Almy Ellery Sawyer1,2

F, #33571, b. 12 November 1805

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BirthNov 12, 1805Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,3

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 176.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 91 #3059.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 91.

Polly Wright1

F, #33572

Family: Thomas Sawyer Jr. b. 18 Oct 1796

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MarriageJul 4, 18191

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 197.

Amy Sawyer1,2

F, #33573, b. 25 April 1799

Family: John D. Pratt

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BirthApr 25, 1799Sterling, MA, USA3,4,5
MarriageJun 3, 18233

Citations

  1. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 24 #532.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 190 #532.
  3. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 197.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 24.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 190.

John D. Pratt1

M, #33574

Family: Amy Sawyer b. 25 Apr 1799

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MarriageJun 3, 18231

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 197.

Luke Sawyer1,2,3

M, #33575, b. 19 August 1801, d. 1801

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BirthAug 19, 1801Sterling, MA, USA1,4,5
Death1801Sterling, MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S271] Ashby MA VRs, p. 43.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 24 #533.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 190 #533.
  4. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 24.
  5. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 190.

Columbus Tyler1

M, #33576

Family: Mary Elizabeth Sawyer b. 22 Mar 1806, d. 11 Dec 1889

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MarriageMar 31, 18351

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 197.

Emily Clark1

F, #33577

Family: Nathaniel Sawyer b. 2 Sep 1808

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MarriageMar 15, 18471

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 197.

Luke R. Sawyer1,2,3

M, #33578, b. 23 January 1814

Family: Martha Burpee

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BirthJan 23, 1814Sterling, MA, USA, Sawyer: p. 175, Lancaster4,5,6
MarriageMay 1, 18444
1860 Census1860Sterling, MA, USA7
1870 Census1870Sterling, MA, USA7

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 197.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 24 #537.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 190 #537.
  4. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 175, 197.
  5. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 24.
  6. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 190.
  7. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 175.

Martha Burpee1

F, #33579

Family: Luke R. Sawyer b. 23 Jan 1814

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MarriageMay 1, 18442

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 197.
  2. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 175, 197.
  3. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 175.

Capt. Elijah Sawyer1

M, #33580, b. 24 March 1716, d. 31 May 1750

Family: Lucy (?) d. 1750

  • Marriage*: Capt. Elijah Sawyer married Lucy (?) on circa 1741.2,3

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BaptismMar 24, 1716Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
Marriagecirca 17412,3
DeathMay 31, 1750Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, ae. 31 y; wife's dd?1

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 132.
  2. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131, 132.
  3. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Lucy (?)1

F, #33581, d. 1750

Family: Capt. Elijah Sawyer b. 24 Mar 1716, d. 31 May 1750

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Marriagecirca 17412,3
Death17503

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 132.
  2. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131, 132.
  3. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Katherine Sawyer1

F, #33582, b. 8 September 1743

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BirthSep 8, 1743Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 132.

(?) Sawyer1

M, #33583, b. 2 October 1744, d. 19 October 1744

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BirthOct 2, 1744Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
DeathOct 19, 1744Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 132.

Elias Sawyer1

M, #33584, b. 11 March 1746

Family: Ruth Hayward

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BirthMar 11, 1746Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJan 16, 17721

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 132.

Ruth Hayward1

F, #33585

Family: Elias Sawyer b. 11 Mar 1746

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MarriageJan 16, 17721

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 132.

Calvin Sawyer1

M, #33586, b. 15 May 1750, d. 1802

Family: Abigail Barnett b. 1753, d. 1839

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BirthMay 15, 1750Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJan 7, 17721,2
Death18022

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 132.
  2. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Abigail Barnett1

F, #33587, b. 1753, d. 1839

Family: Calvin Sawyer b. 15 May 1750, d. 1802

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Birth17532
MarriageJan 7, 17721,2
Death18392
ParentsDLt. Oliver Barrett and Hannah Hunt

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 132.
  2. [S932] Virkus, Abridged Compend. of Amer. Gen. III, p. 439.

Lucy Sawyer1

F, #33588, b. 22 May 1811

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BirthMay 22, 1811Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.

Eliakim Sawyer1

M, #33589, b. 7 December 1812

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BirthDec 7, 1812Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.

Helen Ann Byron Sawyer1

F, #33590, b. circa 1814

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Birthcirca 1814Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, USA1

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.

Charles Bailey Sawyer1

M, #33591, b. 7 August 1819

Family: Elizabeth Emerson Turner

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BirthAug 7, 1819Worwick, MA, USA1
MarriageJul 31, 18511

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.
  2. [S826] Unknown author, Sons of Amer. Revol., #1949.

Elizabeth Emerson Turner1

F, #33592

Family: Charles Bailey Sawyer b. 7 Aug 1819

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MarriageJul 31, 18511

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.
  2. [S826] Unknown author, Sons of Amer. Revol., #1949.

Thankful Sawyer1,2

F, #33593, b. 24 March 1716/17, d. 5 December 1735

Family: Nathaniel Carter b. 1706, d. 20 Jul 1787

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BaptismMar 24, 1716/17Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageFeb 9, 1731MLM: Feb. 81,3
DeathDec 5, 17351,3
Children+11 children (see Carter Genealogy by Mrs. Clara A. and Sarah A. Carter, p. 55)3

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 13 #169.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 13.

Nathaniel Carter1

M, #33594, b. 1706, d. 20 July 1787

Family: Thankful Sawyer b. 24 Mar 1716/17, d. 5 Dec 1735

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Birth17062
MarriageFeb 9, 1731MLM: Feb. 81,2
DeathJul 20, 1787Leominster, Worcester Co., MA, USA2
ParentsSson of Samuel Carter2

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.
  2. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 13.

Betty Sawyer1

F, #33595, b. 25 February 1721/22, d. July 1807

Family: Thomas Carter

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BirthFeb 25, 1721/22Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1
MarriageJan 19, 17391
DeathJul, 18071

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.

Thomas Carter1

M, #33596

Family: Betty Sawyer b. 25 Feb 1721/22, d. Jul 1807

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MarriageJan 19, 17391

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  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.

Prudence Sawyer1

F, #33597, b. 24 September 1726

Family: James Carter

  • Marriage*: Prudence Sawyer married James Carter on Jan 10, 1746.1

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BirthSep 24, 1726Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA1,2
MarriageJan 10, 17461

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.
  2. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 54.

James Carter1

M, #33598

Family: Prudence Sawyer b. 24 Sep 1726

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MarriageJan 10, 17461

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  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 131.

Edmund Houghton Sawyer1,2,3

M, #33599, b. 16 November 1821

Family 1: Mary A. Farnsworth b. c 1823

Family 2: Sarah J. Hinckley

  • Marriage*: Edmund Houghton Sawyer married Sarah J. Hinckley on 1858 Sawyer gives as wife of Edmund's son Henry.6,3

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BirthNov 16, 1821Lancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA, MLM, Sawyer: Newton, MA4,5,3
EducationLancaster, Worcester Co., MA, USA3
Occupation1836Bolton, Worcester Co., MA, USA, entered the large mercantile establishment of Abraham Holcomb. He remained 5 years and rose to be chief clerk in the vicinity of Boston, then went to Brattleboro, VT, and became a clerk in the retail hardware, drug and grocery store of Williston & Tyler, remaining 8 years, then entered the emplyment of Samuel Williston, who manufactured woven elastic goods of rubber, and grew to be Williston's trusted friend and confidential advisor. In 1850 the Nasawannuck Manufacturing Company was organized for elastic fabrics. Mr. Sawyer was chosen as it's first treasurer and general agent, and one of the directors. He also became interested in other business enterprises in Easthampton. He became director of the Easthampton Rubber thread Company, the Easthampton Gas Company, and the Willaston Mills, being the treasurer and general agent from 1871 to 1875; also director and president for a short time, and treasurer of the Glendale Elastic Fabrics Company. His able management saved the Willaston Mills. He was prominent in the First National Bank of Easthampton, President of the Easthampton Savings Bank; trustee of the State Lunatic Asylum at Northampton from 1874 until his death; trustee of Mt. Holyoke Female Seminary at South Hadley since 1873; trustee of W. Aston Seminary since 1867 and for several years treasurer. In 1859 and 1861 he visited Europe on business trips.3
Marriage1849Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: 18485,3
Marriage1858Sawyer gives as wife of Edmund's son Henry6,3
NoteHe started the Public Library Ass. and served it well. He was J.P. form many years, notary public since 1864, moderator of town meetings, and active in and for public improvements. H was a Republican. In 1867 he represented the First New Hampshire District in the House of Representatives. In 1869, he was state senator. He was a member of the Payson Church and deacon for 12 years and superintendant of the Sunday School.3
ResearchA desc. of Nathaniel Sawyer Jr, grandson of Thomas the emigrant of Lancaster MA3

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 129.
  2. [S460] Marshall L. McClanahan, Ralph & Jane (Stow) Houghton - MLM, p. 24.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 190.
  4. [S11] Lancaster MA VRs, p. 220.
  5. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 129, 137, 225.
  6. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 129, 225.

Mary A. Farnsworth1

F, #33600, b. circa 1823

Family: Edmund Houghton Sawyer b. 16 Nov 1821

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Birthcirca 1823Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA1
Marriage1849Brattleboro, Windham Co., VT, USA, MLM: 18482,3

Citations

  1. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 129.
  2. [S157] Fred E. Sawyer, Sawyer Families Gen. Dict., p. 129, 137, 225.
  3. [S814] Marshall L. McClanahan, Houghton, John & Beatrix - MLM;, M, p. 190.