John Partridge, born on November 29, 1657, in Duxbury, was an influential town figure, serving in various roles until his death on April 5, 1731. His will detailed the distribution of his estate among his children and wife, reflecting his deep family ties and commitment to his community throughout his life.
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George Partridge, arriving in Duxbury, Massachusetts, before 1636 from Kent, England, became a respected member of the community, holding various civic roles including constable and grand juryman. Over time, he acquired around 200 acres of land. His will, dated June 26, 1682, detailed the distribution of his estate to his wife, children, and granddaughter, emphasizing care for his daughter Mercy and instructing equitable division of remaining assets posthumously. Married to Sarah Tracy, they had several children, each marrying and having families. George Partridge’s legacy continued through his descendants, as reflected in both his and Sarah’s wills.
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The ancestry of George Partridge is shrouded in uncertainty, with various claims regarding his origins. References in historical texts suggest he might hail from Kent or Creeting, Suffolk, but these are mainly linked to presumed ties with Ralph Partridge, whose familial connections to George remain unsubstantiated. While some speculate George may be the son of James Partridge, evidence is lacking, as multiple records fail to confirm familial links. An examination of parish records revealed several individuals named George Partridge, yet only a few plausible matches remain, leaving George’s parentage largely unresolved amidst numerous records that fail to provide definitive proof.
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Joseph Partridge was born to Joshua Partridge and Hannah Cutler in Medway, Massachusetts, 26 Apr 1768. He married 1st, 27 Feb 1794, Chloe Puffer, born 22 Dec 1773 in Wrentham, Massachusetts, daughter of William Job and Mary (Wetherell) Puffer of Wrentham. She died 14 Jun 1813, in Medway, where they resided, and is buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery. He filed his intention to marry 2nd, Sally Hall, in Medway on 22 Apr 1815. He died 26 Oct 1822 in Medway.
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904 George Homer Partridge (GHP) published his first genealogy of the Partridge family in the New England Historical and Genealogical Society Register and titled it John Partridge of Medfield, Mass., and His Descendants. This genealogy was published in the 1903 edition of NEHGS Register (vol. LVII) pages 50-58, 184-192, 281-288, and 389-397. This same genealogy was subsequently published in 1904 by the Press of David Clapp & Son in Boston, Massachusetts in book format, being a reprint in part of the original article. The introduction, the index and the frontispiece are new. GHP subsequently published his Descendants of William Partridge of Medfield, Mass in 1904. John Partridge was the brother to William Partridge.
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Joshua Partridge was born to Joshua Partridge and Elizabeth Kingsbury in Medway, Massachusetts, April 20, 1745. He married, Sep 24, 1767, Hannah Cutler, born Sep 18, 1744, daughter of John and Hannah (Plimpton) Cutler of Medfield, Massachusetts. She died Jun 19, 1806, in Medway, where they resided. He died Aug 15, 1802. He was sergeant in Captain Lovell’s Co., Fourth Massachusetts Regiment, in service from Apr 19; 1775, to Dec 8, 1776. Children: Sources
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Elias Partridge was born to Eleazer Partridge and Lois Rockwood, Feb 7, 1766 in Franklin, Massachusetts; died Mar 6, 1857, aged 91 years; married Dec 31, 1794, Abigail Chase of Sutton, Massachusetts, who was born Mar 21, 1770, and died Sep 22, 1838 in Paris, she was a sister of Luke Chase of Paris, and daughter of Bradford and Abigail (Sibley) Chase [1]History of Paris, Maine, p. 553.; they were some of the first settlers in Paris, Maine [2]History of Paris, Maine, p. 160.. They were both buried in the Partridge Cemetery in Paris, Maine. Elias Partridge on 2 Apr
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Amariah Partridge was born to Jonathan Partridge and Abigail Lovet in Barre, Massachusetts, 21 May 1756; died from Jaundice in Keene, New Hampshire, 24 Sep 1823, aged 67 years (The records for the First Church of Keene had the day as the “Sept. 25.” Perhaps a burial date? He married (1) in Montague, Massachusetts, 19 Aug 1787, Thankful Gunn of Montague, daughter of Asahel and Thankful Gunn. At the time of his marriage he was listed as of Westminster, Massachusetts, He married (2) on 21 Oct 1810 to Miss Bethea Warner in Swanzey, New Hampshire [1]New Hampshire: Births, Deaths and
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Adam Partridge, son of Jabez Partridge and Anna Twitchell, born 11 Mar 1778; died 22 May 1855; married Mary Jackson, born 12 Nov 1781, died 22 Mar 1869, daughter of Oliver and Mary (Pierce) Jackson, of Westminster, Massachusetts; resided in Gardner, Massachusetts where he served as selectmen from 1832-1834. Children of Adam Partridge and Mary Jackson: Images Sources
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Jabez Partridge was born to Jonathan Partridge and Anne Phipps in Sherborn, Massachusetts, 11 Dec 1748. He married, 19 May 1772, Anna Twitchell, born in Sherborn, 24 May 1751, daughter of Jonathan and Deborah (Bullard) Twitchell. They resided at Sherborn until about 1780, when they removed to Gardner, Massachusetts, where they afterwards lived. Jabez was baptized as an adult on 19 Aug 1810 in Gardner. He resided in the south part of Gardner, where his grandson Seneca Partridge resided in 1860. He was one of the first inhabitants in the town. Jabez died about 1842 and Ann about 1834. No
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