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     Nathaniel Weed married Sarah Stickney, daughter of Amos Stickney and Sarah Morse, on 27 October 1701.¹

     Moses Stickney was born on 26 November 1677 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^2,3 He married Sarah Wardwell, daughter of Elihu Wardwell and Elizabeth Wade, on 7 September 1707.² He died on 27 February 1756 in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, at age 78.²
     On 14 November 1705 he bought an acre of farmland in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, from Henry Lunt for £15.⁴ On 23 April 1712 he bought another acre in Newbury from Edmund Titcomb for £17 10s.⁵
     On 24 July 1733 he sold about two acres in Newbury, including a house and barn, to Stephen Pettingell for £260 in current money⁶, and shortly afterward moved to Hampton, New Hampshire.²
     On 16 September 1734 he sold 2 1/4 acres of pasture near New Bridge in Newbury to James Pearson for £30.⁷ On 29 April 1736 he bought 1 3/4 acres in Newbury from Edward Richardson for £21.⁸
     His son-in-law Nathaniel Gove was granted administration of his estate on 6 December 1758. The inventory included a house and barn, 31 acres of land, and a salt marsh.⁹

     John Weed was killed by Indians on 4 July 1706.¹

     Daniel Weed was born on 8 November 1703.¹ He was killed by Indians on 4 July 1706.¹

     Sarah Weed was killed by Indians on 4 July 1706.¹

     Sarah Wardwell married Moses Stickney, son of Amos Stickney and Sarah Morse, on 7 September 1707.¹

     Sarah Stickney was born on 15 January 1708.¹ She married Jacob Merick, intentions published on 25 December 1734.¹

     Jacob Merick married Sarah Stickney, daughter of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell, intentions published on 25 December 1734.¹

     Eunice Stickney was born on 16 January 1709.¹ She married (?) Farmer.¹

     (?) Farmer married Eunice Stickney, daughter of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell.¹

     John Stickney was born on 18 September 1711 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married first Abigail Wingate, daughter of Joshua Wingate and Mary Lunt, on 23 February 1737 in North Hill (now North Hampton, Rockingham Co.), New Hampshire.² He was married second, by Rev. John Lowell, to Joanna Horton, daughter of James Horton, on 9 September 1756 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He died on 4 July 1775 in Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 63.²
     He was a successful merchant, selling goods he imported from London. One advertisement, from the 6 April 1774 issue of The Essex Journal and Merrimack Packet, listed "Phila. barr iron of all sizes, English and German Steel, London Pewter and Brass Kettles, Iron Hollow Ware of all sorts, Naval Stores, Cheshire Cheese and Butter, Fine and superfine Flour."²
     On 15 April 1735 he bought land in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.³
     On 31 January 1741/42 he was admitted to the First Church in Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     In 1757 he was included on the Alarm List of the Fifth Co. of Militia in Newbury.²
     On 5 June 1750 he was chosen to help provide a school house for the Third Parish in Newbury.² He served on a Grand Jury on 10 July 1765 and in 1766.² On 23 March 1767 he was selected as a trustee to distribute money collected for the poor in the parish.²
     On 20 June 1775 he sold 26 rods of land in Newburyport, that he had purchased from Daniel and Mary Marquand on 3 December 1766, including a house, shops, and other buildings, to his son William "for love, goodwill and affection," plus £100.⁴
     His will was dated 21 June 1775, and proved on 11 July 1775. His wife Joanna was left £20 per year for life, plus the household furniture, in return for relinquishing her dower rights. In addition to what they had already been given, his daughter Anne was to receive £10 per year for eight years, and his daughter Mary was to receive £60 one year after his death. His son William was left just £1, having already received his share of the estate. His sons Thomas and Joseph were each left £266, 13s., 4d., to be paid one year and two years after his death, respectively. His son Benjamin was left half that amount, £133, 6s., 8d., to be paid when he reached age 21. His daughter Sarah was to receive £80 at age 21, or when she married if before age 21. His son John was named executor and was left the rest of the estate, consisting of a house, barn, and outbuildings in Newburyport, plus additional houses, barns, and land in Newbury.⁵
     He and his first wife Abigail had the following known children: John (b 19 February 1738, d 5 December 1803), Abigail (b 2 October 1740, d 27 August 1772), Anne (b 26 February 1742/43), Mary (b 22 February 1744, d young), William (b 22 December 1745), Thomas (b 7 April 1748), Joseph (b 3 May 1750, d 29 October 1803), Mary (b 24 November 1752).² He and his second wife Joanna had two known children, Benjamin (b 8 August 1758) and Sarah (b 9 January 1760).²

     Abigail Wingate was born on 30 June 1715.¹ She married John Stickney, son of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell, on 23 February 1737 in North Hill (now North Hampton, Rockingham Co.), New Hampshire.¹ She died on 9 January 1755 at age 39.¹
     On 2 July 1738 she was admitted to the First Church in Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts, transferring from the First Church in Hampton, New Hampshire.¹ She and John had the following known children: John (b 19 February 1738, d 5 December 1803), Abigail (b 2 October 1740, d 27 August 1772), Anne (b 26 February 1742/43), Mary (b 22 February 1744, d young), William (b 22 December 1745), Thomas (b 7 April 1748), Joseph (b 3 May 1750, d 29 October 1803), Mary (b 24 November 1752).¹

     Joanna Horton was married by Rev. John Lowell to John Stickney, son of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell, on 9 September 1756 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     She and John had two known children, Benjamin (b 8 August 1758) and Sarah (b 9 January 1760).¹

     Jane Stickney was born on 2 February 1713.¹ She married first Jacob Garland.² She married second Nathan Swett.²
     She and her first husband Jacob had the following known children: Jacob, Nathaniel, Joseph, Sarah, Hannah.² She and her second husband Nathan had the following known children: Jane, John, William.²

     Jacob Garland married Jane Stickney, daughter of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell.¹
     He and Jane had the following known children: Jacob, Nathaniel, Joseph, Sarah, Hannah.¹

     Nathan Swett married Jane Stickney, daughter of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell.¹
     He and Jane had the following known children: Jane, John, William.¹

     Wade Stickney was born on 5 August 1715 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Hannah Jackson, daughter of Clement Jackson, in Hampton, New Hampshire.² He died in Seabrook, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.²
     He served under Capt. Jeremiah Clough for 14 days, starting on 30 June 1744, for which he was paid 12s., 6d.² After his children were born, he moved to Seabrook, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.² He and Hannah had the following known children: John (b 23 October 1741), Benjamin (b 5 February 1744), Jonathan (b 26 December 1746), Abigail (b 20 April 1750), Susanna (b 28 March 1754), Joseph (b 17 May 1757), Levi (b 26 July 1758/59 (sic)).²

     Hannah Jackson married Wade Stickney, son of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell, in Hampton, New Hampshire.¹ She died in Hampton, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire, at age 105 years, 10 days.¹
     She and Wade had the following known children: John (b 23 October 1741), Benjamin (b 5 February 1744), Jonathan (b 26 December 1746), Abigail (b 20 April 1750), Susanna (b 28 March 1754), Joseph (b 17 May 1757), Levi (b 26 July 1758/59 (sic)).¹

     Molly Stickney was born on 11 June 1717.¹ She married, as her second husband, (?) Swain.¹

     (?) Swain married Molly Stickney, daughter of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell.¹

     William Stickney was born on 5 October 1719 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Wilthen Perkins.² He died on 28 September 1790 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 70.²
     He served under Maj. Joseph Coffin in the Third Foot Co. from Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     On 6 February 1755 he bought 25 poles of land in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, with a house and barn, from his brother John for £106, 13s., 4d.³ On 21 April 1772 he bought 18 acres in Newbury, with buildings, from John Jaques and his wife Sarah for £240.⁴ On 18 May 1773 he bought another house and barn in Newbury from Jonathan Ilsley for £100.⁵
     He served on Grand Juries on 27 February and 9 March 1768, and on 28 March 1769.² On 2 May 1786 he was chosen for a committee that was to lobby their representatives to the General Court to pass an act specifying "that the holders of public securities receive no more for said securities than they cost them, and no more interest than 6 per ct. for what said securities cost them."²
     His son William was appointed administrator of his estate on 30 May 1791.⁶ The estate was inventoried on 22 July 1791, and included a house and barn, with 20 acres of plowed land and 18 acres of pasture, valued at £494, 35 additional acres of pasture valued at £105, a house, store, and barn in Newburyport valued at £300, plus a gun, books, cattle, farm tools, and a silver plate.⁷ On 6 November 1798 a committee was appointed to divide the estate, and on 25 September 1799 a portion was set off for his widow Wilthen, with the remainder divided into three equal parts. These parts were set off for his children Benjamin, William, and Sarah, and they were to pay the other heirs their portions of the estate.⁸
     He and Wilthen had the following known children: Sally (b 20 May 1753, d 8 December 1835), William (b 17 March 1755, d 22 October 1764), Elizabeth (b 22 March 1757, d 14 November 1771), Abigail (b 30 April 1759), Anna (b 22 April 1761, d 22 May 1812), Moses (b 3 July 1763, d August 1798), William (b 18 April 1765), Benjamin (b 13 June 1767), Jane (b 17 November 1769, d June 1848), John (b 5 December 1772, d at sea 19 September 1795).²

     Wilthen Perkins was born about 1731.¹ She married William Stickney, son of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell.¹ She died on 27 September 1821 in Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     She and William had the following known children: Sally (b 20 May 1753, d 8 December 1835), William (b 17 March 1755, d 22 October 1764), Elizabeth (b 22 March 1757, d 14 November 1771), Abigail (b 30 April 1759), Anna (b 22 April 1761, d 22 May 1812), Moses (b 3 July 1763, d August 1798), William (b 18 April 1765), Benjamin (b 13 June 1767), Jane (b 17 November 1769, d June 1848), John (b 5 December 1772, d at sea 19 September 1795).¹

     Elizabeth Stickney was born on 12 January 1722.¹ She married John Janvrin, son of John Janvrin and Elizabeth Knight.² She died on 12 April 1809 at age 87.²
     She and her husband John lived in Newington and Seabrook, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.² They had the following known children: John (b 7 April 1754), William (b 22 June 1756), James (b 1 June 1758), George (b 6 March 1762), Elizabeth.²