General Notes

b. abt 1625, Scotland
John, a Scotchman, was an early resident of Hing. The chris. name of his w., whom he m. Nov. 7, 1662, was Rebecca. John removed with his fam. ab. 1666, to Scit., where he was a freeholder. In 1673 he was one of those who received a portion of the common land. at his will of 20 May, 1697, proved 27 June, 1712, names w. Rebecca, four sons and one dau."36

John Magoon (early Mc Goun) was a freeholder 1666. He lived in 'the Two mile.' He had also a considerable tract of land on the west side of North river, near Hugh's cross, and Cornet's pond.