John Quincy
- Born: 21 Jul 1689, Boston MA
- Marriage (1): Elizabeth Norton on 6 Oct 1715 in Hingham MA
- Died: 11 Jul 1767, Braintree MA
Events in his life were:
- Tankard by Daniel Henchman, 1767
Private Collection
h: 7 3/4"
wt: 24 oz
Engraved "The Gift of the / Honbl John Quincy Esq. / to the First Church of / Christ in Braintree / -1767-". John Quincy's will, dated May 20, 1760 and proved July 24, 1767, specified: "I give to the first Church of Braintree the sum of \L-\10 to be applied in procuring a piece of plate for the use of the Lords Table." His son and executor Norton Quincy purchased this tankard in accordance with the bequest:
Mr. Norton Quincy to Danl. Henchman Dr To 1 Silver Tankard wt. 24.2 0 @ 52/s £62-13-6
To fash of Ditto 20-0-0
To Engraving 1-16-0
old tenor £84-9-6
Boston Septr 4th 1768
Recd the Contents in full Danl Henchman
John married Elizabeth Norton on 6 Oct 1715 in Hingham MA. (Elizabeth Norton was born on 15 Mar 1695 in Hingham MA and died in 1769.)
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