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William Sargent 1624–1716 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jun 1624

Birth Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 19 Feb 1716

Death Location: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Andrew Sargent

Mother: Mary Wathen

Spouse(s): Abegele Clark, Mary Epes

Children(s): William Sargent, Samuel Sargent

In 1624, William Sargent entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Andrew Sargent And Mary Wathen. In 1651, William Sargent was employed in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA. In 1664, William Sargent resided in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. William Sargent married Abegele Clark, Mary Epes, and had children including Samuel Sargent, William Sargent. William Sargent passed away in 1716 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1624, William Sargent entered the world in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, born to Andrew Sargent And Mary Wathen.
  • In 1651, William Sargent was employed in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1664, William Sargent resided in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
  • William Sargent married Abegele Clark, Mary Epes, and had children including Samuel Sargent, William Sargent.
  • William Sargent passed away in 1716 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Sargent's Ancestors

Self
William Sargent
1624–1716
Birth Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Andrew Sargent
1597–1629
St Stephen
Mary Wathen
1600–1629
Bristol, Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
George Wathen
1563–1629
Bristol, Somerset, England
Joyce White
1567–1599
Bristol, Gloucs, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Sargent's Descendants

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William Sargent (20 Jun 1624–19 Feb 1716) m. Abegele Clark (1632–08 Mar 1711) m. Mary Epes (1626–1651)
  1. 1. William Sargent 1658–1743 m. Naomi Stanwood 1664–1702
    1. 1. Abigail Sargent 1683–1729 m. John Nichols 1676–1727
      1. 1. Joseph Nichols 1709–1776 m. Rebecca Chase 1712–1750
        1. 1. James Nickels 1735–1817 m. Mercy (Hubbard) Holbrook 1732–1815
        2. 2. Martha Nichols 1743–1833
        3. 3. Jacob Nichols 1738–1760
        4. 4. Phineas Nichols 1740–1838
      2. 2. Humphrey Nichols 1723–1758 m. Dorothy Hunt 1723–1792
        1. 1. Hezekiah Nichols 1752–1828 m. Hannah Colby 1753–1814
      3. 3. Mary Nichols 1702–1790
      4. 4. William Nichols 1705–
      5. 5. Jacob Nichols 1707–
      6. 6. Daniel Nichols 1712–1804 m. Elisabeth Sawyer 1718–1803
        1. 1. Stephen Nichols 1755–1840 m. Martha Robinson 1761–1833
      7. 7. Moses Nichols 1714–1742
      8. 8. Anna Nichols 1717–
      9. 9. Aaron Nichols 1719–1750
      10. 10. Thomas Nichols 1724–
      11. 11. Abigail Nichols 1727–1821
      12. 12. John Nichols 1704–1738
  2. 2. Samuel Sargent 1659–1727
    1. 1. Solomon Sargent 1706–1751 m. Sarah Somes 1708–
      1. 1. Solomon Sargent 1737–1759 m. Martha Robinson 1735–
        1. 1. Lydia (Robinson) Sargent 1758–1814

William Sargent's Timeline

5 Records

1624
20 Jun 1624
Birth of William Sargent in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1651
1651
Age 27
William Sargent was employed in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
1664
May 1664
Age 40
William Sargent resided here in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1715
09 Feb 1715
Age 91
Death of William Sargent in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
1716
19 Feb 1716
Age 92
Death of William Sargent in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1624
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 23952.003; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1651
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: May 1664
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Feb 1715
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Feb 1716
    Event Place: Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, USA

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