LIBBY, John
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Name LIBBY, John [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] Birth 11 Nov 1610 Plymouth, Devon, England [1, 2, 4]
Gender Male Differentiator The Great Migration; Immigrant Great Migration Sailed from Plymouth England in Dec 1635, Arrived at Richmond's Island Feb 13, 1636. Web Address https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Libby-14 Probate Maine, USA [3]
Death 9 Feb 1682 Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA [1, 2, 3, 4]
Burial Cumberland County, Maine, USA [1]
Person ID I9140 My Genealogy Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
Family UNKNOWN, Judith, b. Abt 1615, Plymouth, Devon, England d. 1661, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA
(Age 46 years)
Marriage 27 Apr 1635 Lanlivery, Cornwall, England Children 1. LIBBY, John, b. 27 Apr 1636, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 24 Mar 1720, Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
(Age 83 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
▻ HANSON, Agnes m. Aug 16682. LIBBY, Anthony *, b. Abt 1649 d. Abt 1717 (Age 68 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 3. LIBBY, James (unmarried), b. Abt 1638, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 29 Jun 1677, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA
(Age 39 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
4. LIBBY, Samuel (unmarried), b. 1641, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 9 Jul 1677, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
(Age 36 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
5. LIBBY, Joanna, b. 1644, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 1740, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA
(Age 96 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
6. LIBBY, Rebecca, b. Abt 1651 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 7. LIBBY, Sarah, b. 1653 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 8. LIBBY, Hannah, b. Abt 1655 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 9. LIBBY, David, b. Aug 1657, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 24 Dec 1736, Kittery, York, Maine, USA
(Age 79 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
10. LIBBY, Matthew Sr., b. 1663, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 11 Mar 1740, Eliot, York, Maine, USA
(Age 77 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
11. LIBBY, Daniel, b. Abt 1665 [Father: natural] [Mother: natural] 12. LIBBY, Henry, b. 1647, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA d. 21 Oct 1732, Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, USA
(Age 85 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
Family ID F6957 Group Sheet | Family Chart Last Modified 15 Jul 2024
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Event Map = Link to Google Earth
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Photos John Libby-King Philips War
Documents Libby Family History At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.
Histories Interesting Notes The Pioneers of Maine and NH Details of John Libby's Life Story
External Links WikiTree: John Libby (1610-1682)
John Libby married Judith (maiden name unknown) in England in April 1635 and in December 1635 sailed from Plymouth England on the Hercules, arriving at Richmond's Island off the coast of Maine on Feb 13, 1636.It is unclear if Judith must have emigrated with him or after, as their first son John (our ancestor) was born in April 1636, though in England or the colonies is unknown. The rest of their children, beginning in 1638 were all born in what is now Scarborough, Maine.John worked for the fishing company of John Winter until 1639 and then settled near "Libby's common landing place" at Anthony's hole near the eastern point of the "Old Neck" in Scarborough. Before 1 Jan. 1663/4 he moved inland and built on the bank of Libby's River on the 283 acres which he purchased from Henry Jocelyn.John was active in the community, serving as constable in 1664 and a selectman in 1669. During King Philip's War, he suffered significant losses. His house was burned, and his cattle were killed by the Indians, forcing him and his family to flee. Four of his sons fought in defense; two lost their lives.John and Judith had 12 children together. Judith died sometime before 1663 when John remarried. In his later years and had two more sones with his second wife. We are descended through 4 different lines, and on both the Laviolette (Shorey) side and Wright (Tucker) side.
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The "Great Migration," as defined by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), encompasses the English Puritan migration to New England from 1620 to 1640. This movement primarily involved English Puritans who relocated in family units, driven by a quest for religious freedom and the aspiration to establish a Puritan commonwealth. These migrants originated from various regions of England and settled in areas that now form Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, including the Plymouth Colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
An individual's inclusion in the Great Migration Study Project requires evidence of migration to New England within the specified period of 1620 to 1640. The project's objective is to compile biographical and genealogical profiles of all immigrants who arrived in New England during these two decades. The NEHGS has produced extensive volumes and directories, providing details about the lives of these immigrants. This collection presents research on many ancestors who were part of this significant historical migration.
You may be shocked by how many there are. Even I was at first. However, most of these Great Migration ancestors are my 9th and 10th great-grandparents, and in some cases 11th and 12th, and with the number of great-grandparents doubling with each generation, the possibilities quickly become immense. We have a total of 1024 sets of 9th great-grandparents and 2048 sets of 10th great-grandparents. This makes finding so many Great Migration ancestors more understandable.
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Notes - John Libby was born on November 11, 1610, in Plymouth, Devon, England. He married Judith (Unknown) on April 27, 1635, in Lanlivery Rural, Cornwall, England. The couple had several children: John Libby II, James Libby, Samuel Libby, Joanna (Libby) Bickford, Henry (Libby) Libbe, Anthony (Libby) Libbe, Abigail (Libby) Fickett, Rebecca (Libby) Brown, Sarah Libby, Mary Libby, Hannah (Libby) Fogg, David Libby I, Matthew Libby I, and Daniel Libby.
John Libby passed away around February 9, 1681, at about 70 years of age in Scarborough, York, Massachusetts Bay Colony.
John Libby migrated to New England during the Puritan Great Migration (1621-1640). He arrived at Richmond's Island on February 13, 1636/7, on the Hercules, captained by William Chappel. He worked in the fishing company of John Winter from December 15, 1636, to February 13, 1639, and also for six weeks in 1643. He was then in the service of John Sparke, a merchant and Mayor of Plymouth, England.
John settled near "Libby's common landing place" at Anthony's hole near the eastern point of the "Old Neck" in Scarborough. Before January 1, 1663/4, he moved inland and built on the bank of Libby's River on the 283 acres he purchased from Henry Jocelyn.
John was active in the community, serving as constable in 1664 and a selectman in 1669. During King Philip's War, he suffered significant losses. His house was burned, and his cattle were killed by the Indians, forcing him and his family to flee. Four of his sons fought in defense; two lost their lives.
In his later years, John Libby returned to Scarborough and acquired a comfortable property. He died at about 80 years of age. His will, dated February 9, 1682, provided for his wife and especially for his two younger sons, David and Matthew.
- John Libby was born on November 11, 1610, in Plymouth, Devon, England. He married Judith (Unknown) on April 27, 1635, in Lanlivery Rural, Cornwall, England. The couple had several children: John Libby II, James Libby, Samuel Libby, Joanna (Libby) Bickford, Henry (Libby) Libbe, Anthony (Libby) Libbe, Abigail (Libby) Fickett, Rebecca (Libby) Brown, Sarah Libby, Mary Libby, Hannah (Libby) Fogg, David Libby I, Matthew Libby I, and Daniel Libby.
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