Nathan Stevens (abt. 1665 - 1740)

Born about 5 Apr 1665 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Abbot) Stevens — married 24 Oct 1692 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts

Descendants

Died 25 Sep 1740 at about age 75 in Andover, Essex, Massachusetts

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Biography

Name

Name: Nathan Stevens ^[1]

Birth

Birth: 5 April 1665 ^[2] or 30 August 1663^[3] at Andover, Essex, Massachusetts.

Marriage

The marriage of Elizabeth Abbot to Nathan Steevens was recorded in Andover on 24 October 1692.^[4] Lindberg gives the date of marriage as 24 November 1692, also at Andover, Essex, Massachusetts. ^[1]

Child: Nathan Stevens

Child: Elizabeth Stevens

Death

Death: 25 September 1740 at Andover, Essex, Massachusetts. ^[1]

Probate

Nathan Stevens wrote his will 13 May 1740. Beloved wife Elizabeth is to receive one-third of the produce of his tillage lands, two cows to be at her disposal, plus other provisions needed for her care and support. His grandchildren, who are the children of his daughter Elizabeth who is deceased who was the wife of Timothy Pearl, receive six pounds to be divided among them. Daughter Hannah the wife of Samuel Eams receives five pounds by the end of three years after his decease. Daughter Pheby the wife of Nicholas Steel receives ten pounds. There is an interesting bequest to granddaughter “Eunos Ginnins” who is the oldest daughter of his daughter Pheby who is to receive ten pounds when she reaches the age of 21.^[5] Daughter Lydia Stevens receives 60 pounds, and if she remains single will receive the use of the portion of the house that her mother occupies after mother’s decease, as well as some other considerations. Son Nathan, who is named executor, receives all the lands and the remainder of the estate not otherwise distributed. On 27 September 1746, Elizabeth Abbott Stevens signed a quit claim releasing her dower portion in exchange for a settlement of a payment to her of 40 pounds per year. This allowed grandson Nathan Stevens to take full control of the real property. Elizabeth’s son Nathan died just a few months after his father. In 1746, grandson Nathan Stevens was 22 years old and ready to assume his adult responsibilities.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Lindberg, Marcia W. The Essex Genealogist vol. 24 no. 1 (February 2004): 35-45. "The Stevens Family of Andover." (Available online on AmericanAncestors.org, with paid access.)
2. ↑ Lindberg, page 36
3. ↑ Lindberg, page 39
4. ↑ Vital Records of Andover, Massachusetts, Vol. 2, page 13: ABBOT, Elizabeth, and Nathan Steevens, Oct. 24, 1692.
5. ↑ This granddaughter is not from the marriage of Phebe Stevens and Nicholas Steel and is most likely an out-of-wedlock child. She is likely the Eunice Jennings that married Francis Ingalls.
6. ↑ Essex County, MA: Probate File Papers, 1638-1881.Online database. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2014. Case 26408

• Lindberg, Marcia W. The Essex Genealogist vol. 24 no. 1 (February 2004): 35-45. "The Stevens Family of Andover." (Available online on AmericanAncestors.org, with paid access.)
• Vital Records of Andover Massachusetts To the End of the Year 1849 (Topsfield Historical Society; Location: Topsfield, Massachusetts; Date: 1912).

• A genealogical register of the descendants of George Abbot of Andover: George Abbot of Rowley, Thomas Abbot of Andover, Arthur Abbot of Ipswich, Robert Abbot of Branford, CT and George Abbot of Norwalk, Ct. Author: Abiel Abbott Publication: Boston, Massachusetts: James Munroe, 1847. Text: Descendants of George Abbott, of Rowley, Mass. : of his joint descendants with George Abbott, sr., of Andover, Mass., of the descendants of Daniel Abbott, of Providence, R.I., of some of the descendants of Capt. Thomas Abbott, of Andover, Mass., of George Abbott, of Norwalk Ct., of Robert Abbott, of Branford Ct., with brief notes of many others of the name, original settlers in the United States

• Lindberg, Marcia W. The Essex Genealogist vol. 24 no. 1 (February 2004): 35-45. "The Stevens Family of Andover." (Available online on AmericanAncestors.org, with paid access.)
• Vital Records of Andover Massachusetts To the End of the Year 1849 (Topsfield Historical Society; Location: Topsfield, Massachusetts; Date: 1912).

• A genealogical register of the descendants of George Abbot of Andover: George Abbot of Rowley, Thomas Abbot of Andover, Arthur Abbot of Ipswich, Robert Abbot of Branford, CT and George Abbot of Norwalk, Ct. Author: Abiel Abbott Publication: Boston, Massachusetts: James Munroe, 1847. Text: Descendants of George Abbott, of Rowley, Mass. : of his joint descendants with George Abbott, sr., of Andover, Mass., of the descendants of Daniel Abbott, of Providence, R.I., of some of the descendants of Capt. Thomas Abbott, of Andover, Mass., of George Abbott, of Norwalk Ct., of Robert Abbott, of Branford Ct., with brief notes of many others of the name, original settlers in the United States