Bourne Family - Ourfolk
John Bourne 1708 - 17 JUL 1788
John was born on 1708 in Smutty Nose Is, Isle of Shoals and died on 17 JUL 1788 in Wells, Maine .
John was married to Mary Cousins (Bourne) on 8 NOV 1727 in Wells, Maine.
Mary was born on ABT 1707 and died on 12 AUG 1776 in Wells, Maine .
She was the daughter of John Cousins (ABT 1679 - BEF 11 MAY 1715) and Abigail Cloyes (Cousins) (ABT 1672 - AFT 1746).
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John was married to Mary (Bourne) on OCT 1777.
Mary died on 29 MAY 1794 in Portsmouth Nh .
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removed to Kittery Maine at the end of the Queen Anne's War (1702-13).
In shipbuilding for 50 years, he built many ships on the Kennebunk,
Mousam and Webhannat Rivers. His first ship, 80 tons, was the first
build on the Kennebunk. At the launching day a heifer was roasted for
the many spectators from miles around.
The industry which was to make Kennebunk famous was also launched that
day. John had an iron will, once made up, but he was still mild
and gentle and loved children. In old age he climbed a tree for apples.
In shipbuilding for 50 years, he built many ships on the Kennebunk,
Mousam and Webhannat Rivers. His first ship, 80 tons, was the first
build on the Kennebunk. At the launching day a heifer was roasted for
the many spectators from miles around.
The industry which was to make Kennebunk famous was also launched that
day. John had an iron will, once made up, but he was still mild
and gentle and loved children. In old age he climbed a tree for apples.
Mary was used to luxuries which John BOURNE could not provide. After
his assets were depleted, she returned to Portsmouth.
his assets were depleted, she returned to Portsmouth.
Granddaughter - Deborah Bourne
Last change (on this page): 15 OCT 2018