JOHN ASHCRAFT

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John Ashcraft; born 14 Sep 1696 probably at Stonington, Connecticut; married 1st Margaret Hurd 25 May 1719 also probably at Stonington, Connecticut (had 5 children); he and Margaret Hurd were divorced 18 Sep 1733 at Winham County, Connecticut; married 2nd Mary Keeney, daughter of Joseph Keeney and Hannah Hills, after 1733 in Connecticut (had 3 children); died 1 Nov 1745 at Ft. Louisbourg, Quebec, Canada; buried at Ft. Louisbourg, Quebec. John wrote a will on 4 Apr 1745 probably at Stonington, Connecticut:

"Being listed to go upon a dangerous expedition to an enemies' land, have thought good to make this my last will and testament."

His will was probated 7 Jan 1746 at Stonington, Connecticut. Inventory includes "John Ashcraft's share of booty."



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