1744 - 1789 (44 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Hannah Sawyer was born on 1 Apr 1744 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 1 Apr 1744 in Wells, York County, Maine (daughter of William Sawyer and Love Bragdon); died before 31 Jan 1789. Hannah married Abijah Hatch on 5 Nov 1767 in Wells, York County, Maine. Abijah (son of Phillip Hatch and Elizabeth Low) was born on 29 Oct 1744 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine; was christened on 18 Nov 1744 in Wells, York County, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Theodore Hatch was born on 3 Apr 1767 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine; was christened on 7 Aug 1768 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 21 May 1832 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.
- Hiram Hatch was born on 9 Jan 1769 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.
- William Hatch was born on 7 Oct 1773 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.
- Forrest Hatch was born on 11 Mar 1775 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.
- Joseph Hatch was born on 15 Oct 1777 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.
- Chesley Hatch was born on 12 Mar 1779 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.
- Hannah Hatch was born on 9 Aug 1782 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine; was christened on 9 Aug 1782 in North Yarmouth, Cumberland County, Maine; died on 23 Sep 1859 in Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine; was buried in Davis Cemetery, East Auburn, Androscoggin County, Maine U.S.A.
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Generation: 2
3. | Love Bragdon was born on 19 May 1709 in York, York County, Maine (daughter of Arthur Bragdon and Sarah Came). Other Events and Attributes:
- Last Full Review: 15 Dec 2020
Children:
- Capt. Samuel Sawyer was christened on 27 Apr 1735 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 1 Aug 1779.
- Mary Sawyer was born on 15 Aug 1736 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened in Oct 1736 in Wells, York County, Maine.
- Sarah Sawyer was born on 25 Jun 1738 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 25 Jun 1738 in Wells, York County, Maine.
- Deacon William Sawyer was christened on 8 Nov 1740 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 8 Jul 1825 in Limington, York County, Maine.
- Daniel Sawyer was born on 1 Apr 1743 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 1 Apr 1743 in Wells, York County, Maine.
- 1. Hannah Sawyer was born on 1 Apr 1744 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 1 Apr 1744 in Wells, York County, Maine; died before 31 Jan 1789.
- Lydia Sawyer was born on 15 Jul 1750 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 15 Jul 1750 in Wells, York County, Maine.
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Generation: 3
7. | Sarah Came was born in 1670 in York, York County, Maine (daughter of Arthur Came and Violet). Children:
- Sarah Bragdon was born on 10 Dec 1692 in York, York County, Maine.
- Martha Bragdon was born on 3 Jan 1694 in York, York County, Maine.
- Hannah Bragdon was born on 25 May 1697 in York, York County, Maine.
- Tabathy Bragdon was born on 21 Aug 1699 in York, York County, Maine.
- Thomas Bragdon was born on 20 Feb 1702/3 in York, York County, Maine.
- Bethiah Bragdon was born on 20 Jun 1704 in York, York County, Maine.
- Mercy Bragdon was born on 1 Apr 1707 in York, York County, Maine.
- 3. Love Bragdon was born on 19 May 1709 in York, York County, Maine.
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Generation: 4
8. | William Sawyer was born on 1 Feb 1655/56 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (son of Lt. William Sawyer and Ruth Bitfield); died on 7 Jun 1718 in Wells, York County, Maine; was buried in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells, York County, Maine, U.S.A.. Other Events and Attributes:
- Living: 1671, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; In 1671, he was living in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
- Military: 6 Aug 1675; He was impressed into service in the expedition against the Narragansett Indians on 6 August 1675. He was under the command of Major Samuel Appleton. He was still on duty in December. His son Francis, received a grant of land in Narraganset Township, now Buxton, Maine, for his father's service.
- Offices Held: 1685, Wells, York County, Maine; He was the Surveyor of Highways for Wells, Maine in 1685.
- Petition: 1688, Wells, York County, Maine; He petitioned Governor Andros in 1688 for permission to put up a fulling-mill on Little River. The revolution against Andros, in the next year, may, however, have precluded any attempt to build it
- Offices Held: 1706, Wells, York County, Maine; In 1706 he was elected a Selectman of Wells.
- Religion: 1706, Wells, York County, Maine; He helped organize the First Church of Wells in 1706.
- Offices Held: 1707; In 1707 he was a Representative to the Massachusetts General Court for Wells. He served again in 1716 and 1717.
- Will: 4 Jun 1718, Wells, York County, Maine; He made his will 4 June 1718 in Wells.
- Probate/Proved: 1 Jul 1719, Wells, York County, Maine; His will was proved 1 July 1719.
- Last Full Review: 2 Feb 2021
Notes:
Name:
William married Sarah Littlefield on 2 Nov 1677 in Wells, York County, Maine. Sarah (daughter of Francis Littlefield and Rebecca) was born on 15 Nov 1649 in Wells, York County, Maine; died in Jan 1734/35 in Wells, York County, Maine; was buried in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells, York County, Maine, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Sarah Littlefield was born on 15 Nov 1649 in Wells, York County, Maine (daughter of Francis Littlefield and Rebecca); died in Jan 1734/35 in Wells, York County, Maine; was buried in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells, York County, Maine, U.S.A.. Other Events and Attributes:
- Other Will: 31 Jul 1666; She is mentioned in her father's will of 31 Jul 1666 as married.
- Baptism as an Adult: 27 Jul 1718, Wells, York County, Maine; She was baptized and received into the Wells Church.
- Will: 27 Apr 1734, Wells, York County, Maine; To All People to whom these Prestns shall come Greeting. Know ye, that I Sarah Sayer of Wells in the County of York in the Province of the Massachusets Bay New England Relique of William Sawyer late of Wells aforsd Decesd (thô weak of Body, yet of sound & well Disposing mind & Iudgment) Do Committing my sperit in the first place unto God the Father of it thrô Jesus Christ, & my Body into the hands of my Executors hereafter named to be by them decently Interred in hopes of A Blessed Resurrection, Dispose of the Temporall Estate with which God has been pleased to bless me in the manner following viz
1. My Will is that all my Iust & honest Debts, together with my Funerall Charges shall be paid out of my Estate by my Executors hereafter Named.
2 I Give & bequeath unto my son John Wells Eight Pounds to be paid him by my Executors within six months after my Decese. I Will also that A Bond of thirteen pounds given by him to me, shall be freely surrendred up unto him by my Executors within the aforsd term of six months after my Dece'se And I Will that the Eight pounds I herein give unto this my sd son John Wells be laid out by him in procureing A Funerall Coat after my Disc.
3. I Give & Bequeath unto my son Thomas Wells Eight pounds to procure A Funerall Coat after my Decese the which sd sum shall be paid him by my Executors within six months after my Decease. I will also that A Bond of thirteen pound given from him to me shall be freely surrendred up to him after my Dece'se.
4. I Give unto my Daughter Patience Clark five pounds (besides five pounds I have already given her) to be paid unto her by my Executors within six months after my Decease.
5. I Give & Bequeath unto my Daughter Sarah Sayer of Newbury two pounds & four pounds A piece to Each of her two sons Vizt Jonathan Sibley & Samll Sibley these several sums to be paid vnto my sd Daughter Sarah Sawyer & her aforesd two sons by my Executors within six months after my Decease.
6. I Give & Bequeath unto my son Francis Sawyer thirty pounds to be paid unto him within six Months after my Decease by my Executors.
7. I Give & Bequeath unto my Grand son William son of my son Daniel Sayer De'csd thirty pounds, to be paid him by my Executors within six months after my Decease.
8. I Give & Bequeath unto my Daughter Hannah Chesley thirty pounds to be paid her by my Executors within six Months after my Decease.
9. I Give & Bequeath unto my Daughter Ruth Sampson Thirty pounds to be paid her by my Executors within six Months after my Decease.
10. I Give & Bequeath unto my great grand-Daughter Mary Clarke Daughter of my grand son Nathall Clarke A Certain Feather Bed that has an homespone Tick to be Delivered to her by my Executors within six Months after my Decease.
11. I Will that what ever Use or Interest shall be found due upon my Bonds that any of my Children or Grand Children have Obliged themselves unto me by, shall be freely wholy and absolutely remitted released & given up unto such from whom it may be found due by my Executors at my Decease.
12. I Give & Bequeath unto my four Daughters my wearing Cloths as follows vizt I give to my Daughter Patience Clark A black Calaminco suit & my black blew searge Petty Coat. I give to my Daughter Sarah Sawyer my silk Crape suit & my red & Yellow under Petty Coat. I give unto my Daughter Hannah Chesley my silk suit. I give to my Daughter Ruth Sampson my striped Calaminco suit, & A striped Calaminco Gown & A black silk Petty Coat. all the Rest of my Cloths I will shall be Equally Divided among these my four Daughters. And if either of these my Daughters shall Decease before I shall, then I will that their Daughters shall have such Clothes as their Mother would have had by Vertue of this my Will if they were Liveing.
13. I Will that four pounds shall be paid by Executors unto the Church of Christ in Wells, within six months after my Decease, to be distributed by them among some of the poor Members of sd Church.
14. I Will all my Estate of what nature or kind so ever not already disposed of in this my Last Will & Testament unto my two grandsons & my two Daughters hereafter mentioned vizt Joseph Sayer, Wm Sayer, Hannah Chesley & Ruth Sampson to be delivered up unto them & equally Divided amongst them within six months after my Decease.
15. finally I Do hereby Ordain Constitute & appoint my son Francis Sayer & my Grand-sons Joseph Sayer & William Sayer to be the sole Executors of this my last Will & Testament and Do hereby revoke & Disannull all former Wills & Testaments heretofore made by me & Declare this to be my last will & testament : As Witness my hand and seal this twenty seventh Day of April Anno Domini 1734. Annoque R R Georgii secundi magnæ Brittanniæ &c septimo.
Signed sealed & pronounced
in presence of
Hans Dalzel
Jeremiah Storer
Jeremiah storer Jur
Sarah Sayer : (seal)
- Probate/Proved: 10 Feb 1734/35, Wells, York County, Maine; Her will was proved on 10 February 1734/35.
- Last Full Review: 2 Feb 2021
Notes:
Birth: Norris (1942) gives her birth year as 1649.
No Third Marriage: Savage confuses the widow with the daughter, Sarah, and has the widow marrying John Sawyer.
Children:
- Joseph Sawyer was born on 14 Aug 1678 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 10 Aug 1703 in Wells, York County, Maine.
- Francis Sawyer was born on 6 Mar 1681 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 31 Aug 1756 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
- 4. Daniel Sawyer was born on 26 May 1683 in Wells, York County, Maine; died in 1717 in Wells, York County, Maine.
- Hannah Sawyer was born on 9 Apr 1685 in Wells, York County, Maine.
- Ruth Sawyer was born on 26 May 1687 in Wells, York County, Maine.
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