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     John Waite was born about 1747.¹ He probably married Ruth Soule, daughter of Nathaniel Soule and Jane Potter, on 29 September 1772 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He died about January 1834 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹
     His will was dated 22 June 1833 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, and proved on 4 February 1834. It names his son Robert, children of his deceased son Reuben, daughter Mary Allen, and granddaughter Ruth Waite.¹ He and Ruth had the following known children: Reuben (b 21 January 1773, d 30 December 1831), Robert (b abt 1777, d 30 April 1849), Mary (b 30 January 1782).¹

     George Brightman was born on 3 July 1746 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Rebecca Soule, daughter of Nathaniel Soule and Jane Potter, intentions published on 20 April 1776 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He died on 17 November 1823 ("17 11mo 1823") at age 77.¹
     He and Rebecca had the following known children: Mary (d 17 October 1835), Juda (b 2 January 1780, d 17 February 1816), Pardon, William Potter, Christian? (d 7 March 1813), and possibly an additional son and daughter.¹

     Meribah Waite was born on 20 July 1720 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ She married Benjamin Soule, son of Jacob Soule and Rebecca Gifford, intentions published on 26 November 1742 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died on 31 January 1803 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, at age 82.¹ She was buried on the Joseph Soule farm in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹

     Martha Sowle was born on 1 October 1743 ("1 10mo 1743") in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.² She married David Kirby, son of Ichabod Kirby and Rachel Allen, on 21 April 1763 in Tiverton, Newport Co., Rhode Island.² She died on 26 May 1828 ("26 5mo 1828") in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, at age 84.²
     She and David had the following known children, all born in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts: Sibyl (b 8 January 1764, d abt 1848), Lydia? (b abt February 1775, d 24 September 1843), Ichabod (b 21 November 1782).²

     Patience Sowle was born on 31 January 1745 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.² She married Benjamin Devol, son of Peter Devol and Susannah Tripp, on 20 September 1765 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.² She died on 3 November 1780 ("3 11mo 1780") in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, at age 35.²
     She and Benjamin had the following known children: Meribah (b 13 August 1769), Benjamin (d 21 October 1780), Peter (b 22 December 1773, d 30 December 1843), Ichabod Kirby.²

     David Kirby was born on 16 August 1740 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Martha Sowle, daughter of Benjamin Soule and Meribah Waite, on 21 April 1763 in Tiverton, Newport Co., Rhode Island.¹ He died between 26 May 1828 ("26 5mo 1828"), when his wife's death record lists her as "wife of David," and 1 May 1832, when his will was proved.¹
     He served during the Revolutionary War.¹ His will was dated 22 March 1812 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, and proved on 1 May 1832. It mentions his wife Martha, who was to receive "her hon'd father Benjamin Sowle's estate," his daughter Sibbel White, and his son Ichabod, who was named executor.¹
     He and Martha had the following known children, all born in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts: Sibyl (b 8 January 1764, d abt 1848), Lydia? (b abt February 1775, d 24 September 1843), Ichabod (b 21 November 1782).¹

     Benjamin Devol was born on 13 September 1741 ("13 9mo 1741") in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married first Patience Sowle, daughter of Benjamin Soule and Meribah Waite, on 20 September 1765 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married second Sarah Mosher on 21 September 1783 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹
     He and his first wife Patience had the following known children: Meribah (b 13 August 1769), Benjamin (d 21 October 1780), Peter (b 22 December 1773, d 30 December 1843), Ichabod Kirby.¹ He and his second wife Sarah had two known children, John (b 1784) and Patience (b 1786).¹

     Nathaniel Potter was born on 9 August 1719 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Rosamond Soule, daughter of Jacob Soule and Rebecca Gifford, about 1743 (based on the birth date of their first child).¹ He died before 27 April 1801, when the inventory of his estate was ordered, in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹
     The inventory of his estate was ordered on 27 April 1801, and filed the following day. His son Nathaniel was appointed administrator on 5 May 1801.¹

     Susannah Potter was born on 6 October 1744 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.² She married Isaac Petty, son of Nathan Petty and Mary Gifford, on 3 December 1778 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and Isaac had the following known children: Pardon, Benjamin, Meribah, Stephen, Elias.²

     Peace Potter was born about 1747 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died unmarried sometime after 9 May 1801, when she accepted a 1/6 share of her father's estate.¹

     Abigail Potter was born about 1750 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died unmarried sometime after 9 May 1801, when she accepted a 1/6 share of her father's estate.¹

     Meribah Potter married Ichabod Tripp, son of Ichabod Tripp and Desire Brownell, on 9 January 1772 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and Ichabod had no known children.²

     Rosamond Potter married Joshua Petty, son of Nathan Petty and Mary Gifford, on 9 January 1783 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and Joshua had the following known children: Nancy (b 6 March 1784), Asa (b 22 April 1786, d 12 December 1870), Moses (b 4 September 1788, d 3 February 1868), Mercy (b 26 February 1791, d 14 April 1883), Peace (b 28 July 1797, d 24 October 1860), Bathsheba (b 17 January 1800), Rosamond (b 23 September 1802), Abigail (b 22 January 1805).²

     Nathaniel Potter was born about 1760 (based on his age at death of 83).² He married Lucy Macomber, daughter of William Macomber and Lucy Hicks.² He died on 20 October 1843 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, from numb palsy.²
     He and Lucy had one known child, Nathaniel.²

     Isaac Petty was born in Tiverton, Newport Co., Rhode Island.¹ He married Susannah Potter, daughter of Nathaniel Potter and Rosamond Soule, on 3 December 1778 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He died between 30 November 1821, when he made his will, and 7 May 1822, when it was proved.¹
     His will was dated 30 November 1821 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, and proved on 7 May 1822. He names his wife Susannah, sons Stephen, Pardon, Benjamin, and Elias, daughter Meribah Petty, and grandson Isaac Perry son of Benjamin.¹
     He and Susannah had the following known children: Pardon, Benjamin, Meribah, Stephen, Elias.¹

     Ichabod Tripp was born on 3 August 1746 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He married Meribah Potter, daughter of Nathaniel Potter and Rosamond Soule, on 9 January 1772 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He died before 8 March 1822, when his estate was inventoried.¹
     He died intestate, and his estate was inventoried on 8 March 1822 in Dighton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts. John Lawton was appointed administrator of his estate after his widow Meribah declined the position.¹ He and Meribah had no known children.¹

     Joshua Petty was born on 24 September 1757 in Tiverton, Newport Co., Rhode Island.¹ He married Rosamond Potter, daughter of Nathaniel Potter and Rosamond Soule, on 9 January 1783 in Dartmouth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.¹ He died on 9 January 1845 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, at age 87.¹
     It should be noted that his death record lists his mother's name as Hannah, which the author of the Soule genealogy thinks is likely an error.¹ He served during the Revolutionary War.¹
     He and Rosamond had the following known children: Nancy (b 6 March 1784), Asa (b 22 April 1786, d 12 December 1870), Moses (b 4 September 1788, d 3 February 1868), Mercy (b 26 February 1791, d 14 April 1883), Peace (b 28 July 1797, d 24 October 1860), Bathsheba (b 17 January 1800), Rosamond (b 23 September 1802), Abigail (b 22 January 1805).¹

     Lucy Macomber married Nathaniel Potter, son of Nathaniel Potter and Rosamond Soule.¹ She died on 1 December 1843 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, from numb palsy.¹
     She and Nathaniel had one known child, Nathaniel.¹