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Elder Michael Metcalf Sr.

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Elder Michael Metcalf Sr.

Birth
Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death
9 Jan 1754 (aged 66)
Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial
Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA Add to Map
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Vital Records of Wrentham, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, Volume 1 - Births, 144.
Medcalf, Micaell, s. of Eliezer and Meletiah, May 21, 168-.

Michael settled in the northeastern part of Wrentham on land that is now in Franklin. He built his homestead on Summer street, and there his children were all born. His house was owned in 1894 by George Haywood. His brother, Timothy Metcalf settled near him and the house he occupied was standing in 1894 at the corner of King & Union streets.

Michael was a yeoman, and followed the trade of cooper for a time. He was an original member of the Wrentham church, and was one of 5 members to apprehend David Pond for his conduct in pitching the music too high during the church service of Feb. 18, 1738/39. He was chosen with Jonathan Wright as a ruling elder March 8, 1738/39.
Vital Records of Wrentham, Massachusetts to the Year 1850, Volume 1 - Births, 144.
Medcalf, Micaell, s. of Eliezer and Meletiah, May 21, 168-.

Michael settled in the northeastern part of Wrentham on land that is now in Franklin. He built his homestead on Summer street, and there his children were all born. His house was owned in 1894 by George Haywood. His brother, Timothy Metcalf settled near him and the house he occupied was standing in 1894 at the corner of King & Union streets.

Michael was a yeoman, and followed the trade of cooper for a time. He was an original member of the Wrentham church, and was one of 5 members to apprehend David Pond for his conduct in pitching the music too high during the church service of Feb. 18, 1738/39. He was chosen with Jonathan Wright as a ruling elder March 8, 1738/39.


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  • Created by: M.J. Freeman
  • Added: Jan 14, 2014
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123456060/michael-metcalf: accessed ), memorial page for Elder Michael Metcalf Sr. (21 May 1687–9 Jan 1754), Find a Grave Memorial ID 123456060, citing Wrentham Center Cemetery, Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by M.J. Freeman (contributor 47116079).