James Travis1
M, (1671 - circa 1716)
| Father-Biological* | James Travis2 |
| Mother-Biological* | Mercy Pierce2 |
- Family Lines
- Whelpley Line
Last Edited=31 May 2023
James Travis was born in 1671 at Brookfield, Massachusetts.3,4 He was the son of James Travis and Mercy Pierce.2
James Travis married Marcy Leland in 1698/99.1,5,4 Jamesmoved to Framingham, Massachusetts, before 25 June 1700, the date of Framingham's incorporation, and settled in Salem End.2 He died circa 1716 at Sherborn, Massachusetts.3 Jamesmoved to Holliston, Massachusetts, in 1717.2,4 Feb. 12, 1734, he deeds to his son James, Jr., for parental affection, land in Framingham, on Sudbury River, witnessed by his son Joseph ; and on Dec. 20, 1735, is recorded his deed to his beloved son Joseph, for parental affection, of land in Sherborn. In both of these deeds he is described as of Sherborn.4 Nov. 1, 1745, James deeded real estate to Elizabeth Weson, lying in New Sherborn, in anticipation of mar- riage, it being lot No. 46 in the division lands, and drawn by him in 1715. She signs the deeds later, and is referred to as "wife Elizabeth.4"
James Travis married Elizabeth Wesson on 18 November 1745 at Hopkinton, Massachusetts.4,6 April 20, 1756, when he must have been full four- score years of age, if not more, he was adjudged to be incapable of caring for himself, and Mr. Thomas Mellen was appointed as his guardian.4 His estate was probated in 1756.4
James Travis married Marcy Leland in 1698/99.1,5,4 Jamesmoved to Framingham, Massachusetts, before 25 June 1700, the date of Framingham's incorporation, and settled in Salem End.2 He died circa 1716 at Sherborn, Massachusetts.3 Jamesmoved to Holliston, Massachusetts, in 1717.2,4 Feb. 12, 1734, he deeds to his son James, Jr., for parental affection, land in Framingham, on Sudbury River, witnessed by his son Joseph ; and on Dec. 20, 1735, is recorded his deed to his beloved son Joseph, for parental affection, of land in Sherborn. In both of these deeds he is described as of Sherborn.4 Nov. 1, 1745, James deeded real estate to Elizabeth Weson, lying in New Sherborn, in anticipation of mar- riage, it being lot No. 46 in the division lands, and drawn by him in 1715. She signs the deeds later, and is referred to as "wife Elizabeth.4"
James Travis married Elizabeth Wesson on 18 November 1745 at Hopkinton, Massachusetts.4,6 April 20, 1756, when he must have been full four- score years of age, if not more, he was adjudged to be incapable of caring for himself, and Mr. Thomas Mellen was appointed as his guardian.4 His estate was probated in 1756.4
Children of James Travis and Marcy Leland
- Joseph Travis2 (3 Dec 1700 - )
- James Travis+1 (12 Apr 1703 - bt 18 Dec 1753 - 30 Jan 1754)
- Mercy Travis2 (26 Jan 1705/6 - )
- John Travis2 (16 Aug 1710 - 29 Jul 1789)
- Mercy Travis2 (26 Oct 1725 - )
Child of James Travis and Elizabeth Wesson
- Elizabeth Travis4 (16 Apr 1747 - )
Citations
- Baldwin, Thomas W. Vital Records of Framingham, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1911.
- Temple, J. H.. History of Framingham, Massachusetts, Early Known as Danforth's Farms, 1640-1880; with a Genealogical Register. Framingham, Massachusetts: Town of Framingham, 1887.
- WikiTree. Online https://www.wikitree.com/
- Daniels, Nathan Hagar. Descendants of Henry Travers of London, England and Newbury, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Boston: N. H. Daniels, 1903.
- Torrey, Clarence Almon. New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1985.
- Eddy Fund. Vital Records of Hopkinton, Massachusetts to the Year 1850. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1911.