Richard Kirby II1

M, b. circa 1633, d. 8 March 1719/20
FatherRichard Kirby [Curby] b. 1603, d. b 10 Jan 1689
MotherJane (?)
     Richard was born circa 1633 in England. Richard married Patience Gifford, daughter of William Gifford, on 19 October 1665 in Sandwich, Cape Cod, Barnstable County, Massachusetts. He and Patience were blessed with 5 children. Richard's wife, an unknown person , died before 2 November 1678 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, leaving him a widower. Richard married 2nd Abigail (?) on 2 November 1678 in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Abigail was the widow of Zoeth Howland/Rowland who died in King Philip's War. He made his will 30 January 1707/8 at Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. Richard departed this life at Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The record stated he was in his 88th year at Dartmouth. His will was probated on 4 April 1720 at Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Family 1

Patience Gifford b. c 1644, d. b 2 Nov 1678
Children

Family 2

Abigail (?)

Citations

  1. [S115] Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England, Showing Three Generations Of Those Who Came Before May, 1692, On The Basis Of Farmer's Registar, Volume II: page 31 - Richard Kirby married 2 November 1678 Abigail Rowland of Dartmouth - perhaps as 2nd or 3rd wife. By former wife, Patience, he had at Dartmouth Sarah born: 1 May 1667, John born: March 1673 & Robert born: 10 March 1675. Perhaps he was of Oyster Bay 1685. [Note: there was no distinction between father & son - Savage turned both into one - klm]