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     John Mayo was born in 1623 in England. He was the son of Rev John Mayo and Thomasine (?)¹ John Mayo married Hannah Leycraft on 1 January 1650/51 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 7 other kids.^1,2 John Mayo died on 4 November 1706 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.¹
     He immigrated, arriving 1640 in Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with his parents Rev John Mayo and Thomasine (?).^1,3

     Hannah Leycraft was born circa 1625. She married John Mayo, son of Rev John Mayo and Thomasine (?), on 1 January 1650/51 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 7 other kids.^1,2 Her death date has not been found.
     Hannah was also known as Leycroft.

     Jonathan Sparrow was born circa 1629 in England.⁴ He was the son of Richard Sparrow and Pandora (?)^4,3 Jonathan Sparrow married as his first wife Rebecca Bangs, daughter of Edward Bangs and Rebecca Hobart, on 28 October 1654 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^4,2,5,6,3 Jonathan Sparrow married as his second wife Hannah Prence, daughter of Thomas Prence and Patience Brewster, after 5 June 1667 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^4,2,3 Jonathan Sparrow married as his third wife Sarah Lewis, daughter of George Lewis and Mary Doggett, on 23 November 1698 in Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^4,7,3 Jonathan Sparrow died on 21 March 1705/6 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^5,3 He was buried in Cove Cemetery, Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.⁸
     He immigrated in 1632 with his parents Richard Sparrow and Pandora (?).⁴ Jonathan Sparrow lived in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts, in May 1655 He was one of the first settlers of Eastham..²

     Reverend John Mayo was born circa 1547. He died in 1623.

     Elizabeth Mayo was born in 1637 in England. She was the daughter of Rev John Mayo and Thomasine (?)¹ Elizabeth Mayo married Joseph Howes, son of Thomas Howes and Mary (?), in 1653 in Yarmouth, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.¹ Elizabeth Mayo died on 16 March 1698/99 in Yarmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
     She immigrated, arriving 1640 in Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with her parents Rev John Mayo and Thomasine (?).^1,2

     Joseph Howes was born circa 1631.³ He was the son of Thomas Howes and Mary (?)³ Joseph Howes married Elizabeth Mayo, daughter of Rev John Mayo and Thomasine (?), in 1653 in Yarmouth, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.¹ His death date has not been found.

     Major John Freeman was born on 28 January 1622/23 in Bentley, England.^2,3 He was the son of Edmond Freeman and Bennett Hodsoll.^4,5,2 Major John Freeman was baptized on 28 January 1626/27 in Billinghurst, Sussex, England.⁴ He married Mercy Prence, daughter of Thomas Prence and Patience Brewster, on 13 February 1648/49 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^2,6,7,3,8,4 Major John Freeman died on 28 October 1719 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 96.^2,4 He was buried in Cove Cemetery, Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay, The inscription on his headstone reads:
HERE LYES THE
BODY OF MAJOR
JOHN FREEMAN
DECD OCTOBER Ye
28th 1719
IN Ye 98th YEAR
OF HIS AGE.^9,10
     He immigrated on the Abigail, departing from London, c. May 1635, arriving circa July 1635 with his father Edmond Freeman.^2,11,4 Major John Freeman became a freeman on 5 June 1651 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.² He lived in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Massachusetts, in May 1655 He was one of the first settlers of Eastham..⁷ He left a will on 1 June 1716.¹²

He was made a deputy in 1653 represented Eastham until 1666. In 1667 he was chosen assistant to the Governor and was re-elected yearly until 1692. He was one of the first selectmen chosen in the town and for many years was deacon of the First Church. He belonged to the Militia and served as Ensign, Lieutenant and Captain. In 1685 hw was appointed Major of Militia forces of the county.

From Family Tree Maker, Genealogies of Mayflower Families.²

     Mercy Freeman was born in July 1659 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^2,5,4 She was the daughter of Major John Freeman and Mercy Prence.^6,5,4 Mercy Freeman married Samuel Knowles, son of Richard Knowles and Ruth Bower, in December 1679 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^1,2,6,3,4 Mercy Freeman died between 5 September 1739 and 17 April 1745 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^2,6,4

     Patience Brewster was born say 1600 in Scrooby, Nottinghamshire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Elder William Brewster and Mary (?)^3,4 Patience Brewster married Thomas Prence, son of Thomas Prence and Elizabeth Tolderby, on 5 August 1624 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts, "the ninth marriage at New Plymouth."^5,2,1,4 Patience Brewster died before 12 December 1634 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^2,5,1,4
     She immigrated on the Anne, arriving July 1623 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts, traveling with Fear Brewster, her sister.^1,4

     Mary (?) was born circa 1610. She married as her first husband Thomas Howes before 1629.³ Mary (?) married as her second husband Thomas Prence, son of Thomas Prence and Elizabeth Tolderby, before 1 August 1668.^1,3,2 Mary (?) died on 9 December 1695 in Yarmouth, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^3,2

     Judith Prence was born circa 1645 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^2,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Prence and Apphia Quick.^1,4,2 Judith Prence married as her first husband Isaac Barker on 28 December 1685 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Massachusetts.^2,1,3,4 Judith Prence married William Tubbs.⁴ She died between 1689 and 1752.

     Isaac Barker was born circa 1635. He married Judith Prence, daughter of Thomas Prence and Apphia Quick, on 28 December 1685 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Massachusetts.^2,1,3,4 His death date has not been found.

     Mary Prence was born circa 1639 in Duxbury, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Prence and Mary Collier.^1,3 Mary Prence married John Tracy before 1661.^1,2,3 Her death date has not been found.

     John Tracy was born circa 1632. He was the son of Stephen and Tryphosa (Lee) Tracy.² He married Mary Prence, daughter of Thomas Prence and Mary Collier, before 1661.^1,2,3 His death date has not been found.
     John was also known as Leacy.¹

     Elizabeth Prence was born circa 1647 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Prence and Apphia Quick.^1,3,2 Elizabeth Prence married Arthur Howland, son of Henry Howland and Margaret (?), on 9 December 1667 in Marshfield, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^2,1,4,3 Her death date has not been found.

     Arthur Howland was born before 1629.² He was the son of Henry Howland and Margaret (?)^2,3 Arthur Howland married Elizabeth Prence, daughter of Thomas Prence and Apphia Quick, on 9 December 1667 in Marshfield, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^2,1,4,5 Arthur Howland died before 30 October 1675.^6,7 He was buried on 30 October 1675 in Marshfield, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^6,7

     William Collier was born circa 1586 in London, London, England.² He was the son of Abraham Collier. William Collier married Jane Clarke, daughter of John Clarke and Elizabeth Hobson, on 16 May 1611 in St. Olave, Southwark, Surrey, England.^2,4 William Collier died on 5 July 1671 in Duxbury, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.²
     He and Jane Clarke immigrated , arriving 1633 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Their children Mary, Rebecca, Sarah and Elizabeth traveled with them.² William Collier became a freeman in January 1634 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.²

     Thomas Prence was born before 22 May 1627 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Prence and Patience Brewster.^1,3 Thomas Prence died before 13 March 1670/71 in England.^1,3

     Hannah Prence was born in 1629 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^3,5 She was the daughter of Thomas Prence and Patience Brewster.^1,5 Hannah Prence married as her first husband Nathaniel Mayo, son of Rev John Mayo and Thomasine (?), on 13 February 1649/50 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^1,3,4,5 Hannah Prence married as her second husband Jonathan Sparrow , son of Richard Sparrow and Pandora (?), after 5 June 1667 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^3,1,5 Hannah Prence died before 23 November 1698 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.⁵

     Nathaniel Mayo was born by 1627 in England.³ He was the son of Rev John Mayo and Thomasine (?)^2,3 Nathaniel Mayo married Hannah Prence, daughter of Thomas Prence and Patience Brewster, on 13 February 1649/50 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^2,4,5,3 Nathaniel Mayo died between 19 December 1661 and 24 February 1661/62 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^2,3
     He immigrated, arriving 1640 in Barnstable, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts, with his parents Rev John Mayo and Thomasine (?).^2,6 Nathaniel Mayo lived in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts, in May 1655 He was one of the first settlers of Eastham..²

     Mercy Prence was born in June 1631 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^4,5 She was the daughter of Thomas Prence and Patience Brewster.^1,5 Mercy Prence married Major John Freeman, son of Edmond Freeman and Bennett Hodsoll, on 13 February 1648/49 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^2,4,1,6,7,5 Mercy Prence died on 28 September 1711 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 80.^2,5 She was buried in Cove Cemetery, Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay, The inscription on her headstone reads:
HERE LYES
BURIED Ye BODY
OF MARCY FREEMAN
WIFE TO MAJOR JOHN
FREEMAN AGED
80 YEARS DECD
SEPT Ye 28th
1711.^8,9

     Samuel Knowles was born on 17 September 1651 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^3,6,5 He was the son of Richard Knowles and Ruth Bower.^3,6,5 Samuel Knowles married Mercy Freeman, daughter of Major John Freeman and Mercy Prence, in December 1679 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^1,2,3,4,5 Samuel Knowles died on 19 June 1737 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 85.^3,4,5

     Sarah Prence was born circa 1648 in Plymouth, Plymouth Colony, now Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Prence and Apphia Quick.^1,3,2 Sarah Prence married Jeremiah Howes, son of Thomas Howes and Mary (?), before 1669 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^2,1,3 Sarah Prence died on 3 March 1705/6 in Eastham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.²

     Jeremiah Howes was born circa 1637.² He was the son of Thomas Howes and Mary (?)^3,2 Jeremiah Howes married Sarah Prence, daughter of Thomas Prence and Apphia Quick, before 1669 in Eastham, Plymouth Colony, now Barnstable County, Massachusetts.^3,1,2 Jeremiah Howes died on 9 September 1708.

     Elizabeth Freeman was born on 11 April 1624 in Billinghurst, Sussex, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Edmond Freeman and Bennett Hodsoll.^4,1 Elizabeth Freeman married John Ellis in 1645.^1,2 Elizabeth Freeman died on 24 June 1692 in Rochester, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 68.³
     She immigrated on the Abigail, departing from London, c. May 1635, arriving circa July 1635 with her father Edmond Freeman.^1,5,6