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John Sawyer

Male 1704 - 1723  (19 years)


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  1. 1.  John Sawyer was born on 5 Apr 1704 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (son of John Sawyer and Mary Brown); died on 17 Apr 1723 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:
    In some records his last name is spelt "Sayer".

    Died:
    He never married.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Sawyer was born on 15 Mar 1676 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (son of Lt. Samuel Sawyer and Mary Emery); died on 27 Mar 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1696; He was listed as a soldier in York, Maine on 26 August 1696. In 1709, he was listed as a sergeant.

    Notes:

    Name:

    John married Mary Brown on 25 Dec 1700 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary was born on 16 Jan 1671 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Feb 1707/08 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Brown was born on 16 Jan 1671 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Feb 1707/08 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1692; Peter Merrill, the son of Nathaniel and Joanna (Ninian) Merrill. He was born on 20 August 1667 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on Tuesday 20 March 1696/97 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. The estate of Peter Merrill was administered on 14 April 1697 by his wife, Mary Brown.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Sawyer (1983) gives her birth date as 5 May 1673.

    Children:
    1. Judith Sawyer was born on 16 Oct 1701 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Feb 1740 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 1. John Sawyer was born on 5 Apr 1704 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Apr 1723 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lt. Samuel Sawyer was born on 22 Nov 1646 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (son of Lt. William Sawyer and Ruth Bitfield); died on 11 Feb 1717/18 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1675; In 1675, he was commissioned a lieutenant and he fought in King Philip's War.
    • Freeman: 12 May 1675, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Occupation: 1693, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; From 1693 through 1716, he was a licensed innholder. On 21 December 1715, he purchased the Blue Anchor Tavern in Newbury.
    • Religion: say 1700, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; They were members of the Society of Friends.
    • History: 1704, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; A Quaker meeting was held in Samuel's home.
    • Will: 10 Feb 1718, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Mary.
    • Probate/Proved: 3 Mar 1717/18, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:

    Samuel married Mary Emery on 13 Mar 1670/71 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Sgt. John Emery and Mary Webster) was born on 24 Jun 1652 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire; died on 11 Feb 1718. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary Emery was born on 24 Jun 1652 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire (daughter of Sgt. John Emery and Mary Webster); died on 11 Feb 1718.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: say 1700, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; They were members of the Society of Friends.

    Children:
    1. Mary Sawyer was born on 20 Jan 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jan 1744/45 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury, West Newbury, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. Samuel Sawyer was born on 5 Jun 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1723 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. 2. John Sawyer was born on 15 Mar 1676 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Mar 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. Hannah Sawyer was born on 12 Jan 1678/79 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; and died.
    5. Capt. Josiah Sawyer was born on 20 Jan 1680/81 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Apr 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    6. baby girl Sawyer was born on 7 Mar 1684 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Mar 1684 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. Benjamin Sawyer was born on 27 Oct 1686 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1725 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. baby girl Sawyer was born on 15 Nov 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Nov 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Lt. William Sawyer was born about 1613 in Lincolnshire, England (son of John Sawyer); died on 1702 to 1703 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1636
    • Residence: 1640, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Proprietor: 1642, Salem (now Wenham), Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 2 Apr 1668, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed the Fence Viewer. He was appointed again on 3 April 1671.
    • Offices Held: 5 Mar 1677, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed the Surveyor of Highways.
    • History: 1678; William took The Oath of Allegiance to King Charles II in 1678.
    • Offices Held: 24 Mar 1679/80, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Tithing Man. He served in this post again starting 22 March 1686.
    • Religion: 1681; In 1681, he and his wife, as well as his daughter, Ruth, and her husband, joined the First Baptist Church of Boston. A year later, he and his eldest son, founded the Baptist Church in Newbury, which soon became extinct.
    • Will: 30 May 1693, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; In his will he mentions his wife Ruth, and his children: Stephen, Ruth, Sarah, Mary, and Frances.
    • Estate Admin: 1 Mar 1702/03, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; The estate of Lt. William Sawyer was administered by John Emery.

    William married Ruth Bitfield in 1644 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of William Bitfield and Elizabeth) was born about 1623 in England; died about May 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Ruth Bitfield was born about 1623 in England (daughter of William Bitfield and Elizabeth); died about May 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    Children:
    1. John Sawyer was born on 24 Aug 1645 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Mar 1688/89 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 4. Lt. Samuel Sawyer was born on 22 Nov 1646 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1717/18 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. Ruth Sawyer was born on 16 Sep 1648 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1715.
    4. Mary Sawyer was born on 7 Feb 1649/50 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jun 1659 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. Sarah Sawyer was born on 20 Nov 1651 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1732 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. Hannah Sawyer was born on 23 Feb 1654 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jan 1659/60 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. William Sawyer was born on 1 Feb 1655/56 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jun 1718 in Wells, York County, Maine; was buried in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells, York County, Maine, U.S.A..
    8. Frances Sawyer was born on 24 Mar 1658 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Feb 1660 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. Mary Sawyer was born on 29 Jul 1660 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Nov 1699 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    10. Stephen Sawyer was born on 25 Apr 1663 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1753 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    11. Hannah Sawyer was born on 11 Jan 1664 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Aug 1683 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    12. Frances Sawyer was born on 3 Nov 1670 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Oct 1744 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    13. Bitfield Sawyer was born about 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1769.

  3. 10.  Sgt. John Emery was christened on 3 Feb 1628/29 in Romsey, Hampshire, England (son of John Emery and Mary).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 1670, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He became a member of the church in Newbury.
    • History: 1678, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He signed the oath of allegiance .
    • Will: 3 Aug 1693, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 26 Sep 1693, Essex County, Massachusetts

    John married Mary Webster on 28 Oct 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of John Webster and Mary Shatswell) was born in 1630 in England; died on 3 Feb 1709 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary Webster was born in 1630 in England (daughter of John Webster and Mary Shatswell); died on 3 Feb 1709 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Coffin (1845) confuses the death of Mary Webster with Mary Shatswell.

    Children:
    1. 5. Mary Emery was born on 24 Jun 1652 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire; died on 11 Feb 1718.
    2. Hannah Emery was born on 25 Apr 1654 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 May 1705 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. John Emery was born on 16 Dec 1656 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Jul 1730 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. Bethia Emery was born on 15 Oct 1658 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died after 1693.
    5. Sarah Emery was born on 26 Feb 1660/61 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Apr 1694 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. Joseph Emery was born on 23 Mar 1662/63 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1721 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. Stephen Emery was born on 16 Sep 1666 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Feb 1747 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. Abigail Emery was born on 16 Jan 1669 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Jul 1756 in Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. Rev. Samuel Emery was born on 20 Dec 1670 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Dec 1724 in Biddeford, York County, Maine.
    10. Judith Emery was born on 5 Feb 1673 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Apr 1753 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    11. Lydia Emery was born on 19 Feb 1674/75 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    12. Elizabeth Emery was born on 8 Feb 1679/80 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Nov 1735 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    13. Josiah Emery was born on 28 Feb 1680/81 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Mar 1718 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.


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