William Sawyer (bef. 1740 - 1825)

Born before 8 Nov 1740 in Wells, York, Maine, British Colonial America

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Simpson) Sawyer — married 29 Nov 1764 in Wells, York, Maine

Descendants

Died 8 Jul 1825 after age 84 in Limington, York, Maine, United States

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Biography

Moved to Sawyer Mountain in Limington, ME in 1794. Married 2nd Hannah Marriner Oct 1824 when he was 83 and died Jul 1825

Research Notes

"Deacon William Sawyer, Jr. Birthdate: November 08, 1740 Birthplace: Wells, York, Maine, British Colonial America Death: July 08, 1825 (84) Limington, York, Maine, United States Immediate Family: Son of William Sawyer, Sr and Love Bragdon Husband of Mary Simpson Father of Miriam Pugsley; William Sawyer, III; Elizabeth Sawyer; Joseph Sawyer; Mary Cobb; Lemuel Sawyer; Hannah Norton; Lydia Cole; Benjamin Sawyer; Rebecca Sawyer; Asa Sawyer and John Sawyer Brother of Major Samuel Sawyer; Mary Simpson; Sarah Perkins; Daniel Sawyer; Lydia Buzzell (Sawyer); and Hannah Sawyer Half brother of Phoebe Perkins; Sarah Sawyer; Lydia Sawyer and Daniel Sawyer" by Robert Hanscom https://www.geni.com/people/Deacon-William-Sawyer-Jr/6000000021896498287

Wells Maine: "Littlefield-Dustin Farm. [Dodge Road] This 18th century 1-1/2 story capestyle house was built prior to 1784, according to the National Register nomination. In 1979 Richard Dustin owned the house. William Sayer purchased the property in 1784 from a Captain Littlefield. [Captain James Littlefield Jr. ... & ] The configuration of the house, according to a researcher, “indicates [a] considerably earlier date” for the age of the house." https://maineanencyclopedia.com/wells/

Noted: did not find a deed for the house, but there are deeds for Captain James Littlefield Jr. & Obadiah Littlefield [sons of Capt. James Littlefield Sr.] to/from Wm. Sayer. see references Deeds

Sources

• 1. Sawyer, Eleanor Grace. Sawyer Families of New England 1636-1900. Camden, Maine: Penobscot Press, 1995.

2. Sawyer, Fred E.. Genealogical Index of the Sawyer Families of New England Prior to 1900. Blackfoot, Idaho: Neves Printing Co., 1983. 3. Taylor, Robert L. Early Families of Limington, Maine. Danville, Maine: privately published, 1984.

• 1763 William Sawyer in entry for Keturah Sawyer, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQ2K-X96 : 11 February 2018, William Sawyer in entry for Keturah Sawyer, 07 Mar 1763); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 396,229, 396,230.

• 1763 William Sawyer in entry for William Sawyer, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLN1-JZX : 11 February 2018, William Sawyer in entry for William Sawyer, 07 Mar 1763); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 396,229, 396,230.

• 1764 William, Junr. Sayer, "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F465-K5D : 10 February 2018), William, Junr. Sayer and Mary Simpson, 04 Nov 1764; citing York, York, Maine, reference 64; FHL microfilm 12,836.

• 1767 William Sawyer in entry for Mary Sawyer, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NLNY-GDS : 11 February 2018, William Sawyer in entry for Mary Sawyer, 21 Feb 1767); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 396,229, 396,230.

• 1859 William Sawyer in entry for William Sawyer, "Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHQL-Y4L : 11 March 2018), William Sawyer in entry for William Sawyer, 18 Apr 1859; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 593,722.

• Deeds https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSRH-WFL9?i=520&cat=123968

• Deeds https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSRH-WNN8?i=364&cat=123968