Elder. Founder of the family in North America. Baptized at Alford, England in 1615. Arrived Boston in 1636.
His farm granted in 1652, extended to Garrison Hill. His unmarked grave is in cemetery 800 yards west of this monument. From him came the Royal Governors: John Wentworth. Lt. Gov, 1717-1730; Benning Wentworth, Gov, 1741-67; & John Wentworth, Gfov. 1767-76; also John Wentworth, Speaker of the House, 1771-5.
Elder. Founder of the family in North America. Baptized at Alford, England in 1615. Arrived Boston in 1636.
His farm granted in 1652, extended to Garrison Hill. His unmarked grave is in cemetery 800 yards west of this monument. From him came the Royal Governors: John Wentworth. Lt. Gov, 1717-1730; Benning Wentworth, Gov, 1741-67; & John Wentworth, Gfov. 1767-76; also John Wentworth, Speaker of the House, 1771-5.
Family Members
Advertisement
Advertisement