Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Elizabeth Wilder (4384) & Israel Fearing
12841. John Fearing. Born on 29 Dec 1674 in Hingham, MA.45 John died in Hingham, MA, on 7 Nov 1752; he was 77.45 Occupation: weaver.

John, constable 1703, selectman 1731 and 1732, resided on Pleasant St. His will, ated 13 FEb 1747/8, proved Dec 1752, mentions and proveides for wife Margaret; gives to son James the house, land, etc., over the river; “to son Hawke my house and land that was formerly Capt. James Hawke’s, also land that belonged to my father, Israel Fearing; to son John my now dwelling-house that I bought of Joshua Lasell; to my daughter Lydia Cushing £300, in currant pay.” H also referred to preperty of his late grandfather Edward Wilder.45
On 8 May 1708 when John was 33, he married Margaret Hawke (16834) , daughter of Capt. James Hawke (6193) (ca 1649-27 Nov 1715) & Sarah Jacob (10628) (29 Sep 1657-15 Mar 1694), in Hingham, MA.45 Born on 15 Sep 1681 in Hingham, MA.45 Margaret died in Hingham, MA, on 28 Sep 1764; she was 83.45
Their children include:
29927i.
Lydia Fearing (3 Sep 1709-)
29928ii.
Lieut. James Fearing (22 Apr 1712-3 Oct 1794)
29929iii.
Hawkes Fearing (13 Jul 1715-16 Jun 1785)
29930iv.
John Fearing (1 Sep 1720-7 Oct 1787)
12842. Elizabeth Fearing. Born 25 Jan 1678/9 in Hingham, MA.379
On 8 May 1702 Elizabeth married James Sprague (23766) , son of Anthony Sprague (10580) (2 Sep 1635-3 Dec 1719) & Elizabeth Bartlett (9061) (ca 1643-17 Feb 1712/3), in Hingham, MA. Born 23 Jan 1677/8 in Hingham, MA.379 James died aft 24 Mar 1743.

James was a constable in 1720 in Hingham. He resided in Hingham ‘over the river’ until 1731 when he sold his estate.45
Their children include:
29931i.
Elizabeth Sprague (15 Aug 1704-)
29932ii.
(infant son) Sprague (30 Nov 1708-23 Dec 1708)
29933iii.
Jerusha Sprague (1 Dec 1712-)
12843. Margaret Fearing. Born on 8 Jun 1680 in Hingham, MA.45 Margaret died in Hingham, MA, on 23 Aug 1750; she was 70.45
On 18 Nov 1708 when Margaret was 28, she married Ephraim Jones (20735) , son of Joseph Jones (7558) (ca 1628-18 Jul 1714) & Patience Little (9065) (ca 1637-25 Oct 1723), in Hingham, MA.45 Born on 18 Aug 1673 in Hingham, MA.45 Ephraim died in Hingham, MA 23 Mar 1746/7.188 Occupation: cordwainer.

Ephraim and Margaret resided ‘over the river.’ In his will, dated 3 Mar 1742, Ephraim provided for his wife Margaret, and gave ‘to my cousin Ephraim Jones, Jr., who now lies with me, all my dwelling-house, buildings and land, ... reserving the use of the house,... to my wife while she remains a widow.’ Witnesses, Israel Lasell, Cornelius Nye, and Jeremiah Sprague Jr.45

It’s not clear who the cousin Ephraim Jones was who was named in this will. At the time, a cousin could refer to a nephew as well as a cousin.
Their children include:
29934i.
Ephraim Jones (Adopted) (ca 1725-19 Mar 1762)
12844. Israel Fearing. Born on 29 Aug 1682 in Hingham, MA.45 Israel died in Wareham, MA, on 9 Jun 1754; he was 71.
2 May 1722 (Int.) Israel married Martha Gibbs, daughter of Benjamin Gibbs (Dec 1673-between 22 Aug 1757 and 27 Sep 1757) & Anne Tupper (14 Dec 1679-bef 19 May 1757). Born on 31 Oct 1699 in Sandwich, MA. At the age of 8, Martha was baptized in Sandwich, MA, on 4 May 1708.
Their children include:
29935i.
Elizabeth Fearing (1 Dec 1736-10 Jul 1804)
12845. Sarah Fearing. Born ca Dec 1689 in Hingham, MA. Sarah was baptized in Hingham, MA, on 1 Dec 1689.45 Sarah died in Hingham, MA on 15 Oct 1763.45
On 13 Sep 1716 Sarah married Matthew Sprague (23770) , son of Anthony Sprague (10580) (2 Sep 1635-3 Dec 1719) & Elizabeth Bartlett (9061) (ca 1643-17 Feb 1712/3), in Hingham, MA.379 Born on 27 Mar 1688 in Hingham, MA.379 Matthew died in Hingham, MA, on 16 Jun 1783; he was 95.379

Matthew was constable in 1727. He resided on the paternal homestead.45
Their children include:
29936i.
Sarah Sprague (10 Jun 1717-)
29937ii.
Israel Sprague (Died young) (ca 1719-4 Mar 1730/1)
29938iii.
Margaret Sprague (22 Feb 1721/2-16 Nov 1809)
29939iv.
Lydia Sprague (29 Oct 1723-28 Sep 1813)
29940v.
Noah Sprague (17 Feb 1728/9-9 May 1813)
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