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Mary Hammond

Female - Abt 1658


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  1. 1.  Mary Hammond was born in England; died about 1658 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Name:

    Mary married George WoodwardWatertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. George (son of Richard Woodward and Rose Stewart) was born about 1619 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England; died on 31 May 1676 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Amos Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1641 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Oct 1679 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 3. Mary Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Aug 1641 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Aug 1718 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 4. Sarah Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 03 Feb 1642/43 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Oct 1706 in Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    4. 5. Rebecca Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Dec 1647 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 May 1727 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. 6. John Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Mar 1648/49 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Nov 1732 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    6. 7. Susanna Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Sep 1651 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1676 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 8. Daniel Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1653 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in aftere 1704 in Preston, New London County, Connecticut.
    8. 9. Mercy "Mary" Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jun 1656 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Amos Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born in 1641 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Oct 1679 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1664; Sarah Patten, the daughter of William and Mary Patten. She was born on 27 January 1638 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Her birth was recorded as 27 (11) 1637. She died on Friday 24 September 1677 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    • Freeman: 10 Oct 1677, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Will: 9 Oct 1679, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts


  2. 3.  Mary Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 12 Aug 1641 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 23 Aug 1718 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 13 Jan 1663/64, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John Waite Sr., the son of Richard and Mary Waite. He was born on 6 May 1639 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, His birth was recorded as 6 (3) 1639. He died on Wednesday 24 June 1722 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. John Waite (1665-1665) 2. Mary Waite (1666-____) 3. Rachel Waite (1668-____) 4. John Waite (1669-1722) 5. Sarah Waite (1672-____) 6. Amos Waite (1680-____) 7. Rebecca Waite

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth is recorded as 12 (6) 1641.


  3. 4.  Sarah Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 03 Feb 1642/43 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Oct 1706 in Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: Abt 1664; Stephen Gates, the son of Stephen and Ann (Neave or Beare) Gates. He was born about 1634 in Norfolk, England. On 9 June 1662 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Stephen Gates was mentioned in the will of Stephen Gates. He lived on 17 February 1667 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He lived in 1673 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. On 18 August 1682 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Stephen Gates was mentioned in the will of Ann Neave or Beare. He left a will on 5 September 1701 in Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He died on Saturday 9 July 1707 in Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Crane (1907) gives his death as 1706 in Acton, Massachusetts. Stephen's will was proved on 19 September 1707 in Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Stephen Gates (1665-1732) 2. Simon Gates (1667-1752) 3. Thomas Gates (1669-1752) 4. Isaac Gates (1673-1748) 5. Nathaniel Gates (c1675-____) 6. Sarah Gates (1679-1724) 7. Daniel Gates (1682-1759) 8. Rebecca Gates (1682-1754)
    • History: 1678; Sarah deposed in 1678 giving her age as 44 years. She deposed again in 1691 giving her age as 57 years.
    • Probate/Proved: 5 Sep 1701, Stowe, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; The estate of Sarah Gates was administered in Stow, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth is recorded as 3 (12) 1642.

    Paige (1877), Horrocks (1997) and Bond (1860) give her birth date as 6 February 1642/43.


  4. 5.  Rebecca Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 30 Dec 1647 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 May 1727 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Dec 1666, Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; Thomas Fisher, the son of Thomas Fisher. Thomas became a freeman in 1678. He died on Saturday 12 March 1707 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Rebecca Fisher (1667-____) 2. Elizabeth Fisher (1670-____) 3. Mary Fisher (1673-____) 4. Sarah Fisher (1677-____) 5. Hannah Fisher (1683-____)


  5. 6.  John Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 28 Mar 1648/49 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 3 Nov 1732 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Offices Held: 1686; He was the Highway Surveyor.
    • Offices Held: 1694; He was chosen to be a Constable.
    • Offices Held: 1701; He was elected a Selectman. He served again as a Selectman in 1712.
    • Will: 26 Feb 1727/28, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He mentions his children: John, Richard, Ebenezer, Daniel, Jonathan, Rebecca, and Abigail.
    • Probate/Proved: After 3 Nov 1732, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Inventory: After 3 Nov 1732; His inventory was valued at £133 9/7d.

    John married Rebecca Robbins before 1674 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Rebecca (daughter of Richard Robbins and Rebecca) was christened in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 8 Jan 1696 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. John Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 1674 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1674 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 11. Rebecca Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1675 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in say 1676.
    3. 12. John Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1675 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in — in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.
    4. 13. Susanna Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1676 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1676 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    5. 14. Richard Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1677 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 13 Jun 1711 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; died on 23 Nov 1739 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.
    6. 15. Rebecca Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1679 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Mar 1681/82 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    7. 16. Daniel Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1681 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1749 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. 17. Rebecca Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Feb 1682/83 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    9. 18. Mary Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Oct 1684 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jun 1689 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    10. 19. Jonathan Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 28 Sep 1685 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Apr 1745 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    11. 20. Joseph Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Nov 1688 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 May 1727 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut.
    12. 21. Deacon Ebenezer Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1690/91 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jan 1770 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Newton Cemetery, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    13. 22. Abigail Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 May 1695 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Sep 1775 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    John married Sarah Bancroft on 7 Jul 1686. Sarah was born in 1665 in Reading, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1723 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Susanna Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 30 Sep 1651 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1676 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    She never married.


  7. 8.  Daniel Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 2 Apr 1653 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in aftere 1704 in Preston, New London County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: 1676; He was impressed as a soldier in King Philip's War.
    • Married: 14 Jan 1679, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Elizabeth Dana, the daughter of Reichard and Ann (Bullard) Dana. She was born on 20 February 1662/63 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Esther Woodward (1680-____) 2. Elizabeth Woodward (1681-____) 3. Mary Woodward (1683-____) 4. Daniel Woodward (1684-1752) 5. Abigail Woodward (1686-____) 6. Sarah Woodward (1689-____) 7. Hannah Woodward (1691-____) 8. Amos Woodward (1693-____) 9. Susanna Woodward (1695-____) 10. Jonathan Woodward (1698-____) 11. Thomas Woodward (c1702-____) 12. Benjamin Woodward 13. Eunice Woodward (1707-____)
    • Occupation: 1 May 1690, Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was licensed by the court as an Inn Keeper.
    • Religion: 31 Oct 1697; Daniel and his wife were admitted to full communion.
    • Moved To: Abt 1704, Preston, New London County, Connecticut

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Bond (1860) gives his birth date as 2 September 1653.

    Name:


  8. 9.  Mercy "Mary" Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 3 Jun 1656 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 10.  John Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 7 Sep 1674 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1674 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  2. 11.  Rebecca Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 18 Jul 1675 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in say 1676.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • General Information: She was a twin.
    • Last Full Review: 19 Jun 2020


  3. 12.  John Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 18 Jul 1675 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in — in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Legal: Feb 1702, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; In February 1702, John and Hannah witnessed a deed whereby Jonathan Hyde gave land for the use and benefit of the school in the southerly part of the town of Newton, Massachusetts.
    • Land/House: 1703, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John and Jonathan Hyde sold a house and 120 acres in Newton, Massachusetts in 1703 for £90 to Robert Murdock of Roxbury, Massachusetts.
    • Moved To: by 1705, Plainfield, Windham County, Connecticut; By 1705, he had moved to Plainfield/Canterbury, Connecticut.
    • Moved To: About 1708, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut
    • Religion: 13 Jun 1711, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; When the Church at Canterbury was constituted, 13 June 1711, John signed covenant and was recognized as one of the seven pillars or constituent members of the church.
    • Offices Held: 10 Dec 1717, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; At the first Town Meeting of Canterbury, Connecticut, held 10 December 1717, John was chosen Town Moderator.
    • Last Full Review: 16 Nov 2021

    John married Hannah Hyde in Jan 1698 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Hannah was born on 1 Feb 1677 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jan 1724/25 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    John married Abigail Hall on 17 May 1732 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Abigail was born on 7 Jan 1678; died on 2 Jul 1723 in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Susanna Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born in 1676 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 22 Sep 1676 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Her death date was recorded as 22 (7) 1676.


  5. 14.  Richard Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Sep 1677 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was christened on 13 Jun 1711 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; died on 23 Nov 1739 in Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: say 1700; Mary _____. Issue: 1. Amos Woodward (1702-1753) 2. Caleb Woodward 3. Simon Woodward (1708-____) 4. Isaac Woodward (1711-____) 5. Dorcas Woodward (1716-____) 6. Noah Woodward (1718-____) 7. Samuel Woodward (1725-____)
    • Land/House: 8 Nov 1708; He purchased land in Canterbury, Connecticut, and probably moved there shortly afterwards.
    • Will: 1739, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut
    • Estate Admin: 11 Dec 1739; Noah Woodward administered his estate.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Gozzaldi (1930) gives his birth date as 27 September 1677.

    Estate Admin:
    Bond (1860) gives the date as 23 September 1739. This is a misreading of the record.


  6. 15.  Rebecca Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Oct 1679 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Mar 1681/82 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Her birth date was recorded as 29 (8) 1679.


  7. 16.  Daniel Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Sep 1681 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in 1749 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 23 Jan 1704; Elizabeth Greely. She was born about 1679. She died on Friday 14 February 1749/50 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Esther Woodward (1704-____) 2. Elizabeth Woodward (1706-____) 3. Mary Woodward (1708-____) 4. Jonas Woodward (1712-____) 5. Daniel Woodward (1714-1774)
    • Married: 1718; Sarah Goodnow.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Jackson (1854) gives their marriage date as 27 January 1704.

    Elizabeth's last name is listed many different ways depending on the sources: Greeley, Grundy, Grunday, Grundey, and (Smith) Greely.


  8. 17.  Rebecca Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 02 Feb 1682/83 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 11 Apr 1709, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Stephen Hunting, the son of John and Elizabeth (Payne) Hunting. He was born on 14 May 1688 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts He died on Monday 28 March 1740.


  9. 18.  Mary Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Oct 1684 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jun 1689 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  10. 19.  Jonathan Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Sep 1685 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Apr 1745 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Offices Held: 1715, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was Surveyor of Highways. He served again in 1736.
    • Offices Held: 1717, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was appointed a Constable.
    • Offices Held: 1724, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was chosen a Tithingman. He was chosen again in 1742.
    • Offices Held: 1734, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was a Field Driver and Hayward.
    • Offices Held: 1738, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was elected a Selectman. He was on the Board of Selectman again in 1742.
    • Offices Held: 1739 to 1741, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the Deer-reeve. He served again in 1745.

    Jonathan married Patience Ward on 26 Mar 1712 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Patience died on 18 Oct 1719 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. Rebecca Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Mar 1713 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Dec 1741 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 24. Margaret Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jan 1715 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Jul 1761 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    3. 25. Jonathan Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Jul 1718 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Jonathan married Thankful Myrick on 8 Jun 1720 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Thankful was born on 25 Apr 1685 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 21 Feb 1743/44 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Huldah Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1721 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Dec 1726 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    2. 27. Hannah Woodward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1726 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

  11. 20.  Joseph Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Nov 1688 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 30 May 1727 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Moved To: 1710; He moved to Canterbury, Connecticut, with is borthers, where he had purchased land in 10 June 1710. His farm was on the Canterbury/Windham line and both towns claimed him in records.
    • Married: 24 Jun 1714, Canterbury, Windham County, Connecticut; Elizabeth Silsbey, the daughter of Jonathan Silsbey. She was born in 1685 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut. She died on Thursday 22 May 1727 in Windham, Windham County, Connecticut. Issue: 1. Abigail Woodward (1715-1727) 2. Bethia Woodward (1717-____) 3. Elizabeth Woodward (1724-____) 4. Joseph Woodward (1726-1814)
    • Will: 13 May 1737, Windham, Windham County, Connecticut


  12. 21.  Deacon Ebenezer Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 Mar 1690/91 in Cambridge Village (now Newton), Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 1 Jan 1770 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; was buried in Newton Cemetery, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 26 Jan 1716, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Mindwell Stone, the daughter of Ebenezer and Margaret (Trowbridge) Stone. She was born on 26 June 1696 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on Saturday 26 February 1774 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Mindwell Woodbridge (1717-____) 2. Eleanor Woodbridge (1720-____) 3. John Woodbridge (1725-1801) 4. Samuel Woodbridge (1727-1782) 5. Mary Woodbridge (1733-____)
    • Will: 1760, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Probate/Proved: 1770, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
    • Complier's Note: 2018; Need to check Ritter.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    He is buried in grave number 1238.


  13. 22.  Abigail Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 25 May 1695 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 9 Sep 1775 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 21 Jun 1715, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Deacon William Greenwood, the son of Thomas and Abigail Greenwood. He was born on 14 October 1689 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. In 1710 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Deacon William Greenwood was drawn to go to Port Royal and Canada. He was a farmer and a deacon in the church in Sherborn. He served in 1717 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a tithingman. He served in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as the Town Clerk for 24 years. He was a man of character and great respect. It is said that, about 1730, he received the first potatoes in town and after testing their succulent qualities declared that "after freezing and thawing a few time they would be good." He was granted land in 1730 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He served in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a Selectman for 6 years. He served in 1747 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a Representative to the Massachusetts General Court. He died in 1756 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Abigail Greenwood (1716-____) 2. Dorcus Greenwood (1717-____) 3. William Greenwood (1721-____) 4. Caleb Greenwood (1724-1800) 5. Jonas Greenwood (1727-1802) 6. Samuel Greenwood (1729-____) 7. John Greenwood (1730-____) 8. Daniel Greenwood (1732-____) 9. Joseph Greenwood (1734-____) 10. Abigail Greenwood (1737-1767)



Generation: 4

  1. 23.  Rebecca Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jonathan3, 6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Mar 1713 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 5 Dec 1741 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 8 Feb 1737/38, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; John Ward, the son of Joseph and Esther (Kenrick) Ward. He was born on 7 July 1710 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Ward (1851) gives the date as 19 July. He served in 1744 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a Tithingman. He served again in 1754. He served between 1746 and 1747 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as the Surveyor of Highways. After Rebecca's death, he and Abiah Eaton filed marriage intentions on 22 September 1751 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. On 8 November 1751 John, at age 41, married Abiah Eaton, in Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. He served in 1753 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a Constable. He served in 1766 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a Warden. He died on Thursday 24 August 1786 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts and he was buried in the Newton Cemetery, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts in grave #106. Issue: 1. Patience Ward (1739-____)


  2. 24.  Margaret Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jonathan3, 6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Jan 1715 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died in Jul 1761 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: Abt 1742, Newton (now West Roxbury), Middlesex County, Massachusetts

    Notes:

    Birth:
    There is a duplicate entry in the town records for 14 June 1715.

    Died:
    On her death record, she is listed as "old Margreat, the widow."

    Margaret married Timothy Ward on 4 Nov 1741 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Timothy (son of Edward Ward and Grace Lovering) was born on 17 Mar 1714 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Nov 1757 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Edward Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jan 1743/44 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Sep 1817 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Orange Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    2. 29. Esther Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Oct 1745 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died about 1766 in Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
    3. 30. Jonathan Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Oct 1748 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 6 Dec 1797 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts; was buried in North Orange Cemetery, Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A..
    4. 31. Deacon Nehemiah Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1751 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 18 Jan 1831 in Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts.

  3. 25.  Jonathan Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jonathan3, 6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 7 Jul 1718 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 27 Jan 1742, Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Mary Brown. the daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Simmonds) Brown. She was born on 20 January 1720/21 in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. She died on Sunday 21 October 1764 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Issue: 1. Joseph Woodward (1743-____) 2. Thankful Woodward (1745-1813) 3. Jonathan Woodward (1747-____) 4. Jonas Woodward (1748-1764) 5. Mary Woodward (1750-____) 6. Ann Woodward (1753-1820) 7. Amos Woodward (1755-1841) 8. Hulda Woodward (1757-____) 9. Seth Woodward (1759-____)
    • Offices Held: 1744, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the Hogreeve.
    • Offices Held: 1748, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the Surveyor of Highways. Jonathan served again as Surveyor in 1760.
    • Offices Held: 1751, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was a Tithingman. He was chosen again in 1757.
    • Offices Held: 1762, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was chosen a Constable, but was fined for not serving.
    • Offices Held: 1763 to 1764, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the Fence Viewer.
    • Offices Held: 1764 to 1766, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the surveyor of Boards and Timber.
    • Married: 13 Feb 1766, Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Patience Leland, the daughter of Joseph and Esther (Thurston) Leland. She was born on 26 May 1722 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. On 18 March 1741/42 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Patience married first James Whitney, son of Deacon James Whitney and Martha Rice. Pierce (1895) gives the place of marriage as Framingham, Massachusetts. She and James Whitney moved in 1744 to Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. On 13 May 1759 in Sherborn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Patience married second Deacon Jospeh Damon. Issue: 1. Rhoda Woodward (1767-____)
    • Offices Held: 1768, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; He was the Deer-Reeve.

    Notes:

    Married:
    Bond (1860) gives their marriage date as 2 June 1743 on page 122, an error.


  4. 26.  Huldah Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jonathan3, 6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 31 Oct 1721 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 14 Dec 1726 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Bond (1860) gives her death date as 1756, clearly in error.


  5. 27.  Hannah Woodward Descendancy chart to this point (19.Jonathan3, 6.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 May 1726 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 3 Apr 1755, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Moses Cheney, the son of John and Elizabeth (Seager) Cheney. He was born on 20 October 1715 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. On 14 August 1738 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Moses married first Abigail Whitmore, daughter of Nathaniel Whitmore and Abigail _____. He was appointed in 1748 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, as a Tithingman. He served again in 1760. During the Revolutionary War, on 22 September 1777, Moses enlisted as a private in Capt. Reuben Patty?s Company, Phineas Wright?s Regiment. He did later service in the Northern Department in the 6th Regiment under Col. William Williams. Issue: 1. Moses Cheney (1739-1758) 2. John Cheney (1740-____) 3. Submit Cheney (1755-____) 4. Moses Cheney (1764-1833)



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