Torrey, The Torrey Families in America, page 149.
  3. [S143] Frederic Crosby Torrey, The Torrey Families in America, page 78.