Richard Ober 
Richard was born on November 21st, 1641. Richard's father was John Ober and his mother was Elizabeth Butcher. He died at the age of 74 on March 6th, 1716.Death Notes
d. Beverly,Essex,MA
General Notes
b: Abbotsbury,Dorset,Eng
cr. 21 NOV 1641 Abbotsbury,Dorset,Eng
bur. Ancient Bury. Grounds
Beverly,Essex,MA
Richard Ober was "in all probability" the son of John & Elizabeth (Butcher)
Ober of Abbotsbury, County Dorset, England and baptized there on Nov 21,
1641, for the record of this death at Beverly, Mass. on March 4, 1715-6
includes the statement that he was approximately 74 yrs of age and was b.
in "Absbury" ... he came to New England in or before 1664 for in that year he was a resident of Beverly
Richard and Abbigail are buried in the ancient burying grounds on Abbott
Street in Beverly. These burying grounds were apparently covered when Abbott St. was constructed.
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Occupation Details
Occupation Notes
collector of taxes in 1682-1684, was guardian of Anna Morgan. When he died on March 6, 1716 he left in his will (administered by his widow,
Abigail)...real estate 654 pounds 18 shillings, personal property 109 pounds 19 shillings. This was considered a large estate at the time.
Richard's occupation was Richard's occupation is given as "Shoreman". One who is engaged in fisheries whose duties keep him on the shore. Richard was constable and.
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Children
Nicholas Ober
Nicholas was born on September 17th, 1686 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts. He died at the age of 43 on June 9th, 1730 in Beverly, Essex, Massachusetts.