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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  father Lawrence

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: He had at least two sons, order of birth unknown.
    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Rev. John Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1500 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    2. 3. James Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1505 in Dedham, Essex, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rev. John Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (1.father1) was born in say 1500 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Legal: 13 Nov 1587, Westminster, London, England; On 13 November 1587 there was a Pardon of Alienation for John Lawrence of Southelmham, to whom by will 12 July 1574 [sic] the late John Burward bequeathed his lands in Bredfield, Bouze, and Hacheston, co. Suffolk, for 6s. 8d. paid to the Queen?s farmer.
    • Complier's Note: say 1700; From a pedigree recorded by the antiquary Thomas Tanner, Bishop of St. Asaph (1674?-1735): The pedigree is headed by"_____ Lawrence, a famous preacher, a reverend grave minister who had been a preacher to those who fleeing from religion in Q. Marie?s day [1553?58] met together in woods & secret places, as they could. He was a gentleman of a great estate & exceeding liberality to the poor. In the time of Q. Elizabeth he preached at Fressingfield. He owned St James Park in South Elmham.

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Rev. John Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1525 in England; died on 2 Jan 1610/11 in Fressingfield, Suffolk, England; was buried on 3 Jan 1610/11 in Fressingfield, Suffolk, England.
    2. 5. Alice Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1538 in England; was buried on 7 Apr 1613 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    3. 6. James Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1540 in England.
    4. 7. Margaret Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1543 in England; was buried on 6 Apr 1625 in Palgrave, Suffolk, England.
    5. 8. Thomas Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1545 in St. James South Elmham, Suffolk, England.
    6. 9. Susan Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1548 in St. James South Elmham, Suffolk, England; was buried on 13 Sep 1610 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    7. 10. daughter Lawrence  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1552 in England.

  2. 3.  James Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (1.father1) was born in say 1505 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    James married Joan about 1545. Joan died on 3 Jan 1575/76 in Dedham, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    James married Barbara in say 1577. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Rev. John Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.father1) was born in say 1525 in England; died on 2 Jan 1610/11 in Fressingfield, Suffolk, England; was buried on 3 Jan 1610/11 in Fressingfield, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: John Lawrence was a plausible preacher, but not so good a man as his father. His father gave him St. James Parke in Elmham, after sold to Alderman Massam, who left it to Sir Wm Massam and he to his sonne, whose heire is now owner of it 1660. - M.S. Tanner.
    • Deed: 1556; In 1556 Roger Wyncoll bought land in Rayleigh, Rawreth, and Great Hockley, Essex, England from John Lawrence and his wife Anne for £250.
    • Deed: 1582, Fressingfield, Suffolk, England; In 1582, John purchased land in Fressingfield, Suffolk, England.
    • Deed: 1589, Fressingfield, Suffolk, England; Purchased the lordship of the manor of Fessingfield Hall in 1589.
    • Will: 18 Sep 1609, Fressingfield, Suffolk, England; His will, dated 18 Sep 1609 in Fressingfield, identifies his son, Nathaniel: Unto Nathaniel Lawrence my son all my lands and tenements in Fressingfield, being freehold, to him and his heirs of his body lawfully begotten and to be begotten. And for want of such issue then to remain to all my children and their heirs forever. Unto the said Nathaniel Lawrence my son all my lease lands and tenements in Fressingfield and all my right title interest and term of years which I have of and in the same. All the rest and residue of my goods and chattels I bequeath to him Nathaniel my son, whom I ordain to be the sole executor of this my last will and testament. The will was witnessed by Henry Barker, Willm Sandwyste, and Robert Gyrlinge.
    • Probate/Proved: 11 Jan 1610/11, Norwich, Norfolk, England; His will was proved 11 Jananuary 1610/11.; : Consistory Court of Norwich
    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    John married Anne Sammes in say 1547. Anne was born in say 1525; was buried on 24 Aug 1580 in St. James South Elmham, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Alice Vasey est 1580. Alice was buried on 22 May 1590 in Fressingfield, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Mary Cocker on 17 Feb 1591/92 in Dedham, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Alice Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.father1) was born in say 1538 in England; was buried on 7 Apr 1613 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    Alice married William Garrard about 1561. William was born in say 1530. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 6.  James Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.father1) was born about 1540 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 30 Apr 1593, Dedham, Essex, England; On 30 Apr 1593 he held lands in Dedham, England
    • Miscellaneous: 1600; In 1600 he "alienated the rectory of Syleham, Suffolk, to his brother, Thomas Lawrence, gent."
    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021


  4. 7.  Margaret Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.father1) was born in say 1543 in England; was buried on 6 Apr 1625 in Palgrave, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    Margaret married Richard Elmye on yes, date unknown. Richard was buried on 10 Sep 1622 in Palgrave, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 8.  Thomas Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.father1) was born in say 1545 in St. James South Elmham, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1595, St. James South Elmham, Suffolk, England; In 1595 he was mentioned in the Dedham Hall court records.
    • Residence: 1610, Easthorpe, Essex, England; He was named in the 1610 will of his brother-in-law, Henry Sherman.
    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    Thomas married Priscilla Alabaster on yes, date unknown. Priscilla was born in say 1560 in Hadleigh, Suffolk, England; was buried on 10 Jun 1590 in St. James South Elmham, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Thomas married Mirable on yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 9.  Susan Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.father1) was born in say 1548 in St. James South Elmham, Suffolk, England; was buried on 13 Sep 1610 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 31 Aug 1610, Dedham, Essex, England; In her will of 31 August 1610, she named her sons Harry, Samuel, Daniel, Nathaniel, John, Ezekiel, and Edmund; daughters Phebe Fenne and Anne Whighting; son Daniel?s wife; son Nathaniel?s wife; Robert Salmon?s son ?my great grandchild?; Mary and Susan Sherman, daughters of son Samuel; brother ?Gilber Hilles?; Mr. Rogers; Susan Galloway, daughter of cousin Edmund Galloway. Son Henry was to be sole executor.
    • Probate/Proved: 12 Sep 1610; On 12 September 1610 her will was proved.

    Susan married Henry Sherman on 14 Jun 1568 in Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England. Henry (son of Henry Sherman and Agnes Perpoynt) was born in say 1545 in Dedham, Essex, England; died in Aug 1610 in Dedham, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Phebe Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 1 May 1570 in Dedham, Essex, England; died after 31 Aug 1610.
    2. 12. Henry Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 26 Aug 1571 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 7 Feb 1642/43 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    3. 13. Samuel Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 11 Jan 1572/73 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    4. 14. Anne Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 7 Aug 1575 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    5. 15. Daniel Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1578 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    6. 16. Nathaniel Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 19 Jun 1580 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 21 Jun 1580 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    7. 17. Nathaniel Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 11 Jul 1582 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    8. 18. John Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 17 Aug 1585 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 24 Jan 1615/16 in Great Horkesley, Essex, England.
    9. 19. Ezekiel Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 25 Jul 1587 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 21 Jan 1653/54 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    10. 20. Edmund Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1589 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 2 Sep 1661 in St. James the Great, Colchester, Essex, England.
    11. 21. Mary Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 25 Jul 1592 in Dedham, Essex, England; died before 1653.

  7. 10.  daughter Lawrence Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.father1) was born in say 1552 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1580, England; Gilbert Hills of Moze, Essex, England, the son of Gilbert and Agnes (Sammes) Hills.. He was christened in Moze 21 October 1554. Issue: 1. Gilbert Hills of Dedham, England

    daughter married Gilbert Hills in say 1580. Gilbert was christened on 21 Oct 1554 in Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Phebe Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was christened on 1 May 1570 in Dedham, Essex, England; died after 31 Aug 1610.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    Notes:

    Died:
    Date of her mother's will

    Phebe married Samuel Fenn on yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 12.  Henry Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was christened on 26 Aug 1571 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 7 Feb 1642/43 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 3 Feb 1642/43, Dedham, Essex, England; On 3 February 1642/43 Henry wrote his will in Dedham, Essex, England.
    • Probate/Proved: 12 Apr 1645; On 12 April 1645 his will was proved.
    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    Henry married Mary on yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 13.  Samuel Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was christened on 11 Jan 1572/73 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 20 Jan 1615/16; On 20 January 1615/16 he wrote his will. His will mentions wife Phillipp; sons (all under 22) Henry, Phillipp, and Samuel; daughters Mary and Martha (both under 21). Executors were to be wife and Mr. John “Upcheire” of Dedham, “my brother in law.”
    • Probate/Proved: 2 Mar 1615/16; His will was proved 2 March 1615/16.

    Samuel married Phillipa Ward about 1598. Phillipa (daughter of Lancelot Ward and Joan) was born in say 1575. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Mary Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 2 Oct 1599 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    2. 23. Henry Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 20 Oct 1601 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    3. 24. Martha Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 24 Jan 1603/04 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    4. 25. Sarah Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 11 Feb 1605/06 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 5 Dec 1612 in Dedham, Essex, England.
    5. 26. Samuel Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was born in say 1607 in Dedham, Essex, England; died in — in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. 27. Phillip Sherman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 5 Feb 1610 in Dedham, Essex, England; died in — in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode Island.

  4. 14.  Anne Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was christened on 7 Aug 1575 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 15 Sep 1638; On 15 September 1638 she wrote her will. She mentioned son Anthony Whiting of Bentley; son John Whiting and his daughter Anne; daughter Susan Cole; daughter Phebe Bernard of New England and “her two children born here before she went over, vizt John and Samuel;” nephew Simon Whiting (under 21), son of son Simon Whiting deceased; Jane Whiting (under 21), daughter of said son Simon; two nephews Anthony and Thomas, sons of son Anthony Whiting; brother Edmund Sherman; brother Ezekiel Sherman (to be sole executor).
    • Probate/Proved: 13 Dec 1638; Her will was proved 13 December 1638.

    Anne married Anthony Whiting on 28 Jan 1594/95 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Anthony was born about 1569 in Stanway, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Anne married Thomas Wilson on yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 15.  Daniel Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was born in say 1578 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 1 Apr 1633; On 1 April 1633 he made his will naming wife Sarah (to be executrix); sons Henry, Daniel, John, and Edmund; daughters Mary, Sarah, Christian, and Martha; brother Henry Sherman.
    • Probate/Proved: 15 Apr 1634; His will was proved 15 April 1634.
    • Last Full Review: 15 Jul 2021

    Daniel married Christian Chapman on 8 Aug 1601 in Dedham, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Daniel married Sarah Mitchell on 23 Apr 1622 in St. Nicholas, Colchester, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 16.  Nathaniel Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was christened on 19 Jun 1580 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 21 Jun 1580 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021


  7. 17.  Nathaniel Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was christened on 11 Jul 1582 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 13 Jan 1615/16, Dedham, Essex, England; He left a will dated 13 January 1615/16 (date of probate not given), mentioning wife Priscilla; children Nathaniel, Joseph, and Elizabeth; brother-in-law (also called “brother”) John “Ainger”; brothers Henry and Samuel Sherman.
    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    Nathaniel married Phebe Anger or Angier about 1609. Phebe was christened on 12 Feb 1582/83 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 23 Apr 1611 in Dedham, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Nathaniel married Priscilla on yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 18.  John Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was christened on 17 Aug 1585 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 24 Jan 1615/16 in Great Horkesley, Essex, England.

    John married Grave Ravens on 26 Sep 1611 in Wattisfield, Suffolkshire, England. Grave was born in Say 1591 in East Bergholt, Suffolk, England; died on 3 Jun 1662 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 19.  Ezekiel Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was christened on 25 Jul 1587 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 21 Jan 1653/54 in Dedham, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 26 Aug 1653, Dedham, Essex, England; He wrote his will 26 Aug 1653 in Dedham, Essex, England mentioning his wife Anne.
    • Probate/Proved: 14 Aug 1654; On 14 August 1654 his will was proved.
    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021

    Ezekiel married Rachel Alefounder on yes, date unknown. Rachel died after 3 Sep 1638. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Ezekiel married Ann Stephens on yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 20.  Edmund Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was born in say 1589 in Dedham, Essex, England; was buried on 2 Sep 1661 in St. James the Great, Colchester, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 16 Jul 2021

    Edmund married Judith Anger or Angier on 15 May 1611 in Dedham, Essex, England. Judith was christened on 5 Jun 1587 in Dedham, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 21.  Mary Sherman Descendancy chart to this point (9.Susan3, 2.John2, 1.father1) was christened on 25 Jul 1592 in Dedham, Essex, England; died before 1653.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 14 Jul 2021



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