53. Witt Family


           In Salem, Essex Co., MA, John Witt first made his mark in America.  He is known to have resided in Lynn, MA and was perhaps a selectman that helped organize the town Govt. of Groton, MS in 1655 however returning to Lynn.  He was married in England and came to America with at least 5 children.  The last 3 children were born to his 2nd wife Sarah in Lynn.  His will dated Sep. 12, 1675 lists his widow Sarah, and children: Ann Barney, Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, Martha, John, Thomas & Jonathan. John died Dec. 2, 1675. His first wife's name could not be found.
      Children:

      ANN (ANNA) , born ca. 1642
      Jonathan, born ca. 1643
      Elizabeth, born ca. 1645
      Sarah, born ca. 1647
      Mary, born ca. 1649
      John, born ca. 1651/2
      Martha, born Mar. 5, 1659>
      Thomas, born Jul. 25. 1661
      Ebenezer, born Apr. 6, 1665, died young

      ANN WITT, born in England, ca. 1642, died Feb. 12, 1683, married May 26, 1660 to Jacob Barney Jr., born 1634 Salem, Essex Co., MA, died 1692/3.
      (See Barney Family Addendum)

      Ref: (9), (32)