Martha (Sargent) Shattuck (abt. 1694 - abt. 1722)

Born about 1694 in Worcester, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay

Ancestors

Wife of Daniel Shattuck — married 6 Apr 1719 in Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay

Descendants

Died about 1722 at about age 28 in Worcester, Middlesex, Massachusetts Bay

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Biography

Martha Sargent was born about 1694. She was the daughter of Digory Sargent and Constance James.

Martha was taken captive by the Indians at Worcester, Massachusetts in 1704, and taken to Canada. During her abduction, both of her parents were killed, and her brothers and sister were also taken captive. Martha was released after seven years in captivity when aged about sixteen.

Martha married Capt. Daniel Shattuck on 6 Apr 1719, in Marlborough, Massachusetts. ^[1]Together, Martha and Daniel had five children, of whom Sarah, born about 1724, married Elijah Rice in 1744, whose grandfather Thomas, was brother of Jonas and Gershom Rice, first permanent settlers in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Note Concerning Spelling of Last Name

Massachusetts, Vital Records, 1620-1850, Marlborough Marriage Records, show various spellings for Martha's maiden name, as well as her married name. Her maiden name, Sargent is also found to be spelled Sarjent. The name Shattuck is also spelled Shatuck ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Shattuck Memorials, pp. 96-98.
2. ↑ Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620-1850 (Online Database: AmericanAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2016) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB190/rd/7745/306/141786507

• "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620-1850," (Online Database: AmericanAncestors.org,New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001-2016) https://www.americanancestors.org/DB190/i/7826/204/142483147
• Wall, Caleb A., Reminiscences of Worcester: from the earliest period: historical and genealogical, with notices of early settlers and prominent citizens, and descriptions of old landmarks and ancient dwellings, accompanied by a map and numerous illustrations. Worcester, Mass: Printed by Tyler & Seagrave, 1877, p. 16
• (https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/23315/dvm_LocHist008753-00012-0)
• "Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988," (https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&db=MATownVital&h=81571066)