Descendants of Richard Sears

Fifth Generation

(Continued)


218. Bethia Crowell (John Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 4 Mar 1726/1727 in .

Bethia married Zachariah Howes, son of Joseph Howes and Elizabeth Paddock, on 1744. Zachariah was born 10 Feb 1721/1722 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA. He died 22 Dec 1811 in Windham, CT.

DEATH: Letter from Mary Rebman, Wauwatosa, WI; 1657-1988; Letter dtd 11
Jun 1996; ; "Records of the COngragational Church in Windham, CT 1700-1851
published in Hartford, CT by the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State
of CT, 1943"

Howes Family Genealogy: Will dated 6 Apr 1811, proved 4 Jan 1812

CENSUS: 1790 MA list 1-0-2

Revolutionary War Veteran

"John Crowe and His Descendants" pub 1903, Bethia Crowell married Zachariah
Howes in 1744 and moved to Windham, CT. Became members of the Congregational
Church in Windham, CT on 23 Oct 1754 (p 31) in the book on page 1 of FGR

married Bethiah Crowell, 1744
moved to Windham, Connecticut.

Submitter: James Nohl Churchyard
1783 Hawaii Circle
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-2015
(If no longer there, try Fallbrook, CA 92028)
714 540-5022
churchyh@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
This GEDCOM file contains basic vital statistics info on the lineal

Zachariah and Bethia had the following children:

+ 966 M i Joseph Howes
  967 M ii Zachariah Jr Howes was born 17 May 1754 in .

BIRTH: Letter from Mary Rebman, Wauwatosa, WI; 1657-1988; Letter dtd 11
Jun 1996; ;
  968 M iii Zenas Howes was born 20 May 1757 in .

BIRTH: Letter from Mary Rebman, Wauwatosa, WI; 1657-1988; Letter dtd 11 Jun
1996; ;
  969 M iv David Howes was born 26 Feb 1759 in . He died 27 Mar 1814.

BIRTH-DEATH: Letter from Mary Rebman, Wauwatosa, WI; 1657-1988; Letter dtd 11
Jun 1996; ;
  970 F v Bethiah Howes was born 20 Feb 1762 in .

BIRTH-SPOUSE: Letter from Mary Rebman, Wauwatosa, WI; 1657-1988; Letter dtd 11
Jun 1996; ;
        Bethiah married Living
  971 F vi Elizabeth "Betty" Howes was born 27 Sep 1770 in . She died 2 Oct 1825.

BIRTH-SPOUSE-DEATH: Letter from Mary Rebman, Wauwatosa, WI; 1657-1988; Letter
dtd 11 Jun 1996; ;

224. Anna Crowell (John Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born about 29 Mar 1738 in Windham, CN, CT. She died 26 May 1785 in West Brewster, MA.

S.P. May p.139 She was adm. 2d Ch., Yar., 28 Sep 1760

Line 1423 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long:
CHAN

Line 1424 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long:
CHAN DATE 22 OCT 1995

Anna married Micajah Sears Lt, son of Daniel Sears and Mercy Snow, on 6 Jan 1759 in Yarmouth, Pub.. Micajah was born 25 Apr 1738 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA. He died Feb 1823 in W Brewster, MA.

S.P. May p.140(No 209) Micajah Sears was a Lieut. in the Militia, and for twenty-five years prominent in church and town affairs, holding numerous offices. Was Rep. 1794,1795,1798. "Micajah Sears, Lt. in Capt Micah Chapman's Co.,march toward Marshfield at the time of the Lexington battle - 2 days service; 14 miles' travel." Lt. in Capt. Elish Hedge's Co., Sep 1777; and Lt. in Capt. Micah Chapman's Co., at alarm Dartmouth and Falmouth, 6 Sep 1778; 13 days' service.
He died of mortification.

Married secondly Huldah Clarke (third husband)

Submitter: James Nohl Churchyard
CHAN DATE 22 OCT 1995

Dennis, Cape Cod, p 249, served on the 1793 committee to appeal to the General Court for a separation of Yarmouth into two towns.

DVR, p 7, b.

Micajah and Anna had the following children:

+ 972 F i Lavinia Sears
  973 F ii Kezia Sears was born 4 May 1762 in . She died 4 Jun 1762 and was buried in , 556.
+ 974 F iii Molly Sears
  975 M iv Nathan Sears was born 24 Jun 1766 in and was christened 28 Sep 1766. He died Apr 1789 in St Estatia, West Indies.

DVR p 58 a Nathan Sears d. April 1789 aged 22 years 10 mos att St Estatia west indies
SPM No 558, d. at sea
  976 F v Ann Sears was born 27 Jun 1773 in Yarmouth and was christened 4 Jul 1773. was buried in , 559.
+ 977 M vi Henry Sears

225. Molly Crowell (John Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 13 Dec 1739 in .

Molly married Judah Sears Lt, son of Judah Sears and Mary Paddock, on 21 Sep 1760 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA. Judah was born 19 Nov 1734 in Harwich, Barnstable, MA and was christened 6 Jun 1736. He died 1782 in Rochester, MA and was buried in , 130.

S.P. May p.119 Judah Sears removed to Rochester, MA with his parents, previous
to 1764. Was a minute man in Capt. Seth Briggs' Co., and on alarm at Lexington
marched eighty miles, four days service, expense and wages, 12s and 4s 3d was
Com. 2d Lt. in Col Cary's Reg., Cap Stephen Wing's Co., 177_.
On the occaison of the Convention at Barnstable in Sep 1774, Judah Sears, Jr.
was on Com. "to hear and determine all offenses against morality, decency and
good manners, that shall be complained of during the time of our present
enterprise," etc.
His estate was settled in 1782, and found insolvent; his wife Mary is
mentioned, but no children; and the family perhaps removed, as they are not
again found in town or church records.

BIRTH-PARENTS: Abstracts of Harwich, MA Vital Records, Vol 1, by Vernon
Nickerson; 1969;

Judah and Molly had the following children:

  978 F i Temperance Sears was born 2 Apr 1763 in Rochester, MA and was christened 3 Sep 1770. She died 19 Dec 1833 in South East, NY and was buried in gr-st, 404.

S.P. May p.118 Temperance possibly lived in the family of Benj. Sears, Jr.
of South East, NY
  979 M ii Obed Sears was born 10 Aug 1764 in Rochester, MA and was christened 3 Sep 1770. was buried in , 405.
  980 F iii Hannah Sears was born 25 Dec 1765 in Rochester, MA and was christened 3 Sep 1770. was buried in , 406.
  981 M iv Nathan Sears was born 28 Jun 1767 in Rochester, MA and was christened 3 Sep 1770. was buried in , 407.
  982 M v William Sears was born 13 Nov 1768 in Rochester, MA and was christened 3 Sep 1770. was buried in , 408.
  983 M vi Judah Sears was born 1772 in Rochester, MA and was christened 26 Apr 1772. was buried in , 409.
  984 F vii Mary Sears was christened 10 Oct 1773 in Rochester, MA. was buried in , 410.
  985 F viii Rebecca Sears was christened 24 Sep 1775 in Rochester, MA.

226. Hannah Crowell (Christopher Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 19 Sep 1725 in . She died 22 Jun 1802 and was buried in W Brewster, Barnstable, MA.

Was 9 Sep 1725 but Bk3, p.99 of Yar VR shows Hannah Crowel the daughter of
Cristefor & Sarah Crowel she was born on the 19th day of Sep 1725.

BURIED: Ancient Sears Cemetery

DVR p 123. Died June 1802

Hannah married Edmund Sears Capt, son of Paul Sears and Mercy Freeman, on 7 Apr 1743 in Yarmouth, MA. Edmund was born 6 Aug 1712 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA. He died 12 Oct 1796 in Dennis, Barnstable, MA and was buried in Ancient Sears Cementery, W Brewster, Barnstable, MA.

SPM p. 88, No 44 Edmund Sears and his wife were admitted to the church in E. Yar., May 12, 1745.
He was a sea captain during many years.
It is related of him that at the time of the "Boston Tea Party," he was un-
loading his vessel in the vicinity.
He went on board the vessels and participated in throwing the tea overboard.
Upon his return to the Cape soon after, though he had been long absent from
home, on entering the house he went straight to the "bowfat," and without
saying a word to any one, seized the teapot and caddy, and threw them into the garden with a crash.
His astonished wife whispered to the children, "your poor father has come home crazy."
He then proclaimed that from theat time henceforth none of his family were to drink tea, or wear upon their persons any articles of British manufacture.
His four sons were in the Revolutionary Army, but nevertheless, when a land
ing was threatened on the Cape, he mounted his horse and galloped to the spot
to offer his services. He set up the first chaise, and owned the first ingrain carpet in the town.
His will, dated June 20, 1796, was witnessed by John Chapman, Peter Sears and Joseph Sears; a codicil bears no date. He mentions wife Hannah; daus. Mary Sears, Elizh. Homer, Jane Hallet, Temperance Clark and Hannah Sears; and sons Christopher, Elkanah, Edmund and Joshua.
BURIAL: Ancient Sears Cemetery
CONFLICT: d. 6 Aug 1712

Mayflower Index: No. 29,930 Edmund; spouse Hannah Crowell; mother MD

Dennis, Cape Cod, pp 210,216, Boston Tea Party

DVR, p 58 CONFLICT d. 12 Oct 1796; p 123 CONFLICT: d. Oct 12 1795# Died 1796 - Edmund Sears and his wife Hannah a record of their children

TOMBSTONE[cherub icon]: In memory of Mr Edmund Sears he died Augft ye 12th 1796 in his 85th year. Remember me as you pafs by For as youare so once was i Ans as i am now so you muft be Therefore Prepare to follow me

Edmund and Hannah had the following children:

+ 986 M i Edmund Sears is printed as #434.
+ 987 F ii Elizabeth Sears is printed as #435.
+ 988 F iii Jane Sears is printed as #436.
  989 M iv Joshua Sears is printed as #437.
+ 990 M v Joshua Sears is printed as #438.
+ 991 M vi Christopher Sears is printed as #439.
+ 992 M vii Elkanah Sears is printed as #440.
  993 F viii Mercy Sears is printed as #441.
+ 994 F ix Temperance Sears is printed as #442.
+ 995 F x Hannah Sears is printed as #443.

230. Temperance Crowell (Christopher Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 19 Apr 1733 in . She died 17 Mar 1763 and was buried in Hbg 8-C.

Temperance married Isaac Howes, son of Joseph Howes and Mary Howes, on 3 Jan 1760 in Yarmouth, MA. Isaac was born 4 Aug 1729 in Yarmouth, MA. He died 26 Mar 1815 in Readfield, ME.

LHH

Isaac and Temperance had the following children:

+ 996 F i Sarah Howes

231. William Crowell (Christopher Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 25 Mar 1734 in . He died 1802 in at sea.

William married Hannah Sears, daughter of Barnabas Sears and Thankful Freeman, on 21 Jan 1773. Hannah was born about 1740 in Harwich. She was buried in , 333.

S.P. May hand note p.105 She was mentioned by her gr-father, Joseph Sears, No
18, in his will made in 1746, and was perhaps brought up in Yarmouth.
!Robert D Kelley shows m. to William Crowell 21 Jan 1773

William and Hannah had the following children:

+ 997 M i Paul Crowell

232. Christopher Crowell (Christopher Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 7 Apr 1737 in .

Christopher married Deborah Sears, daughter of John Sears Deacon and Deborah Crowell, on 24 Dec 1761 in Yarmouth, MA. Deborah was born 27 Jan 1742/1743 in Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA.

S P May, p 90, No 236, b., m., children
DVR p 7

Christopher and Deborah had the following children:

  998 F i Sarah Crowell was born 2 Nov 1762 in .
+ 999 M ii Levi Crowell
  1000 M iii Nathan Crowell was born 29 May 1766 in .
        Nathan married Hannah Hall on 10 Mar 1790.
  1001 M iv Heman Crowell was born 19 Jul 1768 in . He died 6 Nov 1769.
  1002 F v Deborah Crowell was born 26 Aug 1770 in .
+ 1003 F vi Bethia Crowell
  1004 F vii Eliza Crowell was born 10 Nov 1774 in .
  1005 M viii Joshua Crowell was born 7 Feb 1777 in .
+ 1006 M ix Isaiah Crowell
  1007 F x Priscilla Crowell was born 20 Mar 1781 in .
  1008 M xi Christopher Crowell was born 21 Sep 1783 in .
  1009 M xii David Crowell was born 11 Jan 1786 in .
  1010 xiii Barzillai Crowell was born 14 Aug 1789 in .

237. Bethia Homer (Elizabeth Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 18 Mar 1722 in . She died May 1807.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

Bethia married (1) Theodore Witherhill on 1751 in Boston. Theodore was born 1718 in .

Bethia also married (2) Benjamin Cobb on 1758. Benjamin was born 1718 in Boston, MA.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

Benjamin and Bethia had the following children:

  1011 M i Samuel Cobb was born 1759 in .

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;
  1012 M ii Benjamin Cobb was born 1761 in .

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

238. John Homer Capt (Elizabeth Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 28 Sep 1724 in . He died May 1800.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

John married (1) Abigail Osborn on 28 Sep 1749. Abigail was born 1728 in Nantucket. She died 1764.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

John and Abigail had the following children:

  1013 M i John Homer was born 1750 in . He died 1750.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;
  1014 F ii Mary Homer was born 1751 in . She died 1753.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;
  1015 F iii Abigail Homer was born 1753 in . She died 1756.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;
  1016 M iv John Homer was born 1755 in . He died 1812.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;
+ 1017 M v Joseph Homer
+ 1018 M vi Samuel Homer
  1019 F vii Frances Homer was born 1760 in . She died 1760.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;
  1020 M viii James Homer was born 1761 in . He died 1762.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

John also married (2) Hannah CAIRNESS. Hannah died 1786.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

239. Margery Homer (Elizabeth Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 13 Jun 1727 in . She died 1 Aug 1795 and was buried in Ancient Cemetery, W Brewster.

S.P. May married 2d YAr., 19 Mar 1774, Benj. Higgins of Eastham

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

Margery married (1) Willard Sears, son of John Sears Capt and Priscilla Freeman, on 3 Jan 1765 in Yarmouth, MA. Willard was born 1714 in Yarmouth, MA. He died 19 Aug 1765 and was buried in Ancient Cemetery, W Brewster, MA, 49.

S.P. May p.93 After his marriage, Willard Sears purchased the house belonging to his cousin Joshua Sears, in HArwich, on the opposite side of the road from the old family burying-ground at Bound Brook.
At his death it remained for some time unoccupied, and was said to be
bewitched. Every pane of glass in the house was broken by mischievous boys.
It was occupied by Miss Vienna Sears until her death in 1880, since which it has been repaired, and some additions made, andbids fair to stand for many years It was built about 1719, and is worthy of note as the birthplace of "King Sears," the "Liberty Boy."
Willard Sears was adm. to the Ch. in E. Yar., Dec. 16, 1764; a few months
later he was taken sick with a fever, and died after a short illness.
His first wife, Susannah Howes, was a descendant of Elder John Chipman, John Howland & Gov. Thos. Prence.
The inventory of his estate taken Oct. 18, 1765, was filed Oct. 22. He is
styled "Yeoman of Harwich;" the estate was valued at L 425 0 10.
Nathl. Sears of Yar., was app. guardian to Mary, Ebenezer, Reuben, Edmund and Willard; and his widow Margery, guardian to her daughter Susannah. John Sears of Yar., Admr.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;she had his name as William SEARS and birth place as Harwich?

Willard and Margery had the following children:

+ 1021 F i Susanna Sears is printed as #525.

Margery also married (2) Benjamin Higgins. Benjamin was born 1723 in Eastham.

240. William Homer (Elizabeth Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 14 Jul 1729 in Dennisport, MA. He died 1785.

S.P. May hand notes "A loyalist, rem'd to Barrington, N.S.

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

William married Belinda Sears, daughter of Joseph Sears Capt and Marabah (Meribah) Howes, on 30 Apr 1831 in Yarmouth, Pub., MA. Belinda was born 23 Jun 1810 in Brewster, MA. She was buried in , 1843.

They had the following children:

+ 1022 F i Harriet Homer

241. Benjamin Jr Homer (Elizabeth Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 15 Aug 1731 in Yarmouth, MA. He died 24 Oct 1776 in Farmington, Hartford Co, CT.

S.P. May hand notes rem'd to Boston; from them derived Albertina
Homer Shelton, who m. Fred R. Sears No. 1494
!Gale Burwell b. date 5 Aug 1731 d. date & place

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

Line 333 from GEDCOM File not recognizable or too long:
DEAT PLAC ACCIDENT (MUDSLIDE OR AVALANCHE), CT.

Benjamin married Mary Parrot, daughter of Bryant Parrot and Ruth Wadsworth, on 23 Oct 1759. Mary was born 1739/1740 in Boston, MA. She died 4 Mar 1779.

Gale Burwell b. date ; d. date 4 Mar 1779 Boston?

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;

Benjamin and Mary had the following children:

+ 1023 F i Elizabeth Homer
+ 1024 M ii Benjamin Perrott Homer
  1025 F iii Ruth Homer was born 1763 in .

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;
        Ruth married Living
+ 1026 F iv Elizabeth Homer
  1027 F v Mary Homer was born 1767 in .

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;
        Mary married Living
  1028 F vi Bethia Cobb Homer was born 1769 in .

BIRTH: PAF GEDCOM; 1995; Marcelle Aldredge, NJ; ; ;
        Bethia married Living

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