Capt.
John
Raynes
Jr
Born in York, York, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Ancestors 
Son of John Raynes Sr.
and Martha (Harmon) Raynes
Husband of
Sarah (Eaton) Raynes
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Died
at age 84
in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States
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Biography
Capt. John Raynes Jr served with Capt. Nathaniel Fales' Company, Massachusetts Militia during the American Revolution.
John Raynes Jr was a pioneer settler of Deer Isle.
John Raynes Jr was born on 20 May 1753 in York, York, Massachusetts Bay Colony. His parents were John Raynes Sr. (1714 - ~1793) and Martha (Harmon) Raynes (~1720 - ~1833).
His siblings were as listed below.
- Abigail (Raynes) Merchant (1744 - )
- Martha (Raynes) Staples (~1750 - <1799)
- William Raynes (1758 - <1827)
John married Sarah Eaton (1758 - 1850). (daughter of Theopolis Eaton), on Dec 25, 1777.
- John and Sarah had 11 children:
- Sally Raynes (1780-1828)
- Joseph Raynes (1792 - 1859).
John died on 26 Dec 1837 in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States aged 84. He is buried in Old Settlers Cemetery, Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine, USA.[1][2]
From The Harmon genealogy MARTHA HARMON (Col Johnson, John, James), b. April 13. 1720, in York.
m. Aug. 1. 1741, John Raynes.
Children b. in York: David, b. June 12. 1742. Abigail, b. Sept. 17. 1744. Miriam, b. Oct. 18. 1747. Martha, b. June 2. 1750. John. b. May 20, 1753. Mary. b. Nov. 11. 1755. William, b. June 28. 1758. Edward, b. Feb. 13. 1762. Johnson Harmon, b. Nov. 15. 1763.
| Name: | John Raynes[3] |
| 1800 United States Federal Census: | Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine |
| Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: | 2 |
| Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: | 2 |
| Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: | 2 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: | 1 |
| Number of Household Members Under 16: | 5 |
| Number of Household Members Over 25: | 2 |
| Number of Household Members: | 10 |
| Name: | John Raynes [4] |
| 1810 United States Federal Census: | Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine |
| Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 15: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Males - 16 thru 25: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Males - 45 and over: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 15: | 1 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: | 2 |
| Free White Persons - Females - 45 and over: | 1 |
| Number of Household Members Under 16: | 3 |
| Number of Household Members Over 25: | 2 |
| Number of Household Members: | 8 |
Sources
- ↑ Death: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q283-LS8K : 16 January 2022), John Raynes, 1837; citing Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States, multiple sources, Maine; FHL microfilm.
- ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (Find A Grave: Memorial #123488983 : accessed 16 January 2022), memorial page for Capt John Raynes (29 May 1753–25 Dec 1837), Find a Grave Memorial ID 123488983, citing Old Settlers Cemetery, Deer Isle, Hancock County, Maine, USA ; Maintained by R Moore (contributor 47672795) .
- ↑ 1800 United States Federal Census: Year: 1800; Census Place: Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine; Series: M32; Roll: 7; Page: 21; Image: 18; Family History Library Film: 218677 Ancestry Record 7590 #72997
- ↑ 1810 United States Federal Census: Year: 1810; Census Place: Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine; Roll: 11; Page: 435; Image: 00427; Family History Library Film: 0218682 Ancestry Record 7613 #30480
- John Jay Teets II, (http://johnteets.com), Dec 21, 2011
- Birth: Harmon, Artemas Canfield, 1873-. 2011. The Harmon genealogy, comprising all branches in New England. page 146
- Payroll: Muster/payrolls, and various papers (1763-1808) of the Revolutionary War (Massachusetts and Rhode Island). Vol. 37, Sea coast defense, Penobscot Expedition 1775-1781. A Pay Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Fales and his Company in the State pay on the Expedition to Penobscot from the 6th of July 1779 to the 26th of August following. Film #008092198. Image 171-72 of 628.
- Muster roll: Muster/payrolls, and various papers (1763-1808) of the Revolutionary War (Massachusetts and Rhode Island). Vol. 37, Sea coast defense, Penobscot Expedition 1775-1781. A Pay Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Fales and his Company in the State pay on the Expedition to Penobscot from the 6th of July 1779 to the 26th of August following. Film #008092198. Image 118 of 628.
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