vitals sources
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Gershom's gravestone in Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough
gershom howe
aaa Gershom was an ensign in the local militia. His property at his death was valued at 3,887 lbs. Letters of administration for his estate were granted in 1739.(1)
children of Gershom and Hannah (Bowker) How (Marlborough vital records):
i. Miriam b. 27 November 1722
ii. Moses b. 6 March 1725/1726
iii. Silas b. 5 February 1727/1728
iv. Zerviah b. 9 October 1729
v. Persis b. 2 March 1736/1737
vi. Hannah b. 9 November 1737
vital record sources: Gershom's birth, marriage and death dates come from the published Marlborough vital records. His gravestone can be seen in Spring Hill Cemetery, Marlborough, which
says he was an ensign and died in his 45th year (44 years old).
(1) Middlesex Co. probate file #12026.
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