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Lt. William Sawyer

Male Abt 1613 - 1703  (89 years)


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  1. 1.  Lt. William Sawyer was born about 1613 in Lincolnshire, England; died on 1702 to 1703 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1636
    • Residence: 1640, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Proprietor: 1642, Salem (now Wenham), Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Offices Held: 2 Apr 1668, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed the Fence Viewer. He was appointed again on 3 April 1671.
    • Offices Held: 5 Mar 1677, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed the Surveyor of Highways.
    • History: 1678; William took The Oath of Allegiance to King Charles II in 1678.
    • Offices Held: 24 Mar 1679/80, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Tithing Man. He served in this post again starting 22 March 1686.
    • Religion: 1681; In 1681, he and his wife, as well as his daughter, Ruth, and her husband, joined the First Baptist Church of Boston. A year later, he and his eldest son, founded the Baptist Church in Newbury, which soon became extinct.
    • Will: 30 May 1693, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; In his will he mentions his wife Ruth, and his children: Stephen, Ruth, Sarah, Mary, and Frances.
    • Estate Admin: 1 Mar 1702/03, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; The estate of Lt. William Sawyer was administered by John Emery.

    William married Ruth Bitfield in 1644 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Ruth (daughter of William Bitfield and Elizabeth) was born about 1623 in England; died about May 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Aug 1645 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Mar 1688/89 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Lt. Samuel Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Nov 1646 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1717/18 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. 4. Ruth Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Sep 1648 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1715.
    4. 5. Mary Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Feb 1649/50 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jun 1659 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Sarah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Nov 1651 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1732 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Hannah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Feb 1654 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jan 1659/60 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. William Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Feb 1655/56 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Jun 1718 in Wells, York County, Maine; was buried in Ocean View Cemetery, Wells, York County, Maine, U.S.A..
    8. 9. Frances Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1658 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Feb 1660 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 10. Mary Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Jul 1660 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Nov 1699 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 11. Stephen Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Apr 1663 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1753 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    11. 12. Hannah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1664 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Aug 1683 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    12. 13. Frances Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Nov 1670 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Oct 1744 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    13. 14. Bitfield Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1769.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 24 Aug 1645 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Mar 1688/89 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Land/House: 1669; John bought land in Haverhill, and perhaps lived there a short time.
    • Married: 18 Feb 1676; Sarah Poor, the daughter of John and Sarah Poor. She was born on 5 June 1655 in Newbury, Massachusetts. She administered the estate of John Sawyer on 25 February 1690 in County Court, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. After John's death, on 27 November 1707 Sarah, at age 52, married second, Joseph Bailey, in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Ruth Sawyer (1677-____) 2. William Sawyer (1679-1759) 3. Sarah Sawyer (1681-____) 4. John Sawyer (1683-1689) 5. Jonathan Sawyer (1685-____) 6. David Sawyer (1687-c1747) 7. John Sawyer (1688-1756)
    • Religion: 1681; While still living in Newbury, John and Sarah wife became members of the First Baptist Church in Boston.
    • Freeman: 12 Oct 1681, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: 30 May 1689; John's estate was inventoried and valued at £199 5/.


  2. 3.  Lt. Samuel Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 22 Nov 1646 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 11 Feb 1717/18 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1675; In 1675, he was commissioned a lieutenant and he fought in King Philip's War.
    • Freeman: 12 May 1675, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Occupation: 1693, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; From 1693 through 1716, he was a licensed innholder. On 21 December 1715, he purchased the Blue Anchor Tavern in Newbury.
    • Religion: say 1700, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; They were members of the Society of Friends.
    • History: 1704, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; A Quaker meeting was held in Samuel's home.
    • Will: 10 Feb 1718, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Mary.
    • Probate/Proved: 3 Mar 1717/18, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:

    Samuel married Mary Emery on 13 Mar 1670/71 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary (daughter of Sgt. John Emery and Mary Webster) was born on 24 Jun 1652 in Pembroke, Merrimack County, New Hampshire; died on 11 Feb 1718. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Mary Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jan 1744/45 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury, West Newbury, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 16. Samuel Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1723 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    3. 17. John Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Mar 1676 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Mar 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 18. Hannah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1678/79 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; and died.
    5. 19. Capt. Josiah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Jan 1680/81 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Apr 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    6. 20. baby girl Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1684 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Mar 1684 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 21. Benjamin Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1686 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1725 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 22. baby girl Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Nov 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Nov 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  3. 4.  Ruth Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 16 Sep 1648 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died about 1715.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 27 Aug 1667, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Deacon Benjamin Morse, the son of Anthony and Mary Morse. He was born on 4 March 1640 in Newbury, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Benjamin Morse (1668-1743) 2. Ruth Morse (1669-____) 3. Joseph Morse (1672-____) 4. William Morse (1674-1749) 5. Sarah Morse (1676-1680) 6. Philip Morse (1677-____) 7. Sarah Morse (1680-____) 8. Ann Morse (1681-____) 9. Mary Morse (1686-____) 10. Samuel Morse (1688-____)
    • Religion: say 1680, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Ruth and Benjamin were members of the First Baptist Church in Boston.


  4. 5.  Mary Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 7 Feb 1649/50 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jun 1659 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  5. 6.  Sarah Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 20 Nov 1651 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Aug 1732 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 15 Jan 1669, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Joshua Browne, the son of Richard and Edith (Holt) Browne. He was born on 10 April 1642 in Newbury, Massachusetts. in 1673, he became a freeman. His will was dated 20 May 1711 and proved 9 May 1720. He died in 1720 in Newbury, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Joseph Browne (1669-____) 2. Joshua Browne (1671-____) 3. Tristram Browne (1672-____) 4. Sarah Browne (1676-____) 5. Ruth Browne (1678-____) 6. Elizabeth Browne (1682-____) 7. Samuel Browne (1687-____)


  6. 7.  Hannah Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 23 Feb 1654 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 25 Jan 1659/60 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  7. 8.  William SawyerWilliam Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 1 Feb 1655/56 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; 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]

    Children:
    1. 23. Joseph Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1678 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 10 Aug 1703 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    2. 24. Francis Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1681 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 31 Aug 1756 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 25. Daniel Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1683 in Wells, York County, Maine; died in 1717 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    4. 26. Hannah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Apr 1685 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    5. 27. Ruth Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1687 in Wells, York County, Maine.

  8. 9.  Frances Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 24 Mar 1658 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 7 Feb 1660 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  9. 10.  Mary Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 29 Jul 1660 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Nov 1699 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 13 Jun 1683, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; John Emery, the son of Sgt. John and Mary (Webster) Emery. He was born on 16 December 1656 in Newbury, Massachusetts. After Mary's death, on 27 May 1700 John, at age 43, married second, Abigail Bartlett, at age 47, daughter of Richard Bartlett and Abigail Jackson, in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He administered the estate of Lt. William Sawyer on 1 March 1702/3 in Newbury, Massachusetts. He died on Friday 14 July 1730 in Newbury, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mary Emery (1684-____) 2. John Emery (1686-____) 3. Josiah Emery (1688-____) 4. Daniel Emery (1693-____) 5. Lydia Emery (1698-____) 6. Samuel Emery (1699-____)


  10. 11.  Stephen Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 25 Apr 1663 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jun 1753 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1676; He served as a Corporal during the Indian Wars.
    • Married: 10 Mar 1687, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Ann Titcomb, the daughter of William and Elizabeth (Bitfield) Titcomb. She was born on 7 July 1666 in Newbury, Massachusetts. She died on Thursday 1 October 1750 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Anne Sawyer (1687-____) 2. Daniel Sawyer (1689-1781) 3. Sarah Sawyer (1691-____) 4. Stephen Sawyer (1692-1765) 5. Enoch Sawyer (1694-1771) 6. Elizabeth Sawyer (1703-____)
    • Religion: 1690; He was a member of the Society of Friends.
    • Will: 20 Feb 1753, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 23 Jul 1753, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Name:


    Died:
    At the time of his death, Stephen was the oldest man in Newbury.


  11. 12.  Hannah Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 11 Jan 1664 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 28 Aug 1683 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  12. 13.  Frances Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 3 Nov 1670 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in Oct 1744 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Living: 1693; She was living in 1693.
    • Other Will: 1697, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Thomas and Frances are mentioned in William Sawyer's will of 1697.
    • Last Full Review: 1 Sep 2020

    Frances married Thomas Treadwell before 19 May 1693. Thomas was born on 3 Mar 1665/66 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Feb 1743/44 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 14.  Bitfield Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1769.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Complier's Note: 1991; He is not listed by Appleton (1874) nor Hoyt (1897). Sawyier (1889) says he remained umnarried and lived to 97 years of age.



Generation: 3

  1. 15.  Mary Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Jan 1672 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Jan 1744/45 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury, West Newbury, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 29 Jun 1702, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Edward Woodman, the son of Edward and Mary (Goodridge) Woodman. He was born on 20 March 1669/70 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. On 16 December 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, Edward Woodman was mentioned in the will of Edward Woodman. He left a will on 17 July 1717 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. He died on Wednesday 2 February 1718/19 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts and was buried in Sawyer Hill Cemetery, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Elizabeth Woodman (1703-____) 2. John Woodman (1704-____) 3. Samuel Woodman (1706-____) 4. Joseph Woodman (1709-____) 5. Edward Woodman (1711-____) 6. Daniel Woodman (1713-____)


  2. 16.  Samuel SawyerSamuel Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Jun 1674 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Apr 1723 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: Mar 1711; In March 1711 he served with Captain Hugh March.
    • Will: 20 Apr 1723, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He made his will on 20 April 1723.
    • Probate/Proved: 6 May 1723, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; His will was proved on 6 May 1723.
    • Last Full Review: 15 Jul 2020

    Notes:

    Name:

    Samuel married Abigail Goodridge on 17 Dec 1702 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Abigail was born on 17 Sep 1675 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Oct 1722 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 17.  John Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Mar 1676 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Mar 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1696; He was listed as a soldier in York, Maine on 26 August 1696. In 1709, he was listed as a sergeant.

    Notes:

    Name:

    John married Mary Brown on 25 Dec 1700 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Mary was born on 16 Jan 1671 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Feb 1707/08 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Judith Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Oct 1701 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Feb 1740 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 29. John Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Apr 1704 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Apr 1723 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    John married Sarah Wells on 25 Nov 1710 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Sarah (daughter of John Wells and Sarah Littlefield) was born on 27 Aug 1669; died on 27 Mar 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Lydia Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1712 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 31. Eunice Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1714/15 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Jul 1803 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was buried on 31 Jul 1803 in Plains Cemetery, Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..
    3. 32. Lois Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1718 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1799 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 18.  Hannah Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 12 Jan 1678/79 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; and died.

    Notes:

    Died:
    She died young.


  5. 19.  Capt. Josiah Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 20 Jan 1680/81 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Apr 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Sawyer Hill Burying Ground, Newburyport, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: 1707; He was a cordwainer.
    • Married: 22 Jan 1707/08, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Tirzah Bartlett, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Titcomb) Bartlett. She was born on 20 January 1684 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on Wednesday 2 September 1739 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Appleton (1891) gives a different Tirzah, the daughter of Thomas Bartlett. Issue: 1. Josiah Sawyer (1709-1792) 2. Moses Sawyer (1712-1778) 3. Tirzah Sawyer (1713-1782) 4. Hannah Sawyer (1715-1739) 5. Israel Sawyer (1717-1739) 6. Gideon Sawyer (1719-1806) 7. James Sawyer (1722-1723)
    • Will: 25 Jun 1755, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 3 May 1756, Essex County, Massachusetts


  6. 20.  baby girl Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 7 Mar 1684 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Mar 1684 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  7. 21.  Benjamin Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 27 Oct 1686 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1725 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: Abt 1706; He was a weaver.
    • Married: 3 Feb 1714, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Jameson, the daughter of John and Esther (Martin) Jameson. She was born on 28 December 1690 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She died on Tuesday 22 December 1750 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Benjamin Sawyer (1716-1757) 2. Elizabeth Sawyer (1718-1803) 3. John Sawyer (1721-1801) 4. Mary Sawyer (1724-____)
    • Moved To: Abt 1719, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Will: 27 Jan 1724/25, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his wife, Elizabeth.


  8. 22.  baby girl Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 15 Nov 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Nov 1693 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  9. 23.  Joseph Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Aug 1678 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 10 Aug 1703 in Wells, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1700; Mary Fletcher, the daughter of Pendleton and Sarah (Hill) Fletcher. Appleton (1891) gives her name as ____ Hill. She was killed by Indians on Friday 10 August 1703 in Wells, York County, Maine. Issue: 1. Mary Sawyer (c1701-____) 2. son Sawyer (c1703-1703)
    • History: 29 May 1704; The estate of Joseph Sawyer was administered by Francis Sawyer.

    Notes:

    Died:
    He was killed by Indians.


  10. 24.  Francis Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Mar 1681 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 31 Aug 1756 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Occupation: say 1701; He was a shopkeeper.
    • Religion: 1701, Wells, York County, Maine; He joined the church in Wells.
    • Married: 6 Oct 1705, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Treadwell. Elizabeth, married Thomas Dennis first, She was received into communion on 30 November 1718 in Wells, York County, Maine. Issue: 1. Joseph Sawyer (1706-1774) 2. Elizabeth Sawyer (1709-1785) 3. Samuel Sawyer (1712-____) 4. Abigail Sawyer (1715-1779) 5. Mary Sawyer (1717-1786) 6. Daniel Sawyer (1719-1813) 7. Eunice Sawyer (1722-1744)
    • Offices Held: 1720 to 1721; He was a Representative to the Massachusetts General Court.
    • Land/House: 1722, Dover, Strafford County, New Hampshire; He purchased land in Dover, New Hampshire in 1722, then in Chichester, New Hampshire.
    • Moved To: Abt 1723, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; This was after the death of his first wife.
    • Married: 15 Jan 1725, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Susanna Lord, the daughter of Robert and Abigail (Ayers) Lord. She was born on 9 October 1687 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Susanna, married first, David Low. She died on Friday 30 May 1749 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Hannah Sawyer (1729-1731) 2. Samuel Sawyer (1730-1808)
    • Land/House: 1735; In 1735, he received land in Buxton, Maine in right of his father's military service.
    • Married: 6 Jan 1749, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Hannah _____. Hannah, married first _____ Standford. She died in December 1750 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    • Married: 26 Oct 1751, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Mary _____. She was born in 1694. Mary, married first, _____ Knowton. She died in February 1789 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    • Will: 17 Mar 1754; He mentions his wife Mary. Francis Sawyer wrote a codicil to his will on 04 Jun 1754.
    • Probate/Proved: 16 Aug 1757, Essex County, Massachusetts


  11. 25.  Daniel Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.William1) was born on 26 May 1683 in Wells, York County, Maine; died in 1717 in Wells, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Complier's Note: 1934; There is often confusion between this Daniel and Daniel Sawyer of Kittery, Maine who married Eleanor Frost.

    Daniel married Sarah Bolles in say 1703. Sarah (daughter of Joseph Bolles and Mary Call) was born in say 1685 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 33. William Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1705/06 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 17 Jul 1768 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    2. 34. Elijah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 35. Sarah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 36. Lydia Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Aug 1710 in Wells, York County, Maine; died about 1762; was buried in Wells, York County, Maine.
    5. 37. Daniel Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 38. Hannah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point

  12. 26.  Hannah Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.William1) was born on 9 Apr 1685 in Wells, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 8 Jul 1706, Wells, York County, Maine; Philip Chesley. Issue: 1. Joshua Chesley 2. Paul Chesley
    • Living: 1734


  13. 27.  Ruth Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (8.William2, 1.William1) was born on 26 May 1687 in Wells, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 1717, Wells, York County, Maine; James Sampson.. He was "late of Dartmouth now Wells."
    • Living: 1734



Generation: 4

  1. 28.  Judith Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 16 Oct 1701 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 20 Feb 1740 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 29 Nov 1723, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Nathan Chase, the daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Follansbee) Chase. He was born in 1702. After Judith's death, on 30 December 1740 Nathan, married Joanna _____. Later, on 9 June 1763 Nathan, married Ruth Davis. He died in 1784. Issue: 1. Nathan Chase (1725-____) 2. Mary Chase (1727-____) 3. Moses Chase (1729-____) 4. John Chase (1731-____) 5. Judith Chase (1734-____)


  2. 29.  John Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 5 Apr 1704 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Apr 1723 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:
    In some records his last name is spelt "Sayer".

    Died:
    He never married.


  3. 30.  Lydia Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 29 Mar 1712 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 2 Apr 1747, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Dr. James Holgate. He was born in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts.


  4. 31.  Eunice Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Jan 1714/15 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Jul 1803 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was buried on 31 Jul 1803 in Plains Cemetery, Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: After Dec 1736, Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

    Eunice married Joshua Woodman in Mar 1735/36 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Joshua (son of Deacon Archelaus Woodman and Hannah Swett) was born on 6 Jun 1708 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 4 Apr 1791 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was buried in Plains Cemetery, Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S.A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 39. Joshua Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1736 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 25 Jan 1821 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    2. 40. Eunice Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 May 1738 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 2 Jul 1738 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 13 Feb 1835 in Litchfield, Kennebec County, Maine.
    3. 41. Capt. John Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1740 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 27 Apr 1740 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 21 Mar 1808 in New Gloucester, Cumberland County, Maine; was buried in Lower Corner Cemetery, New Gloucester, Cumberland County, Maine, U.S.A..
    4. 42. Moses Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 18 Oct 1741 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 23 Sep 1742 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    5. 43. Moses Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Mar 1743 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 27 Mar 1743 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died in 1824 in Hawke (now Danville), Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    6. 44. Lt. Samuel Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Nov 1744 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 25 Nov 1744 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 25 Nov 1744 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was buried in Plains Cemetery, Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, U.S.A..
    7. 45. Jonathan Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jul 1746 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 27 Jul 1746 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 9 Apr 1827 in Fayette, Kennebec County, Maine.
    8. 46. David Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1747 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 28 Feb 1747/48 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 6 Nov 1840 in Norway, Oxford County, Maine; was buried in Rustfield Cemetery , Norway, Oxford County, Maine, U.S.A..
    9. 47. Joseph Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1749 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 2 Apr 1749 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 3 Apr 1835 in Freeport, Cumberland County, Maine; was buried in Lower Corner Cemetery, New Gloucester, Cumberland County, Maine, U.S.A..
    10. 48. Hannah Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1750 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 14 Oct 1750 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 10 May 1830 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    11. 49. Sarah Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Jun 1752 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 28 Jun 1752 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 24 Mar 1838 in Hill, Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
    12. 50. Mary Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 1755 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; was christened on 13 Apr 1755 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 29 Oct 1839 in New Gloucester, Cumberland County, Maine.
    13. 51. Elizabeth Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1756 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 1 Sep 1758 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    14. 52. Dolly Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1758 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 24 Aug 1758 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
    15. 53. Benjamin Woodman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Oct 1759 in Kingston, Rockingham County, New Hampshire; died on 6 Oct 1835 in East Hatley, Stanstead County, Québec, Canada.

  5. 32.  Lois Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (17.John3, 3.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born on 21 Jul 1718 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1799 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Nov 1736, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Deacon William Calif, the son of John and Deborah (King) Calif. She was born on 17 July 1706 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.


  6. 33.  William Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (25.Daniel3, 8.William2, 1.William1) was born on 6 Feb 1705/06 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 17 Jul 1768 in Wells, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 15 Dec 2020

    William married Mary Littlefield in Apr 1728 in Wells, York County, Maine. Mary was born in say 1704 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 20 Jul 1707 in Wells, York County, Maine; died before 30 Mar 1734. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Phebe Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1728 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 7 Jul 1728 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    2. 55. Sarah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Aug 1729 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 3 Aug 1729 in Wells, York County, Maine; died in young in Wells, York County, Maine.
    3. 56. Lydia Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Feb 1731 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 14 Feb 1730/31 in Wells, York County, Maine; died in young in Wells, York County, Maine.
    4. 57. Daniel Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1733 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 12 Mar 1733 in Wells, York County, Maine; died in young in Wells, York County, Maine.

    William married Love Bragdon on 25 Apr 1734 in York, York County, Maine. Love (daughter of Arthur Bragdon and Sarah Came) was born on 19 May 1709 in York, York County, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. Capt. Samuel Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 27 Apr 1735 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 1 Aug 1779.
    2. 59. Mary Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Aug 1736 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened in Oct 1736 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    3. 60. Sarah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1738 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 25 Jun 1738 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    4. 61. Deacon William Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was christened on 8 Nov 1740 in Wells, York County, Maine; died on 8 Jul 1825 in Limington, York County, Maine.
    5. 62. Daniel Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Apr 1743 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 1 Apr 1743 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    6. 63. Hannah Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point 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.
    7. 64. Lydia Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jul 1750 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 15 Jul 1750 in Wells, York County, Maine.

  7. 34.  Elijah Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (25.Daniel3, 8.William2, 1.William1)

  8. 35.  Sarah Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (25.Daniel3, 8.William2, 1.William1)

  9. 36.  Lydia Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (25.Daniel3, 8.William2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Aug 1710 in Wells, York County, Maine; died about 1762; was buried in Wells, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 3 Dec 2020

    Notes:

    Buried:
    She is buried in the Littlefield plot.

    Lydia married Jeremiah Littlefield on 12 Nov 1729 in Wells, York County, Maine. Jeremiah was christened on 4 Apr 1708 in Wells, York County, Maine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 37.  Daniel Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (25.Daniel3, 8.William2, 1.William1)

  11. 38.  Hannah Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (25.Daniel3, 8.William2, 1.William1)


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