Shannon: The Etched in Stone cemetery book that you refer to is available at the Newburyport, MASS library in their genealogical research section. Phone: (508) 465-4428/4429 - or write: Newburyport Public Library, Newburyport, MA 01950. The Noreen Pramberg publication is also in that library in that section. Not sure if they "inter-library" loan - but worth a check "to see". Good luck Winnie Sawyer Ahlquist

Were can I find ETCHED IN STONE (the Newburyport Cemeteries) Also FOUR GENERATIONS OF DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM SAWYER OF NEWBURY, MA. By NOREEN PRAMBERG... Noni told me she bought these books from Parker River Researchers. I have wrote to them they went out of business in 1997! Help any idea's? Shannon Sawyer

Hello Im new to the list. Don't know if any one has posted this web site but, it has helped me a great deal. "Genealogical CD's" <A HREF="http://genweb.net/~gen-cds/cdwftlist.html">Genealogy WFT List</A> http://genweb.net/~gen-cds/cdwftlist.html If you go here first then click on "On line family Finder Index" This will take you to.. "Family Tree makers Genealogy site; Family archive CD's," put the name in you are looking for, them when you find what CD your info is on go back to WFT List. Make sure you follow the rules then find a volunteer with the CD.. What a great site. Great people! Have fun! Shannon Sawyer

Thought this might be of general interest to both these listservs. And what an incredibly quick response! Thanks to those involved in that. Jo Sawyer -----Original Message----- To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Friday, July 09, 1999 8:57 AM Subject: Re: [OKROOTS-L] Sawyer, OK >This all I know about Sawyer, OK. >Formally Miah. In Choctaw County, 8 miles east of Hugo, OK. Post office name >changed to Sawyer, April 1, 1903. Named for Charles H. Sawyer, attorney for >the Dawes Commission. > >Hope this will help you. >Mary Ann

Dear Valerie, Although Sawyer Families of New England is a very good book, you have to take the information and check it for yourself. I will tell you that I do not agree with some of the information she has on my family. And I, of course, think that I am correct! The entry about Charles N. that you are talking about is actually on p. 582 and she does have after the entry about Eliza S. McLellan, b. ?. I don't think I included that "b.?" before. After the section on Ezekiel Sawyer's family she gives the following sources: Gardiner ME census 1830, 1840, 1850, VR Gardiner ME and ME Old Cemetery Association, Series I-II, III, Augusta ME, 1982/1987. Good luck with your search! Phyllis On Wed, 7 Jul 1999 02:25:49 -0700 (PDT) SAWYER[email protected] writes: Phyllis S. Williams Mentor, OH and Punta Gorda, FL [email protected]

Phyllis, Thanks for the Sawyer information. If I can't find a copy of the book, I'll take you up on your offer to copy the pertinent pages for me. Some of the information you gave me matches with what I have, but some of it is totally different. The info that conflicts is from page 583: Charles N., b. 9 Aug 1829 Gardiner, ME, d. 10 Feb 1888, m. 14 Jun1853 Gardiner, ME Eliza S. McLellan I've never heard of any McLellans in my family. I show that Charles N. married Abigail LEACH, and they stayed married until he died in the late 1800s or early 1900s. The birth date and parent information is the same, however. Hmmm... I'm going to enjoy tracking this down now that I have such a large Sawyer support group! Valerie [email protected]

Hi Phyllis: Noticed your note re having the book, SAWYER FAMILIES OF NEW ENGLAND by Eleanor Grace Sawyer, and was wondering if you would look up and advise the inclusion of any data and/or info on William Sawyer b. 1703 (Scotland or England), d. 1784 Lancaster Co. PA. This William Sawyer, my 4th gr grandfather, married Sophia Clemson, dau. of James Clemson of Chester Co. PA. ca 1727/28 and there were 7 children born of this marriage. Thank you in advance for your assistance to me on this matter. It is sincerely appreciated. I have considerable data and information on my Sawyer line descending down from this William Sawyer, and would gladly exchange info, etc with any that might have common ancestry. Paul D. Sawyer 1335 Murray St. Forty Fort, PA. 18704 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, July 03, 1999 5:12 PM Subject: SAWYER-D Digest V99 #53

Information needed on Eliza SAWYER b. 15 May 1838. She married 4 March 1856 Seldon BOWDEN. Was Eliza also know as Siva? When did Eliza die? Am looking for the correct SAWYER that married Seldon BOWDEN and was the mother of Mary Frances BOWDEN, the wife of Eathel D. BOWDEN. Have the Eliza SAWYER line in the SAWYER FAMILES OF NEW ENGLAND book. Thank you. Sylvia [email protected]

Hi Valerie, I have the book, Sawyer Families of New England, 1636-1900 by Eleanor Grace Sawyer and Iooked up your Ezekiel Sawyer in there. She has him listed in a section on unconnected lines. The line is on pages582 and 583. The line starts with Isaac Sawyer, b. ca. 1762 Falmouth, ME, d. 11 May 1847 Gardiner ME, m. Lavinia Atkins of Bowdoin, ME, b. 1765, d. 20 Dec 1840 Gardiner ME. Both buried Cannard Cem., So. Gardiner, ME. She has 2 children listed for them: Ezekiel, ca. 1798-1877 and an unnamed daughter, b. 1810-1815. She follows with this above Ezekiel, b. ca. 1798 Gardiner, ME, d. 21 Sep 1877 Gardiner, ME m. 20 Jan 1825 Gardiner, ME Sally Atkins, b. 1800 d. 21 Dec 1873. Both bur. Mt. Hope Cem., So. Gardiner, ME. Their children: Mary A., b. 15 Jan 1827, m. 3 Aug 1854 Lewis Moore Charles N., b. 9 Aug 1829 Gardiner, ME, d. 10 Feb 1888, m. 14 Jun1853 Gardiner, ME Eliza S. McLellan Henry R., 1833-1907 Ezekiel W., b. 3 Dec 1836, d. 25 Feb. 1847 Augusta, b. 15 Aug 1840, d. 24 Oct 1856 She then follows with the family of Henry R. and then the family of his son, Ezekiel Joseph Sawyer. She evidently hadn't been able to connect Isaac to any parents, but there are many Isaacs listed in the Cape Elizabeth and Falmouth area, which is where some of my line was for a time. I am descended from a Jacob Sawyer who was in Cape Elizabeth and that family migrated there from Gloucester, Mass. where most of them were descended from James Sawyer of Gloucester. I think this is a hard family to straighten out, but you may be able to solve it eventually. If you have no access to this book and would like copies of these pages maybe sometime I could get copies made and send them to you. Hope this has been of some help. Phyllis Phyllis S. Williams Mentor, OH and Punta Gorda, FL [email protected]

HI Valerie, I checked My Sawyers of New England Book. Your Family is in the book. So that means you Descend From the 3 brother's who came from New England to MA. There is a lot of us here on the list that descend from the brother's. There is a great book By Eleanor Sawyer that covers quiet a bit of the family. Here's a web page to check out on the Youngest Brother Thomas. Make sure you check out the links on this page more of are line. Shannon <A HREF="http://hometown.aol.com/yaz69/index.html">Sawyer Home Page</A> a message dated 7/1/99 6:56:15 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [email protected] writes: << Hi-- I'm new to this site; haven't even received any messages yet. Unfortunately none of my Sawyer's are listed yet in the name index on the web. I'll be getting my information together one of these days to send in. My earliest discovered Sawyers are from Gardiner, Maine (Kennebec County). The oldest name I have is Ezekiel S. Sawyer (no other info). He married Sally Atkins in 1824 in Gardiner. The descendents eventually moved to Penobscot (Hancock County), and then Brewer (Penobscot County). My direct line moved to Lynn, MA about 1880; my great-grandmother was Lottie Judson Sawyer (born to Charles W. and Abby (Leach) Sawyer in Lynn, MA in 1886). Hope that's not too much to share my first time out. Valerie Salentine [email protected] >>

Hi-- I'm new to this site; haven't even received any messages yet. Unfortunately none of my Sawyer's are listed yet in the name index on the web. I'll be getting my information together one of these days to send in. My earliest discovered Sawyers are from Gardiner, Maine (Kennebec County). The oldest name I have is Ezekiel S. Sawyer (no other info). He married Sally Atkins in 1824 in Gardiner. The descendents eventually moved to Penobscot (Hancock County), and then Brewer (Penobscot County). My direct line moved to Lynn, MA about 1880; my great-grandmother was Lottie Judson Sawyer (born to Charles W. and Abby (Leach) Sawyer in Lynn, MA in 1886). Hope that's not too much to share my first time out. Valerie Salentine [email protected]

I am in search of my GG-Grandmother, Her name was Allie Sawyer, Later Married to edgar Gates and had 2 kids,,,,,billie(female) & Leo all in Marlin,texas area,,And maybe dallas,,,,, Carrie [email protected]

I dont know how but my current day Sawyer's are related to the Mayo's and Taylor's around here. We're cousins. I'll see if I can get more info and post it. Searching for Sawyer, Roberts, Hudson, Baker. Sandra _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com

I have not really looked at Caleb and this is incidental information so there may be earlier references before 1723-25 and I believe there were either three or four Calebs alive at the same time. I have not looked for deeds. Looks like we may be on the edge of new possibilities I have been wondering about the orphan John Sawyer 1737, so there must be a line between Charles and Caleb and who is the John Sawyer orphan of? Caleb Sawyer - Jurymen Pasquot. Prenct 1723 Caleb Sawyer - signed will of Edward Mayo 1724 Pasq along with Wm. Jennings Stephen Delemare (Delemare connected with Relphe someway) 1724 Caleb Sawyer - Named as brother to Stephen Deed Book A Pasq. 1724 Caleb Sawyer - Security between Charles, and Caleb Sawyer for oprhan John Sawyer Who chose Cornelius Relphe as Guardian # 3 Pasq. Co. Ct. Min. 1737 Caleb Sawyer - grandaughter Elizabeth Tooley who married Adam Tooley, known as "Betsy". Her father was william Taylor and wife Mary Nash, daughter of Joshia Nash and grandaughter. . Yearbook Pasquotank Historical Soc. Vol IV by Fred Markham. Caleb Sawyer - Wife Named as Mary Deed Book I Pasq 1772 Caleb Sawyer - Son John Deed Book A Cam 1778 Caleb Sawyer - Son is Dempsy Deed Book A Cam 1778 Caleb Sawyer or (Enoch) m. Nancy Brickhouse May 20, 1836 w. Jos Hos. Halsey. Clerk >From Isle of Wright Deed Book 2, 1704-1715 P. 137 Feb 9 1708 Thomas Sawyer and wife, Isabell Sawyer of Chuckatuck Parrish in Nasemond County to John Frizzell Cooper of Newport Parish in Isle of Wright County 80 acres in Newport Parish being part of a patent granted to William Body and by him sold to William cole on Dec 5 1668 who sold it to James Piden who sold it to William Frizzell who left it in his will dated Oct 5 1706 to said Thomas Sawyer and his wife Isabell, bounded by John Duke, James Bragg and Capt Henry Applewhite. Wit John X Browne, Christopher Reynolds and Thomas Calecott Rec. Feb 9 1708 Signed Isabell Sawyer and Thomas X Sawyer I can not find the Frizzell will at this time but I am thinking it is also Isle of Wright. below is what I could find Frizzell William - father of John Frizzell, Isle of Wright Va. names grandaughters Mary and Eliz Fizzell and Sarah Pope also daughter Isabella who married thomas Sawyer Hist. Southern Families Isle of Wright. (Sarah Pope is one that John Sawyer received land for transporting among other Saywers in 1690s) _________________Isle of Wright Virginia Will of William Frizzell daughter Isabella and husband Thomas Sawyer, Grandson John Sawyer, Grandaughter Mary Sawyer, Grandaughter Sarah Sawyer……..Will filed March 10, 1706/7 Deeds Vol 2 Reel 23 p 479 (these were people being transported in 1690s along with Sarah Pope) This is what I have on a Caleb Grandy Lydia Grandy - son caleb Grandy. Exec. Caleb test: Elias Williams and Peggy Williams (believe ref is Camden Co. Wills and do not have date)

Regarding the Pasquotank Sawyers Charles Sawyer - See also Thomas Sawyer 1730 between Thos. Sawyer and Charles Sawyer Space for the grave of John Sawyer father of Thomas. Fee paid by Charles Sawyer. Ref: To Chapell at Sawyers Creek July Court 1730. The above certainly is a mystery. Could they be talking about John Sawyer who supposedly died in 1713. He had a son named Thomas....but his will was probated in 1720 so we know it is not referring to the first John and Thomas Sawyer. John Sawyer Sr. had a son, John Sawyer Jr. has he been traced? Could he have had a son named Thomas? There must have been two Charles Sawyers by 1730 because there is a reference regarding Charles Sawyer to Capt. sawyer's old plantation. We know in 1690s there was a Charles Sawyer but have not been able to trace him or fit him into the early Sawyers other than owning property near the early Sawyers The above certainly is a mystery and one a group of us have been working on over one year in an effort to seperate these early Sawyers. I wish that magic person would appear who knows about the above reference. Also I have a reference as I have seen that people were looking for a Malachi Sawyer or a Cornelius Sawyer. Marriages for Cornelius Sawyer in Carteret Co. Marriages. Cornelius m. Frances Ann Gordon 12/23/1860 Cornelius Sawyer m. Harriett Windsor 12/2/1867 In the Henry Sawyer line there is supposedly Cornelius, son of Daniel Sawyer >From wills of Camden Co. 1755-1854 appears Malichi Sawyer was son of Cornelius Will 1753. Sister of Malachi is Martha Will of William Sawyer lists a son Malachi 1783 Hopes this helps someone on the list. Thanks A. Sawyer

Below is some of my research. Also if anyone is descended from the Bermuda John Sawyer - Shannonhouse......In the book, House of Shannon by Edna Shannonhouse she states Elisha probably died young but I have found an Elisa Sawyer in Charleston, S. C. and Married to Ann Blake and also there is a will on file for him. If anyone is interested I will look up the references. Wills From: the oldest will book in Albermarle #431 John (X) Sawyer, planter 22 Dec 1713 (no probate) of Albermarle Co. Son John Sawyer 100 acres where he now lives, Son Thomas 100 acres, Son Robert - 100 acres where he now lives. Son Solomon - his choice on the land up the river left out of the other 400 acres; a mare in Boney Woods. Grandson Charles Grandy - the remaining 100 acres. Son John's eldest daughter - heifer. Son Thomas' wife - heifer. Wife Jean Sawyer - household goods. Other legacies. Exec. wife Wit: Thomas X Sawyer, Robert X sawyer, Timothy Reading I have looked at the N. C. archives for probation of John's will. Could anyone on the list please tell me how to go about finding the probation of old John's will or estate records if not on file at the archives. The date of Dec. 22 is when the will was written but it is not impossible that he wrote the will and died on the same day. If I am not mistaken just a little later than Dec. 1713 we see a JOhn Sawyer Sr. and Jr...being fined 5L for not going to "INdian warr" and two others and this according to court records went on for several months.(I will copy that to the list if anyone is interested) People have mistakenly tacked Reading on, making John's wife Jean Reading but I have not found any proof of this. (Found one ref. and there are others - Held in Chowan co 19th of Aug 1713...Upon complaint made by Daniel Guthree, Deputy Marshall for the precinct of Pasquotanke that Robert Morgan, John Sawyer Sr. John Sawyer Jr., Edward Williams, Richard Hastings and Robert Sawyer did utterly refuse to pay the fine of 5 pounds for bot goeing out in the Indyan Warr............. It would really be nice if we could get these very early Sawyers straightened out. They all lived with land touching at one time or the other but there is not a clear connection as yet, that can be proven. Below are some of the references regarding John Sawyers John Sawyer - Receives gun in the will of Thomas Price , Price names Godson as Michael McDaniel Jean McDaniel as wife of Michael later married Daniel Phillips as later shown in a court case 1689 John Sawyer - CCR 191 states age as 32 in court case was at house of John Jennings when James Sanderlin was shot and killed 1693 John Sawyer - Albermarle Deed 260 John Sawyer Receive 500 a property for Headright of Mary McDaniel Robert, Mary, Frances Thomas French et. al. Land J beside John Humphries 1695 John Sawyer - Witness to document of Thomas Bray John Sawyer makes Mark Deed Book F Chowan Co. #421 page 3 John Sawyer and Robert Sawyer see Thomas Barcock 1696 John Sawyer - Taxpayer Perq. Prenct. 1697 John Sawyer - Grand jury N. C. Higher Court Records #352 1704 John Sawyer - Sued by Wm. Glover Consignee of Colonel Robt. Quary and Pensylvania Company Is Plaintiff. NC Gen. Ct. Records 192 1704/05 John Sawyer - Will: Sons: John, Thomas, Robert, Soloman, Grandson Charles Grandy, Wife Jean. Witness Thomas Sawyer and Robert Sawyer Albermarle Prect . #431, 1713(no probate) John Sawyer - Son of John Sawyer by Will of John Sawyer, Albermarle 1713 John Sawyer - Refuses to go to Indian Warr. (Robert Sawyer Richard Hastens, John Sawyer, Sr. and Jr. and Robert Morgan also refuse. Rec. of Exec. Council, N. C, 1713 John Sawyer - see Sarah Smith 1719 John Sawyer - signs as witness on several James McDaniels Deeds Pasq. See James McDaniel 1720. John Sawyer - Burial place. See Thomas Sawyer or Charles Sawyer (John named as father Of Thomas ) Pasq. Co. Court Minutes #3, 1730 John Sawyer - with Charles Sawyer from Legislative Journals held in Edenton Colonial Records, Vol 22 p 199, July 1733 John Sawyer Jr. - Orphan of John Sawyer chooses Cornelius Relphe Guardian Pasq. Co. Ct. Minutes 1737-1746 #3 1737 John Sawyer - Son of Solomon Sawyer by will 1742 John Sawyer - Will of John Sawyer presented to Court and proved by oath of Willoughby Sawyer Abigail Sawyer brings will to court. Pasq Co. Ct. Min 1743 John Sawyer - Will: John, Tullie, Stephen, Willliam, Grace and Sarah. Wife Abigail Pasquotank 1743 John Sawyer - Son is John Sawyer by Will of John Sawyer 1743 John Sawyer - Pasq. Co. Ct. Record 1744 126. Ordered by Capt Relfe that _________(illegible) have The legacy left to his wife by her deceased father pursuant to his will and that John Sawyer have the same 1744 John Sawyer - guardian is Cornelius Relphe Pasq Co Ct. Min 217 1746 John Sawyer - Records mark for son Jebah Pasq. Co. Births Marriges Deaths 1748 John Sawyer - Son of Charles Sawyer 1750 John Sawyer - Named as son in will of Charles Sawyer 1750 John Sawyer - Signed will of Daniel Sawyer See Daniel Sawyer 1752 John Sawyer will sons: Robert, Charles, son in law Thomas Hastens, Daughter Bridget Jolley, Grandson Willis Hastens, Charles Sawyer Exec. 1758 JOhn Sawyer - named as son in law of of Bennett Morgan, Jr. Mary was wife of John. Will of Bennett Morgan Jr. John Sawyer - will identified as Mariner, son of Caleb Sawyer Pasq Deed Book F&G p 333 1760 John Sawyer - Wife Mary Deed Book I 1768 John Sawyer - Wife is Presselia Deed Book I Pasq 1773 (May be another Presselia in Camden A 1778 (have two ref.) John Sawyer - Son of Caleb Sawyer Deed Book A Cam 1778 Now for Thomas Sayer will made March 3 1720 and probated July 19,1720 of Pasquotank in Albermarle Co. Son caleb - 1/2 of land where I now live; negro boy Moses, clothes, tools, wife, the other 1/2 of sd. land during her life and then to my sd son Caleb. Brother in Law Richard Hastings - negro man Will, for looking after my son Stephen. Son Stephen 100 acres joining Rich. Hastings, but if he die without issue, sd land to Richard, son of Richard Hastings. Son Thomas 100 acres at North River. Son Richd - 100 acres joining sd Hastings. Two daughters Mary and Ann Sayer - rest of land surveyed by David Wilkins; calf. Daughter Hannah ? Sayer 108 acres in the Laine Patent. Daughter Dancy McDonel cow and calf. Wife residue of my estate during her life. Executrix to make over to David Wilkins his part of ye Land which in ye aforesd patent Exec. Wife Wit: Jno Sayer, Robert Sayer, John Rolfe Below are some of the references I have for Thomas Thomas Sawyer - Surveyed for Thos. Sawyer assignee of John Jennings 245-124 1696 Thomas Sawyer - Hold 2 patents (same Thomas ?) Patent Book 1 : 148 and 149 Property in different places 1696 Thomas Sawyer - See Thomas Relfe 1696 Thomas Sawyer - Taxpayer Perq. Prenct. 1697 Thomas Sawyer - son of John Sawyer by Will of John Sawyer 1713 Thomas Sawyer-Feb 1708 Thomas Sawyer and wife Isabell Sawyer of Chuckatuck Parish in Nasemond Co to John Frizell 80 acres in Newport Parrish sold to him by Wm. Cole on 12/5 1668 and Wm frizell came to it and left it in his will 1706 to said thomas sawyer and his wife isabell Isabell was still wife in 1708 when this was made.Refl Isle of Wright Ct. records Thomas Sawyer - named As Vestry with Henry and Robert Sawyer N. C. Col Records 1715 Thomas Sawyer - Gave land to Henry McDaniel beside John Jones Vol A 105-106 Witness Timothy Reading, Richard Hastings Henry Buckley 1715/16 Thomas Sawyer - assigned over land between Caleb Sawyer and Richard Hastings To be equally divided between them by Thos. Sawyer to Henry McDaniel 1715/16 A:106 Thomas Sawyer - Deed - from James McDaniel to Thomas Sawyer Pasq. DB A page 194 1718 Thomas Sawyer Sen. Sold sold part of Patent 250 acres bounded by Robert Morgan And Henry Sawyer- Mary Sawyer exec. Of Thos Sawyer. John Sawyer signed as witness Pasq #432 July 21 1720 Thomas Sawyer - See Charles Sawyer 1730 Thomas Sawyer - deed from James McDaniel to Thomas Sawyer Pasq. DB C p 302 1732 Thomas b 1737 (son of Richard) had sons Griffin, Ephriam, and Joab. Griffin deed records in Tyrrell Co. N. C. 1796 Book 12 Page 138 Griffin from Joseph and Ann McKimmey, 1803 Book 12 Page 635 Grant #774 and page 636 Grant #771 1797 Book 12 page 227 Griffin and Mary to Adam Etheridge 17855 Book 10 pg 27 and 28 2 deeds Griffin to Thomas Barnes Thomas Sawyer deed Pasq to Richard Sawyer Co. Ct. Min 1738 27 Thomas Sawyer John Hastings wants to be bound to Thomas Sawyer until He reaches 21 years Pasq Co. Ct. Min Pasq 120 1743 Thomas Sawyer and Cornelius Jones to Thos. Gray Deed Pasq Co. Ct. Min. 150 1745 Thomas Sawyer - Master of the Ship - Dove in 1749 Hathaways Thos Sawyer - Indentures for Jno. Hastings Pasq Co Ct. Min 217 1746 Thomas Sawyer - Will Pasquotank 1750 Daughters Dolly Smithson, Jemima Sawyer, Mary and Miriam Sawyer. Son in Law John Smithson Wife Elisabeth 1750 P Thomas Sawyer - New Hanover Co. Deed Ann is wife identified as Tavern Keeper Deed Book C, Page 73, New Hanover co. 1753 Thomas Sawyer - named as Capt. In muster roll of Capt Robert Murden Of Regiment of Pasquotank 1755 Thomas Sawyer - named in will of Thomas Sawyer as son 1756 Thomas Sawyer - Will Pasquotank Sons Alexander, Joseph, Thomas, Samuel. Daughters Jane Humphries, Tamer Williams, Cattren and Rebekah. Grandson Samuel Hastings. ??Maikd Morgan. Grandaughter Anne Sawyer. Daughter in law Sarah Sawyer, Witness Benjamin Sawyer 1756 Thomas Sawyer and Keziah (Cozier) sold 50 acres to Abram Davis and mentions patent that was issued to Benjamin Cartwright Deed Book D&E page 109 Pasqauotank, 1762 Thomas Sawyer - Mother Margaret Deed Book C 1782 Thomas Sawyer - son of Samuel Sawyer Deed Book D 1784 Thomas Sawyer - sisters Elizabeth Williams, Peggy Lamb and Lucy Scarborough Deed Book D. Camden Co 1787 Thomas Sawyer - Malachi Sawyer as son of Thomas. Malachi born 1804 m. Elvy Eason b 1809 daughter of Jesse and Jane/Jean McPherson Children all born in South Mills, Camden Co.

The booklet, by Mary Frances Sawyer Webster, that I copied in the Currituck Co., NC library stated: "John Sawyer died 22 December 1713, and his will is listed as Albemarle Co, (which would be later called Pasquotank County). Like all Wills, before 1760, in the State of North Carolina, it is filed with the Secretary of State's Office. John's will named sons John, Thomas, Robert, and Solomon. He gave each a plantation. He also named Charles Grandy, as his grandson, and his wife's name was Jean (at his death)." The same booklet states: " Thomas Sawyer, of Pasquotank, died on 19 July 1920, and named sons Caleb, Stephen, Thomas and Richard. Daughters were Mary, Ann, and Hannah Sawyer, and his wife Dancy/Nancy McDowell. Ancestors of Caleb believe John, who died in 1713, was the father of "their" Thomas, but that was impossible, as in 1730 a Thomas Sawyer sold land to Charles Sawyer, stating that it was left to him by his father, John. It was signed by Thomas and John. (John was the son of John, and did not die until 1743.) Also, John who died in 1713, listed a Thomas in his will and he would not have named two living sons, Thomas. It is to be noted that John did not name Henry, either, in his will. A local noted historian and author referred to the donation of church land, by Thomas, who was the first cousin of Caleb. Obviously, he knew the "original John" and the "original Thomas" were brothers, which in turn made Thomas (son of John) and Caleb (son of Thomas) first cousins. It is my belief, when I found the 1720 Will of Thomas, of Pasquotank, naming his sons, it helped in sorting out the original Sawyers into three direct lineage's. John, Thomas and Henry were brothers. The Will of Thomas, d. 1720, is not listed in any of the North Carolina Will Books that I have come across. I found this Will in the North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register." For anyone not familiar with the "North Carolina Historical and Genealogical Register", it is a three volume set of books written by J. R. B. Hathaway in 1901, 1902, 1903. Hope this helps. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 11:34 PM Subject: John Sawyer and Thomas Sawyer > The will of John Sawyer who names sons: John, Robert and Soloman was never > probated that I have been able to find. I believe the will was made in 1713 > but never probated. So we do not know where or when this John Sawyer died > unless someone else has some information. > > The will for Thomas Sawyer Albermarle, Pasquotank Precinct states daughter > Dancy McDonnell instead of wife. Some have speculated that her name may be > Nancy and she could have been married to a McDaniel. > > > > > > >From earlier records, I believe the wife of Thomas was Mary. > > Then we have William Sawyer very early in the area. > WILLIAM SAWYER - APPEARS 1691 (NO WILL HAS BEEN FOUND) > A John and William Sawyer mentioned > together in court record 1704. So we know there was some kind of > relationship between an early William Sawyer and a John Sawyer. > That's all for now. > > > > > >

The will of John Sawyer who names sons: John, Robert and Soloman was never probated that I have been able to find. I believe the will was made in 1713 but never probated. So we do not know where or when this John Sawyer died unless someone else has some information. The will for Thomas Sawyer Albermarle, Pasquotank Precinct states daughter Dancy McDonnell instead of wife. Some have speculated that her name may be Nancy and she could have been married to a McDaniel. >From earlier records, I believe the wife of Thomas was Mary. Then we have William Sawyer very early in the area. WILLIAM SAWYER - APPEARS 1691 (NO WILL HAS BEEN FOUND) A John and William Sawyer mentioned together in court record 1704. So we know there was some kind of relationship between an early William Sawyer and a John Sawyer. That's all for now.

Hi, I would like to hear from anyone who connects to ABIGAIL SAWYER and her husband NATHANIEL HASKELL who came to Canada from Mass. around 1801 with their children. They were married in Lancaster in 1775 and her parents may have been Josiah and Abigail (nee also SAWYER!) Thanks, Kris [email protected]

I can not find any reference to Pharoah Sawyer. I have checked all the books and reference material I have on Sawyers and can find nothing, which , of course, means nothing. There were numerous Sawyers in northeastern NC and more "arriving" everyday. He may not have been related to the original Sawyers in the Pasquotank area late 1600' and early 1700's. Sorry, but if I ever do come across the name and any info I will pass it on to the list. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: Jean Johnson <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 1999 11:47 AM Subject: Pharoah Sawyer & Camden/Pasquotank Co. > Hi, > Would you please look at my homepage > (http://www.tidalwave.net/~tiggeroo/newhomesite.htm)and tell me if you > recognize Pharoah Sawyer? My mother's cousin has done much of the research > (w/help of a researcher) and what you wrote to Cheramie sounds somewhat > familar to me. Thanks. > -Jean Johnson > > > _______________________________________________________________ > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com >