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     Reverend John Hale was born on 4 April 1636 in Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.^1,4,5,3 He was the son of Deacon Robert Hale and Joanna Cutter.^2,3,4 Reverend John Hale married as his first wife Rebecca Byley on 15 December 1664 in Ipswich, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^4,1,6 Reverend John Hale married as his second wife Sarah Noyes, daughter of Rev. James Noyes and Sarah Brown, on 3 March 1683/84 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^4,1,2,7,8,9 Reverend John Hale married as his third wife Elizabeth Somerby, daughter of Henry Somerby and Judith Greenleaf, on 8 August 1698 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^10,1 Reverend John Hale died on 15 May 1700 in Beverly, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 64.^4,2,7
     He was Ordained after preaching 3 years. First minister of Beverly. He wrote about the witchcraft delusion of 1692. on 20 September 1667.⁴

He was credited with ending the Salem witch trials after his wife Sarah Noyes Hale was accused. Sarah was the sister of Reverend William Noyes, one of the primary prosecutors in the witch trials.²

     Deacon Robert Hale was born circa 1607 in Kent, England.^4,1,2 He married Joanna Cutter on 14 October 1632 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.^4,1,3 Deacon Robert Hale died on 16 July 1659 in Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^4,1,2,3,5
     He immigrated in 1630.⁴ He was a blacksmith and land surveyor in 1632.⁴ He became a freeman on 14 May 1634 in Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Suffolk County.²

     Samuel Hale was born on 13 August 1687 in Beverly, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^5,2,4 He was the son of Reverend John Hale and Sarah Noyes.^2,3,4 Samuel Hale married Apphia Moody, daughter of John Moody and Hannah Dole, on 26 August 1714 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^5,2,6 Samuel Hale died in 1723 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay. The administration of his estate was granted June 10, 1723.^1,2,3

     Asa Fox was born after 1786.² He was the son of John Fox and Abigail Packer. His death date has not been found.

     James Fox was born in 1786.² He was the son of John Fox and Abigail Packer. His death date has not been found.

     Deacon Richard Hale was born on 28 February 1717 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Samuel Hale and Apphia Moody.^2,3,4 Deacon Richard Hale married Elizabeth Strong, daughter of John Strong and Hannah Trumbull, circa 1740 (estimated.)¹ Deacon Richard Hale died in 1802.^1,2

     Nathan Hale was born on 6 June 1755 in Coventry, Connecticut Colony, now Tolland County.^1,2 He was the son of Deacon Richard Hale and Elizabeth Strong.² Nathan Hale died on 22 September 1776 in New York, New York County, New York, at age 21. He was hanged by the Brittish as a spy.^1,2

     Thomas Butter was born in 1500 in Dedham, Essex, England.¹ He married as his first wife Joane (?) circa 1520 in Dedham, Essex, England.¹ Thomas Butter married as his second wife Marion (?) before 1555.² Thomas Butter died on 15 October 1555 in Dedham, Essex, England.¹
     Thomas was also known as Butler. He was a clothier.² He left a will on 20 August 1555.³ His will was proved/probated on 7 May 1556.³

     Joane (?) was born in 1504 in Dedham, Essex, England.¹ She married Thomas Butter circa 1520 in Dedham, Essex, England.¹ Her death date has not been found.

     Richard Dole was born circa 1570 in England.¹ His death date has not been found. He died in Rangeworthy, Gloucestershire, England, probably.¹

     Joan Hale was born circa 1596 (estimated same as her husband.) She married William Tanner Dole, son of Richard Dole, before 1622. Her death date has not been found.

     Agnes Rolfe was born circa 1573 in Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Unidentified Rolfe and Alice (?)³ Agnes Rolfe married as her first husband Richard Rolfe, son of Richard Rolfe and Elizabeth (?), circa 1590 in Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.¹ Agnes Rolfe married John Rice as her second husband.² She died after 1600 in Whiteparish, Wiltshire, England.¹

     Elizabeth Birchard was born on 1 November 1621 in Belstone, Devon, England. She was the daughter of Thomas Birchard and Mary Robinson. She married Thomas Bliss, son of Thomas Bliss and Margaret Hulins, on 30 October 1644 in Lyme, Connecticut Colony, now Hartford County.¹ Her death date has not been found. She died in Norwich, Connecticut Colony.

     Elizabeth (?) was born circa 1564 in Kent, England.² She married Henry Scudder, son of John Scudder and Margaret (?), circa 1580.^1,3 Her death date has not been found.

     John Porter was born circa 1596 in Dorchester, Dorsetshire, England. His birth date is estimated from an age of 80 at his death.³ He was the son of Samuel Porter and Sarah (?)⁴ John Porter married Mary Endicott circa 1634 probably in England.^3,2 John Porter died on 6 September 1676 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony.³ He was buried on 6 September 1676 in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Danvers.²
     He lived in Hingham, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Plymouth County, in 1635.^2,3 He lived in Salem, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Danvers, in 1644.²

     Major Stephen Sewall was born on 19 August 1657 in Baddesley, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,1 He was the son of Henry Sewall and Jane Dummer.¹ Major Stephen Sewall married Margaret Mitchell, daughter of Rev. Jonathan Mitchell and Margaret Boradile, on 13 June 1682 in Cambridge, Massachusetts Bay Colony.^2,3,4 Major Stephen Sewall died on 17 October 1725 in Salem, Province of Massachusetts Bay, at age 68.^3,5
     He immigrated on the Prudent and Mary, arriving 6 July 1661 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony, with his mother Jane Dummer.³ Military service included Great Service in the Colonial Wars per F. F. Harrop. in 1704.¹ His estate was probated 8 November 1725.⁵

     Henry Sewall was born in 1614 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Sewall and Anna Hunt.³ Henry Sewall married Jane Dummer, daughter of Stephen Dummer and Alice Archer, on 25 March 1646 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony. They were married by Richard Saltonstall.^1,2,4,5 Henry Sewall died on 18 May 1700 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^1,2,4
     He immigrated in 1634 on the Elizabeth & Dorcas. He was elected in 1635 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Essex County, as representative to General Court from Newbury.¹ He became a freeman on 16 May 1637 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony, now Essex County.² He returned to England with his wife and her parents in 1647; They returned to England with several children including daughter and son-in-law Jane Dummer and Henry Sewall because they did not like the climate in New England.² He returned to New England in 1659. His wife and children followed in 1661. They returned to New England several years later.^2,5

     Jane Dummer was born in 1628 in England.^2,1 She was the daughter of Stephen Dummer and Alice Archer.^2,1,3 Jane Dummer married Henry Sewall, son of Henry Sewall and Anna Hunt, on 25 March 1646 in Newbury, Massachusetts Bay Colony. They were married by Richard Saltonstall.^1,2,4,3 Jane Dummer died on 13 January 1700/1 in Newbury, Province of Massachusetts Bay.^2,4,1
     She immigrated on the Bevis, arriving June 1638 with her parents Alice Archer and Stephen Dummer.^2,5,3 She and her husband returned to England with her parents in 1647; They returned to England with several children including daughter and son-in-law Jane Dummer and Henry Sewall because they did not like the climate in New England.² Jane Dummer immigrated on the Prudent and Mary, arriving 6 July 1661 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony. Her children Hannah, Samuel, John, Stephen and Jane traveled with her.²

     Henry Sewall was born on 8 April 1576 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England. Compiler's notes: The article The Death of Henry Sewall says that Henry was 40 at the time of his father's death. This would make his birthdate about 1588.^1,3,2,4 He was the son of Henry Sewall and Margaret Gazebrook.² Henry Sewall married Anna Hunt before 1614.¹ Henry Sewall was buried in March 1656/57 in Rowley, Massachusetts Bay Colony.⁵ He died in March 1656/57 in Rowley, Massachusetts Bay Colony, at age 80.^1,5,4
     He and Anna Hunt immigrated in 1635 Elizabeth & Dorcas.⁴

     Anna Hunt was born circa 1580 in England.¹ She married Henry Sewall, son of Henry Sewall and Margaret Gazebrook, before 1614.¹ Her death date has not been found.
     Anna was also known as Ellen.¹ She and Henry Sewall immigrated in 1635 Elizabeth & Dorcas.²

     Henry Sewall was born in 1544 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.² He married Margaret Gazebrook in 1575.^2,1 Henry Sewall died on 16 April 1628 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.²
     He was Mayor of Coventry and a linen draper.^3,2 He left a will on 1 September 1624.¹ His will was proved/probated on 18 April 1628 in Litchfield, England.¹

     Walter Butler was born on 27 May 1718 in New London, Connecticut Colony.^1,4,2,3 He was the son of Lieutenant Walter Butler and Mary Harris.^2,3 Walter Butler was baptized on 1 June 1718 in New London, Connecticut Colony.² He married Maritie Wemple, daughter of Johannes Myndert Wemple and Ariaantje Swits, in 1745.² Walter Butler died on 8 September 1755 at age 37. He died at the battle of Lake George.^5,6

     Lieutenant Walter Butler was born circa 1690 (estimated.) He was the son of Thomas Butler.^1,3 Lieutenant Walter Butler married as his first wife Mary Harris, daughter of Thomas Harris and Mary Wetherell, after 26 July 1713 in New London, Connecticut Colony, The marriage intentions were published on this date.^1,2,4 Lieutenant Walter Butler married as his second wife Deborah Ely in 1727.^2,5 Lieutenant Walter Butler died after 13 March 1760 in Schenectady, Province of New York, now Schenectady County. He died in the house in the winter of 1759/1760.^6,2
     He received a military appointment in the Mowhawk country in 1728 and moved his family there fourteen years later where he was Captain of the Fort.³ He was an aide of Sir William Johnson during the French and Indian War. He left a will on 13 March 1760 in Schenectady, Province of New York, now Schenectady County. In the will, he mentions the daughters Marya and Deborah of his son Walter (deceased), his sons Thomas and John and daughters Marya Vanderheyden and Anna. He does not mention any other grandchildren by name. It is likely that his son Walter did not have any other children, else he would mentioned them to pass on their father's share of his estate. This supports the conclusion that our Walter Butleris from another family.^6,2 His will was proved/probated on 20 January 1763.²

Compiler's note: Florence Fox Harrop worked very hard to link the Walter Butler who is the ancestor of our family to Lieutenant Walter Butler. Although she sent letters and documents to other family members about other possible lines, most of the material that remains in her collected papers shows both Walters with a couple of generations of question marks between them. This compiler has not been able to find any evidence that links the two families, other than the similarity in names, though evidence that links our Walter to any other family is also lacking.

     Mary Harris was born on 4 November 1690 in New London, Connecticut Colony.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Harris and Mary Wetherell.^2,3,4 Mary Harris was baptized on 21 February 1692 in New London, Connecticut Colony.^2,4 She married Lieutenant Walter Butler, son of Thomas Butler, after 26 July 1713 in New London, Connecticut Colony, The marriage intentions were published on this date.^1,2,4 Mary Harris died on 4 March 1724/25 in New London, Connecticut Colony, at age 34.^1,2

     Thomas Butler was born circa 1642.^1,2 He died on 20 December 1701 in New London, Connecticut Colony.^1,2