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Finding

Braintree residence, c. 1645–1662/3

John Gurney lived at Braintree, Massachusetts, from about 1645 until his death in 1662/3 — his settled colonial home after leaving Weymouth.

Confidence: High

Date: c. 1645 – 1662/3

Supported by Evidence 1645 Braintree plantation petition (signed)Petition attests established Braintree standing by 1645.
Supported by Evidence 1652/3 deposition: 'John Gurney of Brayntree'Deposition names John 'of Brayntree,' 1652/3.
Supported by Evidence Tyng farm lease, 1647–1662 (continuous tenancy)A continuous 1647–1662 Braintree tenancy.
Supported by Evidence 1661/2 Gurney–Thayer deed ('John Gurney, tailor')Owned and sold a Braintree freehold, 1661/2.
Supported by Evidence 1646 Braintree meadows petition (imaged; Mass. Archives vol. 45)A dated 1646 petition places John among Braintree's inhabitants, an early fixed point in the residence.

John Gurney fact sheet — Vitals: 'Died 1662/3, Braintree, Massachusetts.'
John Gurney identity case file — Fact table: 'Settlement — Braintree, Massachusetts (first at neighboring Weymouth, 1641).'

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