John Day was the son of John Day (1673 - 1752). He was born on July 5, 1698 in W. Springfield, MA. He married Abigail Bagg (1699-after1738) on Jan. 2, 1724 in Springfield. He died on Mar. 30, 1751 in Springfield at age 52. They had eight children, all born in Springfield.
1. Abigail, born Sept. 2, 1724, married Ebenezer Jones (1719-after 1765) on Aug. 26, 1743. They had 12 children: Ebenezer (1743-1747), Jemina (1745-), Rebecca (1747-), Ebenzer (1749-), Abigail (1751-1754), Sabra (1753-), Abigail (1755-1805), Acsah (1758-), Esther (1760-1842), Sarah (1762-), Ithamer (1763-), Jemina (1765-).
2. Mary, born Aug. 7, 1726*, married Joseph Ely on Feb. 3, 1749.
3. Lt. John, born April 23, 1728*, married Rhoda Chapin on June 1, 1758, died Nov. 21, 1810*. John Day is listed a head of household in W. Springfield in the 1790 US Census with three males over 16, three under 16 and six females.
4. Joel, born April 6, 1730*, died Feb. 17, 1803*, age 73, married Eunice Day (1733*-1815*) (daughter of Joseph Day and Elizabeth Mattoon) on May 17, 1751, had 12 children: Joel (1751-1833), Fredrick (1755-1839), Zervia (1757-), Edward (1759-1777), Eli (1761-1833), Zervia (1763-), Robert (1764-1777), James (1766-1841), Alexander (1769-), Eunice (1771-), Lucy (1774-1842).
5. David, born Jan. 14, 1732, married Silence Day (1736-1807) (daughter of Joseph Day and Elizabeth Mattoon), on Feb. 4, 1758 in Springfield. They had at least one child: Hezekiah (1768-1853).
6. Eunice, born March 4, 1734, married Benjamin Eastman on May 17, 1751, died Dec. 29, 1815.
7. Sarah, born March 25, 1736, died April 15, 1813*.
8. Mercy*, born May 26, 1738, married William Kendall on Sept. 5, 1765.
I don't think Joseph Day is John Day's father because the dates don't match.
What do you think?
Posted by: Cindy Gengler | September 17, 2007 at 01:39 PM
You are right. I amde a mistake and made the change. Thanks.
Posted by: Bill Ives | September 19, 2007 at 09:12 PM
Coindy - The Days get confusing because their were several threads as because of cousin marriages and the fact that there were several Day families in New England at the time.
Posted by: Bill Ives | September 19, 2007 at 09:18 PM
David Day had 8 Children. They were Justin, David II, Asa bd. 8-25 1760, died 8 23 1853,
Nathaniel, Roderick, Horace, Hezekial and Edward.
Posted by: Dee Harrell | July 27, 2008 at 05:21 PM
Dee - Thanks so much for this addition to the record. It is one reason I have this blog - to collect new information. Bill
Posted by: Bill Ives | July 27, 2008 at 07:52 PM
Hi,
Your Day blog is interesting, lots of history! Have you ever heard of these Days connected to your Days? Leonard Day born 1735, Samuel Day born 1757, or Daniel Day born about 1685?
Thank you,
Angie
baileybobby6@hotmail(dot)com
Posted by: Angie E | April 01, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Angie
Thanks for your comment. All I know is on the blog now. Please feel free to add anything you find. Bill
Posted by: bill Ives | April 01, 2010 at 07:57 PM