Source 1: New England Marriages Prior To 1700 by Torrey;
Source 2:Genealogical Dicionary of The Early Settlers Of New England by Savage;
Source 3: The History & Genealogy of The Prentice Family In New England by Binney:
John was first called Cordwainer, afterwards called Physician;
In his fathers deed of gift in 1714, he is called cordwainer, as he was in a deed of 18 acres of land from John Parker in 1703 at Newton. In 1718,
John Prentice of Newton, Physician, and wife, Bethia, convey part of the same 18 Acres to Nathaniel Longley,
John Prentice having between 1703 & 1718, dropped the last and lapstone, and taken Physician.
Source 1: New England Marriages Prior To 1700 by Torrey;
Source 2:Genealogical Dicionary of The Early Settlers Of New England by Savage;
Source 3: The History & Genealogy of The Prentice Family In New England by Binney:
John was first called Cordwainer, afterwards called Physician;
In his fathers deed of gift in 1714, he is called cordwainer, as he was in a deed of 18 acres of land from John Parker in 1703 at Newton. In 1718,
John Prentice of Newton, Physician, and wife, Bethia, convey part of the same 18 Acres to Nathaniel Longley,
John Prentice having between 1703 & 1718, dropped the last and lapstone, and taken Physician.
On 3 December 1710, Dr. John Prentice of Newton petitioned the General Court for payment of his services in the war at the the Eastward when impressed in Captain Willis company, several years before, in the public service (probably as surgeion in the army;); was wounded in the thigh and both arms and incapable of husbandry work, and indigent. the court granted him l6.
His will says his wife, Bethia, to have her thirds and names his six daughters.
Inventory, 29 January 1721-22; Total l321.6d.
After his widow, Bethia, died, his poperty in 1754, was divided among his children. Among his effects were 30 acres of land, some books, surgeons instruments., etc
Source 4: IGI File;.
Source 5: History of Newton, Massachsuetts:
Thomas Prentice 2nd in 1774 by deed of gift...reserving tow-thirds of the Cedar Swamp to his sons John and Edward.
His will says his wife, Bethia, to have her thirds and names his six daughters.
Inventory, 29 January 1721-22; Total l321.6d.
After his widow, Bethia, died, his poperty in 1754, was divided among his children. Among his effects were 30 acres of land, some books, surgeons instruments., etc
Source 4: IGI File;.
Source 5: History of Newton, Massachsuetts:
Thomas Prentice 2nd in 1774 by deed of gift...reserving tow-thirds of the Cedar Swamp to his sons John and Edward.