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John Watson

Male Abt 1556 -


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Watson was born about 1556 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: Before 08 Mar 1613, Writtle, Essex, England
    • Will: 19 Sep 1618, Writtle, Essex, England

    John married Alice Halls on 15 May 1581 in Sheering, Essex, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Philip Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 3 Sep 1582 in Sheering, Essex, England; died before 1618 in England.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 28 Sep 1584 in Sheering, Essex, England.
    3. 4. Mary Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 29 Jan 1586/87 in Sheering, Essex, England; was buried on 05 Feb 1636/37 in Chelmsford, Essex, England.
    4. 5. Phoebe Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 5 Oct 1589 in Sheering, Essex, England; was buried on 21 Apr 1616 in Blackmore, Essex, England.
    5. 6. Tabitha Watson  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1591 in England; was buried on 17 Aug 1638 in Sandon, Essex, England.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Philip Watson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 3 Sep 1582 in Sheering, Essex, England; died before 1618 in England.

  2. 3.  Elizabeth Watson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 28 Sep 1584 in Sheering, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved to: Before 1623, Chelmsford, Essex, England

    Elizabeth married John Challis on 24 Aug 1612 in Sheering, Essex, England. John was born before 1584 in Cambridgeshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Elizabeth Challis  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Lt. Philip Watson Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1617 in England.
    3. 9. John Challis  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Mary Watson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 29 Jan 1586/87 in Sheering, Essex, England; was buried on 05 Feb 1636/37 in Chelmsford, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1609, England; Samuel Eve. Issue: 1. John Eve (1610-____) 2. John Eve (1611-____) 3. Mary Eve (c1613-____) 4. Philip Eve (1614-____) 5. Samuel Eve (c1615-____) 6. Sarah Eve (c1617-____) 7. Nathaniel Eve (c1619-____) 8. Margaret Eve (c1621-____) 9. Elizabeth Eve (c1623-____)


  4. 5.  Phoebe Watson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was christened on 5 Oct 1589 in Sheering, Essex, England; was buried on 21 Apr 1616 in Blackmore, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Dec 1610, Sheering, Essex, England; John Duke, the son of John Duke. He was christened on 17 April 1584 in Sheering, Essex, England.


  5. 6.  Tabitha Watson Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born about 1591 in England; was buried on 17 Aug 1638 in Sandon, Essex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 13 Jul 1610, Chipping Ongar, Essex, England; Thomas Sharpe, the son of Henry Sharpe. He was chosen on 20 October 1629 in London, England, as the Assistant of the Massachusetts Bay Company. He immigrated in March 1629/30 to Boston, Massachusetts, on board the Arabella. He was admitted to the church in Boston, Massachusetts in 1630. He returned on 1 April 1631 to England on board the Lion. On 19 January 1637/38 in Writtle, Essex, England, Thomas Sharpe was mentioned in the will of Henry Sharpe. Issue: 1. Tabitha Sharpe (c1612-1631) 2. Alice Sharpe (c1614-____) 3. Mary Sharpe (1616-____) 4. Thomas Sharpe (1617-____) 5. Phoebe Sharpe (1619-____) 6. John Sharpe (1621-____) 7. Philip Sharpe (1623-____) 8. Nathaniel Sharpe (1625-____) 9. Samuel Sharpe (1626-____) 10. Hannah Sharpe (1628-____) 11. Martha Sharpe (1630-____) 12. Mary Sharpe (1635-____) 13. Tabitha Sharpe (1636-____)
    • History: 29 Nov 1636; On 29 November 1636, "Thomas Sharp and Tabitha his wife, Thomas Sharp Jun. and Anna Witta (of the parish of Sandon) refuse to bow at the name of Jesus or stand up at the Creed," Tabitha also refused to wear a veil, or to kneel at the communion table.



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Elizabeth Challis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1618, England
    • Married: 21 Jan 1635, Roxwell, Essex, England; Alexander Reynoldson, the son of Humphry Reynoldson. He was christened on 6 March 1611/12 in Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, England.


  2. 8.  Lt. Philip Watson Challis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born about 1617 in England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1637, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Philip was received a house lot.
    • Moved to: Abt 1640, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He settled in that part that which became Amesbury in 1668.
    • Freeman: Nov 1645, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 1646 to 1680, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was a Selectman.
    • Military: 1658; Philip Challis was elected as Lieutenant of the Salisbury Foot Company.
    • Offices Held: 1662; He was elected a Representative to the Massachusetts General Court.
    • Legal: 1669; Lt. Philip Watson Challis deposed giving his age as 52 years.
    • Military: Jun 1680; He was discharged from the Salisbury Foot Company, and appointed Lieutenant of the Amesbury Foot Company.
    • Inventory: 21 Sep 1680, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:
       

    Philip married Mary Sargent in 1652 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of William Sargent and Elizabeth Perkins) died on 27 Sep 1716 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. John Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1653 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 11. John Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1655 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1677.
    3. 12. William Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1657 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1657 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 13. Philip Watson Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Dec 1657 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 14. Elizabeth Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in — in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 15. William Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1663 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1726 in Newton, Rockingham County. New Hampshire .
    7. 16. Lydia Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 May 1665 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 17. Mary Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1668 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 May 1687 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 18. Philip Watson Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1670 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 1681 to 1693 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 19. Thomas Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jun 1673 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    11. 20. Hannah Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1675 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    12. 21. John Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1677 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1742.

  3. 9.  John Challis Descendancy chart to this point (3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1)

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1618, England



Generation: 4

  1. 10.  John Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 9 Jul 1653 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth was recorded as 9 (5) 1653.


  2. 11.  John Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 26 Jun 1655 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died before 1677.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth was recorded as 26 (4) 1655.


  3. 12.  William Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Dec 1657 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Dec 1657 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was a twin.

    Died:
    His death was recorded as 19 (10) 1657.


  4. 13.  Philip Watson Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 19 Dec 1657 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    He was a twin. His birth was recorded as 19 (10) 1658.


  5. 14.  Elizabeth Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born in — in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1744, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; In 1744 she was living in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
    • Last Full Review: 29 May 2020

    Elizabeth married John Hoyt about 1685. John was born on 28 Mar 1663 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Aug 1691 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Elizabeth married John Blaisdell on 6 Jan 1692/93 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. John was born on 27 May 1668 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in May 1733 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  William Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 18 May 1663 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1726 in Newton, Rockingham County. New Hampshire .

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1680, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was listed as a member of the training band.
    • Married: 2 Jan 1699, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Margaret Fowler, the daughter of Thomas and Hannah (Jordan) Fowler. She was born on 1 September 1673 in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Challis (1699-____) 2. Elizabeth Challis (1702-____) 3. Lydia Challis (1704-____) 4. Joseph Challis (1707-1737) 5. William Challis (1710-1710) 6. William Challis (1711-____)
    • Will: 16 Jan 1724/25
    • Probate/Proved: 2 May 1726

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 18 (10) 1663.

    Name:


  7. 16.  Lydia Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 31 May 1665 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1709, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; John Chase, the son of Aquila and Anne (Wheeler) Chase. He was born on 2 November 1654 in Newbury, Massachusetts. On 23 May 1677 John, at age 22, married (1) Elizabeth Bingley. He took the Oath of Allegiance at Newbury in 1678. He served under Capt. Turner in the Falls Fight, 18 May 1676. John was living in 1736. His will was dated 22 October 1730 and proved 17 March 1739. His wife, Lydia, was mentioned in the will. Issue: 1. William Chase (1679-____) 2. Philip Chase (1688-____) 3. Charles Chase (1690-____) 4. Jacob Chase (c1692-____) 5. Abraham Chase (c1694-____) 6. Phebe Chase (c1696-____) 7. Mary Chase (c1698-____) 8. Lydia Chase (c1700-____) 9. Elizabeth Chase (c1702-____) 10. John Chase (c1704-____) 11. David Chase (1710-____)

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth was recorded as 31 (3) 1665.


  8. 17.  Mary Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 27 Aug 1668 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 May 1687 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 25 May 1687, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Joseph Dow, the son of Sgt. Joseph and Mary (Sanborn) Dow. He was born on 20 October 1663 in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Joseph Dow (1688-____) 2. John Dow (1689-____) 3. James Dow (1693-____) 4. Philip Dow (1695-____) 5. Mary Dow (1697-____)
    • Estate Admin: 21 Feb 1735

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 20 (8) 1663.


  9. 18.  Philip Watson Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born about 1670 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 1681 to 1693 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  10. 19.  Thomas Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 22 Jun 1673 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 1708; He was listed as being a snowshoeman.
    • Will: 8 Jan 1750, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Thomas married Mary Colby before 3 Sep 1696 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of John Colby and Frances Hoyt) was born about 1669. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Philip Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1697 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 23. Ann Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Aug 1700 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jul 1742 in South Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    3. 24. Judith Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1704 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 25. Mary Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1707/8 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 26. Thomas Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Dec 1709 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Mar 1752 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Thomas married Sarah Weed on 22 Sep 1727 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Sarah was born on 3 Sep 1700 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Judith Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Aug 1728 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 28. Peleg Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 May 1730 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Apr 1799.
    3. 29. Enoch Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1732 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 30. Thomas Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1734 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 31. David Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Sep 1737 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Feb 1798.
    6. 32. Sarah Challis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1739 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  11. 20.  Hannah Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born on 20 Sep 1675 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1681


  12. 21.  John Challis Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 3.Elizabeth2, 1.John1) was born about 1677 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1742.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 26 Jan 1699, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Sarah Frame, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Rowell) Freme. She was born about 1678 in Amesbury, Massachusetts. She was living in 1751. Issue: 1. Mary Challis (1699-____) 2. Jacob Challis (1702-____) 3. Hannah Challis (1704-____) 4. Susanna Challis (1705-____) 5. John Challis (1707-____) 6. Jacob Challis (1709-____) 7. Sarah Challis (1710-____) 8. Eleanor Challis (1712-____) 9. Lydia Challis (1714-____) 10. Gideon Challis (1716-____) 11. Philip Challis (1718-____) 12. Thomas Challis (1720-____)
    • Military: 1708; He was listed as a snowshoe man.
    • Will: 23 Mar 1741; He mentions his children: Mary, Hannah, Susanna, John, Jacob, Eleanor, Lydia, Gideon, Philip, Thomas, and Sarah.

    Notes:

    Name:


    Married:
    Brown (1854) incorrectly gives their marriage place as Salisbury, Massachusetts.



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