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Stephen Swett

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  1. 1.  Stephen Swett was born on 20 Aug 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (son of Stephen Swett and Hannah Merrill); died on 24 Sep 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:
    His name was also spelt "Steven" on his birth record.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Stephen Swett was christened on 18 Apr 1620 in Wymondham, Norfolk, England (son of John Swett and Sarah); died before 9 Jan 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: He was an Anabaptist.
    • Occupation: 1653 to 1668; He kept an ordinary later known as the Blue Anchor Tavern near the training green.
    • History: 1664; Stephen Swett deposed in 1664 giving his age as about 40 years old.
    • Occupation: After 1668, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was a cordwainer (shoemaker).
    • History: 1678, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Stephen took the Oath of Allegiance.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    On 9 January 1693, he is mentioned as "deceased" in the records.

    Stephen married Hannah Merrill on 24 May 1647 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of John Merrill and Elizabeth) was born in 1622 in England; died on 4 Apr 1662 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Hannah Merrill was born in 1622 in England (daughter of John Merrill and Elizabeth); died on 4 Apr 1662 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    Her death may have been the 14th of April 1662.

    Children:
    1. John Swett was born on 20 Oct 1648 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Mar 1717/18 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 1. Stephen Swett was born on 20 Aug 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Sep 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. Hannah Swett was born on 7 Oct 1651 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 31 Mar 1691 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. Stephen Swett was born on 28 Jan 1653/54 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. Elizabeth Swett was born on 17 Jan 1655/56 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. Joseph Swett was born on 28 Nov 1657 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. Mary Swett was born on 25 Apr 1660 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Mar 1662 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Swett was born in 1580 in Devonshire, England; died on 13 Jun 1651 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 6 Jun 1637; According to the Boston Records, "A Quarter Court houlden at Boston the 6th Day of the 4th Mo @ 1637: John Sweete being p'sented by the grandjury for shooting a woolfe dog of Colonell Endecots, in Colonell Endecots owne yard was fined 5 Pound & to bee emprisoned during the pleasure of the Courte"
    • Freeman: 18 May 1642, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • History: 7 Dec 1642, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was listed as one of the grantees of Newbury.

    Notes:

    Name:

    John married Sarah on Yes, date unknown. Sarah was born in England; died on 11 Dec 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah was born in England; died on 11 Dec 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

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    Children:
    1. John Swett was born about 1603 in England; died on 18 May 1693 in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. Dorcas Swett was christened on 31 May 1618 in Wymondham, Norfolk, England.
    3. 2. Stephen Swett was christened on 18 Apr 1620 in Wymondham, Norfolk, England; died before 9 Jan 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. Joseph Swett was born on 21 Jan 1622 in Wymondham, Norfolk, England; died in 1695 in at sea.
    5. Capt. Benjamin Swett was christened on 12 May 1624 in Wymondham, Norfolk, England; died on 29 Jun 1677 in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine.

  3. 6.  John Merrill was christened on 16 Aug 1599 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England (son of Nathaniel Merrill and Mary Blacksoll); died on 12 Sep 1673 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1636, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; John Merrill was granted land in 1636 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. He surrendered the land upon his removal to Newbury.
    • History: 1638, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; John Merrill was admitted as a freeholder.
    • Freeman: 13 May 1640, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1665, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; 1665 - Selectman 1668 - Surveyor of Highways
    • Religion: 1670, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; John Merrill joined the Newbury Church.
    • Will: 8 Sep 1670, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: Sep 1673, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; John's estate was inventoried and valued at £379 12/.
    • Probate/Proved: 30 Sep 1673, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:

    John married Elizabeth on Yes, date unknown. Elizabeth was born in England; died on 14 Jul 1682 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth was born in England; died on 14 Jul 1682 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 1674, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth was a member of the Newbury Church.
    • Will: 17 Dec 1680, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 26 Sep 1682, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

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    Name:

    Children:
    1. 3. Hannah Merrill was born in 1622 in England; died on 4 Apr 1662 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Nathaniel Merrill (son of John Merrill and Prudence); was buried on 17 Mar 1626/27 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Probate/Proved: 11 Dec 1600, Suffolk, England

    Notes:

    2019-03-27 Either the burial date or the probate date given by Merrill is incorrect.

    Nathaniel married Mary Blacksoll on 27 Feb 1592/93 in Belstead, Suffolk, England. Mary was buried on 1 May 1624 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Mary Blacksoll was buried on 1 May 1624 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England.
    Children:
    1. daughter Merrill died on 21 Jan 1594 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England.
    2. Mary Merrill was christened on 23 Feb 1595 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England.
    3. Martha Merrill
    4. Frances Merrill was christened in 1598 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England; was buried in 1598 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England.
    5. 6. John Merrill was christened on 16 Aug 1599 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England; died on 12 Sep 1673 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. Nathaniel Merrill was christened on 4 May 1601 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England; died on 16 Mar 1654/55 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. Michael Merrill was christened on 3 Apr 1603 in Wherstead, Suffolk, England.


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