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Feb. 1708/09
Mary was born in 1708/09 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Mass. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler in 1848] The LDS database online at www.familysearch.org confirms said she was born Feb. 5, 1709 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, and was christened June 10, 1711 in Groton, MA.

Records in that timeframe often have two years listed. There was a transition between two kinds of calendars. The first year is from the Julian calendar, and the second year is from the Gregorian calendar that we use today. The calendar conversion eliminated certain dates in England and the United States (Jan. 1, 1752 to Mar. 24, 1752 and Sept. 3, 1752 to Sept. 13, 1752).

To complicate it further, not all countries made the calendar change at the same time. Russia did not accept the Gregorian calendar until 1918. The Julian calendar was abandoned because it was no longer aligned with the seasons. As part of the calendar changes, Pope Gregory XIII moved New Year's Day from Mar. 25 to Jan. 1.

Parents:
Joseph Farwell and Hannah Colburn
Mary's parents were Joseph Farwell and Hannah Colburn. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848]
Marriage:
Married James Stone
Mary married James Stone on Dec. 28, 1726 [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848, p. 438] James was born Sept. 23, 1699 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Mass., and died Feb. 27, 1782 at the age of 82 years and 24 years.

James' epitath reads: "Blest is the memory of the just, though they be sleeping in ye dust, and happy shall be when they rise, through grace to shine among ye wise, in relms of light and peace above, to sing and praise redeeming love." [SOURCE: Epitaphs from the Old Burial Ground, Groton, MA, by Samuel A. Green]

A record in the LDS database online says Mary married James Stone on Dec. 20, 1726 [the same month/year as the above source but eight days different -- perhaps the record was hard to read; it's easy to confuse a poorly written 0 or 8 with each other].


James Stone's Family:

James' parents were John Stone (born July 23, 1658 in Watertown, Massachusetts; died Dec. 20, 1741 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA) and Sarah Nutting (born May [or March ?] 29, 1663 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA). Sarah and John were married on Dec. 16, 1698 by Justice Minott. John served in King Philip's War; "King Philip" was the nickname given to an Indian named Metacom because he acted with arrogance.

Sarah Nutting's parents were John Nutting (born in England; died Mar. 13, 1676 in Groton, MA) and Sarah Elizabeth Eggelston (b. in England, immigrated to the USA in 1638 on the ship "Castle"). John Nutting was killed by Indians.

John's house was turned into a fort during King Philip's Indian War (the war started in 1676). Groton, Massachusetts was attacked by 400 Indians on Mar. 13, 1676. Although John died, others escaped to safety to the nearby Parker's home. The Nuttings' neighbors were James Blood and Joseph Parker. An Internet search will lead you to even more details about John and his life.

John Stone's parents were Simon Stone and Mary Whipple. Simon Stone was born in England and died Feb. 27, 1707/1708 in Watertown, MA. His wife Mary Whipple was born Feb. 20, 1633/34 in England; died June 2, 1720 in Watertown, MA, and was buried in Watertown Cemetery, Watertown, Middlesex Co., MA. Simon Stone was a Deacon of Watertown.

Mary Whipple's parents were John Whipple (b. Aug. 1596 in Bocking, Essex, England; died June 30, 1669 in Ipswich, Essex Co., MA) and Susanna. The Whipple House has been open for visitors (at least as of Sept 2002) in Ipswich, MA. It is a 17th Century home with gables. John's will mentions his daughter "Mary Stone."

[Some of the sources used in my research include: History of Cambridge, MA, 1630-1877; Watertown, MA Records of Births, Deaths and Marriages, 1693-1822; Epitaths from the Old Burial Ground, Groton, MA, by Dr. Samuel A. Green; History of Chelmsford 1917; Nutting Genealogy, by John Keep Nutting; Nutting Genealogy Supplement, by Homer Brainard; History of Groton, by Pepperell and Shirley; Greens Historical, Series, Vol. I by Green; Charlestown Estates, Vol. 2 by Wymen; www.whipple.com]

Child 1:
James Stone
b. Aug. 11, 1727
d. June 24, 1788
James Stone [Jr.] was born Aug. 11, 1727 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848] The LDS database online gives this same date of birth and adds that he died on June 24, 1788 in Groton, MA. [www.familysearch.org]
Child 2:
Mary Stone
b. Feb. 23, 1728/29
Mary was born Feb. 23, 1728/29 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA. [SOURCES: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848 and LDS database online at www.familysearch.org]
Child 3:
Jonathan Stone
b. Dec. 12, 1731
Jonathan was born Dec. 12, 1731 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848 and LDS database online at www.familysearch.org]
Child 4:
William Stone
b. Feb. 27, 1733/34
William was born Feb. 27, 1733/34 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848 and LDS database online at www.familysearch.org]
Child 5:
Abigail Stone
b. Dec. 2, 1736
Abigail was born Dec. 2, 1736 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848 and LDS database online at www.familysearch.org]
Child 6:
Sarah Stone
b. June 12, 1739
d. Nov. 26, 1789
Sarah Stone married William Jones in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA, on June 12, 1739. George Cunningham, who researched the Jones family sometime during the 1800s', wrote:

Sarah was the "6th child and 3rd daughter of Deacon and Mary (Farwell) Stone, granddaughter of John and Sarah Stone, great-granddaughter of Deacon Smith and Sarah Smith of Groton, great-great-granddaughter of Deacon Simon and Mary (Whipple) Stone and at-great-great-granddaughter of Deacon Smith and Jane Stone who came from England in the ship "Increase", Robert Lea, master, in 1635 and settled in Watertown, Mass., where he died Sept. 22, 1655 aged 80 years."

Cunningham also wrote that Sarah died Nov. 26, 1789 at the age of 50 years, 5 months and 14 days. Her tombstone inscription read: "In great composure of mind, in full hope of a glorious resurrection."

Child 7:
Joel Stone
b. May 1, 1742
d. Aug. 19, 1806
Joel was born May 1, 1742 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848] The LDS database online at www.familysearch.org confirms this date of birth and adds that he died on Aug. 19, 1806.
Child 8:
Salmon Stone
b. Apr. 17, 1744
Salmon was born Apr. 17, 1744 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848] The LDS database online at www.familysearch.org confirms this date of birth and adds that he died on Oct. 4, 1831.
Child 9:
Hannah Stone
b. Oct. 29, 1747
Hannah was born Oct. 29, 1747 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848 and LDS database online at www.familysearch.org]
Child 10:
Levi Stone
b. May 16, 1750
d. Feb. 4, 1830
Levi was born May 16, 1750 in Groton, Middlesex Co., MA. [SOURCE: History of Groton, Mass., by Caleb Butler 1848] The LDS database online confirms this date of birth and adds that he died on Feb. 4, 1830 in Groton, MA.
Died:
Details unknown

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