Col. Henry Sewell, Secretary of the Province of Maryland 1576–1657
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8 researchers on YourRoots have Col. Maryland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 8 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
Col. Henry Sewell, Secretary of the Province of Maryland was born in 1576 in Coventry, Metropolitan Borough of Coventry, West Midlands, England, the child of william henry winter sewall sewall 1544 sir honorable colonel dr. Col. Henry Sewell, Secretary of the Province of Maryland married mary cawarden, and had children including col henry c sewell willoughby secretary of the province of maryland iii. Col. Henry Sewell, Secretary of the Province of Maryland passed away in 1657 in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.
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1Marriage Records England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988
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2Record Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886
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3Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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4Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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5Record North America, Family Histories
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6Record Compiled family tree (no external records cited)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Col. Maryland
This ancestor line traces from Coventry, Warwickshire, , England (1520) to Coventry, Metropolitan Borough of Coventry, West Midlands, England (1576) across 3 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Col. Maryland (1576–1657) was born in Coventry, Metropolitan Borough of Coventry, West Midlands, England and died in Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. 8 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Col. 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.
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Col. Maryland's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record