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Silas Sawyer 1764–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 March 1764

Birth Location: Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 21 November 1841

Death Location: Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Abner Lt

Mother: Hannah Lamb

Spouse(s): Mary Ross

Children(s): Abner Sawyer

The story of Silas Sawyer began in 1764 in Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America. In 1800, Silas Sawyer resided in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts. In 1820, Silas Sawyer resided in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Silas Sawyer married Mary Ross, and had children including Abner Sawyer. Silas Sawyer passed away in 1841 in Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Sawyer began in 1764 in Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • In 1800, Silas Sawyer resided in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • In 1820, Silas Sawyer resided in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Silas Sawyer married Mary Ross, and had children including Abner Sawyer.
  • Silas Sawyer passed away in 1841 in Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Sawyer's Ancestors

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Silas Sawyer
1764–1841
Birth Place: Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Abner Sawyer Lt
1742–1779
Bolton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Hannah Lamb
1744–1836
Grandparents
Thomas Sawyer
1710–1797
Phillipston, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Houghton
1710–1760
United States of America
Ruth Clark
1712–1790
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sawyer
1683–1737
Sarah Beaman
1682–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sayer
1649–1736
Hannah Lewis
1649–1720

Silas Sawyer's Descendants

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Silas Sawyer (6 March 1764–21 November 1841) m. Mary Ross (28 October 1766–23 Oct 1823)
  1. 1. Abner Sawyer 1787–1871 m. Tamer Williams 1786–1850
    1. 1. Braittain Sawyer 1807–1882 m. Sarah Smith 1807–
      1. 1. Jerome (Bonaparte) Sawyer 1845–1936 m. Clarra (E.) Miller 1851–
        1. 1. Magdalene ((Margaret)) Sawyer 1887–1976 m. Ivey (Nixon) Willis 1874–1952

Silas Sawyer's Timeline

6 Records

1764
6 March 1764
Birth of Silas Sawyer in Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1800
1800
Age 36
Silas Sawyer resided here in Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts
Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts
1820
1820
Age 56
Silas Sawyer resided here in Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1830
1830
Age 66
Silas Sawyer resided here in Phillipston, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Phillipston, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1841
21 November 1841
Age 77
Death of Silas Sawyer in Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1841
19 Nov 1841
Age 77
Silas Sawyer - Probate in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 March 1764
    Event Place: Templeton, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Death Records
    [2] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [3] Massachusetts, U.S., Town Birth Records, 1620-1850
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Petersham, Worcester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Bolton, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Phillipston, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 November 1841
    Event Place: Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Phillipston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1841
    Event Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

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