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     Grace Sherman was born on 13 September 1707 at Marlborough, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     John Sherman was born on 17 February 1712/13 at Marlborough, Middlesex, MA, USA.
     John Sherman lived at Westborough, MA, USA.

     Elizabeth Sherman was born on 15 October 1715 at Marlborough, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     Samuel Sherman was born on 12 May 1718 at Marlborough, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     Bazaleel Sherman was born after 1718.

     Joseph Sherman was born on 14 March 1650 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA. He married Elizabeth Winship on 18 November 1673 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA. Joseph Sherman died on 30 January 1730/31 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, at age 80.

     Elizabeth Winship married Joseph Sherman, son of Capt John Sherman and Martha Palmer, on 18 November 1673 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA.
     As of 18 November 1673,her married name was Sherman.

     Edward Sherman was born on 2 September 1677.

     Joseph Sherman was born on 8 February 1679/80.

     Samuel Sherman was born on 28 November 1681.

     Jonathan Sherman was born on 24 February 1683/84.

     Ephraim Sherman was born on 16 March 1685/86.

     Elizabeth Sherman was born on 15 July 1687.

     Martha Sherman was baptized on 1 September 1689.

     Wliiam Sherman was born on 28 June 1692.

     Sarah Sherman was born on 2 June 1694.

     Nathaniel Sherman was born on 19 September 1696.

     Capt John Sherman was baptized on 3 September 1612 at Great Horkesley, Essex, England. He married Martha Palmer before 1638. Capt John Sherman died on 25 January 1691 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, at age 78.
     Capt John Sherman was freeman on 17 May 1637.

     Martha Palmer married Capt John Sherman, son of John Sherman and Grace Makin, before 1638.
     As of before 1638,her married name was Sherman.

     John Sherman was born on 2 September 1638 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     Martha Sherman was born on 21 December 1640 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     Mary Sherman was born on 25 January 1643 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     Sarah Sherman was born on 17 November 1647 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA. She died on 17 June 1667 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA, at age 19.

     Elizabeth Sherman was born circa 1648. She died on 15 January 1649 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     Grace Sherman was born on 20 October 1653 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA. She died on 21 February 1654 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     John Sherman married Grace Makin.

     Grace Makin married John Sherman, son of Henry Sherman.
     Her married name was Rogers. Her married name was Sherman.

     Ephraim Bullen was born on 18 July 1653 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA; NEHGS Boston Records staes 18 May 1653. He married Grace Fairbanks, daughter of Jonas Fairbanks and Lydia Prescott. Ephraim Bullen died circa 1694. His estate was probated on 13 September 1697.

     Grace Fairbanks was born on 15 September 1663 at Lancaster, Worcester, MA, USA; Samuel Bullen descendants states 15 Nov 1663. She married Ephraim Bullen, son of Deacon Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse. Grace Fairbanks died on 10 August 1689 at Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, USA, at age 25. Died from Childbirth in her 26th year

Samuel Bullen Descendants states 11 Aug 1689

Sherborn History states 11 Aug 1680.
     Her married name was Bullen.

     Ephraim Bullen was born on 19 April 1685 at Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, USA. He married Ruth Morse in 1710.

     Grace Bullen was born on 7 August 1689 at Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, USA. She died on 20 August 1689 at Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, USA. Died a little more than a week after mother's death.

     John Bullen was born on 22 February 1686 at Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, USA. He married Sarah Underwood on 31 August 1709 at Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, USA.

     Sarah Underwood was born on 9 February 1687. She married John Bullen, son of Ephraim Bullen and Grace Fairbanks, on 31 August 1709 at Sherborn, Middlesex, MA, USA.
     As of 31 August 1709,her married name was Bullen.

     Deacon Samuel Bullen was born in 1617 at England. He married Mary Morse, daughter of Samuel Morse and Elizabeth Jasper, on 10 June 1641; Millenium file states 10 Aug 1641. Deacon Samuel Bullen died on 16 January 1691/92 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA. Received the first headstone in Medfield. He was buried at Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA.
     Deacon Samuel Bullen Family legend claims to be of the same lineage as Anne Boleyn, 2nd wife to King Henry VIII. I have not been able to find a link. On 1636, at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA,, Granted a tract of land south of Charles River. He was freeman on 2 June 1641. He lived in 1646 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA; His buildings were burned by the Indians and he removed for a while to Sherborn and became a tenant of his brother-in-law, Daniel Morse. A few years later, he returned to Medfield and re-built. He was elected in 1682 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA. Selectman. He was appointed in 1689 at Deacon.

     Mary Morse was baptized on 13 August 1620 at Burgate, Suffolk, England. She married Deacon Samuel Bullen on 10 June 1641; Millenium file states 10 Aug 1641. Mary Morse died on 14 February 1691/92 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA, at age 71.
     As of 10 June 1641,her married name was Bullen.

     Jonas Fairbanks was born at England. He married Lydia Prescott, daughter of John Prescott and Mary Platts, on 28 March 1658 at Lancaster, Worcester, MA, USA; First marriage recorded in Lancaster
Baystate monthly states 28 May 1658. Jonas Fairbanks died on 10 February 1676 at Lancaster, Worcester, MA, USA. Killed by Indians in Lancaster on destruction of the town.
     Jonas Fairbanks was a Carpenter. He immigrated in 1633. He was in court in 1652. Charged with wearing "Great Boots" before he was worth 200 pounds. This law was passed in 1651. He was found guilty and fined. He moved in 1657 to Lancaster, Worcester, MA, USA.

     Lydia Prescott was born on 15 June 1641 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA; BayState Monthly states 15 Aug 1641. She married Jonas Fairbanks, son of Jonathan Fairbanks and Grace Lee Smith, on 28 March 1658 at Lancaster, Worcester, MA, USA; First marriage recorded in Lancaster
Baystate monthly states 28 May 1658. Lydia Prescott married Elias Barron in 1678 at MA, USA.
     As of 28 March 1658,her married name was Fairbanks. As of 1678,her married name was Barron.

     Jonathan Fairbanks was born in 1595 at Heptonstall, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. He married Grace Lee Smith on 20 May 1617 at Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Jonathan Fairbanks died on 5 December 1668.
     Jonathan Fairbanks immigrated in 1633. He left a will on 1 June 1668. Will: June 1, 1668.
I, Jonathan Farebanck, of of Dedham, in the county of Suffolk, senior, being sick and weak, and expecting that the day of my dissolution is drawing nigh, make this my last will. I give unto Grace, my wife, all and every part and parcel of my whole movable estate whatsoever, as well within doors as without, namly, all my household stuff, also my cattle, all my corn, carts, plows, working tools and utensils of husbandry, all debts due to me, and whatsoever else come within the denomination of movable estate. All unto my said wife, to dispose of when and to whom she shall at any time see meet. I give to my said wife, an annuity of 8# oer annum to be paid to her or her assigns to her use yearly, in two equal parts, that is to say, at the end of every half year 4#, during her life. To my said wife, the use of all my houses, yards, and yard rom, for her self and her cattle, her assigns and all her occations, for the space of four months next after my decease. To George Farebanck, my second son, and to his heirs, forever, 16#, the one half to be paid him within the year next ensuing after the decease of my wife. Whereas I have already given and do hereby confirm to my son George, all that my part in the general divident already laid out near Medfield, and some working tools, and such small things, my will is, that the said parcel of land and shop, tools and other small thins, so given, shall be all indifferently and equally apprised, and if they shall together amount to the value of 8#, then it shall be accounted for his first payment. And then my mind is, that my daughter Mary, shall have her first payment within the first year of my wifes decease, otherwise she is to tarry till the second year. I give my daughter Mary, the wife of Christopher Smith, the sum of 16#, which I give to my said daughter distinct from her husbands estate, and to be always at her disposal; this to be paid in two equal sums, eight pounds, in case my son George be paid, within the space of one year after my wifes decease, and in case George be not paid so much, then she is to be paid her first payment within two years after my wifes decease. I give to my said daughter 3#, to purchase her a suit of apparel with, to be paid within the space of three months next after my decease. To Jonas Farebanck, my third son, and to his heirs forever, the like sum of 16#, to be also paid in two equal sums, the first 8# to be paid the next year after his sister, Mary have received her first payment. Unto Jonathan Farebanck, my youngest son, and his heirs, the like sum of 16, to be paid also in two equal sums, the first half to be paid in the year next ensuing, after his brother Jonas is paid his first half. Whereas I have already given, and do hereby confirm to my son Jonathan, one parcel of land, valued aat 5#, my mind is, that he shall have the same in part of his first payment aforesaid, and also what debt shall appear then to be due from him to me, shall be reckoned upon the same account. My will is, that when all my sons and daughters aforesaid, shall have and receive their first payment in the manner and time successively as is before expressed, that then my son George shall be paid his second 8#; and then my daughter and son in that order. Jonas and Jonathan shall be paid to them their heirs or assigns, their wecond 8# each one year after another, until they be all paid their full legacies. I give to Sarah the eldest daughter of my son John Farebanck, on young beast between one and two years of age. And more, three pounds to be paid by my executor when she shall attain lawful age. The young beast before mentioned , I reserve out of the cattle bequeathed to Grace, my wife. To my son in law Ralph Day, 40s, to be paid within six months after my wifes decease. I give to each of the four children of the said Ralph, which he had with my daughter Susan, his late wife, 40s, to be paid them severally, as they shall attain lawful age, provided all my other legacies to my three sons and my daughter be first paid, in manner as is above expressed. My will is, that all these my legacies, above bequeathed, the specie or kind of payment whereof is not named, shall be all paid in current country payment, at price current, in Dedham. To John Farebanck, my eldest son, all my houses and lands whatsoever and not being formerly above in this my will disposed of , together with all my common rights and towne priveledges whatsoever, to him and his heirs forever, to enter upon all my lands forthwith after my decease. And all my houses and yards, at the end of 4 months next ensuing the same. I ordain John Farebanck, my eldest son, to be my sole executor. I entreat my very loving friends, Mr. Elizer Lusher and Peter Woodward senior to be overseers.

Witnessed by William Avery, Thomas Medcalfe, who deposed, 1/26/1668.

Inventory of the estate taken 12/16/1668, by Eliazur Lusher, Daniel Fisher, Peter Woodward. Mentions - the home lot, with the addition of land in the wigwam plane, the orchard and all the buildings thereupon, 150#; 8 cow commons, 16#; 6 acres of meadow in broad meadow, 15#; 2 acre of fowle meadow and common meadow there, 6#; 22 acres of meadow in Purgatory pland, 22#; 4 acres in the Low plane, 8#; in Natick Divident, 24 acres, 10#; land in the clapboard trees, 2#; swamp in the great cedar swamp near the saw mills, 4#; at Wallumnappeage (Wrentham), and cow common, 8#; right at Paucumtack (Deerfield), 3#.
total: 300 pounds.

1/26/1669; Will proved..

     Grace Lee Smith married Jonathan Fairbanks, son of John Fairbanks and Isabel Stancliffe, on 20 May 1617 at Halifax, Yorkshire, England. Grace Lee Smith died on 28 December 1673.
     Her married name was Fairbanks. She immigrated in 1633. Her married name was Barron.

     Samuel Morse was baptized on 12 June 1576 at Boxted, Essex, England. He was born at England; Samuel Bullen Descendatnts states born in 1585.
Worcester County Historic Homes states 1586. He married Elizabeth Jasper, daughter of Lancelot Jasper and Rose Shepard, on 29 June 1602 at Redgrave, Suffolk, England. Samuel Morse died on 5 December 1654 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA, at age 78. Worcester County Historic Homes states 5 April 1654. He was buried at Vine Lake Cemetery, Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA.
     Samuel Morse and Elizabeth Jasper immigrated on 15 April 1635 to Increase; Embarked on the Increase, from London England for New England:
Samuel Morse, husbandman, aged 50 years
Elizabeth Morse, aged 48 years
Joseph Morse, aged 20 years
Elizabeth Daniel, aged 2 years.
Joseph Morse is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth. Elizabeth Daniel is probably a granddaughter.

From Samuel Bullen and Some of his Descendants: His emmigration to America was due to the "Separation from the corruption of the English Church." Samuel Morse lived in 1635 at Watertown, Middlesex, MA, USA. He lived in 1636 at Dedham, MA, USA; Signer of The Covenant of Dedham Ma. He was freeman on 8 October 1640 at Dedham, MA, USA. He left a will on 2 December 1654. .

     Mary "Marie" Bullen was born on 20 May 1642 at Dedham, MA, USA; NEHGSR States 20 July 1642
Sherborn History states 1644. She married Ephraim Clark on 6 March 1668/69 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA.
     Mary "Marie" Bullen Direct Ancestor of George Herbert Walker Bush, George Walker Bush, James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickock. As of 6 March 1668,her married name was Clark.

     Ephraim Clark married Mary "Marie" Bullen, daughter of Deacon Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse, on 6 March 1668/69 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA.

     Samuel Bullen was born on 19 October 1644 at Dedham, MA, USA; NEHGSR states 19 Dec 1644. He married Experience Sabin on 20 August 1672. Samuel Bullen died on 13 August 1736 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA, at age 91. Sherborn History states 1727.
     Samuel Bullen He remained in Medfield while father lived in Sherborn. He came into possession of the old homestead at his father's death. They left no issue and the estate was given to a nephew, Stephen Sabin.

     Experience Sabin was born on 6 August 1648. She married Samuel Bullen, son of Deacon Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse, on 20 August 1672. Experience Sabin died on 14 January 1727/28 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA, at age 79.
     As of 20 August 1672,her married name was Bullen.

     Elizabeth Bullen was born on 3 December 1646 at Dedham, MA, USA; NEHGRS states 3 Feb 1646/7

One World Family Tree states 3 Feb 1646/47 in Medfield. She married Benjamin Wheelock on 21 May 1668 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA.
     As of 21 May 1668,her married name was Wheelock.

     Benjamin Wheelock married Elizabeth Bullen, daughter of Deacon Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse, on 21 May 1668 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA.

     John Bullen was born circa 1648. He married Judith Fisher on 3 January 1683/84 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA. John Bullen died on 28 November 1702. "A leaf in one 'John Marshall's diary states '1702 - November 28th - death of Ensign John Bullen of Medfield - while felling a tree"

Sherborn History states 19 Nov 1703.
     John Bullen was a Housewright.

     Judith Fisher was born in June 1663. She married John Bullen, son of Deacon Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse, on 3 January 1683/84 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA. Judith Fisher died on 9 January 1753 at age 89.
     As of 3 January 1684,her married name was Bullen.

     Joseph Bullen was born on 6 September 1651 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA; NEHGS (1859) Boston Records states 1651. He married Abigail Sabin on 15 March 1673/74 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA. Joseph Bullen died on 28 December 1703 at age 52. Sherborn Histroy states 1 Jan 1703/04.
     Joseph Bullen was a Weaver. He No children.

     Abigail Sabin was born on 9 August 1653. She married Joseph Bullen, son of Deacon Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse, on 15 March 1673/74 at Medfield, Norfolk, MA, USA. Abigail Sabin died on 1 May 1721 at age 67.
     As of 15 March 1674,her married name was Bullen.