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     Moses Sherman was born on 17 January 1779 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died.

     Polly Sherman was born on 14 August 1780 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     Benjamin Hills Sherman was born on 22 September 1781 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died.

     Sarah Hills Sherman was born on 23 March 1783 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     David Sherman was born on 10 June 1784 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died.

     John Sherman was born on 27 November 1791 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died.

     Samuel Sherman was born on 9 December 1793 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died.

     James Sherman was born on 30 May 1797 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died.

     Thankful Sherman was born on 10 November 1802 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     Hannah Sherman was born on 24 October 1810 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     Ephraim Sherman was born on 31 March 1710 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He married Thankful Temple on 16 May 1733 at Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts. Ephraim Sherman died on 9 July 1775 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, at age 65. He was buried at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts.

     Thankful Temple was born circa 1713. She married Ephraim Sherman, son of John Sherman and Mary Bullen, on 16 May 1733 at Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts. Thankful Temple died on 27 February 1805 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts.
     Her married name was Sherman.

     Ephraim Sherman was born on 19 March 1734 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died.

     Lydia Sherman was born on 1 January 1736 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     Issac Sherman was born on 6 January 1738 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 10 February 1738 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts.

     Thankful Sherman was born on 21 July 1739 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     Sarah Sherman was born on 20 September 1741 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     Mary Sherman was born on 28 October 1743 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     Persis Sherman was born on 26 September 1746 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     Aaron Sherman was born on 25 August 1748 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died on 9 December 1806 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts, at age 58.

     Martha Sherman was born on 8 October 1750 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died.

     David Sherman was born on 8 February 1755 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. He died.

     Elizabeth Sherman was born on 27 January 1759 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts. She died on 5 July 1759 at Grafton, Worcester, Massachusetts.

     John Sherman was born on 11 January 1674 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He married Mary Bullen, daughter of Ephraim Bullen and Grace Fairbanks, before 1699. John Sherman died on 11 November 1756 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, at age 82.

     Mary Bullen was born on 6 March 1681 at Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She married John Sherman, son of Joseph Sherman and Elizabeth Winship, before 1699. Mary Bullen died on 5 May 1761 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts, at age 80.
     Her married name was Sherman.

     Mary Sherman was born on 16 August 1699. She died.

     Joseph Sherman was born on 25 March 1703 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died.

     John Sherman was born on 31 December 1705 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died.

     Grace Sherman was born on 13 September 1707 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died.

     John Sherman was born on 17 February 1713 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died.

     Elizabeth Sherman was born on 15 October 1715 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died.

     Samuel Sherman was born on 12 May 1718 at Marlborough, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died.

     Bazaleel Sherman was born after 1718. Bazaleel Sherman died.

     Joseph Sherman was born on 14 March 1650 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He married Elizabeth Winship on 18 November 1673 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Joseph Sherman died on 30 January 1731 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, at age 80.

     Elizabeth Winship married Joseph Sherman, son of John Sherman and Martha Palmer, on 18 November 1673 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
     Her married name was Sherman.

     Edward Sherman was born on 2 September 1677. He died.

     Joseph Sherman was born on 8 February 1680. He died.

     Samuel Sherman was born on 28 November 1681. He died.

     Jonathan Sherman was born on 24 February 1684. He died.

     Ephraim Sherman was born on 16 March 1686. He died.

     Elizabeth Sherman was born on 15 July 1687. She died.

     Martha Sherman was christened on 1 September 1689. She died.

     Wliiam Sherman was born on 28 June 1692. He died.

     Sarah Sherman was born on 2 June 1694. She died.

     Nathaniel Sherman was born on 19 September 1696. He died.

     John Sherman was christened on 3 September 1612 at Great Horkesley, Essex. He married Martha Palmer before 1638. John Sherman died on 25 January 1691 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, at age 78.

     Martha Palmer married John Sherman, son of John Sherman and Grace Makin, before 1638.
     Her married name was Sherman.

     John Sherman was born on 2 September 1638 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died.

     Martha Sherman was born on 21 December 1640 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died.

     Mary Sherman was born on 25 January 1643 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died.

     Sarah Sherman was born on 17 November 1647 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died on 17 June 1667 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, at age 19.

     Elizabeth Sherman was born circa 1648. She died on 15 January 1649 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

     Grace Sherman was born on 20 October 1653 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died on 21 February 1654 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

     John Sherman married Grace Makin.

     Grace Makin married John Sherman, son of Henry Sherman.
     Her married name was Rogers. Her married name was Sherman.

     Ephraim Bullen was born on 18 July 1653 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts. He married Grace Fairbanks, daughter of Jonas Fairbanks and Lydia Prescott. Ephraim Bullen died circa 1694. His estate was probated on 13 September 1697.

     Grace Fairbanks was born on 15 September 1663 at Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts. She married Ephraim Bullen, son of Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse. Grace Fairbanks died on 10 August 1689 at Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, at age 25.
     Her married name was Bullen.

     Ephraim Bullen was born on 19 April 1685 at Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He married Ruth Morse in 1710. Ephraim Bullen died.

     Grace Bullen was born on 7 August 1689 at Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She died on 20 August 1689 at Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts.

     John Bullen was born on 22 February 1686 at Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He married Sarah Underwood on 31 August 1709 at Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts. John Bullen died.

     Sarah Underwood was born on 9 February 1687. She married John Bullen, son of Ephraim Bullen and Grace Fairbanks, on 31 August 1709 at Sherborn, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Sarah Underwood died.
     Her married name was Bullen.

     Samuel Bullen was born in 1617 at England. He married Mary Morse, daughter of Samuel Morse and Elizabeth Jasper, on 10 June 1641. Samuel Bullen died on 16 January 1692 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts. He was buried at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts.
     He (Research):Family legend claims to be of the same lineage as Anne Boleyn, 2nd wife to King HenryVIII. I have not been able to find a link.

     Mary Morse was christened on 13 August 1620 at Burgate, Suffolk. She married Samuel Bullen on 10 June 1641. Mary Morse died on 14 February 1692 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, at age 71.
     Her married name was Bullen.

     Jonas Fairbanks was born at England. He married Lydia Prescott, daughter of John Prescott and Mary Platts, on 28 March 1658 at Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts. Jonas Fairbanks died on 10 February 1676 at Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts.
     He was Carpenter. He immigrated in 1633.

     Lydia Prescott was born on 15 June 1641 at Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. She married Jonas Fairbanks, son of Jonathan Fairbanks and Grace Lee Smith, on 28 March 1658 at Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts. Lydia Prescott married Elias Barron in 1678 at Massachusetts. Lydia Prescott died.
     Her married name was Barron. Her married name was Fairbanks.

     Jonathan Fairbanks was born in 1595 at Heptonstall, Halifax, Yorkshire. He married Grace Lee Smith on 20 May 1617 at Halifax, Yorkshire. Jonathan Fairbanks died on 5 December 1668.
     He immigrated in 1633. He left a will on 1 June 1668; Will: June 1, 1668.
I, Jonathan Farebanck, of of Dedham, in the county of Suffolk, senior, being sick and weak, andexpecting that the day of my dissolution is drawing nigh, make this my last will. I give untoGrace, my wife, all and every part and parcel of my whole movable estate whatsoever, as well withindoors as without, namly, all my household stuff, also my cattle, all my corn, carts, plows, workingtools and utensils of husbandry, all debts due to me, and whatsoever else come within thedenomination of movable estate. All unto my said wife, to dispose of when and to whom she shall atany time see meet. I give to my said wife, an annuity of 8# oer annum to be paid to her or herassigns to her use yearly, in two equal parts, that is to say, at the end of every half year 4#,during her life. To my said wife, the use of all my houses, yards, and yard rom, for her self andher cattle, her assigns and all her occations, for the space of four months next after my decease.To George Farebanck, my second son, and to his heirs, forever, 16#, the one half to be paid himwithin the year next ensuing after the decease of my wife. Whereas I have already given and dohereby confirm to my son George, all that my part in the general divident already laid out nearMedfield, and some working tools, and such small things, my will is, that the said parcel of landand shop, tools and other small thins, so given, shall be all indifferently and equally apprised,and if they shall together amount to the value of 8#, then it shall be accounted for his firstpayment. And then my mind is, that my daughter Mary, shall have her first payment within the firstyear of my wifes decease, otherwise she is to tarry till the second year. I give my daughter Mary,the wife of Christopher Smith, the sum of 16#, which I give to my said daughter distinct from herhusbands estate, and to be always at her disposal; this to be paid in two equal sums, eight pounds,in case my son George be paid, within the space of one year after my wifes decease, and in caseGeorge be not paid so much, then she is to be paid her first payment within two years after mywifes decease. I give to my said daughter 3#, to purchase her a suit of apparel with, to be paidwithin the space of three months next after my decease. To Jonas Farebanck, my third son, and tohis heirs forever, the like sum of 16#, to be also paid in two equal sums, the first 8# to be paidthe next year after his sister, Mary have received her first payment. Unto Jonathan Farebanck, myyoungest son, and his heirs, the like sum of 16, to be paid also in two equal sums, the first halfto be paid in the year next ensuing, after his brother Jonas is paid his first half. Whereas I havealready given, and do hereby confirm to my son Jonathan, one parcel of land, valued aat 5#, my mindis, that he shall have the same in part of his first payment aforesaid, and also what debt shallappear then to be due from him to me, shall be reckoned upon the same account. My will is, thatwhen all my sons and daughters aforesaid, shall have and receive their first payment in the mannerand time successively as is before expressed, that then my son George shall be paid his second 8#;and then my daughter and son in that order. Jonas and Jonathan shall be paid to them their heirs orassigns, their wecond 8# each one year after another, until they be all paid their full legacies. Igive to Sarah the eldest daughter of my son John Farebanck, on young beast between one and twoyears of age. And more, three pounds to be paid by my executor when she shall attain lawful age.The young beast before mentioned , I reserve out of the cattle bequeathed to Grace, my wife. To myson in law Ralph Day, 40s, to be paid within six months after my wifes decease. I give to each ofthe four children of the said Ralph, which he had with my daughter Susan, his late wife, 40s, to bepaid them severally, as they shall attain lawful age, provided all my other legacies to my threesons and my daughter be first paid, in manner as is above expressed. My will is, that all these mylegacies, above bequeathed, the specie or kind of payment whereof is not named, shall be all paidin current country payment, at price current, in Dedham. To John Farebanck, my eldest son, all myhouses and lands whatsoever and not being formerly above in this my will disposed of , togetherwith all my common rights and towne priveledges whatsoever, to him and his heirs forever, to enterupon all my lands forthwith after my decease. And all my houses and yards, at the end of 4 monthsnext ensuing the same. I ordain John Farebanck, my eldest son, to be my sole executor. I entreat myvery loving friends, Mr. Elizer Lusher and Peter Woodward senior to be overseers.

Witnessed by William Avery, Thomas Medcalfe, who deposed, 1/26/1668.

Inventory of the estate taken 12/16/1668, by Eliazur Lusher, Daniel Fisher, Peter Woodward.Mentions - the home lot, with the addition of land in the wigwam plane, the orchard and all thebuildings thereupon, 150#; 8 cow commons, 16#; 6 acres of meadow in broad meadow, 15#; 2 acre offowle meadow and common meadow there, 6#; 22 acres of meadow in Purgatory pland, 22#; 4 acres inthe Low plane, 8#; in Natick Divident, 24 acres, 10#; land in the clapboard trees, 2#; swamp in thegreat cedar swamp near the saw mills, 4#; at Wallumnappeage (Wrentham), and cow common, 8#; rightat Paucumtack (Deerfield), 3#.
total: 300 pounds.

1/26/1669; Will proved.

     Grace Lee Smith married Jonathan Fairbanks, son of John Fairbanks and Isabel Stancliffe, on 20 May 1617 at Halifax, Yorkshire. Grace Lee Smith died on 28 December 1673.
     Her married name was Barron. Her married name was Fairbanks. She immigrated in 1633.

     Samuel Morse was born at England. He was christened on 12 June 1576 at Boxted, Essex. He married Elizabeth Jasper, daughter of Lancelot Jasper and Rose Shepard, on 29 June 1602 at Redgrave, Suffolk. Samuel Morse died on 5 December 1654 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts. He was buried at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts.
     He immigrated on 15 April 1635; Embarked on the Increase, from London England for New England:
Samuel Morse, husbandman, aged 50 years
Elizabeth Morse, aged 48 years
Joseph Morse, aged 20 years
Elizabeth Daniel, aged 2 years.
Joseph Morse is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth. Elizabeth Daniel is probably a granddaughter.

From Samuel Bullen and Some of his Descendants: His emmigration to America was due to the'Separation from the corruption of the English Church'
Increase. He left a will on 2 December 1654.

     Mary 'Marie' Bullen was born on 20 May 1642 at Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts. She married Ephraim Clark on 6 March 1669 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts. Mary 'Marie' Bullen died.
     She (Research):Listed as Marie in Medfield VR- Marriage

Direct Ancestor of George Herbert Walker Bush, George Walker Bush, James Butler 'Wild Bill' Hickock. Mary 'Marie' Bullen also went by the name of Marie. Her married name was Clark.

     Ephraim Clark married Mary 'Marie' Bullen, daughter of Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse, on 6 March 1669 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

     Samuel Bullen was born on 19 October 1644 at Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts. He married Experience Sabin on 20 August 1672. Samuel Bullen died on 13 August 1736 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, at age 91.
     He (Research):He remained in Medfield while father lived in Sherborn. He came into possession of theold homestead at his father's death. They left no issue and the estate was given to a nephew,Stephen Sabin.

     Experience Sabin was born on 6 August 1648. She married Samuel Bullen, son of Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse, on 20 August 1672. Experience Sabin died on 14 January 1728 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, at age 79.
     Her married name was Bullen.

     Elizabeth Bullen was born on 3 December 1646 at Dedham, Norfolk, Massachusetts. She married Benjamin Wheelock on 21 May 1668 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts. Elizabeth Bullen died.
     Her married name was Wheelock.

     Benjamin Wheelock married Elizabeth Bullen, daughter of Samuel Bullen and Mary Morse, on 21 May 1668 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts.

     John Bullen was born circa 1648. He married Judith Fisher on 3 January 1684 at Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts. John Bullen died on 28 November 1702.
     He was Housewright.