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Deacon Thomas Wells

Male 1605 - 1666  (~ 60 years)


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  1. 1.  Deacon Thomas Wells was christened on 11 Dec 1605 in Colchester, Essex, England; died on 26 Oct 1666 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Immigration: 1635; He came over on board the Susan and Ellen from London when he was 30 years of age. The ship sailed in 1635 with Edward PAYNE, master. The same ship also carried Richard Saltonstall.
    • Land/House: 1635, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; He had a house lot granted to him on the south side of the river. In 1636, he was granted planting lands near Heartbreak hill.
    • Freeman: 7 May 1637, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Moved to: 1657, Wells, York County, Maine
    • Will: 3 Jul 1666, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; He bequeathed to his youngest son, Thomas, £250 to be paid "when he comes of age 22 years, 4 months and 10 days."
    • Probate/Proved: 15 Nov 1666

    Notes:

    Name:


    Christened:
    His baptism is one of the earliest recorded in Colchester.

    Thomas married Abigail Warner on 23 Jul 1630 in Colchester, Essex, England. Abigail (daughter of William Warner and Abigail Baker) was christened on 2 Jun 1614 in Boxted, Essex, England; died on 22 Jul 1671 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Nathaniel Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1636 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1681 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. John Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1638; died on 11 Apr 1677 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    3. 4. Sarah Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1640 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Abigail Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1642 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Jun 1677 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. Elizabeth Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1645 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Rev. Thomas Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1646/47 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jul 1734 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Union Cemetery, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    7. 8. Hannah Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1649 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 9. Lydia Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1651 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nathaniel Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1636 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Dec 1681 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 May 1661, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Lydia Thurlley. After Nathaniel's death, and before 6 August 1694 Lydia, married second, Nathaniel Emerson. Issue: 1. Abigail Wells (1662-____) 2. Martha Wells (1664-1664) 3. Sarah Wells (1665-1670) 4. Lydia Wells (1668-____) 5. Sarah Wells (1671-____) 6. Thomas Wells (1673-____) 7. Hannah Wells (1677-____) 8. Elizabeth Wells (1677-____)
    • Inventory: 18 Mar 1682, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts


  2. 3.  John Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1638; died on 11 Apr 1677 in Wells, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Deed: 1657, Wells, York County, Maine; He was deeded 350 acres of his father's land in Wells in 1657.
    • Moved To: About 1664/65, Wells, York County, Maine; About 1664/65 he moved to Wells, Maine.
    • Probate/Proved: 6 Nov 1677, Wells, York County, Maine; Natha11 Wells of Ipswich, ad Tho: Wells of Amesbury, ad Saraih Sayer, late wife of John Wells, deceased, are hereby appoynted joint administrators to ye estate of the aforesd John Wells/
    • Legal: 19 Nov 1734; On 19 November 1734 his sons, John and Thomas, made a deposition giving their father's age age as 64 years if still alive.
    • Last Full Review: 2 Feb 2021

    Notes:

    Died:
    He was killed by Indians.

    John married Sarah Littlefield in 1664/65 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. 10. Sarah Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1669; died on 27 Mar 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 11. John Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1670 in Wells, York County, Maine; died in 1748 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    3. 12. Deacon Thomas Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1672 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 27 May 1699 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1737 in Wells, York County, Maine.
    4. 13. Patience Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1674 in Wells, York County, Maine; died after 1703 in York County, Maine.

  3. 4.  Sarah Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1640 in Salisbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 25 Feb 1658, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; John Massey, the son of John Massey. He lived in 1639 in Salem, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Ann Massey (1687-____)


  4. 5.  Abigail Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1642 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 16 Jun 1677 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 19 Jun 1661, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Nathaniel Treadwell, the son of Thomas and Mary Treadwell. He was born on 15 March 1640 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. After Abigail's death, on 25 March 1678 Nathaniel, at age 38, married second, Rebecca Titcomb, at age 21, daughter of William Titcomb and Elizabeth Bitfield by whom he had two daughters. Nathaniel became a freeman in 1682. Issue: 1. Abigail Treadwell (1663-____) 2. Mary Treadwell (1665-____) 3. Nathaniel Treadwell (1668-c1672) 4. Hannah Treadwell (1670-____) 5. Thomas Treadwell (1672-____) 6. Sarah Treadwell (1674-____) 7. Nathaniel Treadwell (1677-____)


  5. 6.  Elizabeth Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1645 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 9 Jun 1669, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; John Burnham.


  6. 7.  Rev. Thomas Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born on 11 Jan 1646/47 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Jul 1734 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Union Cemetery, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Graduation: 1669, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He graduated from Harvard College.
    • Married: 10 Jun 1669, Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts; Mary Perkins, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Perkins. She was born about 1652 in Ipswich, Massachusetts. She died on Saturday 26 January 1726/27 in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Mary's gravestone inscription in Union Cemetery, Amesbury, Massachusetts, reads:
      INTERRED HERE THE BODY OF Mrs MARY WELLS DECd IANUARY THE 26th 1727 AGED 75 YEARS LATE WIFE OF Mr THOMAS WELLS DEATH IS NOT DUMB IT BIDS US ALL PREPARE BEFORE BY IT WE FALL WE KNOW NOT HOW NOR WHERE NOR W FIT NOW OR NEUR WE CANNOT THEN HEN
      Issue: 1. Thomas Wells (1670-____) 2. John Wells (1673-1673) 3. Luke Wells (1674-____) 4. Titus Wells (1675-c1746) 5. son Wells 6. Abigail Wells 7. Mary Wells 8. Eliezer Wells (1686-____) 9. Elizabeth Wells (1688-____) 10. John Wells (1692-____)
    • Ordained: 1672
    • Religion: About 1673, Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; He was the pastor of the First Church Amesbury.
    • History: 1703; He was granted a honorary A.M. by Harvard College. This was the first honorary degree conferred by Harvard.
    • Will: 7 Aug 1728
    • Probate/Proved: 29 Jul 1734, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded 11 (11) 1646.

    Buried:
    Interred here the BoDY of
    the RevD. Mr. THOMAS WELLS
    first Pastor of the first Chruch
    of CHRIST in Amesbury, who
    Departed this life. July Ye 10th
    1734. in the 87th year of his
    Age, & the 62D of his Miniftry
    having served his Generation by
    the will of GOD, he fell on sleep, and
    (we trust) enjoys a Prophets reward,
    be Gathered; yet would
    the faithfull minifters of
    the Gospell be glorious
    in the Eyes of the Lord


    Died:
    Norris (1942) gives his death date as 11 July 1734. I have used the date on his gravestone.


  7. 8.  Hannah Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1649 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 16 Aug 1679, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; Richard Simonds.


  8. 9.  Lydia Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.Thomas1) was born about 1651 in Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 25 Mar 1669, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; John Ropes, the son of George Ropes. He was born in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Benjamin Ropes (1670-____) 2. Lydia Ropes (1672-____) 3. Mary Ropes (1675-____) 4. John Ropes (1678-____) 5. Abigail Ropes (1681-____) 6. Sarah Ropes (1685-____) 7. Samuel Ropes (1687-____) 8. Elizabeth Ropes (1689-____) 9. Nathaniel Ropes (1692-____)



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Sarah Wells Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 27 Aug 1669; died on 27 Mar 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 19 May 2020

    Sarah married Samuel Sibley on 13 Sep 1695 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Samuel was born on 10 Mar 1659 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Aug 1708 in Haverhill, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Hannah Sybley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1696 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Nov 1729 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 15. Richard Sybley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1698 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 16. Sarah Sybley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Mar 1699 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 17. Jonathan Sybley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Nov 1701 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 18. Samuel Sibley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1704 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1704 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 19. Samuel Sybley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 May 1705 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Sarah married John Sawyer on 25 Nov 1710 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. John (son of Lt. Samuel Sawyer and Mary Emery) was born on 15 Mar 1676 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 27 Mar 1756 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 20. Lydia Sawyer  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Mar 1712 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 21. 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. 22. 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.

  2. 11.  John Wells Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1670 in Wells, York County, Maine; died in 1748 in Wells, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • History: He was a mariner, inn holder and yeoman. in 1702 and 1707, he was in Boston. John returned to Wells as early as 1723. They had three children.
    • Married: 18 Feb 1697, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Mary Peck.


  3. 12.  Deacon Thomas Wells Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1672 in Wells, York County, Maine; was christened on 27 May 1699 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 26 Aug 1737 in Wells, York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 14 May 1696, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts; Sarah Browne, the daughter of Joshua and Sarah (Sawyer) Browne. She was born on 5 December 1676 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. She was killed by Indians on Friday 10 August 1703 in Wells, York County, Maine. Issue: 1. Sarah Wells (1699-1703) 2. Joshua Wells (1701-1703) 3. baby Wells (1703-1703)
    • Religion: 14 Dec 1701, Wells, York County, Maine; Thomas Wells was admitted to the Wells Church.
    • History: 10 Aug 1703; While he was away, his house was attacked by Indians, the home burnt, and his wife and all his children killed.
    • Moved To: Aug 1704 or Sep 1704, Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts
    • Married: 12 Oct 1704, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; Lydia Ropes, the daughter of John and Lydia (Wells) Ropes. She was born on 26 December 1672 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts. Lydia, married Abraham Gale first. Issue: 1. Deacon Nathaniel Wells (1705-1776) 2. Joshua Wells (1707-____) 3. Lydia Wells (1709-____)
    • Religion: 3 Mar 1718, Wells, York County, Maine; He was chosen a Deacon at the Wells Church.


  4. 13.  Patience Wells Descendancy chart to this point (3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in 1674 in Wells, York County, Maine; died after 1703 in York County, Maine.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1691, Wells, York County, Maine; Nathaniel Clarke, the son of Samuel and Anne (Leader) Clarke. He was born about 1672 in Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. He died on Friday 26 March 1717/18 in Wells, York County, Maine.



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Hannah Sybley Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sarah3, 3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 17 May 1696 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Nov 1729 in Amesbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 15.  Richard Sybley Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sarah3, 3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in Jan 1698 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  3. 16.  Sarah Sybley Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sarah3, 3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 27 Mar 1699 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  4. 17.  Jonathan Sybley Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sarah3, 3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 25 Nov 1701 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  5. 18.  Samuel Sibley Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sarah3, 3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born in Jul 1704 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts; died in 1704 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 11 Nov 2021

    Notes:

    Birth and Death: The Find-a-Grave Website has his birth and death in Newbury. Clearly inaccurate.


  6. 19.  Samuel Sybley Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sarah3, 3.John2, 1.Thomas1) was born on 5 May 1705 in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.

  7. 20.  Lydia Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sarah3, 3.John2, 1.Thomas1) 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.


  8. 21.  Eunice Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sarah3, 3.John2, 1.Thomas1) 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. 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. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. 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. 36. 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. 37. 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.

  9. 22.  Lois Sawyer Descendancy chart to this point (10.Sarah3, 3.John2, 1.Thomas1) 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.



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