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     Hannah Sewall Wolcott was baptised on 17 April 1785.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Kitchin Wolcott and Hannah Sewall.² Hannah Sewall Wolcott married secondly John Folsom on 20 April 1814 in Brookline, Massachusetts.³

     Col. Nathaniel Sparhawk was born on 28 March 1715.³ He was the son of Rev. John Sparhawk and Priscilla Hemans.³ Col. Nathaniel Sparhawk married Elizabeth Pepperell, daughter of Sir William Pepperrell and Mary Hirst, on 1 May 1742 in Kittery, Maine, (10 June 1742 in Sparhawk).^4,5 On 1776 he entered military service as a Massachusetts Militia. Col. Nathaniel Sparhawk retired from military service in 1779. He was born before 1797.⁶

     Sir William Pepperell Sparhawk was baptised on 30 November 1746.² He was the son of Col. Nathaniel Sparhawk and Elizabeth Pepperell.¹ Sir William Pepperell Sparhawk graduated in 1766 from Harvard.³ He married Elizabeth Royall, daughter of Hon. Isaac Royall, on 12 November 1767 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.⁴ His name was legally changed to Sir William Pepperell Bart was made the heir of Sir William Pepperell (1696-1759) if he dropped the name Sparhawk. He was soon deprived of his vast possessions, for, on account of his loyalty to the King, they were confiscated at the outbreak of the Revolution. He removed to England where he was allowed an annuity by the Crown.^5,3,6 Sir William Pepperell Sparhawk died in December 1816 in Portman Square, London, at the age of 70 without male issue living. The baronetcy became extinct.^3,7

     Dr. Humphrey Devereaux was born on 11 December 1730.¹ He married Anna Henchman on 26 January 1762 in Lynn.¹ Dr. Humphrey Devereaux died on 3 December 1773 at the age of 42.¹

     John Gallison was born on 24 October 1788 in Marblehead. He was the son of Henry Gallison and Katherine Sewall.¹ John Gallison died on 24 December 1820 at the age of 32 of inflamation of the brain resulting in delirium.

     Jenny Dunning is also recorded as Jane Dunning.² She was born on 9 March 1763 in Harpswell, Maine, but recorded as 19 March in Chesterville Vital Records.^3,2 She was the daughter of Deacon Andrew Dunning and Hannah Shepherd.² Jenny Dunning married Dummer Sewall, son of Colonel Dummer Sewall and Mary Dunning, on 24 October 1782 in Harpswell, Maine.^3,2 Jenny Dunning appears on the census of 1850 at Chesterville, Franklin County, Maine, with her is a Jane Sewall aged 51. They living next door to Otis C. Sewall and his family.⁴ She died on 26 May 1852 in Harpswell, Maine, at the age of 89.^3,2 She was buried in Chesterville Center Cemetery, Chesterville, Franklin County, Maine.⁵

     Lydia Marsh was born on 3 January 1773 in Hingham, Massachusetts.² She was the daughter of Thomas Marsh and Sarah Stoddard.² Lydia Marsh married Joseph Sewall, son of Colonel Dummer Sewall and Mary Dunning, on 28 September 1794 in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine.³ Lydia Marsh died on 21 July 1805 in Bath, Maine, at the age of 32.²

      Adjutant General for Maine.² General Joseph Sewall was born on 21 April 1795 in Maine.¹ He was the son of Joseph Sewall and Lydia Marsh.² General Joseph Sewall graduated in 1812 from Bowdoin College.² He married Eliza Smith on 19 August 1816 in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine.^3,4 General Joseph Sewall was living in Bath, Maine.² He died on 27 November 1851 at the age of 56.¹

     William Dunning Sewall was born on 16 January 1797. He was the son of Joseph Sewall and Lydia Marsh.² William Dunning Sewall married Rachel Allen Trufant, daughter of William Trufant, on 1 January 1821 in Bath, Maine.³ "inherited considerable landed estate from his grandfather; engaged in shipbuilding; was a member of the Senate from Lincoln in 1841 & 1842 and was once a member of the congregational church in Bath but became a Swenborgian."² William Dunning Sewall died in 1877.²

     Lydia Marsh Sewall was born on 19 April 1800. She was the daughter of Joseph Sewall and Lydia Marsh.¹ Lydia Marsh Sewall married Ebenezer Wells on 19 October 1823 in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine.² Lydia Marsh Sewall died on 17 November 1829 at the age of 29.

     Clarissa Sewall was born on 19 July 1802.² She was the daughter of Joseph Sewall and Lydia Marsh.¹ Clarissa Sewall died in her youth.²

     Mary Dunning Sewall was born on 23 June 1805.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Sewall and Lydia Marsh.²

     Hannah Shaw was born on 24 February 1784 in Hunnewell's Point, Maine.^4,2,5 She was the daughter of Major Joshua Shaw and Mary Couillard.^2,3 Hannah Shaw married Joseph Sewall, son of Colonel Dummer Sewall and Mary Dunning, on 14 December 1806 in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine.^2,6,7 Hannah Shaw died on 10 August 1830 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine, at the age of 46.^4,2 She was buried in Sewall cemetery, Farmington, Maine.

     Mary Margaret Sewall was born on 2 February 1807 in Maine.^1,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Sewall and Hannah Shaw.² Mary Margaret Sewall married firstly John Randolph Cony on 2 October 1833 in Farmington, Maine, (The date of 13 October 1833 at Orono or Kennebec, Maine given by Coney and the IGI would appear to be incorrect).^3,4,5 Mary Margaret Sewall married secondly Rev. Pindar Field, son of Elijah Field and Tryphena Cooley, in November 1859.³ Mary Margaret Sewall and Rev. Pindar Field were living at Hamilton, New York, in 1860 where he was a Congregational missionary.³ She may be the person who appears on the census of 1880 at Hamilton, Madison County, New York, a widow aged 72, living on her own, who gave her place of birth as New York.⁶

      Lawyer and Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives. Hon. George Popham Sewall was born on 24 April 1811 in Hunnewell's Point, Maine.² He was the son of Joseph Sewall and Hannah Shaw.¹ Hon. George Popham Sewall married Sydney Ellen Wingate, daughter of Joseph Ferdinand Wingate and Margaret Gay Tingey, on 8 August 1837.² Hon. George Popham Sewall died on 30 December 1881 in Old Town, Maine, at the age of 70.²
"He accompanied his parents to Farmington as a child, where he attended the Farmington Academy. Being unable to afford a college course, he started the study of medicine, with his uncle, Moses Shaw, but finding this distasteful to him he determined upon the law as a profession and entered the office of the Hon. Hiram Belcher, where he studied the subject to such good purpose, that he was admitted to the Maine bar, in 1833, when but twenty-two years of age. He settled for a time at Dexter, but in June 1835 removed to Old Town, which was then growing rapidly and was the largest lumber working town in the country. Here he engaged in the practice of his profession, and rapidly made his way to a position of leadership therein. In 1842 he was elected to the Maine legislature and was eight times returned to that body. He was Speaker of the House in 1851-52. From 1853 until 1857 he held the office of Collector of Customs at Bangor. In 1862, although a Democrat, he was appointed Assessor of Internal Revenue by Abraham Lincoln and continued in that office until 1869. In all the public posts held by Mr Sewall he exhibited a capacity and disinterestedness, which gained him a high place in the esteem and affection of the community and there were few figures in Maine, better known or better loved than he. During the Civil War he performed a valuable service for his country, it being largely through his influence and exertions that two full companies of soldiers were enlisted principally from Old Town to fight for the cause of the Union. In spite of his party affinity, he was returned to Augusta as Old Town's representative at the outbreak of the war by a vote of 381 to 17. He worked incessantly during the four years of that tremendous struggle and exerted a wide influence both in the State, and in the Nation" Maine: a history, 1919.

     Ellen Shaw Sewall was born on 5 March 1813 in Farmington, Maine.^1,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Sewall and Hannah Shaw.² Ellen Shaw Sewall married David Worcester on 6 June 1832 in Farmington, Maine.³ Ellen Shaw Sewall died on 5 September 1895 in Grand Junction, Colorado, at the age of 82.³

     Catherine Jones Shaw was born in 1803 (August 1804 - Sinnett).^3,1 She was the daughter of Major Joshua Shaw.² Catherine Jones Shaw married Joseph Sewall, son of Colonel Dummer Sewall and Mary Dunning, on 23 June 1839 in Farmington, Maine.^2,4 Catherine Jones Shaw died on 24 February 1861 or 1871 in Farmington, Maine.^2,3,1

     Mercy Hannah Sewall is also recorded as Mercy Hall Sewall by Sinnett p. 43 whilst Coney variously calls her Mary Hall as well as Mercy.^1,2 She was born on 27 September 1815 in Bath, Maine.² She was the daughter of Joseph Sewall and Hannah Shaw.^3,1 Mercy Hannah Sewall married Governor Samuel Cony, son of Gen. Samuel Cony, on 17 October 1833 in Farmington, Maine.^1,2 Mercy Hannah Sewall died on 9 April 1847 in Old Town, Maine, at the age of 31.²

     Mary Lombard was born on 8 November 1774 in Bath, Maine.^2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Lombard and Hannah Booker.¹ Mary Lombard married Rev. Samuel M. Sewall, son of Colonel Dummer Sewall and Mary Dunning, on 27 October 1794.^1,4 Mary Lombard died on 27 November 1842 at the age of 68.²

     Abigail Trask was born on 30 October 1762.³ She was the daughter of Thomas Trask.² Abigail Trask married Rev. Samuel Sewall, son of Henry Sewall and Mary Stinson, on 4 January 1787 in Bath, Sagadahoc, Maine.⁴ Abigail Trask died on 14 November 1843 in Wilton, Maine, at the age of 81.³

     Rufus K. Sewall was born on 10 December 1787 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine.^3,4 He was the son of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.² He was a Lieutenant in the War of 1812.² Rufus K. Sewall married Phoebe Merrill, daughter of Stephen Merrill and Phoebe Clifford, on 29 October 1812.⁵ He was for several years a Representative in the Legislature of Maine at Portland and Augusta and Deacon of the Congregational Church in Edgecomb.² Rufus K. Sewall and Phoebe Merrill appear on the census of 1850 at Edgecomb, Lincoln County, Maine, where he is listed as a farmer. In addition to their children they are housing a 12 year old pauper, Clarasa A. Eastman.⁶ Rufus K. Sewall died on 30 April 1880 in Edgecomb, Maine, at the age of 92.¹

     Stinson Sewall was born circa 27 February 1789 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine.^2,3 He was the son of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.¹ Stinson Sewall married Mary Whitmore, daughter of Andrew Whitmore and Lucy Couillord.⁴ In 1864 he was a Town Clerk.¹ Stinson Sewall died on 14 June 1869 in Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, of kidney disease.^5,3

      Boat builder.² Jason Sewall was born on 3 February 1791 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine.^3,4 He was the son of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.¹ Jason Sewall married Hannah Joyce on 1 July 1819.^5,3 Jason Sewall and Hannah Joyce appear on the census of 1870 at Bath, Maine, living with their daughter Hannah and son-in-law Dudley Gilman.⁶ Jason Sewall died on 8 September 1881 in Bath, Maine, at the age of 90.³

     Lydia Sewall was born on 9 January 1793 in Farmington, Maine.^2,3 She was the daughter of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.¹ Lydia Sewall died on 5 November 1796 in Farmington, Maine, at the age of 3.^4,2

     Samuel Sewall was born on 12 July 1794 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine.^2,3 He was the son of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.¹ Samuel Sewall married firstly Harriet Drummond on 12 July 1821 in Phippsburg, Maine.⁴ Samuel Sewall married Clara P. Prescott on 26 December 1832.⁵ Samuel Sewall died on 18 May 1847 at the age of 52.²

     Abigail Sewall was born on 26 July 1796 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine.^2,3 She was the daughter of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.¹ Abigail Sewall married Nathaniel Greene, son of Nathaniel Greene and Lucy Starr, on 20 August 1822 they had eight children, three sons and five daughters.^4,5 Abigail Sewall died on 16 July 1840 in Maine at the age of 43 (Sinnett gives a date of 10 July 1841).⁵

     Philenia Sewall was born on 24 July 1798 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine.^3,4 She was the daughter of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.² Philenia Sewall married John S. Mitchell on 13 September 1832.⁵ Philenia Sewall died on 16 January 1837 at the age of 38.³

     Levi Sewall was born on 24 May 1800 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine.^2,3 He was the son of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.¹ He lived in Phippsburg, Maine, until 1826, when he moved to Farmington, where he remained until 1839. He then moved to Readfield, Maine, where he remained until 1841, when he went to Wilton, Maine, remaining for a year. His property was invested in the Readfield shoe factory, which was burned in 1841, in August. In June, 1841, he and his sons began clearing a farm six miles from Crystal Stream. He was a shoemaker by trade. He finally settled at Island Falls, five miles distant from any neighbors. He intended to build a factory there, in order to get water power from Island Falls, but never carried out his design. He was a Whig in polities.⁴ Levi Sewall married Rebecca Alexander, daughter of David Alexander, on 12 September 1824 in Harpswell.⁵ Levi Sewall died on 4 December 1860 in Island Falls, Maine, at the age of 60.⁵

     Esther Sewall was born on 9 February 1802 in Farmington, Franklin County, Maine.^2,3 She was the daughter of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.¹ Esther Sewall married Josiah L. Perham, son of Josiah Perham and Elizabeth Gould, on 6 September 1830 in Farmington, Maine, and the following day at Hallowell, Maine. The groom's first name is variously recorded as Josiah or Joshua.⁴ Esther Sewall died on 17 October 1847 at the age of 45.²

     (un-named) Sewall died in 1803 died at birth.² He was born in 1803.² He was the son of Rev. Samuel Sewall and Abigail Trask.¹