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Generation 1:William Hersey- b.bef 22 August 1596; m. Elizabeth Hersey Nee Unknown; d. 22 March 1657-58 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, aged 61 years.
Their Children:
1. William b. abt 1632 at Reading, England
2. Frances b. abt 1634; m. 29 April 1656 Richard Croade
3. Elizabeth n. abt 1636 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 1658 Moses Gilman; d. 8 September 1719 at Exeter, New Hampshire, aged 83 years
4. Judith b. bef 15 July 1638 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 21 December 1663 Humphrey Wilson
5. John b. 9 August 1640 at Hingham. Plymouth, MA; m. 18 May 1669 Sarah Richards at Dedham, Essex, MA; d. 7 August 1726
6. James b. 1643 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 15 December 1666 Mary Fearing; d. 22 January 1684, aged 41 years.
William came in 1635 and moved to Hingham, Plymouth, MA. On 3 July 1636 he received a grant for a house lot of five acres. It was on South Street, just about opposite of West Street. In 1644-45, William was assessed a fine for supporting the views of Rev. Peter Hobart during the election of officers for the train band. His family rate was one of the largest for the new meeting house. He was a husbandman He was a freeman in March 1638. He served as selectman in 1642-1647 and again in 1650. In 1652 he was in the artillery company.
William Hersey will dates 9 March 1657/8, proved 29 April 1658 following, gives to son William house and his penn plott before his gate and ye lott bought of Matthew Chafey at ye Capt. Tent; valuables to sons John and James, daughters Frances, Elizabeth, Judith f5 each, grandchildren John Croade , William Heresy 40 s each. Rest of lands and goods to wife Elizabeth, wife, exec.His wife was executrix. The estate was appraised at four hundred and nineteen pounds, thirteen shillings, and six pence.
Overseers "cousins" John Farrington, Thomas Marsh, son-in-law Richard Croade. Inventory appraised 28 April 1658 by Moses Collier. Thomas Marsh at f419, 13 s, 6 d. He was a selectman 1642, 1647, and 1650. Artillery Company 1652, lived on South Street, Hingham.
Hingham Cemetery stones- Old Church Cemetery- Back of Ship’s Church. In memory of William Hersey b. reading, England 1596. Inspired by the love of Liberty this Puritan Pioneer sailed for America and settled in Hingham 1635. He served as selectman 1642, 1647, 1650. Artillery Company 1652.
William Hersey- b. abt 1632 at Reading England; m (1). 1657 Rebecca Chubbuck at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m (2) Ruhamah Hallet; d. 28 September 1691, aged 59 years.
1. William b. 11 October 1657 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA
2. John b. 27 October 1659 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; d. 1 December 1725 at Milton, Norfolk, MA, aged 66 years.
3. James b. 2 December 1661 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; d. 23 May 1743 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, aged 81 years.
4. Rebecca b. 20 August 1663 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 11 June 1683 Benjamin Johnson at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; dd. 11 February 1712, aged 48 years
5. Deborah b. 1 January 1666 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 29 April 1687 Samuel Lincoln; d. 28 April 1706, aged 40 years.
6. Hannah b. 13 February 1669 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 27 December 1688 Ebenezer Lane; d. 31 march 1745, aged 76 years.
7. Elizabeth b. 26 May 1671 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 18 May 1696; d. 4 January 1718, aged 46 years.
8. Ruth b. 10 February 1674 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 4 February 1696 Caleb Beal; d. 29 April 1756, aged 83 years.
9. Mary b. 4 March 1676 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA
10. Joshua b. 29 March 1678 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m (1) 19 January 1704 Sarah Hawke Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m (2) Alicia Bradford; d. 30 September 1740 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, aged 62 years.
11. Judith b. 6 September 1680 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; d. 13 September 1681 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA, aged 12 months
12. Judith b. abt June 1686 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. abt 13 March 1708 Israel Vickery
William came with his parents in 1635. He lived at the home at Hingham, which was willed to him by his father. He was constable in 1661. He was admitted a freeman in 1672. He also served as selectman in 1678-82 and again in 1690.
Will of William Hersey proved 27 January 1691/2 mentions my new wife Ruhamah and four sons. He was constable 1661, selectman 1678, 1682, and 1690, lived on South Street opposite West Street in Hingham, MA
Generation 3 (Dunbar 2; Kent 1 and 2):
William Hersey- b. 11 October 1657at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m (1) 12 June 1683 Mary Hersey Nee Unknown at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m (2) 2 October 1691 Sara Langlee at Hingham. Plymouth, MA; d. at Hingham, Plymouth, MA
M (1) Children:
1. Deborah b. 13 April 1684 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 27 April 1709 William Tirrell at East Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA;
2. David b. 28 June 1686 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA
3. Isaac b. 8 October 1687 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA;
4. William b. 19 May 1690 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA
M (2) Children:
5. Sarah b. 26 September 1692 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. Jacob Reed
6. Stephen b. 24 December 1694 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA
7. Joseph b. 9 November 1697 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA
8. Elisha b. 11 November 1700 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 18 January 1726 Margaret Nash
9. Hannah b. 9 February 1707 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. abt 1730 Isaac Litchfield
10. John b.1706 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 10 December 1745 Miriam Nash;
William was a soldier in Captain Johnson’s Company during King Philip’s War of December 1675. He served as a Hingham constable in 1694 and deputy to the general court in 1688-1690. He moved his family to Abington, Plymouth, MA.
Generation 4 (Dunbar 2):
William Hersey- b. 19 May 1690 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 5 November 1717 Abigail Tirrell
Their Children:
1. William b. 24 May 1719 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
2. Isaac b. 15 June 1722 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 5 January 1744 Mary Gurney at Abington, Plymouth, MA; 2 March 1822 at Abington, Plymouth, MA. Aged 99 years.
Generation 4 (Kent 2):
Joseph Hersey-b. 9 November 1697 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 17 December 1719 Abigail Nash at Braintree, Norfolk, MA;
Their Children:
1. Joseph b. 5 March 1722 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
2. Abigail b. 2 August 1724 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m.10 November 1743 Samuel Nash at Abington, Plymouth, MA; d. 17 February 1814 at Abington, Plymouth, MA, aged 89 years.
3. Joseph b. 23 January 1726 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
4. Sarah b. 16 October 1729 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. John Noyes
5. James b. 5 April 1733 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; 18 March 1756 Betty Noyes at Abington, Plymouth, MA
6. Jonathan b. 20 February 1736 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
Generation 5 (Dunbar 2):
William Hersey b, 19 May 1690 at Hingham, Plymouth, MA; m. 7 November 1745 Lydia Gurney at Abington, Plymouth, MA; d. 1816, aged 96 years.
Their Children:
1. Stephen b. 22 July 1751 at Abington, Plymouth, MA;
2. William b. 26 November 1753 at Abington, Plymouth, MA;
3. Lydia b. 24 April 1757 at East Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA; m. John Harden
4. Deborah b. 3 April 1762 at East Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA
Generation 5 (Kent 2):
Joseph b. 23 January 1726 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 11 February 1755 Mary Reed at Abington, Plymouth, MA; d. 30 September 1807 at Abington, Plymouth, MA. Aged 82 years.
Their Children:
1. Sarah b. 3 December 1757 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 1 July 1776 Luther Lazell at Abington, Plymouth, MA; d. 8 June 1825 at Abington, Plymouth, MA, aged 67 years.
2. Joseph b. 17 June 1760 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
3. Silence b. 26 November 1763 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 13 January 1787 Samuel Norton at Abington, Plymouth, MA
4. Daniel b. 29 January 1765 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
5. Hannah b. 29 August 1769 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 19 September 1793 Jacob Shaw at Abington, Plymouth, MA
6. Thomas b. 26 March 1771 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 7 February 1793 Deborah Poole at East Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA; d. 18 December 1857
7. Mehitable b. 23 January 1773 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 5 December 1795 Levi Shaw;
Generation 6 (Dunbar 2):
William Hersey b. 26 November 1753 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 5 May 1778 Molly Pratt at Abington, Plymouth, MA;
Their Children:
1. John b. 24 January 1782 at West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA
2. William b. abt 1783; m. Abigail Dawes
Generation 6 & 7 (Kent 2):
Joseph Hersey b. 17 June 1760 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 4 August 1799 Sarah White at East Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA;
Their Children:
1. Parmilla Records b. 1 January 1800 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; 16 July 1818 Asa Cooke at Abington, Plymouth, MA
2. Roxey b. 10 September 1802 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 11 July 1819 Jacob Hersey at Abington, Plymouth, MA; d. 20 October 1848 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
3. Joseph b. 29 November 1804 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
4. Davis b. 25 June 1812 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
5. Lucy White b. 22 December 1813 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; 25 February 1835 James Bicknell Dyer at Abington, Plymouth, MA
Generation 6 (Kent 2 & 3):
Daniel Hersey b. 29 January 1765 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 25 April 1790 Anne Poole at Abington, Plymouth, MA; 18 December 1826 at Abington, Plymouth, MA, aged 62 years.
Their Children:
1. Nancy b. 8 August 1791 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 21 June 1810 Gridley Thaxter Jenkins at Abington, Plymouth, MA
2. Jacob b. 20 April 1796 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
3. Alice b. 23 July 1794 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 18 December 1816 Noah Harden at Abington, Plymouth, MA; d. 8 November 1820 at Abington, Plymouth, MA, aged 26 years.
Generation 7 (Dunbar 2):
John Hersey b. 2 January 1782 at West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA; m. 3 December 1807 Sarah Lathrop at East Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA;
Their Children:
1. John b. 9 July 1810 at West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA; m. 29 November 1835 Caroline Alger West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA;
Generation 7 and 8(Kent 2 and 3):
Jacob Hersey b. 20 April 1796 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 11 July 1819 Roxey Hersey at Abington, Plymouth, MA; d. 24 September 1840 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
Their Children:
1. Jacob b. 7 December 1821 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
2. Sarah Ann b. 18 November 1830 at Abington, Plymouth, MA; m. 17 May 1853 Charles Fosdick Gurney at Hanson, Plymouth, MA; d. 20 August 1920 at Whitman, Plymouth, MA, aged 89 years.
3. Augustus b. 25 May 1833 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
4. Roxana Almira b. 22 September 1835 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
5. Joseph b. 30 March 1838 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
6. Isaac Watts b. 17 May 1841 at Abington, Plymouth, MA
Generation 8 and 9 (Dunbar 2):
John Hersey b. 9 July 1810 at West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA; m. 29 November 1835 Caroline Alger West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA;
Their Children:
1. John T. b. abt 1836
2. Abbie Field b. 31 August 1839 at West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA; m. Martin V. B. Dunbar;
3. Caroline F. b. 26 November 1841 at West Bridgewater, Plymouth, MA; d. 6 May 1873, aged 31 years
1. New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial Vol. 1, William Richard Cutter pp. 489
2. Whitman Vital Records
3. Abington Vital Records
4. Hingham, Vital Records
5. Descendants of William Hersey of Hingham, MA, Louise Luring, 1981
6. William Hersey 1635, Hingham, Mass, Francis Coney Hersey, 1895
7. The Hersey Family: a genealogy tracing the descendants, Stephen E. Hersey, 1994.
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