Sussanne Cole1

F, #1076, b. 23 October 1726
Last Edited=9 August 2005
     Sussanne Cole was baptized on 23 Oct 1726 at Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. Bradford records indicate she was from Boxford.2 She was born b 23 Oct 1726 at Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts.2 She was the daughter of Samuel Cole and Susannah Brown.
     She married Andrew Bixby of Amherst, NH.

Citations

  1. [S315] Catherine Goodwin, Hill Ancestry Family Group Sheets.
  2. [S446] Vital Records of Bradford, 38.

Mary Cole1

F, #1077, b. 5 March 1732
Last Edited=9 August 2005
     Mary Cole was baptized on 5 Mar 1732 at Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts. Bradford records indicate she was from Boxford.2 She was born b 5 Mar 1732 at Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts.2 She was the daughter of Samuel Cole and Susannah Brown.
     She married John Hovecy 1757.

Citations

  1. [S315] Catherine Goodwin, Hill Ancestry Family Group Sheets.
  2. [S446] Vital Records of Bradford, 38.

John Cole

M, #1078, b. 1636, d. 8 October 1703
Last Edited=4 February 2013
     John Cole was born in 1636.1 He was the son of Thomas Cole and Ann (?)2,3,4 John Cole was baptized on 15 Dec 1639 at Navestock, Essex County, England, at age 3.1 He married Mary Knight on 28 May 1667 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.5,3 He married Sarah Aslebe, daughter of John Aslett and Rebecca Ayer, a 1686.6,7 John Cole died on 8 Oct 1703 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.8,3
     John was employed as a cooper at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.3,9 John Cole was a member from Lynn of the "Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company", which had been formed in 1638 for the defense of the region.10 Upon John's death, his estate was administered on 1 Dec 1703 at Essex County, Massachusetts.11

Children of John Cole and Mary Knight

Children of John Cole and Sarah Aslebe

Citations

  1. [S840] Jill Gettert, "Jill Gettert Email," e-mail to Mark Waldron, 05 July 2005, 11 Aug 2005.
  2. [S825] Essex County Probate Records, 1675-1681, p. 374.
  3. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134.
  4. [S825] Essex County Probate Records, 1675-1681, pp. 374-375.
  5. [S564] Vital Records of Salem Massachusetts To The End Of The Year 1849, Volume III - Marriages, pg. 229.
  6. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134 "about 1675."
  7. [S1713] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Sarah Aslett Aslebee; b. 1658, MA; Spouse: John Cole; Marriage Year: 1686; Number Pages: 1.
  8. [S464] Vital records of Lynn, Vol. 2, p. 458 [Coall, John, Sr., Oct. 8, 1703.].
  9. [S822] Marilynne K. Roach, Salem With Trials.
  10. [S586] Alonzo Lewis and James R. Newhall, History of Lynn, 177, 579.
  11. [S637] Compact Disk, Massashusetts Probate Records: Middlesex and Essex Counties- Selected Years, John Cole; Coale; Coles; Coule, Occupation: cooper, Lynn, intestate, 01 Dec 1703, File Number: 5977, Image 196.
  12. [S317] Sidney Perley, History of Boxford, 400.

Mary Knight

F, #1079, d. before 1675
Last Edited=23 July 2005
     She married John Cole on 28 May 1667 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.1,2 Mary Knight died b 1675.3
     As of 28 May 1667,her married name was Cole.1,2

Children of Mary Knight and John Cole

Citations

  1. [S564] Vital Records of Salem Massachusetts To The End Of The Year 1849, Volume III - Marriages, pg. 229.
  2. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134.
  3. [S315] Catherine Goodwin, Hill Ancestry Family Group Sheets.

John Cole

M, #1080, b. 18 May 1668, d. 5 February 1736/37
Last Edited=18 January 2009
     John Cole was born on 18 May 1668 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.1,2 He was the son of John Cole and Mary Knight. John Cole married Mary Eaton.2 John Cole died on 5 Feb 1736/37 at Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 68.2,3,4
     They lived in Lynn and Boxford.2

Child of John Cole and Mary Eaton

Citations

  1. [S564] Vital Records of Salem Massachusetts To The End Of The Year 1849, Vol I, p. 192.
  2. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134.
  3. [S360] Topsfield Historical Society, , 230.
  4. [S317] Sidney Perley, History of Boxford, 400 (But Perley has him confused with his father, John; who had died in 1703).
  5. [S771] New England Ancestors.org, online http://www.newenglandancestors.org/research/database/, Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850: COALL, (see also Cole), Daniell, s. John, jr. and Mary, June 20, 1703. Birth, Boxford.

Thomas Cole1

M, #1081, b. November 1669, d. after December 1669
Last Edited=4 March 2009
     Thomas Cole was born in Nov 1669 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.1,2 He was the son of John Cole and Mary Knight. Thomas Cole died a Dec 1669 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.3,2

Citations

  1. [S564] Vital Records of Salem Massachusetts To The End Of The Year 1849, Vol I, p. 192.
  2. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134.
  3. [S564] Vital Records of Salem Massachusetts To The End Of The Year 1849, Vol. 5, p. 166.

Mary Cole

F, #1082, b. 1 September 1671, d. 1703
Last Edited=23 July 2005
     Mary Cole was born on 1 Sep 1671 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.1,2 She was the daughter of John Cole and Mary Knight. Mary Cole died in 1703.1

Citations

  1. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134.
  2. [S564] Vital Records of Salem Massachusetts To The End Of The Year 1849, Vol I, p. 192.

Hannah Cole

F, #1083, b. 12 December 1674
Last Edited=23 July 2005
     Hannah Cole was born on 12 Dec 1674 at Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts.1,2 She was the daughter of John Cole and Mary Knight.
     Hannah Cole was also known as Hana.2 She was living in 1703.1

Citations

  1. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134.
  2. [S564] Vital Records of Salem Massachusetts To The End Of The Year 1849, Vol I, p. 192.

Sarah Aslebe1

F, #1084, b. 14 August 1662, d. 1 January 1740/41
Last Edited=4 February 2013
     Sarah Aslebe was born on 14 Aug 1662 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.2,3 She was the daughter of John Aslett and Rebecca Ayer.4,3 She married John Cole a 1686.5,6 Sarah Aslebe died on 1 Jan 1740/41 at Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts, at age 78.7,8,9
     Sarah Aslebe was also known as Sarah Alsbee.8 Sarah Aslebe was also known as Sarah Aslett.3 As of a 1675,her married name was Cole. Sarah gave a deposition in Essex County court in 1683.10 On October 1, 1692 widow Mary Brown of Reading filed a complaint against Sarah, claiming that Sarah had caused spectral sights and sounds that frightened her. She was arrested on October 3rd and examined before the Salem justices. She was held for tormenting Mary Brown and sent to Cambridge jail.11 Sarah Cole, the wife of John Cole, was tried at Charlestown, 1 February, 1693, and acquitted.12,13 Sarah was released from Cambridge jail on March 23, 1693.14 She lived in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, in 1728.15 Upon Sarah's death, her estate was administered on 25 May 1741 at Bradford, Essex County, Massachusetts.16

Children of Sarah Aslebe and John Cole

Citations

  1. The surname is questionable, could be Aslett, Alsbee or other variation.
  2. [S378] Topsfield Historical Society, Vital Records of Andover, Vol. 1, p. 41.
  3. [S801] "Notes to Pedigree of Frye."
  4. [S1140] "Notes."
  5. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134 "about 1675."
  6. [S1713] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Sarah Aslett Aslebee; b. 1658, MA; Spouse: John Cole; Marriage Year: 1686; Number Pages: 1.
  7. [S446] Vital Records of Bradford, 306 ("Cool, Sarah, Mrs., 1 Jan 1740 in her 82d y. G.R.1".).
  8. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134.
  9. [S471] Frank T. Cole, Genealogy of the Cole Family.
  10. [S94] Ancestry.com, Essex County, Massachusetts Depositions, 1636-86
    Name: Cole, Sarah, Age: 24, Year: 1683, Vol:page: 9, page: 19.
  11. [S822] Marilynne K. Roach, Salem With Trials, 308, 310.
  12. [S822] Marilynne K. Roach, Salem With Trials, 374.
  13. [S586] Alonzo Lewis and James R. Newhall, History of Lynn, 295.
  14. [S822] Marilynne K. Roach, Salem With Trials, 392.
  15. [S1140] "Notes", "[John's] widow, living in Boxford, in 1728."
  16. [S94] Ancestry.com, Essex County, Massachusetts, Probate Index, 1638-1840
    File #: 5995; Sarah Cole; 25 May 1741.

Anna Cole

F, #1085, b. 5 August 1690
Last Edited=31 August 2007
     Anna Cole was born on 5 Aug 1690 at Lynn, Essex County, Massachusetts.1,2 She was the daughter of John Cole and Sarah Aslebe.3 Marriage banns for her and Josiah Sessions were published on 30 Jun 1716 at Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts.4
     As of 30 Jun 1716,her married name was Sessions.

Citations

  1. [S464] Vital records of Lynn, Vol. 1, p. 112; "COLE, Anna, d. John and Sarah, Aug. 5, 1690."
  2. [S470] Sidney Perley, History of Salem The Massachusetts, 134.
  3. [S317] Sidney Perley, History of Boxford, 400.
  4. [S378] Topsfield Historical Society, Vital Records of Andover, Vol. 2, p. 298.

Richard Horwell Pearse1

M, #1086, b. February 1810, d. before 16 September 1866
Last Edited=23 March 2019
     Richard Horwell Pearse was born in Feb 1810 at St. Thomas by Launceston, Cornwall, England.2,3,4 He was the son of William Pearse and Ann Horrell. He was baptized on 11 Feb 1810 at St. Thomas by Launceston, Cornwall.5 He married Charlotte Netherton, daughter of John Netherton and Jane (?), on 1 Jan 1842 at St. Stephens by Launceston, Cornwall, England.6 Richard Horwell Pearse died b 16 Sep 1866 at Launceston, Cornwall, England.7,8,4 He was interred on 16 Sep 1866 at St. Stephens by Launceston, Cornwall.4
     Richard Horwell Pearse was also known as Richard Pearce. He lived at St Stephens by Launceston, Cornwall, England, in 1841. He worked as an agricultural laborer living in the household of Sarah Lavis and her family. Also in the same household was a servant, Charlotte Nethern, age 20, whom he married a year later.9 He lived at Yeolmbridge, Cornwall, England, in 1842.6 He and Charlotte Netherton lived at 63 Trucsott, St Stephens by Launceston, Cornwall, England, in 1851.10 He was a laborer, according to his son Joseph's marriage certificate. The 1851 census and the 1858 birth record for son Joseph gives his occupation as Farm Laborer, and the 1861 census lists his occupation as "Ag Lab".10 Richard Horwell Pearse and Charlotte Netherton lived at Walter's Menhenniot, St Stephens by Launceston, Cornwall, England, fr 1858 - 1861.3,11

Children of Richard Horwell Pearse and Charlotte Netherton

Citations

  1. [S94] Ancestry.com, Pears and Pecans; owner: ToftheSea "Richard Horwell Pearse; b. Feb 1810, St Thomas, Cornwall, England; d. 16 Sep 1866, St Stephen by Launceston, Cornwall, England."
  2. [S807] Cornwall Online Census Project, Pearse, Richard Entry, St. Stephens by Launceston, age 42, b. St Thomas, Cornwall. [b. 1809]
  3. [S274] Richard Pearse, 1861 English Census.
  4. [S271] Richard Pearse, Burial record.
  5. [S291] Richard Pearse Baptismal entry issued 26 Nov 1780.
  6. [S281] Richard Pearse and Charlotte Netherin, Marriage entry, Groom's father: William Pearse; Bride's Father: John Netherin; Residence: Yeolmbridge.
  7. [S1225] Free BMD Web Site, Pearse, Richard Entry; Estimated birth: abt 1810; d. 1866, Jul-Aug-Sep; Age at Death 56, Launceston, Cornwall, Devon; Volume 5c, Page 18.
  8. [S266] Marriage Certificate, Joseph Howel Pearce - Elizabeth Wooldridge, 3 April 1878.
  9. [S1982] Richard Pearse entry, 1841 English Census.
  10. [S807] Cornwall Online Census Project, Pearse, Richard Entry, St. Stephens by Launceston.
  11. [S300] Joseph Pearse, Certified Copy of Birth Entry.

(?) Cowan

M, #1087
Last Edited=2 January 2006

Children of (?) Cowan

John Cowan

M, #1088, d. before June 1760
Last Edited=4 August 2006
     John Cowan was born at County Down, Ireland.1 He was the son of (?) Cowan. He married Elizabeth (?).2 John Cowan died b Jun 1760.3
     John immigrated to Pennsylvania a 1720.1

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. xv.
  2. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.
  3. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 47.

David Cowan

M, #1089
Last Edited=2 January 2006
     David Cowan was born at County Down, Ireland.1 He was the son of (?) Cowan.
     David immigrated to Pennsylvania a 1720.1

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. xv.

William Cowan

M, #1090
Last Edited=29 June 2006
     William Cowan was born at County Down, Ireland.1 He was the son of (?) Cowan.
     William immigrated to Pennsylvania a 1720.1

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. xv.

Elizabeth (?)

F, #1091, d. before 8 May 1775
Last Edited=4 March 2014
     She married John Cowan.1 Elizabeth (?) died b 8 May 1775 at Chester County, Pennsylvania.2
     Her married name was Cowan. She made a will on 8 May 1775 at West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth Cowan. Widow. West Caln. Will dated May 8, 1775. Probated May 10, 1777. To grandson George son of Thomas Cowan £10 and to granddaughter Ann, Thomas Cowan's daughter, £20. Remainder to sons and daughters, viz., John, William and Henry Cowan, Jane Morgan, Margaret Dawson and Abigail Fleming, share and share alike. Executors: Son Henry and son-in-law John Fleming. Witnesses: Charles Kinkead, Wm. Crawford
.2

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.
  2. [S428] Jacob Martin and Gilbert Cope, , Chester County Wills, 1704-1814, on Ancestry.com CD "Pennsylvania Wills: Selected Counties & Years": Elizabeth Cowan. Widow. West Caln. May 8, 1775.

Thomas Cowan1

M, #1092, d. before 1775
Last Edited=19 November 2007
     Thomas Cowan was the son of John Cowan and Elizabeth (?) Thomas Cowan died b 1775.2

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.
  2. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, 57.

Henry Cowan1

M, #1093
Last Edited=1 December 2010
     Henry Cowan was the son of John Cowan and Elizabeth (?) He married Jean Campbell.
     In Elizabeth (?)'s will on 8 May 1775 at West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Henry was named as an heir.2

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.
  2. [S428] Jacob Martin and Gilbert Cope, , Chester County Wills, 1704-1814, on Ancestry.com CD "Pennsylvania Wills: Selected Counties & Years": Elizabeth Cowan. Widow. West Caln. May 8, 1775.

Catherine Cowan1

F, #1094
Last Edited=2 January 2006
     Catherine Cowan was the daughter of John Cowan and Elizabeth (?)

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.

William Cowan1

M, #1095
Last Edited=11 February 2007
     William Cowan was the son of John Cowan and Elizabeth (?)
     In Elizabeth (?)'s will on 8 May 1775 at West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, William was named as an heir.2

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.
  2. [S428] Jacob Martin and Gilbert Cope, , Chester County Wills, 1704-1814, on Ancestry.com CD "Pennsylvania Wills: Selected Counties & Years": Elizabeth Cowan. Widow. West Caln. May 8, 1775.

Margaret Cowan1

F, #1096
Last Edited=19 November 2007
     Margaret Cowan was the daughter of John Cowan and Elizabeth (?)
     Her married name was Margaret Dawson.2 In Elizabeth (?)'s will on 8 May 1775 at West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Margaret was named as an heir.2

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.
  2. [S428] Jacob Martin and Gilbert Cope, , Chester County Wills, 1704-1814, on Ancestry.com CD "Pennsylvania Wills: Selected Counties & Years": Elizabeth Cowan. Widow. West Caln. May 8, 1775.

Jane Cowan1

?, #1097
Last Edited=19 November 2007
     Jane Cowan was the child of John Cowan and Elizabeth (?)
     An unknown person married name was Jane Morgan.2 In Elizabeth (?)'s will on 8 May 1775 at West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Jane was named as an heir.2

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.
  2. [S428] Jacob Martin and Gilbert Cope, , Chester County Wills, 1704-1814, on Ancestry.com CD "Pennsylvania Wills: Selected Counties & Years": Elizabeth Cowan. Widow. West Caln. May 8, 1775.

Elizabeth Cowan1

F, #1098
Last Edited=2 January 2006
     Elizabeth Cowan was the daughter of John Cowan and Elizabeth (?)

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.

Abigail Cowan1

F, #1099
Last Edited=19 November 2007
     Abigail Cowan was the daughter of John Cowan and Elizabeth (?)
     Her married name was Abigail Fleming.2 In Elizabeth (?)'s will on 8 May 1775 at West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Abigail was named as an heir.2

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.
  2. [S428] Jacob Martin and Gilbert Cope, , Chester County Wills, 1704-1814, on Ancestry.com CD "Pennsylvania Wills: Selected Counties & Years": Elizabeth Cowan. Widow. West Caln. May 8, 1775.

John Cowan1

M, #1100
Last Edited=4 August 2006
     John Cowan was the son of John Cowan and Elizabeth (?)
     In Elizabeth (?)'s will on 8 May 1775 at West Caln Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, John was named as an heir.2

Citations

  1. [S262] John K. Fleming, Cowans From County Down, pg. 49.
  2. [S428] Jacob Martin and Gilbert Cope, , Chester County Wills, 1704-1814, on Ancestry.com CD "Pennsylvania Wills: Selected Counties & Years": Elizabeth Cowan. Widow. West Caln. May 8, 1775.