Peirce Scribner was born on 11 September 1797 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Willoughby Scribner and Molly Peirce.¹ Peirce Scribner married Mary Springer on 10 February 1824.^1,2 Peirce Scribner died on 8 October 1831 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA, at age 34.^1,2

      As of 10 February 1824,her married name was Scribner.¹ Mary Springer married Peirce Scribner, son of Willoughby Scribner and Molly Peirce, on 10 February 1824.^1,2

     Deborah Scribner was born.¹ She was the daughter of Peirce Scribner and Mary Springer.¹

     Julia Scribner was born.¹ She was the daughter of Peirce Scribner and Mary Springer.¹

     Deborah Scribner was born on 25 November 1799 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Willoughby Scribner and Molly Peirce.¹ Deborah Scribner died on 12 March 1826 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA, at age 26. Unmarried.^1,2

     Alvah Scribner was born on 17 June 1808 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Willoughby Scribner and Molly Peirce.¹ Alvah Scribner married Jane Phinney on 10 June 1827.^1,2 Alvah Scribner died on 19 December 1862 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA, at age 54.^1,2

      As of 10 June 1827,her married name was Scribner.¹ Jane Phinney married Alvah Scribner, son of Willoughby Scribner and Molly Peirce, on 10 June 1827.^1,2

     Mary Polly Scribner was born on 4 November 1806 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Willoughby Scribner and Molly Peirce.¹ As of 27 April 1828,her married name was Pottle.¹ Mary Polly Scribner married Daniel Pottle on 27 April 1828.^1,2 Mary Polly Scribner died on 24 November 1850 at Norway, Oxford, ME, USA, at age 44.^1,2

     Daniel Pottle married Mary Polly Scribner, daughter of Willoughby Scribner and Molly Peirce, on 27 April 1828.^1,2

     Martha Ann Scribner and William Lindsey lived at Portland, Cumberland, ME, USA.¹ Martha Ann Scribner was born on 31 August 1815 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Willoughby Scribner and Molly Peirce.¹ As of 1832,her married name was Lindsey.¹ Martha Ann Scribner married William Lindsey in 1832.^1,2 Martha Ann Scribner died on 2 November 1895 at Portland, Cumberland, ME, USA, at age 80.²

     William Lindsey and Martha Ann Scribner lived at Portland, Cumberland, ME, USA.¹ William Lindsey married Martha Ann Scribner, daughter of Willoughby Scribner and Molly Peirce, in 1832.^1,2

     Abigail Gerrish Probably sister to James.¹ She was born on 2 June 1771.¹ As of 18 February 1799,her married name was Scribner.¹ She married Simon L Scribner, son of Edward Scribner and Sarah Taylor, on 18 February 1799 at Waterboro, York, ME, USA.^1,2,3 Abigail Gerrish died on 30 June 1867 at age 96.¹

     Mehitable Scribner was born on 18 December 1799 at Waterboro, York, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish.¹ Mehitable Scribner died on 25 October 1818 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA, at age 18.^1,2

     Her married name was Briggs.¹ Fanny Scribner was born on 19 October 1801 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish.¹ Fanny Scribner married Samuel Goodale Scribner, son of Lt Daniel Scribner and Sarah Goodale, on 28 July 1816; She was only 14y, 9m old and they were cousins.^1,2 Fanny Scribner and Samuel Goodale Scribner were divorced.¹ As of 24 May 1865,her married name was Cobb.² Fanny Scribner married Jonathan Cobb on 24 May 1865.²

     Jonathan Cobb married Fanny Scribner, daughter of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish, on 24 May 1865.¹

     Sally "Sarah" Scribner was born on 16 May 1803 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish.¹ As of 8 September 1827,her married name was Philpot.¹ Sally "Sarah" Scribner married Charles Philpot on 8 September 1827.^1,2 Sally "Sarah" Scribner died on 28 January 1858 at Farmingdale, Kennebec, ME, USA, at age 54.^1,2

     Charles Philpot married Sally "Sarah" Scribner, daughter of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish, on 8 September 1827.^1,2

     Ivory operated a fish market in Boston. In the mid-1830's, the family moved from Otisfield to Somerville, Suffolk County, Massachusetts. They also lived in Boston and Medford (where they were in 1870). In 1883, Ivory was living at the Hotel Van Rensselear in Boston.
An Ivory Scribner (perhaps this Ivory) served in Co. A of the 2nd Maine Infantry during the Civil War.² Ivory Hall Scribner was born on 31 March 1805 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish.¹ Ivory Hall Scribner married Lydia Fogg on 1 May 1826.^1,2 Ivory Hall Scribner died on 16 July 1889 at Wakefield, Middlesex, MA, USA, at age 84.²

      As of 1 May 1826,her married name was Scribner.¹ Lydia Fogg married Ivory Hall Scribner, son of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish, on 1 May 1826.^1,2

     Nason and Lucy were divorced sometime prior to 1861.
Lucy died in Naples while living with her second husband, Major W. Knight (1812-1891) whom she married 13 March 1861 (OTISFIELD VRs [op. cit.], 225). An interesting connection exists in that family: Major Knight had a daughter, Lydia, from a previous marriage (he'd been married twice before his marriage to Lucy). On 26 August 1862, Lydia Knight married one of Nason and Lucy's sons, Benjamin. As it worked out, Benjamin ended up marrying his half-sister In the meantime, Nason was living in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine.²
Nason Scribner died at Chesuncook, Piscataquis, ME, USA.² He lived at Topsfield, Washington, ME, USA.¹ He was born on 28 March 1807 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish.¹ Nason Scribner married Lucy Dunham in 1829.^1,2

     Nason and Lucy were divorced sometime prior to 1861.
Lucy died in Naples while living with her second husband, Major W. Knight (1812-1891) whom she married 13 March 1861 (OTISFIELD VRs [op. cit.], 225). An interesting connection exists in that family: Major Knight had a daughter, Lydia, from a previous marriage (he'd been married twice before his marriage to Lucy). On 26 August 1862, Lydia Knight married one of Nason and Lucy's sons, Benjamin. As it worked out, Benjamin ended up marrying his half-sister In the meantime, Nason was living in Topsfield, Washington County, Maine.²
Her married name was Scribner.¹ Lucy Dunham married Nason Scribner, son of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish, in 1829.^1,2

     Simon Scribner was born on 6 November 1812 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish.¹ Simon Scribner died on 9 January 1830 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA, at age 17.^1,2

     Here is a couple, both of whom lived only into their 20s. Lucinda was only 13 when she married Allen. She died a widow at age 23. Allen was only 22 when he died, only 17 months after their marriage.² Allen Cobb Scribner was born on 6 April 1816 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish.¹ Allen Cobb Scribner married Lucinda Lovell on 15 March 1837.^1,2 Allen Cobb Scribner died on 21 August 1838 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA, at age 22.^1,2

     Here is a couple, both of whom lived only into their 20s. Lucinda was only 13 when she married Allen. She died a widow at age 23. Allen was only 22 when he died, only 17 months after their marriage.² Lucinda Lovell was born in 1824.² As of 15 March 1837,her married name was Scribner.¹ She married Allen Cobb Scribner, son of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish, on 15 March 1837.^1,2 Lucinda Lovell died in 1847.²

     Catherine F Scribner was born circa 1820 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.² She was the daughter of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish.¹

     Latham was a lumberman and mill operator. An episode involving Latham is recalled in Spurr's HISTORY OF OTISFIELD. It seems a certain man of Otisfield had spent time in a Portland jail. While there, he contracted smallpox, from which he still suffered when he returned to Otisfield. The local doctor immediately set about to inoculate all town residents against this dreaded disease. Meanwhile, a group of seven young men "fell upon" the smallpox carrier and beat him severely. One of those young men was Latham, who was fined two dollars for his part in the fracas.^2,1 Latham Ford Scribner was born on 6 October 1822 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Simon L Scribner and Abigail Gerrish.¹ Latham Ford Scribner married Sarah Jane Scribner, daughter of John "Bud" Scribner and Elizabeth Whitham, in 1845.² Latham Ford Scribner died on 9 August 1874 at age 51.¹

     Nancy Scribner was born on 14 September 1797 at Gilead, Oxford, ME, USA.² She was the daughter of Joseph Scribner and Anna Sargent Kimball.¹ As of 10 December 1814,her married name was Coffin.² Nancy Scribner married Naphthali Coffin, son of Napthali Coffin and Abigail Scribner, on 10 December 1814 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA.²

     Lydia Scribner was born on 13 July 1798 at Gilead, Oxford, ME, USA.² She was the daughter of Joseph Scribner and Anna Sargent Kimball.¹ As of 1818,her married name was Mason.² Lydia Scribner married Sylvanus Mason, son of John Mason and Bethiah Houghton, in 1818.² Lydia Scribner died on 27 September 1884 at West Bethel, Oxford, ME, USA, at age 86.²

     David Kneeland married Joanna Murch.¹

     Her married name was Kneeland.¹ Joanna Murch married David Kneeland.¹

     James Sampson married Jemima Stetson.¹

     Jemima Stetson married James Sampson.¹ Her married name was Sampson.¹

     Sally Scribner was born on 26 February 1798 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Kneeland.¹ Her married name was Willard.¹ Sally Scribner died on 23 August 1817 at age 19. Scribner Website states 28 Aug 1877.^1,2

     Aaron was a farmer. In 1843, the family moved from Parkman to what is now Oxbow in Aroostook County ("a mile south of what was already nearly nowhere," according to one local resident). Several years later, they moved south about 30 miles to a halfway camp near Patten in northern Penobscot County. It was at this camp that a fatal fire in 1865 took the lives of Diadoma and two of the children. Aaron suffered severe burns and died soon afterward.² Aaron Scribner was born on 23 December 1800 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Kneeland.¹ Aaron Scribner married Diadoma Stevens in 1827.^1,2 Aaron Scribner died in 1865 at Patten, Penobscot, ME, USA.^1,2

     Her married name was (?) Scribner.¹ Diadoma Stevens married Aaron Scribner, son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Kneeland, in 1827.^1,2 Diadoma Stevens died in 1865.²

     Hannah Scribner was born on 24 January 1807 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ Hannah Scribner died in 1808 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA. Died Young.^1,2

     Asenath Scribner was born on 8 October 1808 at Harrison, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ As of 1824,her married name was Cole.¹ Asenath Scribner married Solomon Cole in 1824.^1,2 Asenath Scribner died on 16 October 1886 at Abbot, Piscataquis, ME, USA, at age 78.^1,2

     Solomon Cole married Asenath Scribner, daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson, in 1824.^1,2

     Miles worked as a carpenter in Springfield for some years. In 1852, at age 42 (most likely, soon after the death of Lavinia), he enlisted in the Army (Co. G, 2nd Maine Infantry Regiment)) and served nobly. He was disabled, and was discharged 18 September 1861. He filed for a Civil War Pension on 23 August 1881, according to the GENERAL INDEX OF CIVIL WAR PENSION FILES, 1861-1934 (op. cit.). While he was away during the war, Hannah lived with the Lorenzo Clark family, and son Lorenzo lived with the Stephen Gardiner family.
Miles became an undertaker.² Miles Sampson Scribner was born on 25 September 1810 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ Miles Sampson Scribner married Lavinia McPhettic or McPhetters in 1830.^1,2 Miles Sampson Scribner died on 15 September 1892 at Springfield, Penobscot, ME, USA, at age 81.^1,2

     Her married name was Scribner.¹ Lavinia McPhettic or McPhetters married Miles Sampson Scribner, son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson, in 1830.^1,2

     Nathaniel Scribner was born on 16 July 1812 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ Nathaniel Scribner married Mary Peasley in 1833.^1,2 Nathaniel Scribner died on 20 October 1874 at Ansonia, Tioga, PA, USA, at age 62.^1,2

     Her married name was Scribner.¹ Mary Peasley married Nathaniel Scribner, son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson, in 1833.^1,2

     Apparently, Diana (who never married) had a mental disability. In the 1870 Census of Patten (where Diana was living with her sister, Jemima Wadlin, and her family), there is the notation "idiotic" following Diana's name (NARA Microcopy 593, Roll 555, Page 391, Dwelling 57, Family 63).² Diana Gilbert Scribner was born on 16 September 1814 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ Diana Gilbert Scribner died on 21 August 1875 at Patten, Penobscot, ME, USA, at age 60.^1,2

     Lorenzo was a farmer in the towns of Old Town, Crystal and Patten.
The Civil War was especially tragic for Jemima and Lorenzo. They lost both of their sons in the conflict.² Jemima S Scribner was born on 30 June 1816 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA; Scribner Website states 30 Jun 1817.^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ As of 1842,her married name was Wadlin.¹ Jemima S Scribner married Lorenzo Wadlin in 1842.^1,2 Jemima S Scribner died on 18 April 1886 at Patten, Penobscot, ME, USA, at age 69.^1,2

     Lorenzo Wadlin married Jemima S Scribner, daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson, in 1842.^1,2

     Daniel Sampson Scribner was born on 17 November 1819.¹ He was the son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ Daniel Sampson Scribner died on 27 July 1823 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA, at age 3. Died Young.^1,2

     William H Scribner was born on 6 August 1822 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ William H Scribner died in 1824 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA. Died Young.^1,2

     (?) Scribner was born in 1824 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA.² He was the son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ (?) Scribner died in 1825 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA. Died Young.^1,2

     Hanah Cole Scribner was born on 21 April 1826 at Parkman, Piscataquis, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ Her married name was Robbins.¹ Her married name was Trook.¹ Her married name was Morrison.¹ Hanah Cole Scribner died on 20 December 1896 at Bridgton, Cumberland, ME, USA, at age 70.²

     Reuben Sampson Scribner was born on 23 June 1828 at Lincoln, Penobscot, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ Reuben Sampson Scribner married Elizabeth H.D. Sterling in 1848.^1,2 Reuben Sampson Scribner died on 4 August 1851 at Patten, Penobscot, ME, USA, at age 23.^1,2

     Her married name was Scribner.¹ Elizabeth H.D. Sterling married Reuben Sampson Scribner, son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson, in 1848.^1,2

     Mary Ann Scribner was born on 18 January 1831 at Springfield, Penobscot, ME, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ Mary Ann Scribner married Albion King Paris Hamilton in 1846.^1,2 Her married name was Hamilton.¹ Mary Ann Scribner died on 17 December 1856 at Crystal, Aroostook, ME, USA, at age 25.^1,2

     Albion King Paris Hamilton married Mary Ann Scribner, daughter of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson, in 1846.^1,2

     Daniel spent the early years of his adult life (1851-1861) as a farmer. The Civil War led him to an illustrious military and public career.
He enlisted in Co. I, 14th Maine Infantry Regiment, on 31 December 1861. After serving two years, he re-enlisted for three more (on 1 January 1864), and served as a Corporal in Co. D of the 14th Maine. He took part in the battles of Baton Rouge and Port Hudson, Louisiana, and Winchester and Opiquam Creek, Virginia, among others. It was during the Louisiana Campaign of 1863 that the regiment was without tents of any kind. The soldiers had to sleep in the open air, and many of them caught chills and fever (One finds it somewhat of a mystery as to why a number of Maine regiments were sent to fight in Louisiana, Georgia, and other southern states, where the unfamiliar climate wreaked havoc on the health and well-being of men who knew only a northern climate).
Daniel was taken prisoner at Opiquam Creek 19 September 1864 and was taken to Libby Prison in Richmond, Virginia. He spent only ten days there, being transferred to Belle Isle Stockade on an island in the James River near Richmond. Then, after two months, he was taken to Annapolis, Maryland, paroled and exchanged for a Confederate prisoner. He was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant 28 July 1865 (Wade Scribner, "Scribner Family History" [op. cit.], 11).

After the War, he returned to Patten and worked as a clerk in the store of Gardner and Coburn for six months before going into business for himself as a merchant and farmer. In 1870, he was appointed Trial Justice and Justice of the Peace, a position he was to hold for 35 years. He served in the Lower House of the Maine Legislature in 1885. Other offices that he held were: Selectman of Patten, 1883-1904; Treasurer of Patten, 1893-1900; Town Collector of Patten, 1897-1902. He belonged to the Congregational Church in Patten, and was a Deacon of the church for several years (Sinnett, THE HISTORY OF THE SCRIBNER FAMILIES [op. cit.], 95).² Daniel Sampson Scribner was born on 8 May 1834 at Springfield, Penobscot, ME, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson.¹ Daniel Sampson Scribner began military service in December 1861.¹ He was war between 1862 and 1865 at Civil War; Prisoner for a time in Libby prison.¹ He ended military service in July 1865.¹ He married Tenia A Warren in 1874.^1,2 Daniel Sampson Scribner died on 15 October 1913 at Patten, Penobscot, ME, USA, at age 79.^1,2 He was buried at Patten Cemetery, Patten, Penobscot, ME, USA; headstone inscribed on the back, "Port Hudson, Opequan Creek, Libby Prison."¹

     Her married name was Scribner.¹ Tenia A Warren married Daniel Sampson Scribner, son of Daniel Scribner and Hannah Sampson, in 1874.^1,2

     Dorothy Piper was born on 25 May 1800.¹ As of 15 April 1824,her married name was Scribner.¹ She married Deacon Elijah Scribner, son of Lt Daniel Scribner and Sarah Goodale, on 15 April 1824 at Otisfield, Cumberland, ME, USA.^1,2,3 Dorothy Piper died on 3 March 1901 at age 100.¹

     Benjamin Cates was born on 20 December 1785 at Gorham, Cumberland, ME, USA.^2,1 He was the son of Andrew Cates and Comfort Thomes.¹

     Elizabeth Dresser was born on 16 February 1685 at Rowley, Essex, MA, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Lieut John Dresser and Martha Thorley or Thorla.¹

     Jonathan Dresser was born on 8 November 1646 at Rowley, Essex, MA, USA.¹ He was the son of John Dresser and Mary (?).¹ Jonathan Dresser was buried on 10 December 1659 at Rowley, Essex, MA, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Dresser was born on 10 March 1650 at Rowley, Essex, MA, USA.¹ She was the daughter of John Dresser and Mary (?).¹

     Mary Dresser was born on 14 July 1667 at Rowley, Essex, MA, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Lieut John Dresser and Martha Thorley or Thorla.¹

     Samuel Dresser was born on 10 December 1643 at Rowley, Essex, MA, USA.¹ He was the son of John Dresser and Mary (?).¹

     Mary Dresser was the daughter of John Dresser and Mary (?).¹ Mary Dresser was buried on 27 November 1659 at Rowley, Essex, MA, USA.¹

     Daniel Beal lived at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA.¹ He married Celia Beal, daughter of Abel Beal and Deborah Lambert, on 8 February 1781 at Cohasset, Norfolk, MA, USA.^1,2

     Mary Leavitt lived at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA.¹ As of 9 May 1792,her married name was Beal.¹ She married Stowers Beal, son of Abel Beal and Deborah Lambert, on 9 May 1792 at Cohasset, Norfolk, MA, USA.^1,2

     John Cook lived at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA.¹ He married Anna Beal, daughter of Abel Beal and Deborah Lambert, on 16 April 1798 at Cohasset, Norfolk, MA, USA.^1,2

     Joseph Cushing lived at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA.¹ He married Deborah Beal, daughter of Abel Beal and Deborah Lambert, on 26 January 1779 at Cohasset, Norfolk, MA, USA.¹

     Samuel Gill married Hannah Beal, daughter of Andrew Beal and Rachel Bates, on 18 April 1745 at Cohasset, Norfolk, MA, USA.¹

     Sarah H Willet was born in 1772.² As of 2 April 1794,her married name was Beal.¹ She married Seth Beal, son of Abel Beal and Deborah Lambert, on 2 April 1794 at Abington.^1,2 Sarah H Willet died on 11 September 1862 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA.²

     Deacon John Leavitt was born in 1608.³ He immigrated in 1628 to Dorchester, Suffolk, MA, USA.⁴ He was. Tailor.⁵ He was apprenticeship in 1628; The Dudley Genealogy states "John ran away from an apprenticeship at the age of 19". All early authors and family tradition agree on this fact. If still an apprentice he would have to be under age 21. So being born in 1608, he would not have reached the age of 21 until 1629. This reinforces the statement that 1628 was the year he arriced in America.

As an apprentice John learned the trade of tailoring and went into business in Dorchester. Family tradition, carried on in "The Dudley Genealogy", "The History of Hingham, MA" and "History of Rockingham County", state that after he became possessed of some property in Dorchester his Master learned of his whereabouts, came overseas and took from him his possessions, as by law he was entitled to do. It is known that a man of great wealth, Thomas Makepeace, came to Dorchester and purchased John Leavitt's property prior to his moving to Hingham, but whether this coincides with the apprentice story remains to be seen. "History of Rockingham County, N.H." states: "His master came from England and took away his little property in Dorchester so Deacon John went to Hampton and Exeter N.H. for a time". This statement has possibilities. It may be the reason of five of his sons settling in and near Exeter.⁶ He lived in 1634 at Dorchester, Suffolk, MA, USA.³ He was church member before 3 March 1635 at Dorchester, Suffolk, MA, USA. Deacon of the church for many years.^3,5 He moved in 1636 to Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA.⁵ He was freeman on 15 December 1636.^3,6 He married Mary Lovet in 1637; Name of his first wife does not appear on Hingham records.^6,3,2,5 Deacon John Leavitt married Sarah Gilman, daughter of Edward Gilman and Mary (?), on 15 December 1646.^7,6,5 Deacon John Leavitt was elected in 1656. Representatice at the General Court 1656 and 1664.
Selectman 1661, 1663, 1665, 1668, 1672, 1674 and 1675.
Frequently employed on business of the town.^3,6 He left a will on 30 November 1689; He is called "taylor". Liberal bequests are made to wife Sarah, and to his nine children and three grandchildren.³ He died on 20 November 1691 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, USA. Age 83yrs.^3,2 His estate was probated on 27 January 1691/92; Will proved.³

     Robert Elwell was born in 1609.² He married Joanne (?) circa 1634.^3,2 Robert Elwell immigrated in 1634.² He lived in 1634 at Dorchester, Suffolk, MA, USA.³ He was. Fisherman. In 1635 Robert Elwell was one of a group of Dorchester men who were "at the Eastward", presumably fishing. In 1662 he frequently went to court over the matter of fish at his own stage. He was doing a substantial amount of fishing by 1663.² He moved in 1639 to Marblehead.² He 2 children baptised on 28 June 1639 at Salem, Essex, MA, USA.⁴ He was freeman on 13 May 1640 at Dorchester, Suffolk, MA, USA.^3,2 He moved to Salem, Essex, MA, USA.³ He was church member on 19 February 1642/43 at Salem, Essex, MA, USA. Was admitted to Salem Church, with later annotation "dismissed."² He moved in 1644 to Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.² He was court - on 6 July 1647 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; Robert Elwell, William Brown and William Dudbridge of Gloucester were sued by Mr. John tuttle over a boat.² He was elected in 1649 as Selectman at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.³ He was court - on 23 February 1648/49 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA; Thomas Bowin was presented by the town of Gloucester for "abusing Rob[er]t Elwell and Will[iam] Adise in reproachful works, being, as it was supposed, in drink.² He was elected in 1651 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. The General Court appointed him one of the two "commissioners to end small causes". He did considerable business in this judicial position.³ Robert Elwell was also known as Robbard.⁵ He married Alice (?) on 29 May 1676.³ Robert Elwell left a will on 15 May 1683; Bequeathed to:
- "my eldest son Samuel Elwell the house I now dwell in"
- to sons John and Thomas, land
- Samuel also given "carts, plows, tackling and tools, in return for which Samuel is to feed, clothe and shelter both Samuel and his mother my wife for life"
- son Joseph, a steer
- daughter, "Deliber" a two-year old heifer
- "Samuel Elwell my grandson all that house and land his father now liveth in...in Glocester"
- also mentioned grandchildren.² He died on 18 May 1683 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.^1,5,2 His estate was probated on 26 June 1683; Will proved.²

      Joanne (?) was also known as Joan (?).² Joanne (?) was also known as Jan (?).³ Her married name was Elwell.¹ She married Robert Elwell circa 1634.^1,4 Joanne (?) died on 31 January 1675 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA. Great Migration states 31 March 1675.^1,2,4

     Her married name was Leach.¹ Alice (?) married (?) Leach.¹ As of 29 May 1676,her married name was Elwell.¹ Alice (?) married Robert Elwell on 29 May 1676.¹ Alice (?) left a will on 24 March 1690/91.² She died on 10 April 1691.^1,2 Her estate was probated on 30 June 1691; Will proved.²

     (?) Leach married Alice (?).¹ (?) Leach died before 29 May 1676.¹

     Samuel Elwell was born in 1635 or 1636 at Dorchester, Suffolk, MA, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Elwell and Joanne (?).¹ Samuel Elwell was baptized on 28 August 1639 at Salem, Essex, MA, USA.² He married Esther Dutch, daughter of (?) Dutch, on 7 June 1658 at Gloucester, Essex, MA, USA.^1,2 Samuel Elwell died in 1697.¹