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Hannah Swett

Hannah Swett

Female 1674 - 1749  (74 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Hannah SwettHannah Swett was born on 15 Jun 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (daughter of John Swett and Mary Plummer); died on 25 Apr 1749 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Hannah married Deacon Archelaus Woodman in 1695 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Archelaus (son of Edward Woodman and Mary Goodridge) was born on 9 Jun 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Mar 1766 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Mary Woodman was born on 26 Feb 1695/96 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 13 Mar 1787 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.
    2. Edward Woodman was born on 12 May 1698 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Nov 1762 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. Archelaus Woodman was born on 15 May 1700 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. Hannah Woodman was born in May 1702 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. Hannah Woodman was born on 6 May 1703 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 May 1782 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. Judith Woodman was born on 21 Sep 1705 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. Joshua Woodman was born on 6 Jun 1708 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Apr 1791 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was buried in Plains Cemetery, Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..
    8. John Woodman was born on 20 Jun 1710 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. Elizabeth Woodman was born on 7 Jun 1712 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1762.
    10. Joseph Woodman was born on 4 May 1714 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Nov 1807 in Wheelock, Caledonian County, Vermont.
    11. Benjamin Woodman was born on 3 Dec 1716 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Swett was born on 20 Oct 1648 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (son of Stephen Swett and Hannah Merrill); died on 17 Mar 1717/18 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Miscellaneous: 25 May 1669, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; John took the Oath of Fidelity.
    • Miscellaneous: 1678, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; John took the Oath of Allegiance.
    • Offices Held: 31 Mar 1679, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Fence Viewer.
    • Offices Held: 22 Mar 1686, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Tithing Man.
    • Will: 1717, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; His son Joseph is mentioned in the will.

    John married Mary Plummer on 6 Dec 1670 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Samuel Plummer and Mary Bitfield) was born on 08 Feb 1649/50 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Plummer was born on 08 Feb 1649/50 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (daughter of Samuel Plummer and Mary Bitfield).

    Notes:

    Married:
    Stackpole (1903) gives their marriage date as 7 December 1670.

    Children:
    1. Mary Swett was born on 10 Apr 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Nov 1734 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Union Cemetery, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 1. Hannah Swett was born on 15 Jun 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Apr 1749 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. John Swett was born on 28 Feb 1676/77 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Nov 1725 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. Samuel Swett was born on 10 Sep 1680 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1738 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. Stephen Swett was born on 27 Jan 1683/84 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. Joseph Swett was born on 2 Feb 1686/87 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. Benjamin Swett was born on 11 Apr 1688 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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. 5.  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. 2. 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. 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.

  3. 6.  Samuel Plummer was born about 1619 in England (son of Francis Plummer and Ruth); died in 1702 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Freeman: 2 Jun 1641

    Notes:

    Name:

    Samuel married Mary Bitfield about 1646. Mary (daughter of Samuel Bitfield and unknown wife) was born about 1626 in England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Mary Bitfield was born about 1626 in England (daughter of Samuel Bitfield and unknown wife).

    Notes:

    Name:

    Children:
    1. Samuel Plummer was born on 20 Apr 1647 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Mary Plummer was born on 08 Feb 1649/50 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. John Plummer was born on 11 May 1652 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. Ephraim Plummer was born on 16 Sep 1655 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. Hannah Plummer was born on 16 Feb 1657 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. Sylvanus Plummer was born on 22 Feb 1658 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. Ruth Plummer was born on 7 Aug 1660 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1702 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. Elizabeth Plummer was born on 19 Oct 1662 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. Deborah Plummer was born on 13 Mar 1665 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    10. Joshua Plummer
    11. Lydia Plummer was born on 2 Jul 1668 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    12. Bathshua Plummer was born on 31 Jul 1670 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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. 9.  Sarah was born in England; died on 11 Dec 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:

    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. 4. 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. 10.  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. 11.  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

    Notes:

    Name:

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

  5. 12.  Francis Plummer died on 17 Jan 1673 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Freeman: 14 May 1634, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Occupation: say 1635; He was a linen weaver.

    Notes:

    Name:

    Francis married Ruth. Ruth died on 18 Aug 1647 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Ruth died on 18 Aug 1647 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    Children:
    1. 6. Samuel Plummer was born about 1619 in England; died in 1702 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. Joseph Plummer was born about 1630 in England.
    3. Mary Plummer

  7. 14.  Samuel Bitfield was christened on 21 Feb 1601/02 in Wrington, Somersetshire, England (son of Giles Bitfield and Joyce Hollyster); died on 10 Sep 1660 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 4 Jun 1616; He was apprenticed to John Goode, a cooper, and Lettice, his wife He was discharged on 27 March 1622 owning to his master being in prison.
    • Land/House: 24 Feb 1639/40, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Samuel Bitfield was granted land in Mount Wollaston, Boston.
    • Freeman: 2 Jun 1641, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 08 Mar 1651/52, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Constable.
    • Will: 12 May 1659, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: 13 Sep 1660, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Samuel's estate was inventoried and valued at £512.
    • Probate/Proved: 20 Sep 1660, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


    Will:
    His will was dated 12 (3) 1659.

    Died:
    Plummer (1992) gives his birth date as 1 September 1660.

    Samuel married unknown wife. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  unknown wife
    Children:
    1. 7. Mary Bitfield was born about 1626 in England.
    2. Elizabeth Bitfield was born about 1624 in England; died on 24 Sep 1676 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.