Edmund Quincy (1628–1698)

For other people named Edmund Quincy, see Edmund Quincy (disambiguation).

Coat of Arms of Edmund Quincy

Edmund Quincy (/ˈkwɪnzi/; 1628–1698) emigrated to colonial Massachusetts in 1633 with his father, Edmund.

Early life

Edmund Quincy II was born in England in 1628, the son of Edmund Quincy (1602-1636). In 1633, at around 5 years old, he emigrated to colonial Massachusetts with his father.

Career

Edmund was magistrate, representative to the general court and a Lt. Colonel in a Massachusetts militia regiment. In 1689 was a member of the provisional government (Committee of Safety). This was a time of turmoil in the colonies and England. The disliked Governor Edmund Andros of the Dominion of New England was placed under investigation by the Committee, while in England the Glorious Revolution (James II fled to France) and the Bill of Rights brought fundamental changes to the political structure. Colonel Quincy started work in on the family property, called the Quincy Homestead, around 1696.

Personal life

His first wife was Johanna Hoar, sister of Leonard Hoar (President of Harvard College) and they had 10 children. Edmund and his second wife, Elizabeth, the widow of Rev. John Elliot of Newton and daughter of Major General Daniel Gookin, had 2 children.

• Edmund was very active in colonial affairs, like his father.

His grave was once marked with two granite columns embossed with lead. The lead was stripped for use by the colonists during the Revolution. This was noted by President John Adams.

Descendants

Many of Edmund's descendants were active in the American Revolution, some of the more notable being John Quincy Adams, Dorothy Quincy, and Josiah Quincy. The family intermarried with other local South Shore families, especially with the Hobarts of nearby Hingham.

See also

• Quincy political family