William Sawyer b. 1 Feb 1655/56 Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 7 Jun 1718 Wells, York County, Maine: Roy Family Genealogy

1656 - 1718 (62 years)

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Name William Sawyer

Relationship with Robert Alan Roy

Birth 1 Feb 1655/56 Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19]

Living 1671 (Age 15) Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts [10]

In 1671, he was living in Amesbury, Massachusetts.

Military 6 Aug 1675 (Age 19) [1, 2, 9, 13, 16, 19]

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 (Age 29) Wells, York County, Maine [20]

He was the Surveyor of Highways for Wells, Maine in 1685.

Petition 1688 (Age 32) Wells, York County, Maine [19]

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 (Age 50) Wells, York County, Maine [20]

In 1706 he was elected a Selectman of Wells.

Religion 1706 (Age 50) Wells, York County, Maine [16]

He helped organize the First Church of Wells in 1706.

Offices Held 1707 (Age 51) [1, 2, 9, 16]

In 1707 he was a Representative to the Massachusetts General Court for Wells. He served again in 1716 and 1717.

Will 4 Jun 1718 (Age 62) Wells, York County, Maine [5, 9, 13, 17, 19]

He made his will 4 June 1718 in Wells.

Death 7 Jun 1718 Wells, York County, Maine [1, 2, 7, 9, 16, 17, 19]

Probate/Proved 1 Jul 1719 Wells, York County, Maine [5, 9, 17, 19]

His will was proved 1 July 1719.

Burial — Ocean View Cemetery, Wells, York County, Maine, U.S.A. [7]

Gravestone of William Sayer
Here lies ye body of
Mr William Sawyer
aged abot 62 years
Died June ye 7th 1718

Siblings 12 Siblings

	1. John Sawyer, b. 24 Aug 1645, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 18 Mar 1688/89, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 43 years)
+	2. Lt. Samuel Sawyer, b. 22 Nov 1646, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 11 Feb 1717/18, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 71 years) ▻ Mary Emery, m. 13 Mar 1670/71
	3. Ruth Sawyer, b. 16 Sep 1648, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. Abt 1715 (Age 66 years)
	4. Mary Sawyer, b. 7 Feb 1649/50, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 24 Jun 1659, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 9 years)
	5. Sarah Sawyer, b. 20 Nov 1651, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 2 Aug 1732, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 80 years)
	6. Hannah Sawyer, b. 23 Feb 1654, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 25 Jan 1659/60, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 5 years)
+	7. William Sawyer, b. 1 Feb 1655/56, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 7 Jun 1718, Wells, York County, Maine (Age 62 years) ▻ Sarah Littlefield, m. 2 Nov 1677
	8. Frances Sawyer, b. 24 Mar 1658, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 7 Feb 1660, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 1 year)
	9. Mary Sawyer, b. 29 Jul 1660, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 3 Nov 1699, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 39 years)
	10. Stephen Sawyer, b. 25 Apr 1663, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 8 Jun 1753, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 90 years)
	11. Hannah Sawyer, b. 11 Jan 1664, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 28 Aug 1683, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 19 years)
	12. Frances Sawyer, b. 3 Nov 1670, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. Oct 1744, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 73 years) ▻ Thomas Treadwell, m. Before 19 May 1693
	13. Bitfield Sawyer, b. Abt 1672, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts d. 1769 (Age 97 years)

Person ID I858 | Roy Line

Last Modified 26 Oct 2021

Father	Lt. William Sawyer, b. Abt 1613, Lincolnshire, England d. 1702 to 1703, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 89 years)
Mother	Ruth Bitfield, b. Abt 1623, England d. Abt May 1693, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 70 years)
Marriage	1644	Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
Age at Marriage	He : ~ 31 years - She : ~ 21 years.
Family ID	F99	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Sarah Littlefield, b. 15 Nov 1649, Wells, York County, Maine d. Jan 1734/35, Wells, York County, Maine (Age 85 years)

Marriage 2 Nov 1677 Wells, York County, Maine [1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19]

Age at Marriage He : 21 years and 9 months - She : 28 years.

Children

	1. Joseph Sawyer, b. 14 Aug 1678, Wells, York County, Maine d. 10 Aug 1703, Wells, York County, Maine (Age 24 years)
	2. Francis Sawyer, b. 6 Mar 1681, Wells, York County, Maine d. 31 Aug 1756, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts (Age 75 years)
+	3. Daniel Sawyer, b. 26 May 1683, Wells, York County, Maine d. 1717, Wells, York County, Maine (Age 33 years)
	4. Hannah Sawyer, b. 9 Apr 1685, Wells, York County, Maine
	5. Ruth Sawyer, b. 26 May 1687, Wells, York County, Maine

Family ID F452 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 25 Oct 2021

Event Map

	Birth - 1 Feb 1655/56 - Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
	Living - 1671 - Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
	Marriage - 2 Nov 1677 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Child - Joseph Sawyer - 14 Aug 1678 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Child - Francis Sawyer - 6 Mar 1681 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Child - Daniel Sawyer - 26 May 1683 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Offices Held - 1685 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Child - Hannah Sawyer - 9 Apr 1685 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Child - Ruth Sawyer - 26 May 1687 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Petition - 1688 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Offices Held - 1706 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Religion - 1706 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Will - 4 Jun 1718 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Death - 7 Jun 1718 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Probate/Proved - 1 Jul 1719 - Wells, York County, Maine
	Burial - — - Ocean View Cemetery, Wells, York County, Maine, U.S.A.

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