2618–2619.  John Jones, (Rev.) was born in County Northampton, England, about 1593, and died in Connecticut in January, 1664/5. Sarah _____ was born in England about 1601. They were married in England. She took the name Sarah Jones. They had seven children:

i. Sarah Jones was born in England about 1620, and died in Connecticut in 1683.
ii. John Jones was born in England about 1624. He graduated from Harvard College in 1643; was a preacher in Nevis, Bermuda. He died early.
iii. Ruth Jones was born in England about 1628. She married Thomas James, (Rev.).
iv. Theophilus Jones was born in England about 1631. He died young in Connecticut.
v. Rebecca Jones [#1309]: She was born in England about 1633.
vi. Elizabeth Jones was born in England about 1635. She was 6 months old when the family sailed to America. She married William Hill.
vii. Eliphalet Jones was born in Concord, Massachusetts, on January 9, 1640/1, and died in Huntington, Long Island, about 1732.

His second marriage was to Susanna _____. She was born about 1605 and perhaps was the widow of Richard Hollingsworth of Salem. Her daughter, Mercy, was tried for witchcraft in 1692.

John Jones matriculated sizar from Queens College, Cambridge, Michaelmas 1608, as John "Johnes"; B.A., 1612/13; M.A. 1616; ordained deacon at Peterboro, December 19, 1613. He probably was rector of Abbot's Ripton, county Huntington, 1619–1630, when he was deprived—removed from his office.

He and his family sailed on Defence: his wife Sarah, age 34, and children Sarah 15, John 11, Ruth 7, Theophilus 3, Rebecca 2, and Elizabeth 6 months. It was a terrifying crossing; the ship sprung a leak during the first storm.

Upon his arrival, he was entertained by Governor Winthrop in his Boston house. He settled in Concord, Massachusetts, with Rev. Peter Bulkeley. [Peter Bulkeley/Bulkley, #5340, is also an ancestor in this genealogy.]

Rev. Jones's will was dated January 17, 1664; his wife, Susanna, was the executrix. It contained: £50 that he promised his wife; he owed the heirs of Capt. Cullick £7; children listed: John Jones, Elaphalet Jones, Sarah Wilson (widow), Ruth James, Rebecca Hull, and Elizabeth Hill. The overseers were Mr. Gold and Mr. Pell; the inventory was dated February 9, 1664/5.

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