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) |
