Anne Sewall (1662–1706) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex co., Massachusetts. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Anne Sewall 1662–1706

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 6 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Sep 1662 · Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Died 18 Dec 1706 · Newbury, Essex co., Massachusetts

Father Henry Sewall

Mother Jane Dummer

Spouse Henry Short

Children Anne Longfellow, Elizabeth Longfellow, Hannah Short, Jane Short, Joseph Short, Mehitable Short, Nathan Longfellow, Samuel Short, Stephen I Longfellow, Stephen Longfellow, William Longfellow

Siblings Dorothy Sewall, Elizabeth Sewall, Hannah Sewall, Jane Sewall, John Sewall, Mehitable Sewall, Samuel Sewall, Stephen Sewall

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Family Data Collection - Marriages Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records Massachusetts Marriages Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Sewall

Jane Dummer

Spouse(s)

Henry Short

William Francis Longfellow

Children

Biography

In 1662, Anne Sewall entered the world in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to henry sewall and jane dummer. Anne Sewall married henry short, william francis longfellow, and had children including anne longfellow, elizabeth longfellow, hannah short, jane short, joseph short, mehitable short, nathan longfellow, samuel short, stephen i longfellow, stephen longfellow, william longfellow. Anne Sewall passed away in 1706 in Newbury, Essex co., Massachusetts.

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Record Family Data Collection - Births
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Record Family Data Collection - Deaths
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Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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Marriage Records Family Data Collection - Marriages
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
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Marriage Records Massachusetts Marriages
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Vital Records Massachusetts, Town Vital Collections

Life Timeline

1662

Birth of Anne Sewall in Newbury, Esses Co, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1662

Birth of Anne Sewall in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1678

Anne Sewall was married in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts

Marriage

1706

Death of Anne Sewall in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death

1706

Death of Anne Sewall in Newbury, Essex co., Massachusetts

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Anne Sewall

This ancestor line traces from Coventry, Warwickshire, England (1576) to Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1662) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Anne Sewall (1662–1706) was born in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA and died in Newbury, Essex co., Massachusetts. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have Anne in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Anne Sewall PTP

1662–1706

Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA