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John Sanders of Cape Porpoise Maine and Some of his Descendants

Last Updated 06 March, 2007 

Generation No. 1

      1.  Lt. John1 Sanders  died Abt. 1670 in Cape Porpoise, Maine.  He married Ann --- Bef. 1632 in Hampton, Rockingham County New Hampshire or Salisbury, Essex County Massachusetts1.  She died Abt. 1680.

Notes for Lt. John Sanders:

John was a Proprietor of Ipswich Massachusetts in 1635.  He was named a Freeman on 25 May 1636.  He was admitted an inhabitant of Hampton New Hampshire 13 December 1639.  He was called of Wells, Maine on 14 July 1642 when he was granted 150 Acres of land by Thomas Gorges, but was called of Hampton 27 July 1642 when he sold a house lot to John Brown.  He removed to Cape Porpoise by 1653.  His will, dated 13 June 1670 mentions wife Ann and children Thomas, John, Sarah, Grace and Elizabeth2.

Children of John Sanders and Ann --- are:

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John2 Sanders,  of Wells and Cape Porpoise, Maine; died 13 August 1703 in Wells, Cumberland County Maine.

 

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Thomas Sanders2.  He married Hope Reynolds 23 October 1664 in Saco, Cumberland County Maine2.

 

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Sarah Sanders2.  She married (1) Peter Turbet2.  She married (2) Daniel Goodwin2.

 

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Grace Sanders2.  She married (1) John Bush2.  She married (2) Richard Palmer2.

 

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Elizabeth Sanders2.  She married (1) John Batson.  She married (2) --- Walden2.

 

Generation No. 2

      2.  John2 Sanders (John1)2 was born in of Wells and Cape Porpoise, Maine, and died 13 August 1703 in Wells, Cumberland County Maine.  He married Mary --- Bef. October 16732.  She died 21 December 1717 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts3.

Notes for John Sanders:

John was a Selectmen of Cape Porpoise Maine in 1675.  He was said to be, with wife Mary, from Boston in June 1684 when he deeded 1000 acres of land left to him by his father in Maine to Thomas Kimble.  He was living in Scituate in 1693.  It is not clear whether he had returned permanently to Cape Porpoise when he was wounded during an Indian raid on 10 Aug  1703. He died three days later after making his way back to Wells.

His children are inferred from deeds4.

 More About John Sanders:

Occupation: 1675, Fisherman

Children of John Sanders and Mary --- are:

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Capt. Thomas3 Sanders, born Abt. 1675; died 17 July 1742 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

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Nathaniel Sanders.

 

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Elizabeth Sanders4.  She married Jonathan Springer 07 February 1700/01 in Scituate, Norfolk County Massachusetts4.

 

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Mary Sanders4, died Bef. 1728.  She married Samuel Peirce 18 January 1702/03 in Duxbury, Norfolk County Massachusetts4; born in of Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

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John Sanders, born in Pembroke, Norfolk County Massachusetts; died 10 August 1724 in Pembroke, Norfolk County Massachusetts.

 

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Joseph Sanders4, died 18 November 1712 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts5.

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Edward Sanders, born 29 December 1692 in Scituate, Norfolk County Massachusetts; died 26 December 1759 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Lydia Sanders6, died 15 December 1713 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts7.

 

Generation No. 3

      7.  Capt. Thomas3 Sanders (John2, John1) was born Abt. 16758, and died 17 July 1742 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts9.  He married Abigail Curney 07 January 1702/03 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts10, daughter of John Curney and Abigail Skilling.  She was born 08 February 1675/76 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts11, and died 02 December 1767 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts12.

More About Abigail Curney:

Children of Thomas Sanders and Abigail Curney are:

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Capt. Thomas4 Sanders, born 20 March 1703/04 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts; died 24 October 1774 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Abigail Sanders, born 29 June 1705 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts13; died Aft. 20 February 1766 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts14.  She married Peter Doliver 25 January 1721/22 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts15.

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Joseph Sanders, born 21 February 1706/07 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts; died Bef. 1743.

 

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Mary Sanders, born 10 March 1708/09 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts16.  She married Daniel Gibbs 30 November 1727 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts17.

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John Sanders, born 14 June 1711 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts; died 17 January 1742/43 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

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Lydia Sanders, born 20 March 1713/14 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

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Elizabeth Sanders, born 10 April 1717 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts; died 27 November 1767 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

      8.  Nathaniel3 Sanders (John2, John1)18.  He married Abigail --- Bef. 1705. 

More About Nathaniel Sanders:

Occupation: Shipwright

Children of Nathaniel Sanders and Abigail --- are:

 

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Hannah4 Sanders, born 26 January 1703/04 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts19.

 

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Nathaniel Sanders, born 29 September 1705 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts20; died 26 September 1717 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts21.

 

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John Sanders, born 18 March 1706/07 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts22.  He married Mary Doliver 01 December 1736 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts23.

 

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Joseph Sanders, born 17 October 1708 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts24.  He married Mary Stevens 01 January 1734/35 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts25.

 

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Elizabeth Sanders, born 24 October 1710 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts26; died Bef. 1718.

Notes for Elizabeth Sanders:

Elizabeth died early.  Her sister Mary began using Elizabeth's name after her death.

 

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Mary Sanders, born 13 September 1712 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts27.

 

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David Sanders, born February 1714/15 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts28.

 

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Mary Sanders, born 01 May 1718 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts29.  She married Ebenezer Bowman.

Notes for Mary Sanders:

The birth record for this Mary Sanders indicates that after the death of her sister Elizabeth, she went by the name of Elizabeth.

 

      11.  John3 Sanders (John2, John1)30 was born in Pembroke, Norfolk County Massachusetts, and died 10 August 1724 in Pembroke, Norfolk County Massachusetts30.  He married Mary Peirce 23 January 1709/10 in Scituate, Norfolk County Massachusetts31,31

Children of John Sanders and Mary Peirce are:

 

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Lydia4 Sanders, born 03 November 1716 in Pembroke, Norfolk County Massachusetts32.

 

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Abigail Sanders, born 18 November 1720 in Pembroke, Norfolk County Massachusetts32.

 

      13.  Edward3 Sanders (John2, John1) was born 29 December 1692 in Scituate, Norfolk County Massachusetts33, and died 26 December 1759 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts34.  He married Elizabeth Gage 18 December 1716 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts35, daughter of Thomas Geage and Elizabeth Northend.  She was born 17 March 1698/99 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts36, and died 22 February 1766 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts37.

Children of Edward Sanders and Elizabeth Gage are:

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Edward4 Sanders, born 13 March 1716/17 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts; died 15 January 1796 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Thomas Sanders, born 18 March 1717/18 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts38; died 14 August 1721 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts39.

 

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Elizabeth Sanders, born 25 September 1719 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts40.  She married Nathan Plats 04 March 1739/40 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts41; born 23 July 1715 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts42.

 

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Thomas Sanders, born 02 November 1721 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts43; died 03 July 1736 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts44.

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Jane Sanders, born 24 June 1723 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts; died 28 June 1804 in Sheffield Township, Sumbury County New Brunswick Canada.

 

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Joseph Sanders, born 02 May 1725 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts45; died “with the sickness” 1745 in Cape Bretton, Nova Scotia Canada46.

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Mary Sanders, born 20 March 1726/27 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts; died 18 October 1771 in Maugerville, Sunbury County New Brunswick Canada.

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Humphrey Sanders, born 07 October 1728 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts; died 1788 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Lydia Sanders, born 12 December 1730 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts47; died 03 January 1730/31 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts48.

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William Sanders, born 21 October 1733 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Lydia Sanders, born 24 September 1734 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts49; died 23 July 1736 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts50.

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John Sanders, born 20 September 1736 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts; died 28 June 1814 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Ezekiel Sanders, born 15 November 1738 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts51; died 05 June 1766 in Maugerville, Sunbury County New Brunswick Canada52.  He married Abigail Thurston 09 April 1766 in Sheffield Township, Sunbury County New Brunswick Canada53.

Notes for Ezekiel Sanders:

Ezekiel moved to Sheffield, Sunbury County  New Brunswick Canada

 

Generation No. 4

      15.  Capt. Thomas4 Sanders (Thomas3, John2, John1) was born 20 March 1703/04 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts54, and died 24 October 1774 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts55.  He married Judith Robinson 18 July 1728 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts56,57, daughter of Andrew Robinson and Rebeckah Ingersall.  She was born 17 June 1711 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts58, and died 30 August 1770 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts59.

More About Judith Robinson

Children of Thomas Sanders and Judith Robinson are:

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Hon. Thomas5 Sanders, born 14 August 1729 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts; died 10 January 1774 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

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Judith Sanders, born 25 September 1731 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Joseph Sanders, born 11 March 1733/34 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts60; died 05 April 1734 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts61.

 

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Joseph Sanders, born 09 April 1737 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts62; died Aft. 1740 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts63.

 

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Abigal Sanders, born 07 March 1739/40 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts64.  She married William Dolliver 14 May 1759 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts65.

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Capt. Bradbury Sanders, baptised 29 August 1742 at First Parish in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts; died Aft. March 1778 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Mary Sanders, born June 1744 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts66.

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Rebecca Sanders, born 16 March 1746/47 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Lydia Sanders, born 24 August 1748 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts67.  She married James Prentice 21 October 1765 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts68.

 

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Daniel Sanders, baptised 17 November 1751 at First Parish in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts69; buried 23 December 1751 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts70.

 

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Ann Sanders, baptised March 1753 at First Parish in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts71.

 

      17.  Joseph4 Sanders (Thomas3, John2, John1) was born 21 February 1706/07 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts72, and died Bef. 174373.  He married Elizabeth ---

Child of Joseph Sanders and Elizabeth --- is:

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Joseph5 Sanders, born 30 September 1730 in First Parish in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts; died 06 April 1757 at sea.

 

      19.  John4 Sanders (Thomas3, John2, John1) was born 14 June 1711 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts74, and died 17 January 1742/43 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts75.  He married Hannah Sayword 23 January 1734/35 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts76, daughter of James Sayward and Deborah ---.  She was born 31 July 1713 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts77, and died of Dysentery 14 October 1778 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts78.

Child of John Sanders and Hannah Sayword is:

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Capt. John5 Sanders, born 24 October 1735 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts; died 24 October 1807 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

      20.  Lydia4 Sanders (Thomas3, John2, John1) was born 20 March 1713/14 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts79.  She married Dr. Daniel Witham 07 January 1734/35 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts80, son of Thomas Witham and Abigail Babson.  He was born 30 August 1700 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts81, and died Abt. 1776 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts82.

More About Dr. Daniel Witham:

Children of Lydia Sanders and Daniel Witham:

 

      21.  Elizabeth4 Sanders (Thomas3, John2, John1) was born 10 April 1717 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts104, and died 27 November 1767 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts105.  She married Capt. Zebulon Witham 17 December 1736 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts106, son of Thomas Witham and Abigail Babson.  He was born 08 January 1707/08 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts107, and died 22 June 1794 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts108.

More About Zebulon Witham:

Children of Elizabeth Sanders and Zebulon Witham

 

      32.  Edward4 Sanders (Edward3, John2, John1) was born 13 March 1716/17 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts127, and died 15 January 1796 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts128.  He married (1) Abigail Wallingford, daughter of Thomas Wallingford and Margaret Clements.  She was born 30 September 1726 in Dover, Rockingham County New Hampshire129, and died 07 April 1756 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts130.  He married (2) Marcy Smith 29 May 1758 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts131.  She was born Abt. 1716, and died 12 May 1809 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts132.

Children of Edward Sanders and Abigail Wallingford are:

 

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Joseph5 Sanders, born 05 June 1747 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts133; died 20 February 1754 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts134.

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Lydia Sanders, born 05 April 1749 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts; died 08 November 1784 in Ipswich, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Abigail Sanders, born 19 April 1752 in First Parish in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts135; died Bef. 1754.

 

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Abigail Sanders, born 16 April 1754 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts135.

 

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Thomas Sanders, born 29 March 1756136.

 

      36.  Jane4 Sanders (Edward3, John2, John1) was born 24 June 1723 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts137, and died 28 June 1804 in Sheffield Township, Sumbury County New Brunswick Canada138.  She married Moses Pickard 02 December 1742 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts139, son of Moses Pickard and Lydia Platts.  He was born 09 January 1718/19 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts140, and died 25 January 1803 in Sheffield Township, Sumbury County New Brunswick Canada141.

Notes for Jane Sanders:

Jane moved to Maugerville, Sunbury County New Brunswick Canada with her sister Mary.

More About Moses Pickard:

Children of Jane Sanders and Moses Pickard:

 

      38.  Mary4 Sanders (Edward3, John2, John1) was born 20 March 1726/27 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts151, and died 18 October 1771 in Maugerville, Sunbury County New Brunswick Canada152.  She married Jeremiah Burpee 02 March 1749/50 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts153, son of Jonathan Burpee and Hannah ---.  He was born 21 May 1726 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts, and died 11 July 1767 in Maugerville, Sunbury County New Brunswick Canada154.

Notes for Mary Sanders:

Mary moved to Maugerville, Sunbury County New Brunswick Canada with her sister Jane.

Children of Mary Sanders and Jeremiah Burpee are:

 

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David5 Burpee, born 22 April 1752 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts155.

 

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Lydia Burpee, born 15 September 1753 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts155.

 

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Edward Burpee, born 02 June 1756 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts155.

 

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Hephsibah Burpee, born 10 August 1757 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts155.

 

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Hester Burpee, born 03 May 1759 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts155.

 

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Jeremiah Burpee, born 19 September 1760 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts155.

 

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Thomas Burpee, born 11 April 1763 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts155.

 

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Joseph Burpee, born 25 September 1765 in Maugerville, Sunbury County New Brunswick Canada156.

 

      39.  Humphrey4 Sanders (Edward3, John2, John1) was born 07 October 1728 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts157, and died 1788 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts158.  He married (1) Jane Dickinson 26 June 1759 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts159, daughter of Thomas Dickinson and Elizabeth Pickard.  She was born 11 November 1735 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts160.  He married (2) Hannah Stickney 19 April 1768 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts161, daughter of Samuel Stickney and Faith Plats.  She was born 25 March 1734 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts162, and died 1776 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts163.

Child of Humphrey Sanders and Jane Dickinson is:

 

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Joshua5 Sanders, born 05 January 1763 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts164.

Children of Humphrey Sanders and Hannah Stickney are:

 

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Unnamed5 Sanders, born 10 October 1773 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts165; died 10 October 1773 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts165.

 

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Samuel Sanders, born 07 February 1776 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts166.

 

    41.  William4 Sanders (Edward3, John2, John1) was born 21 October 1733 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts167.  He married Anne Lowell 25 May 1761 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts168, daughter of Richard Lowell and Elizabeth Cooper.  She was born 29 August 1736 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts169.

Notes for William Sanders:

William moved to Maugerville New Brunswick around 1765 and later returned to the US - either Merrimack Essex County Massachusetts or Orland, Hancock County Maine.  Need to check this out.

Children of William Sanders and Anne Lowell are:

 

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Sarah5 Sanders, born 01 May 1762170; died 23 January 1801 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts171.

 

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Anne Sanders, born 08 February 1763 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts172.

 

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William Sanders, born 08 February 1763 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts173.

 

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Joseph Sanders, born 29 August 1765 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts174.

 

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Betty Sanders, born 24 April 1769 in Maugerville, Sunbury County New Brunswick Canada175.

 

      43.  John4 Sanders (Edward3, John2, John1) was born 20 September 1736 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts176, and died 28 June 1814 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts177.  He married Mary Dresser 18 January 1763 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts178, daughter of David Dresser and Mary Kilborn.  She was born 10 April 1742 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts179, and died 11 November 1799 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts180.

Children of John Sanders and Mary Dresser are:

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Edward5 Sanders, born 23 January 1764 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts; died 20 March 1825 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts.

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David Sanders, born 20 May 1766 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts; died 01 December 1847 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts.

 

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Mary Sanders, born 17 October 1768 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts181.

 

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Joseph Sanders, born 05 January 1775 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts181; buried 25 August 1775 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts182.

 

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Joseph Sanders, baptised 14 January 1781 at First Parish in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts183; died of Affection of the Spleen 02 August 1845 in Rowley, Essex County Massachusetts183.

More About Joseph Sanders:

Occupation: 1845, Farmer

 

Generation No. 5

      45.  Hon. Thomas5 Sanders (Thomas4, Thomas3, John2, John1) was born 14 August 1729 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts184, and died 10 January 1774 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts185.  He married Lucy Smith 02 November 1751 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts186, daughter of Rev. Dr. Thomas Smith.  She was born Abt. 1732 in Falmouth Maine, and died 05 June 1780 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts187.

Children of Thomas Sanders and Lucy Smith are:

 

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Lucy6 Sanders, born 24 November 1752 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts188.  She married Paul Dudley Sargent 12 November 1772 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts189.

 

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Thomas Sanders, born 08 December 1753 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts190; died 26 July 1754 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts191.

 

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Judith Sanders, born 01 June 1755 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts192.  She married Thomas Saunders 14 August 1772 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts193.

 

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Harriott Sanders, born 02 April 1757 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts194.

 

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Thomas Sanders, born 26 March 1759 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts195.  He married Lucy Moody 29 November 1780 in Newbury, Essex County Massachustts196.

 

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Sarah Sanders, born 01 March 1761 in Gloucester, Essex County Massachusetts197.