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This page expands an Evidence link in Colonial Braintree community: the findings, sources, and qualifications behind the marked passage.
Analysis
Two distinct Braintree properties: leased Tyng farm vs. Monatiquot freehold
John held two distinct Braintree properties in his final years — the leased Tyng farm (the future Adams seat) and his own Monatiquot-River freehold sold to Thayer in 1661/2 — so the 'Gurney farm' of local tradition and his personal homestead are separate parcels.
Why this conclusion
- Synthesizes Evidence Tyng farm lease, 1647–1662 (continuous tenancy)Weighs the leased Tyng farm as one of two distinct parcels.
- Synthesizes Evidence 1661/2 Gurney–Thayer deed ('John Gurney, tailor')Weighs the Monatiquot freehold as the second distinct parcel.
- Required by Analysis Analysis: an all-movable estate with no valued real estateThe all-movable reading depends on the fact that John's own Monatiquot freehold had already been sold in February 1661/2 (braintree-community), leaving no realty to appraise.
Related context
- Provides context for Finding Principal Braintree land was the leased Tyng farm (future Adams seat)Separates the 'Gurney farm' tradition from the personal homestead.
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Technical details
- Evidence marker:
G13-PM-000004 - Primary research item:
G13-RI-000014 - Graph revision:
244 - Machine-readable JSON:
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