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     Martha Abbott was born on 13 July 1737 in Andover, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She married Archelaus Towne, son of Israel Towne and Grace Gardner, before 1764.¹ She died on 13 August 1773 in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire, at age 36.¹ She was buried at Center Cemetery in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire.¹
     She and Archelaus had the following known children, all born in Amherst, Hillsborough Co., New Hampshire: Abigail (b 18 February 1765), John (b abt 1767), twins Martha and Mary (b 12 September 1771).¹

     Henry Perkins was probably born about 1555 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.⁴ He married Elizabeth Sawbridge on 29 November 1579 at St. John the Baptist Church in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England.^2,4 He was buried on 11 March 1608/9 in Hillmorton, Warwickshire, England.⁴
     He was the executor of his father's will, dated 15 September 1588 and proved on 11 May 1592, and was to receive whatever remained of the estate after the other legacies were distributed, including the rest of his father's houses and lands.³ He was also left a legacy in his brother John Perkins' will, dated 17 December 1601 and proved on 6 Jun 1601/02 (sic).³
     His own estate was inventoried on 22 March 1608/9 by Rowland Wilcox, gent., Thos. Perkins, John Sawbridge, Thos. Compton, and William Burnam, yeomen, and valued at £336 8s 8d. His son Thomas was named administrator of the estate on 5 April 1609, and a bond was posted for the tuition (i.e., Guardianship) of "Margaret, Edward, Anne [Agnes], Sarah, Francis, William, Lucy [Luke], Elizabeth and James [Jacob], 'the other children.⁴'"

     Elizabeth Sawbridge married Henry Perkins, son of Thomas Perkyns and Alice (?), on 29 November 1579 at St. John the Baptist Church in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England.^2,3
     The Sawbridge family originated in the hamlet of Sawbridge, Wolfhamcote parish, Warwickshire, England, about six miles from Hillmorton. Several wills from this family are known, but there is not sufficient evidence to determine who Elizabeth's parents were. See Davis for details.³

     Isabel Bailey married Michael Gater on 13 November 1576 in Hillmorton Parish, Warwickshire, England.¹
     Her surname has also been spelled as Baylie.¹

     Damaris (?) married first Nathaniel Robinson.¹ She married second Jacob Perkins, son of John Perkins and Judith Gater.¹ She died in 1716.¹
     In 1699, after the death of her second husband Jacob Perkins, she moved back to Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, where she and her first husband had lived.¹

     Samuel Esty was born on 25 March 1672 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He probably died unmarried before 26 March 1709, as neither he nor any descendants are mentioned in his father's will.²

     Jane Steward was born between 1655 and 1657.² She married Joseph Estey, son of Isaac Estey and Mary Towne, on 2 June 1682 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and Joseph 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

     Moses Gill was born on 20 December 1656 in Salisbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Sarah Estie, daughter of Isaac Estey and Mary Towne, about 1685.¹ He died before 11 March 1689/90.¹
     He and Sarah 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).¹

     Lydia Elliott married Jacob Estey, son of Isaac Estey and Mary Towne, on 23 March 1709/10 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She died about 1769 in Royalston, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and Jacob 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

     Abigail (?) married Joshua Estie, son of Isaac Estey and Mary Towne, about 1701 (based on the birth date of their first child).¹
     Based on the birth dates and locations of their children, she and her husband Joshua moved from Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts to Rochester, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, between 1702 and 1704.¹
     She and Joshua 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).¹

     Sarah Eastie was born on 4 October 1694 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married Joseph Cummings, son of Abraham Cummings, on 1 December 1714 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She died in September 1750 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 55.²
     She and Joseph had two known children, Thomas (bap 15 July 1716, d 3 September 1765) and Sarah (b 20 August 1720, d 7 November 1756).²

     Joseph Cummings was born on 1 September 1692 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.² He married first Sarah Eastie, daughter of Isaac Estie and Abigail Kimball, on 1 December 1714 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married second Priscilla Lampson on 11 November 1751 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died on 22 April 1794 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 101.²
     On 13 January 1729/30 he was appointed administrator of the estate of his brother-in-law Joseph Cummings, husband of his wife's sister Abigail. Joseph and Abigail had died within a month of each other, in December 1729 and January 1729/30.³
     He and Sarah had two known children, Thomas (bap 15 July 1716, d 3 September 1765) and Sarah (b 20 August 1720, d 7 November 1756).²

     Isaac Easty was born on 20 November 1696 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     One About Towne newsletter says, apparently erroneously, that this Isaac Easty married Sarah Gould, daughter of Zaccheus Gould and Elizabeth Curtis. The more recently published Towne genealogy says that that Sarah Gould married this Isaac's cousin Isaac Estey, son of Jacob Estey and Lydia Elliott[:SS].^2,3

     Aaron Easty was born on 16 February 1698/99 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Esther Richards, daughter of Crispus Richards and Sarah Collins, on 7 June 1723 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died on 21 April 1783 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 84.²

     Esther Richards was born on 7 July 1705 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She married Aaron Easty, son of Isaac Estie and Abigail Kimball, on 7 June 1723 in Lynn, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died on 17 July 1805 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 100.¹

     Jacob Easty was born on 28 June 1700 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     One About Towne newsletter says, apparently erroneously, that this Jacob Easty married Dorcas Hovey. The more recently published Towne genealogy says that that Dorcas Hovey married this Jacob's cousin Jacob Estey, son of Jacob Estey and Lydia Elliott.^2,3

     Richard Esty was baptized on 7 April 1706 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Ruth Fiske, daughter of Joseph Fiske and Susannah (?), on 7 May 1728 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died in 1791 in Sheffield, New Brunswick, Canada.²
     He and his wife Ruth lived for a time in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts,² but soon moved to Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, where their children were born.² On 22 October 1748 he bought land in Rowley from Remember and William Wright, that had formerly belonged to James Barker.³
     He and Ruth moved to Maugerville, New Brunswick, Canada, about 1763, where they owned as much as 500 acres on the banks of the St. John River.^2,3 An early frost ruined the settlement's first crop, causing much suffering. A relief ship arrived late in the season, and kept the people from starving.³
     His will was dated 22 April 1787 and proved 17 March 1791 at Sheffield, Sunbury Co., New Brunswick, Canada.³
     The Fiske genealogy by Pierce lists a Ruth Fiske, daughter of William Fiske and Mary (?), born 18 October 1709, who married Richard Easti of Topsfield on 7 May 1728. It also lists a Ruth Fiske, daughter of Joseph Fiske and Susannah or Susan Warner, born 20 August 1707, who married first David Kilburn of Rowley on 6 March 1731, and second ___ Esty. Information in the recently published Towne genealogy indicates that it was the second Ruth who married Richard Esty on 7 May 1728. It also states that she did not have a first marriage to Richard Kilburn, and that her mother's surname is unknown.^2,4
     He and Ruth had the following known children: Richard (bap 9 February 1728/29), Zebulon (bap 5 July 1730, d 20 November 1736), Sarah (b 1 March 1734/35, d 12 October 1736), Sarah (b 12 October 1736), twins John (b 14 December 1742) and Zebulon (b 14 December 1742, d 10 October 1806), Ruth (b 10 May 1746).²

     Ruth Fiske was born on 20 August 1707 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married Richard Esty, son of Isaac Estie and Abigail Kimball, on 7 May 1728 in Ipswich, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She died after 20 April 1787, when her husband Richard made his will.²
     She and her husband Richard lived for a time in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts,² but soon moved to Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, where their children were born.² They moved to Maugerville, New Brunswick, Canada, about 1763, where they owned as much as 500 acres on the banks of the St. John River.^2,3 An early frost ruined the settlement's first crop, causing much suffering. A relief ship arrived late in the season, and kept the people from starving.³
     The Fiske genealogy by Pierce lists a Ruth Fiske, daughter of William Fiske and Mary (?), born 18 October 1709, who married Richard Easti of Topsfield on 7 May 1728. It also lists a Ruth Fiske, daughter of Joseph Fiske and Susannah or Susan Warner, born 20 August 1707, who married first David Kilburn of Rowley on 6 March 1731, and second ___ Esty. Information in the recently published Towne genealogy indicates that it was the second Ruth who married Richard Esty on 7 May 1728. It also states that she did not have a first marriage to Richard Kilburn, and that her mother's surname is unknown.^2,4
     She and Richard had the following known children: Richard (bap 9 February 1728/29), Zebulon (bap 5 July 1730, d 20 November 1736), Sarah (b 1 March 1734/35, d 12 October 1736), Sarah (b 12 October 1736), twins John (b 14 December 1742) and Zebulon (b 14 December 1742, d 10 October 1806), Ruth (b 10 May 1746).²

     Rebecca Esty was baptized on 8 August 1708 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married first Preserved Tucker, son of Joseph Tucker and Judith Clap, on 12 November 1729 in Topsfield, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² She married second Matthias Puffer, son of Eleazer Puffer and Elizabeth (?), on 7 April 1743 in Stoughton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.² She died on 22 February 1777 in Sharon, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts, at age 68.²
     She and her first husband Preserved had two known children, Judith (b 11 October 1730) and Preserved (b 24 April 1739), both born in Stoughton, Norfolk Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and her second husband Matthias had the following known children: Matthias (b 8 March 1743/44), Mary (bap 11 March 1743/44), Rebeccah (b 1745), Abigail (bap 3 April 1748), Isaac (bap 15 July 1750), Benjamin (bap 9 September 1753).²