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Capt. Benjamin Swett

Male 1624 - 1677  (~ 53 years)


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  1. 1.  Capt. Benjamin Swett was christened on 12 May 1624 in Wymondham, Norfolk, England; died on 29 Jun 1677 in Scarborough, Cumberland County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1650; He was made an Ensign in the militia.
    • Freeman: 7 Sep 1650, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Moved To: 1663, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
    • Offices Held: 1666, Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; He was elected a selectman. He served again in 1670, 1675, and 1676.
    • Military: 1675; He was promoted to a Lieutenant in the militia.
    • Military: 1676 to 1677; He fought and died in King Philip's War.
    • Inventory: Abt Oct 1677, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; His inventory was valued at £558 19/ and his debts at £2 6/.

    Notes:

    Name:
       

    Died:
    He was killed by Indians during King Philip's War with 60 of his men. The records of Norfolk County read: "Capt. Benjamin Swett of Hampton was slain at Black Point [Maine] by the barbarous Indians the 29th June 1677."

    Benjamin married Hesther Weare on 1 Nov 1647 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Hesther (daughter of Hon. Nathaniel Weare) was born about 1632; died on 16 Jan 1718 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Hesther Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jun 1648 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Sarah Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Dec 1717 in Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    3. 4. Mary Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jan 1651/52 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Mary Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1654 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Jul 1718 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    5. 6. Benjamin Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Aug 1656 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Dec 1719 in New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware.
    6. 7. Capt. Joseph Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1658/59 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Moses Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1661 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Hannah Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 May 1665 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 16 Nov 1696.
    9. 10. Elizabeth Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1667 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    10. 11. Lt. John Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1670 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 3 Sep 1753 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    11. 12. Stephen Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1672 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    12. 13. baby Swett  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Hesther Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Jun 1648 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 5 Sep 1688, Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Abraham Green, the son of Henry and Mary Green. He died on Sunday 27 February 1718 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Abigial Green (1669-____) 2. John Green (1673-____) 3. Mercy Green (1675-____) 4. Henry Green (1678-____) 5. Benjamin Green (____-1749) 5. Nathan Green (1687-____)

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Henry Short duplicated her Newbury birth record in 1690. He lists her birth date as 17 June 1648. Swett (1999) and Stackpole (1903) use Henry Short's date.

    Married:
    Torrey (1985) gives their marriage date as 9 July 1668.


  2. 3.  Sarah Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Nov 1650 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Dec 1717 in Hampstead, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1678; Morris Hobbs.


  3. 4.  Mary Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 7 Jan 1651/52 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in young in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 5.  Mary Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 May 1654 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Jul 1718 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 3 Dec 1701, Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; hold for sources

    Mary married Richard Waterhouse on 3 Dec 1701 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Richard was born in 1650 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Mar 1717 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Benjamin Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 5 Aug 1656 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Dec 1719 in New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 12 May 1687, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Theodate Hussey, the daughter of John and Rebecca (Perkins) Hussey. She was born on 12 June 1660 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died in 1707 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Sarah Swett (1684-1736) 2. John Swett (1687-1719) 3. Stephen Swett (1689-1713) 4. Benjamin Swett (1691-____)
    • Moved To: 1704, New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware
    • Will: 1719, New Castle, New Castle County, Delaware


  6. 7.  Capt. Joseph Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 21 Jan 1658/59 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Offices Held: 1686; He was appointed a constable.
    • Offices Held: 1693, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Capt. Joseph Swett was elected a Selectman. He served again in 1698, 1712, and 1717.
    • Offices Held: 1693; He was elected a State Representative. He served again in 1698-1701.
    • Will: 29 Sep 1720, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
    • Probate/Proved: 4 Feb 1722, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

    Notes:

    Will:
    Drake (1852) gives the date of his will as 27 September 1720

    Joseph married Hanah Ward in say 1679. Hanah died on 14 Aug 1701 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Hannah Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Sep 1682 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    2. 15. Lt. Joseph Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1689 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 2 Aug 1776 in York, York County, Maine.
    3. 16. Esther Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jun 1690 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died before 1720 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 17. Margaret Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1690 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 27 Mar 1761 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.
    5. 18. Abigail Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1692 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 30 Aug 1784.

    Joseph married Sarah Andrews on 20 Nov 1701. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Lydia Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Mar 1704 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    2. 20. Hannah Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 May 1708 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1748.
    3. 21. Capt. Benjamin Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 May 1710 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 6 Jun 1762 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was buried in Hampton Falls Cemetery, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..
    4. 22. Capt. Jonathan Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Nov 1712 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1767 in Ames, Athens County, Ohio.
    5. 23. David Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Dec 1716 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died about 1749.
    6. 24. Moses Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Dec 1716 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

  7. 8.  Moses Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 Sep 1661 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 12 May 1687; Mary Hussey, the daughter of John and Rebecca (Perkins) Hussey. She was born on 8 November 1665 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died on Saturday 15 April 1719 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Swett 2. Mary Swett (1689-____) 3. Esther Swett (1690-____) 4. Deliverance Swett (1693-1783) 5. Daniel Swett (1694-1767) 6. Theodate Swett 7. Stephen Swett 8. Phebe Swett 9. Huldah Swett 10. Patience Swett 11. Benjamin Swett
    • Religion: say 1700; He was a Quaker.
    • Will: 15 Apr 1719, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 19 Jan 1731, Essex County, Massachusetts


  8. 9.  Hannah Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 May 1665 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 16 Nov 1696.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1680; Nathaniel Hall, the son of Deacon John and Elizabeth Hall. He was born before 1660. He was granted land on 29 June 1694 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire.
    • Married: 12 May 1682; John Rust. John Rust was born in 1661 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died in 1682.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 16 (3) 1664.


  9. 10.  Elizabeth Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Jul 1667 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 8 Dec 1709; John French, the son of John and Mary (Noyes) French. He was born on 12 December 1660 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. John took the Oath of Fidelity and Allegiance in December 1677 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. John, married first, Lydia _____. He died on Saturday 20 February 1717/18 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    • Religion: 9 Nov 1718, Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth was admitted to the Salisbury Church.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth was recorded as 2 (5) 1667. Swett (1999) gives her birth date as 2 May 1667.

    Married:
    There is some question as to whether this is correct. Hoyt (1897) gives her name as Elizabeth Scott


  10. 11.  Lt. John Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 17 May 1670 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 3 Sep 1753 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 3 Dec 1696, Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Bethia Page, the daughter of Thomas and Mary (Hussey) Page. She was born on 23 May 1679 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died on Monday 16 April 1736 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Huldah Swett (1699-1738) 2. Sarah Swett (1700-____) 3. John Swett (1702-1748) 4. Elisha Swett (1705-____) 5. Benjamin Swett (1707-1787) 6. Nathan Swett (1711-____) 7. Moses Swett (1714-1715)
    • Married: 10 Nov 1736, Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Sarah Treadwell, the daughter of Nathaniel and Abigail (Wells) Treadwell. She was born on 15 August 1674 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Sarah, married first, _____ Brown. She died on Saturday 17 April 1756 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    • Will: 16 Jun 1748, Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth was recorded as 17 (3) 1670.


  11. 12.  Stephen Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1) was born on 13 Jul 1672 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1695, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Mary Kent, the daughter of John Jr. and Sarah (Woodman) Kent. She was born on 24 October 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Sarah Swett (1696-____) 2. Benjamin Swett (1699-1774) 3. Stephen Swett (1700-____) 4. Mary Swett (1701-1739) 5. Joseph Swett (1701-1757) 6. John Swett (1703-1746) 7. Moses Swett (1706-____) 8. Judith Swett (1707-1790) 9. Esther Swett (1709-____) 10. Joshua Swett (1712-____) 11. Elizabeth Swett (1718-c1751)
    • Occupation: say 1700; He was a tailor.
    • Will: 22 Mar 1738/39, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 1746, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 13 (7) 73.


  12. 13.  baby Swett Descendancy chart to this point (1.Benjamin1)


Generation: 3

  1. 14.  Hannah Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 13 Sep 1682 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Notes:

    Died:
    She died young.


  2. 15.  Lt. Joseph Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 25 Aug 1689 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 2 Aug 1776 in York, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1710; He was a tanner.
    • Married: 1713, York, York County, Maine; Hannah Sayward, the daughter of John and Mary (Rishworth) Sayward. She was born on 21 June 1687 in York, York County, Maine and she died 15 November 1761 in York, York County, Maine. Issue: 1. Mary Swett (1715-____) 2. Suzanna Swett (1716-____) 3. Elizabeth Swett (1718-1810) 4. Dr. John Swett (1719-1790) 5. Joseph Swett (1723-1750) 6. Esther Swett (1725-____) 7. Samuel Swett (1729-____)
    • Married: 11 Jul 1762, York, York County, Maine; Patience _____, the widow of Ebenezer Nowell.


  3. 16.  Esther Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 9 Jun 1690 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died before 1720 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 18 Nov 1708; John Eaton, the son of John and Mary Eaton. He was born about 1687 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts and he died 17 January 1717 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Eaton (c1709-____) 2. Benjamin Eaton (c1718-____) 3. William Eaton (c1720-____) 4. Thomas Eaton (1722-____) 5. Wyman Eaton (1725-____) 6. Joseph Eaton (1728-____) 7. Rachel Eaton (1731-____)


  4. 17.  Margaret Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 Jul 1690 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 27 Mar 1761 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 15 Nov 1710, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Thomas Sherburne, the son of John and Mary (Jackson) Sherburne. He was born in 1689 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He was living in 1710 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Thomas died 21 December 1724 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. William Sherburne (1711-1753) 2. Benjamin Sherburne (1712-1771) 3. Thomas Sherburne (1713-1784) 4. Margaret Sherburne (1717-____) 5. Hannah Sherburne (1718-1753) 6. Mary Sherburne (1722-____) 7. Elizabeth Sherburne (1724-____)
    • Married: 13 Aug 1729; Benjamin Rust. He was living in 1728 in York, York County, Maine.


  5. 18.  Abigail Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 29 Mar 1692 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 30 Aug 1784.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 13 May 1723; Benjamin Stone. He was living in 1722 in York, York County, Maine.


  6. 19.  Lydia Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 22 Mar 1704 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 3 Apr 1729; David Lee. He was living in 1728 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    • Married: 25 Sep 1746, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Samuel Smith.


  7. 20.  Hannah Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 23 May 1708 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1748.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Feb 1728, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Moses Swett, the son of Stephen and Mary (Kent) Swett. He was born on 12 December 1706 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Moses was a tailor and a shopkeeper in Exeter. Issue: 1. Moses Swett (1730-____) 2. Sarah Swett (1731-____) 3. Dr. Stephen Swett (1734-1807) 4. Josiah Swett (1743-1761) 5. John Swett (1748-1834)


  8. 21.  Capt. Benjamin Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 2 May 1710 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 6 Jun 1762 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was buried in Hampton Falls Cemetery, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 20 Jul 1732; Elizabeth Norton, the widow of _____ Jenness; and the daughter of Bonus and Mary (Goodhue) Norton. She died 25 March 1759 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire and she was buried in Hampton Falls Cemetery, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Sarah Swett (1736-____) 2. Moses Swett (1738-____) 3. Lydia Swett (1740-1757) 4. Elizabeth Swett (1742-1769)
    • Married: say 1760; Mary Green, the widow of Jonathan Hilliard.
    • Will: 1762


  9. 22.  Capt. Jonathan Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 17 Nov 1712 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1767 in Ames, Athens County, Ohio.

    Jonathan married Deborah Tilton on 19 Jul 1733 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Deborah was born on 1 Mar 1712 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in Oct 1738 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Jonathan married Jane Rowe on 26 Oct 1738 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Jane (daughter of Robert Rowe and Mehitabel) was born on 9 Dec 1717 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 5 Jan 1751 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was buried in Hampton Falls Cemetery, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Joseph Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Aug 1739 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1797 in Waterboro, York County, Maine.
    2. 26. Josiah Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1741 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 26 Dec 1808 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; was buried in Broad Street Cemetery, Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..
    3. 27. Mehetabel Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1744 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    4. 28. Sarah Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1746 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    5. 29. Jonathan Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1748 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Jonathan married Mary Wiggin in 1752 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Mary was born on 19 Sep 1720 in Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire; died on 3 May 1768 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Lt. David Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1753 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    2. 31. James Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Apr 1755 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    3. 32. Lydia Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1757 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    4. 33. Elizabeth Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1759 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    5. 34. Abigail Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1760 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

  10. 23.  David Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 12 Dec 1716 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died about 1749.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 25 Sep 1746, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Dorothy Currier, the daughter of Jacob and Mary (Bernard) Currier. She was born on 26 February 1726/27 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. After David's death, she remarried 12 September 1751 Andrew Wiggin, in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. She died 23 September 1814 in Stratham, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Anna Swett (1747-____) 2. Dorothy Swett (1749-1754)


  11. 24.  Moses Swett Descendancy chart to this point (7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 13 Dec 1716 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.


Generation: 4

  1. 25.  Joseph Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 16 Aug 1739 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1797 in Waterboro, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: 20 Aug 1778; He is among the names on the Alarm List of 20 August 1778 for Waterboro, Maine.

    Joseph married Jemima Wormwood in 1764 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Jemima (daughter of Joseph Wormwood and Sarah Evans) was born on 10 Nov 1751 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. John Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 May 1761 in Stanford, York County, Maine; died on 5 Oct 1795 in Biddeford, York County, Maine.
    2. 36. Joisah Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1763 in Stanford, York County, Maine; died in 1830 in York, York County, Maine.
    3. 37. Samuel Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Apr 1765 in Waterboro, York County, Maine; died in 1850 in Limerick, York County, Maine.
    4. 38. David Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768 in Stanford, York County, Maine; died on 28 Jul 1845; was buried in Village Cemetery, Surry, Hancock County, Maine, U.S.A..
    5. 39. Ebenezer Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1770 in Stanford, York County, Maine.
    6. 40. Wilbraham Wentworth Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Feb 1775 in Waterboro, York County, Maine; died on 20 Dec 1842 in Surry, Hancock County, Maine; was buried in Village Cemetery, Surry, Hancock County, Maine, U.S.A..
    7. 41. Phoebe Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1777 in Stanford, York County, Maine; died on 30 Dec 1829 in Centerville, Washington County, Maine.
    8. 42. Sarah Garland "Sally" Swett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1779 in Maine; died on 17 Sep 1859 in Ellsworth, Hancock County, Maine.

  2. 26.  Josiah SwettJosiah Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 20 Dec 1741 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 26 Dec 1808 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire; was buried in Broad Street Cemetery, Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 10 Jan 1765, Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts; Prudence Dodge, the daughter of Skipper and Sarah (Cogswell) Dodge. She was born on 28 September 1747 in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts and she died 8 August 1831 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Prudence Swett (1768-____) 2. Josiah Swett (1768-1843) 3. Benjamin Swett (1771-1853) 4. Mehitabel Swett (1773-1840) 5. Sarah Swett (1773-1774) 6. Jonathan Swett (1778-1779) 7. Jonathan Swett (1780-1865) 8. James Swett (c1782-1804)


  3. 27.  Mehetabel Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 6 Feb 1744 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 29 Oct 1771, Newington, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; David Perkins


  4. 28.  Sarah Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 3 Feb 1746 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

  5. 29.  Jonathan Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 27 Aug 1748 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Nov 1774, Newington, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; Lydia Huntress, the daughter of William and Susannah (Downing) Huntress. She was born on 8 May 1748 in Newington, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.1 On 2 March 1808, Lydia was mentioned in the will of Jonathan Swett. She died 26 April 1833 in Hillsborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. Issue: 1. Samuel Swett 2 Mehitable Swett (1778-____) 3. Sarah Swett 4. John Swett (1779-1884) 6. Betsey Swett (1783-1820)
    • Military: 1778; In 1778 he was listed as a Revolutionary War soldier from Greenland, New expedition to Rhode Island.
    • Residence: 1787, Windsor, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire; Jonathan and Lydia sold their interest in the estate of William Huntress, late of Newington, New Hampshire.
    • Will: 2 Mar 1808, Windsor, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
    • Probate/Proved: 3 Mar 1814, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

    Notes:

    Name:


  6. 30.  Lt. David Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Apr 1753 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 30 Oct 1786; Sarah Batchelder, the daughter of Deacon David and Elizabeth (Swett) Batchelder. She was born on 26 January 1762 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire and she died 25 April 1821 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Sarah's gravestone inscription in Hampton Falls Cemetery, Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, reads:
      Mrs. Sarah, Relect of Mr. David Swett. died April 25, 1821, in the 60th year of her age
      Issue: 1. Betsey Swett (1787-c1817) 2. Sarah Swett (1792-1819) 3. Elbridge Swett (1798-1818)


  7. 31.  James Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 8 Apr 1755 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1780; He was probably in the Army in 1780, and later settled in Vermont.

    Notes:

    Name:


  8. 32.  Lydia Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 5 Apr 1757 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

  9. 33.  Elizabeth Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 5 May 1759 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Stackpole (1913) gives her birth date as 5 May 1757.


  10. 34.  Abigail Swett Descendancy chart to this point (22.Jonathan3, 7.Joseph2, 1.Benjamin1) was born on 3 Aug 1760 in Hampton Falls, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.


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