Woodward

My Woodward ancestors

01. Richard Woodward, son of William was born on January 20, 1585 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.  He emigrated in 1634 to Boston, MA. on the ship "Elizabeth" with his wife Rose Stewart and family.  In 1642, he had a homestall of 12 acres, and was granted an additional 9 acres in Watertown, Middlesex County, MA. His estate administered by his sons, George and John.

02. George Woodward, son of Richard and Rose was born in 1619 in England.  He married Mary Gibbson abt. 1640 in Watertown, MA.  He was possibly also known as Samuel. He was found delinquent for an unlawful entry upon some of the town's ground and "annoying the highway with stinking fish to the forfeitsure of £3 4s 8d" on 12 Jun 1637 at Boston, Suffolk County, MA. In 1644, he had a homestall of 10 acres, on the east side of Lexington St., from Orchard to Main St., Watertown, Middlesex County, MA which was sold or given to him by his father. This was George's permanent residence, and was occupied by his widow and family for many years after his death. 

03. Daniel Woodward, son of George and Mary was born on June 11, 1653 in Watertown, Middlesex, MA.  He married Elizabeth Dana on January 14, 1679 in Melford, Middlesex, MA.  He was impressed for King Philip's War Nov. 1675, being then 22 yrs. of age. Savage says that his father, George Woodward, came from Ipswich, County of Suffolk, England; res. Medford, 1679-95, Cambridge, Woburn, 1691, and Charlestown. Innkeeper at Medford.  (Source: Dana Family in America).  Daniel's sister is Sarah Woodward who married Stephen Gates which provides a second connection to the Woodward family.

04. Daniel Woodward, son of Daniel and Elizabeth was born on January 5, 1684 in Medford, Middlesex, MA.  He married Thankful Gates, daughter of Stephen Gates and Jemima Benjamin on March 1, 1701 in Preston, New London, CT.  Daniel died on May 29, 1752 in Preston.

05. Sarah Woodward, daughter of Daniel and Thankful was born on April 15, 1717 in Preston, New London, CT.  She married Thomas Clark, son of Thomas Clark and Elizabeth Leonard on December 17, 1735.  I descend from their daughter Sarah Clark who married Samuel Adams.  

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