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     Irma Williamson was born about 1903 in Indiana.² She died before 28 June 1963.¹

     Charles Blaine Craig was born on 12 November 1881 in Bettsville, Seneca Co., Ohio.^1,2 He married Jestina Alice Williamson, daughter of Joseph Lawrence Williamson and Susanah Smith, about 1910 (based on their ages at their marriage).³ He died from leukemia on 23 February 1948 at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, at age 66.² He was buried on 26 February 1948 in Bettsville, Seneca Co., Ohio.²
     He was a freight agent for the Nickel Plate Railroad.^2,4,3 He and his wife Jestina were living in Payne, Paulding Co., Ohio, from at least 1913 to 1920.^5,4 In 1930 they were living in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York,³ and from about 1938 until his death in 1948 they were living in Lakewood, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.²
     He and Jestina had one known child, a daughter, Moness (b abt 1915).⁴

     Jesse Cleveland was born about 1804 (based on his cemetery marker which says he died in the 35th year "of his age").¹ He died on 14 December 1838.¹ He was buried at Cleveland Cemetery in Whitley Co., Indiana.¹

     John Sickafoose Jr was born on 30 September 1827 in Ohio.^3,5 He married first Emily Hamilton, daughter of Keys C. Hamilton and Caroline Kelley, on 3 April 1851.¹ He married second Catherine (?) between 1872 and 1880.^3,6 He died on 22 December 1889 at age 62.³ He was buried at Cleveland Cemetery in Whitley Co., Indiana.³
     He served in Co. I of the 152nd. Regt., Indiana Volunteers, and was a member of the Wm. T. Cuppy Post 195. He was mustered in on 16 February 1865, and out on 30 August 1865.^7,3
     He and his first wife Emily, and their family, are listed in the 1860⁵ and 1870 censuses in Cleveland Twp., Whitley Co., Indiana.⁸ He and his second wife Catherine are listed there in 1880, with his son William and stepson David Weston.⁶

     Jacob Gable was born on 19 October 1833 (based on his age at death of 77 years, 1 month, 4 days) in Darke Co., Ohio.^4,3,5 He married Clarissa Hamilton, daughter of Keys C. Hamilton and Caroline Kelley, on 2 September 1860.^1,2 He died on 23 November 1910 at his home in Casco Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan, at age 77.⁴ He was buried on 26 November 1910 at McDowell Cemetery in Allegan Co., Michigan. Funeral services were at the Casco United Brethren Church, led by Rev. Davenport.⁴
     He moved to Whitley Co., Indiana, with his parents in 1850.⁵ He and his wife Clarissa and their family were living in Cleveland Twp., Whitley Co., Indiana, in 1870.⁶ Sometime between 1873 and 1880 they moved to Casco Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan, where they are listed in the 1880 census.⁷ In 1900 and 1910 Jacob was living with his daughter Imogene (Gable) Overhiser and her family in Casco Twp.^8,9

     John Towne married Elizabeth Clarke, daughter of John Clarke and Rose Fenne, on 20 September 1597 in Blundeston, Suffolk, England.^3,2,1 He was buried on 13 September 1627 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.^4,2
     In 1608, when he apprenticed his son William to Abraham Robbertes, his occupation was given as gardener.^2,5
     In the Great Yarmouth parish registers, in addition to the entry for the baptism of William Towne, there are entries for the baptism of an Arthur Towne, son of John and Alice Towne, on 28 August 1597, and for the marriage of John Towne and Margaret Walden on 1 September 1600. Walter Goodwin Davis interprets this to imply that Arthur was a son of John and Elizabeth Towne (saying that the names Elizabeth and Alice were sometimes used interchangeably), that Elizabeth Towne died sometime after William's birth, and that Margaret Walden was this John Towne's second wife.¹ Later research, however, suggests that William's parents were John Towne and Elizabeth Clarke, married 20 September 1597 (after the birth of Arthur Towne), and that Elizabeth Towne, widow, was buried in 1630. Charles Farrow, the Engish researcher working with the Towne Family Association, refers to the parish entries for Arthur Towne's baptism and Margaret Walden's marriage as "mystery entries."^6,7,8,2

     Elizabeth Clarke was baptized on 19 August 1571 in Blundeston Parish, Suffolk, England.⁴ She married John Towne on 20 September 1597 in Blundeston, Suffolk, England.^2,3,1 She was buried on 7 September 1630 in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.^5,3

     Isaac Estie was born about 1656 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Abigail Kimball, daughter of John Kimball and Mary Bradstreet, on 14 October 1689 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, between 6 March 1713/14, when he made his will, and 3 May 1714, when it was proved.²
     He is listed among those who pledged their allegiance and fidelity to Charles II in January 1677.³ In 1681 he paid 7s 1d toward the minister's rate.³ He was one of the highway surveyors in 1689 and 1691, constable in 1694, and selectman in 1696.³
     In his father Isaac Estie's will, dated 26 March 1709 and probated 11 Jan 1712, he was left 44 acres south of the Ipswich River, where he lived.^4,5 His own will was dated 6 March 1713/14 and probated 3 May 1714.²

     Joseph Estey was born on 5 February 1657/58 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Jane Steward, daughter of Duncan Stewart and Anne Winchurst, on 2 June 1682 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died on 13 October 1739 in Stoughton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 81.²
     He was deeded 37 1/2 acres of land in Canton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts, in three separate lots, including his 6 3/4 acre homestead.³ At some point he also bought 70 acres in Canton from the proprietors of Ponkapoag², which he deeded to his son Joseph in 1712.²
     He and Jane had the following known children: Isaac (b 12 March 1682/83, d 30 April 1683), Mary (b 22 February 1684/85, d February 1740/41), Joseph (bap 5 May 1689, d 6 February 1765), Jacob (b 15 October 1690, d April 1777), Samuel (bap May 1691, d 23 December 1779), Elizabeth (bap 13 March 1691/92), Edward (bap 16 July 1693, d 6 November 1789), Lydia (b 21 March 1695/96), John (b 26 August 1697), Benjamin (b 9 October 1701, d 23 October 1756).²

     John Estie was born on 2 January 1662/63 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married first Mary Dorman, daughter of Thomas Dorman and Judith Wood, on 31 May 1688 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married second Hannah (?) about 1694 (based on the birth date of their first child).² He died before 1 May 1715, when he was listed as deceased in the baptism record of his daughter Mercy.²
     He and his first wife Mary had two known children, Mary (bap 31 July 1692) and Hannah (bap 24 December 1693), both born in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     He and his second wife Hannah had the following known children: Susannah (b 14 August 1695), Jemima (b 2 February 1696/97), Nathaniel (bap 24 August 1701, d bef 20 October 1746), David (bap 4 May 1707), Jonathan (bap 4 May 1707), Kezia (bap 4 May 1707), Mercy (bap 1 May 1715).²

     Benjamin Esty was born on 29 April 1669 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married first Elizabeth Goodhue, daughter of William Goodhue and Hannah Dane, on 9 April 1702 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married second Mary Holland on 13 December 1716 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts.² He died on 18 March 1749/50 in Stoughton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 80.²
     He was a bricklayer.² He and his first wife Elizabeth moved to Dorchester, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, about 1705, where he bought land from the Indians.³ In 1727 he moved to what is now Sharon, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.³
     He and his first wife Elizabeth had the following known children: Benjamin (b 29 May 1703, d 9 June 1781), Ebenezer (b 15 October 1705, d 10 April 1769), Elizabeth (b 10 January 1707/08), Sarah (b 26 June 1713).²

     Jacob Estey was born on 24 January 1674/75 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Lydia Elliott on 23 March 1709/10 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died on 3 October 1732 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 57.²
     He and Lydia had the following known children, all born in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts: Jacob (b 29 January 1710/11), Lydia (b 30 July 1713, d 6 September 1796), Isaac (b August 1715, d 1792), Anna (b 1 May 1719), Mary (b 9 February 1720/21).²

     Joshua Estie was born on 2 July 1678 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Abigail (?) about 1701 (based on the birth date of their first child).² He died in Rochester, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, after 1744, when he signed a petition supporting public worship.²
     Based on the birth dates and locations of their children, he and his wife Abigail moved from Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts to Rochester, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, between 1702 and 1704.² On 15 March 1731 he bought property in Rochester from John White, including White's homestead.²
     He and Abigail had the following known children: Mary (b 12 January 1701/02), Eleanor (b 5 March 1703/04), Mercy (b 8 January 1706/07, d aft 29 August 1768), Jacob (b 17 August 1710).²

     Sarah Estie was born on 30 June 1660 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married first Moses Gill, son of John Gill and Phebe (?), about 1685 (based on the birth date of their first child).² She married second (?) Ireland before 26 March 1709, when she was mentioned as Sarah Ireland in her father's will.^3,2
     She and her first husband Moses had the following known children, all born in Amesbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts: Moses (b 26 October 1685, d 22 June 1749), Mary (b 30 June 1687, prob d young), Sarah (b 31 December 1688, d 1 February 1739/40), Benjamin (b 11 February 1689/90, d 29 June 1749).²

     (?) Ireland married Sarah Estie, daughter of Isaac Estey and Mary Towne, before 26 March 1709, when Sarah was mentioned as Sarah Ireland in her father's will.^1,2

     Phebe Gould was baptized on 27 September 1620 in Hemel Hempstead, Hertford, England.³ She married Thomas Perkins, son of John Perkins and Judith Gater, about 1643, probably in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.⁴
     She came to New England with her parents in either the second half of 1638 or the first half of 1639.³
     After their marriage she and her husband Thomas were given 150 acres of land in Topsfield, Massachusetts, by her father Zaccheus Gould, where they lived for 20 years.^2,4 About 1660 they bought a 227-acre farm next to her father in Topsfield, where they probably remained the rest of their lives.²
     In 1670 she and Thomas, along with Capt. John Gould (Phebe's brother) and his wife Sarah, and the elderly Joanna Towne, were guests at a dinner hosted by the Rev. Thomas Gilbert and his wife between two Sunday services. Rev. Gilbert was apparently sick and somewhat eccentric, which some of his parishioners blamed on drinking. As described by Davis:

     Phebe Perkins testified similarly, saying that "there was a cup with wine in it which was offered to Mr. Gilbert. He refused to take it at first, but afterward put the cup to his mouth". After the dinner, Mr. Gilbert sang a psalm, in what appeared to Phebe Perkins to be a lower voice than usual. Sarah Gould, however, testified that after dinner her sister-in-law Phebe Perkins told her "I wonder my Husban would ask min to drinke for I think hee had noe need of it. The first time hee toke the Cope I saw him drinke a good draft." Mr. Gilbert's wife testified that he was sick, but the court ended up admonishing him anyway.
     It didn't end there, however. Sarah Gould continued to gossip about the incident, and was eventually sued by Mr. Gilbert for slander. In court he asked that the judges "compare her [Sarah's] Oath with the Oath of Goodie Perkins, taken att the same tym, and if they do not clash one against the other I am much mistaken."^1,4
     Her husband's will, dated 11 December 1685 and proved 10 Sep 1686, directed that she was to live in his house with their sons Thomas and Timothy "if they can possibly agree, for I do think it will be best for them to carry on together." If Thomas and Timothy were to split apart, they, along with their brother Elisha, were each to pay her £2 yearly. She also received a bed, all the furniture that went with it, half the household goods, and various livestock.⁴

     John Cummings was born on 7 June 1666 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Susannah Towne, daughter of Joseph Towne and Phebe Perkins, on 23 January 1688/89 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He died in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, between 8 May 1722, when he made his will, and 16 July 1722, when it was proved.¹
     In his father's will John Cummings was left 100 acres of land now known as the Hobbs-Bell farm, plus 50 acres of land on the south side of the river.² He bought other lands on the south side of the river, starting as early as 1694, eventually owning over 200 acres.³
     He served as a tithingman and constable, and also held other minor offices.³
     His will was dated 8 May 1722 and proved 16 July the same year. In it he left his father's 100-acre homestead to his sons Joseph and John, and they divided it equally on 26 October 1722. His son David was appointed administrator of his estate.^4,3