Named herdsman for Rowley in 1653.246

John Grant (Thomas and Jane) born in England, married _____, Mary _____. He died without issue, 18 March 1696-7. Many interesting papers are on file in the Probate office concerning the settlement of his estate, one of which is as follows: “I Sam Stickney Sr. of Bradford do testifie & say That I came over from England to New-England in the same ship wth Thomas Grant & Jane Grant his Wife, who brought over wth them Foure Children, by name John, Hannah, Frances, & Ann, whome I was well acquainted with, & next or near neighbours unto in Rowley. And ye said John being deceased, I do affirm that the Sisters of John Grant above named, now by marriage known by ye names of Hannah Browne, Frances Keyes, & Ann Emerson are ye same yt came over wth their Father & Mother, & by them owned wth said John for their children.” Sworn to 20 July, 1698. His widow Mary died 16 Feb. 1697-8. Her will, dated 2 Feb., 1697-8, mentions: sister Susannah Todd [wife of John Todd], sister Wood [wife of Thomas Wood] cousin John Todd named executor. Her maiden name was probably “Hunt.” See will of John Todd wherein he mentions “bro. hunt.”88, Vol. 21, pgs. 99-100; Vol. 24, pgs. 60-61