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     Susan Stickney was born on 10 April 1724.¹ She married Nathaniel Gove.² She died in Kensington, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.²
     She and Nathaniel had the following known children: Nathaniel, Abraham, Edward, Michael, Susan, Judith, and six others.²

     John Janvrin was born about 1707.¹ He married Elizabeth Stickney, daughter of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell.¹ He died on 7 October 1780.¹
     He graduated in 1728 from Harvard College.¹ He and his wife Elizabeth lived in Newington and Seabrook, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.¹ 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.¹

     Nathaniel Gove married Susan Stickney, daughter of Moses Stickney and Sarah Wardwell.¹
     He and Susan had the following known children: Nathaniel, Abraham, Edward, Michael, Susan, Judith, and six others.¹

     Samuel Stickney was baptized on 6 March 1630/31 (in a 1678 deposition he is described as "aged about 45") in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 He married first Julian Swan on 18 April 1653 ("2, 18, 1653") in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.⁴ He married second Prudence Leaver on 6 April 1674 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.⁴ He died in 1709 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.⁴
     Soon after his marriage to his first wife Julian Swan he purchased a freehold in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, including a house, barn, and land, from William Acie.⁴ On 25 February 1661/62 he and his father leased for seven years half of several tracts of land in Rowley, that the town had received from the estate of Rev. Ezekial Rogers.⁴ He served as pound keeper in Rowley from 1662 to 1667.⁴
     He was also granted a lot at Hog Island Marsh in 1667, and in Merrimack, Essex Co., Massachusetts, in 1670.⁴ On 23 April 1668 he bought two acres of land in Merrimack from Richard Swanne for £70.⁵ On 11 March 1669/70 he and his wife Julian sold 1 1/2 acres of land in Rowley, with a house, barn, orchard, and fruit trees, that had been purchased from William Acie, to Joseph Housley for £40.⁶
     He and Julian moved to Merrimack about 1670. Settlement of the area began in 1649 when it was part of Rowley. The area took the name Bradford on 7 January 1672/73, and was incorporated about 1675.⁴ He took the oath of allegiance in Ipswich on 10 December 1678, the oath of fidelity in Bradford six days later, and became a freeman on 11 October 1682. He served as selectman in Bradford in 1671, 1681-82, 1689, 1691, and 1693-95, as constable in 1676, as surveyor of highways and fences in 1684, 1692, and 1707-08, and as tythingman in 1704. He also served on a grand jury on 13 April 1697 and on trial juries from 1701 to 1708. He was chosen as one of 66 representatives from Bradford on 8 May 1689 and 12 February 1689/90, to meet in Boston as part of a "council for the safety of the people, and conservation of the peace."⁴
     On 29 November 1686 he and Samuel Dresser sold 67 acres in Boxford, Essex Co., Massachusetts, to Matthew Perry.⁷
     On 28 January 1703/4 he granted to his son Samuel "for & in Consideration of ye love I bear" and "for his dutifullness to me" 120 acres in Bradford, plus half of his mowing ground, and all of his land rights in Rowley.⁸ About three months later, on 4 May 1704, "for & in consideration of love goodwill & affection, which I have & doe bear," he granted to his son William 80 acres of land in Bradford, with his house and barn, plus half of his upland and meadow in Rowley.⁹

     Julian Swan married Samuel Stickney, son of William Stickney and Elizabeth Dawson, on 18 April 1653 ("2, 18, 1653") in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died between 1670 and 1673 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     On 11 March 1669/70 she and her husband Samuel sold 1 1/2 acres in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, with a house, barn, orchard, and fruit trees, that had been purchased from William Acie, to Joseph Housley for £40.² They moved to Merrimack, Essex Co., Massachusetts, about 1670.¹

     Prudence Leaver was born about 1644.¹ She married first (?) Gage.¹ She married second Samuel Stickney, son of William Stickney and Elizabeth Dawson, on 6 April 1674 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died on 26 October 1716 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹
     On 7 January 1682/83 (the "7th of the 11th month, 1682/83") she was admitted to the First Church in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts, having been dismissed from the church in Haverhill.¹ Her will was dated 30 August 1716. She left all of her estate to her son John Gage from her first marriage.¹

     Elizabeth Stickney was born on 9 May 1661.¹ She married Daniel Tenny, son of Thos. Tenny Sr. and Ann (?), on 21 July 1680.²
     She and Daniel had the following known children, all born in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts: Thomas (b 28 May 1681), Daniel (b 8 June 1684, d 2 December 1689), Sarah (b 28 November 1687), Daniel (b 2 March 1689/90, d 28 April 1694).²

     Daniel Tenny married Elizabeth Stickney, daughter of Samuel Stickney and Julian Swan, on 21 July 1680.¹
     He and Elizabeth had the following known children, all born in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts: Thomas (b 28 May 1681), Daniel (b 8 June 1684, d 2 December 1689), Sarah (b 28 November 1687), Daniel (b 2 March 1689/90, d 28 April 1694).¹

     Samuel Stickney was born on 5 April 1663 ("2, 5, 1663") in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He was baptized on 4 April 1675 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He married Mary Heseltine, daughter of Abraham Heseltine and Elizabeth Langhorne.² He died on 30 December 1714 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 51.²
     In 1684 Samuel Stickney was part of a committee formed to organize the building of a corn mill in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He served as Selectman in 1686-87, 1689, 1696, 1701, and 1703, Assessor in 1694, Constable in 1699, and Surveyor in 1707-08.²
     On 20 October 1701 he and his brother Jonathan, with 51 others, purchased a 10-square-mile tract of land in Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts, from Sam'l and John Simons, Christopher Bartlett, Sen'r, and Christopher Bartlett, Jr.³ On 28 January 1703/4, by gift from his father, he received 120 acres in Bradford, plus half of his father's mowing ground and all of his land rights in Rowley.⁴ On 10 January 1708/9, in return for a parcel of meadow land, he sold "two gates on the common" in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, that had been part of the land received from his father, to John Boynton.⁵ On 25 March 1709 he and his brother William's widow Anne Stickney agreed on a division of the land in Bradford that he and William had received from their father.⁶
     His widow Mary was appointed administrator of his estate on 4 April 1715. The estate was valued at £200, and included a house, barn, and 120 acres of land, a loom, and books. From his personal estate, his widow received 1/3, his oldest son Thomas received £6, 4s., 4d., and the remaining living children received £2, 4s., 10d. The real estate was divided into three equal parts, for his widow, and sons Thomas and Samuel.²
     He and Mary had the following known children: Sarah (b 9 December 1690), Mary (b 29 September 1692), Thomas (b 23 August 1694), Elizabeth (b 20 August 1696), Amos (b 31 October 1699, d bef 1716), Samuel (b 24 August 1701), Abraham (b 16 October 1703), Ebenezer (b 25 July 1705, d 2 August 1705), Jonathan (b 19 January 1707), Richard (b 9 May 1709), Dorothy (b 18 March 1711/12), Benjamin (b 27 October 1714, d bef 1716).²

     Mary Heseltine was born on 30 April 1672 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She married first Samuel Stickney, son of Samuel Stickney and Julian Swan.¹ She was married second, by Rev. Thos. Symmes, to Joseph Tidd on 30 August 1722.¹ She died on 4 January 1731 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, at age 58.¹
     On 26 May 1723 she was dismissed to the church in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She and her first husband Samuel had the following known children: Sarah (b 9 December 1690), Mary (b 29 September 1692), Thomas (b 23 August 1694), Elizabeth (b 20 August 1696), Amos (b 31 October 1699, d bef 1716), Samuel (b 24 August 1701), Abraham (b 16 October 1703), Ebenezer (b 25 July 1705, d 2 August 1705), Jonathan (b 19 January 1707), Richard (b 9 May 1709), Dorothy (b 18 March 1711/12), Benjamin (b 27 October 1714, d bef 1716).¹

     William Stickney was born on 21 October 1665 ("8, 21, 1665").¹ He died young.¹

     Sarah Stickney was born on 20 October 1667.¹ She died on 15 April 1689 at age 21.¹

     William Stickney was born on 27 January 1674/75 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He was baptized on 4 April 1675 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.³ He married Anna Heseltine on 14 September 1701 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.³ He died on 21 February 1706 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 31.³
     On 4 May 1704 William Stickney's father gave him 80 acres of land in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts, along with half of his meadow and mowing ground, half of his house (plus the other half at his father's death), and half of his upland and Crane meadow in Rowley.³
     His widow Anne was appointed administrator of his estate on 19 May 1707. The inventory was filed 7 April 1709, and included a house, 14 acres of land, cattle, and books. The real estate was valued at £95, 15s., and the personal estate at £53, 18s., 6d. Another account, on 22 May 1710, had the same value for the real estate, but £67, 6s., for the personal estate. His widow was to receive 1/3 of the personal estate, plus 1/3 of the real estate for her use during her lifetime. The rest of the estate was to be divided equally among the children, except that the oldest son Jeremiah was to receive a double share. On 23 December 1723 a committee was appointed to divide the real estate, but they were unable to do so. Instead, the house and land was given to Jeremiah, and he was to pay £50 to his two brothers.³
     He and Anna had two known children, Jeremiah (b 1 August 1702) and William (b 14 October 1704/05 (sic), d 6 February 1706/07).³

     Anna Heseltine married first William Stickney, son of Samuel Stickney and Prudence Leaver, on 14 September 1701 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ She was married second, by Rev. Thomas Symmes, to Samuel Hunt on 31 March 1709.¹
     She and her first husband William had two known children, Jeremiah (b 1 August 1702) and William (b 14 October 1704/05 (sic), d 6 February 1706/07).¹

     Thomas Stickney was born on 19 March 1676/77.¹ He drowned in the Merrimack River on 12 June 1689 at age 12.¹

     Jonathan Stickney was born on 11 February 1679 in Bradford, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²
     He was a mariner.³ On 20 October 1701 he and his brother Samuel, with 51 others, purchased a 10-square-mile tract of land in Haverhill, Essex Co., Massachusetts, from Sam'l and John Simons, Christopher Bartlett, Sen'r, and Christopher Bartlett, Jr.⁴
     Jonathan Stickney never married.² He died intestate, and on 5 October 1713 his mother Prudence was appointed administrator of his estate. It was appraised on 10 June 1717, and valued at £10, 2s., 1d.³

     Mary Stickney was baptized on 28 December 1633 in Cottingham, Yorkshire, England.² She married James Barker Jr., son of James Barker Sr. and Grace (?), on 10 May 1667.³

     James Barker Jr. married Mary Stickney, daughter of William Stickney and Elizabeth Dawson, on 10 May 1667.¹

     James Barker Sr. married first Grace (?).¹ He married second Mary (?) on 22 May 1666 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.² He was buried on 7 September 1678 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²