Descendants of JOSEPH PEASLEY-PEASLEE
Generation No. 1
1. JOSEPH PEASLEY was born abt. 1605 in
Gloucestershire England, near the Wales border, and died
Dec 03, 1660 in Salisbury, MA. He married MARY JOHNSON,
daughter of JOHN JOHNSON, in Wales. Joseph came from England in 1638 and first settled in Newbury MA; then to Salisbury in 1641, and was one of the 32 landowners in Haverhill, MA in 1645. While he was residing in East Salisbury, he fell out of favor with the established church and moved out of it's jurisdiction to west of the Powow river in what is known as Amesbury Mills. He continued to have problems with the East Salisbury church who extended their jurisdiction, forcing Joseph and others to move farther west and making a permanent settlement in Haverhill, in that part which was in MA before the state line was established in1741. He was a Quaker and continued to be prohibited by the Puritans in practicing his belief. Joseph, a successful farmer, owned a large amount of property both in Salisbury and Haverhill. On Nov. 11, 1660 his will was written:
Children of JOSEPH PEASLEY and MARY JOHNSON are:
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Generation No. 2
3. Jane2
PEASLEY (JOSEPH1). She married John Davis,
from Dover, NH, Dec 10, 1646 in Haverhill, Ma, son of
James Davis and Sissila. Children of Jane PEASLEY and John Davis are:
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4. Mary PEASLEY
(JOSEPH1) was born
1633, and died Bef Dec 1689. She married Henry
Sayward Abt 1654 probably in Portsmouth, NH, son
of John Sayward and Ann. Children of Mary PEASLEY and Henry Sayward are:
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5. Sarah PEASLEY (JOSEPH1) was born Sep 20, 1642 in Newbury, Ma, and died Bef Sep 1736 in Amesbury, Ma. She married Thomas BARNARD, son of THOMAS BARNARD and ELEANOR. |
6. JOSEPH
PEASLEY (JOSEPH1)
was born Sep 09, 1646 in Haverhill, MA, and died Mar 21,
1734/35 in Haverhill, MA. He married (1) Mary
Tucker. He married (2) RUTH BARNARD
Jan 21, 1670/71 in Amesbury, MA, daughter of THOMAS BARNARD and
ELEANOR. Children of JOSEPH PEASLEY and RUTH BARNARD are:
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Generation No. 3
32. Mary3
PEASLEY (JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1)
was born Jul 14, 1672 in Amesbury, MA. She married Joseph
Whittier May 24, 1694 in Haverhill, Ma, son of Thomas
Whittier and Ruth Green. Children of Mary PEASLEY and Joseph Whittier are:
ix. Joseph3 WHITTIER (Mary3 PEASLEY, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Mar 21, 1716/17 in Haverhill, MA, and died Oct 08, 1796 in Haverhill, MA. He married Sarah Greenleaf Jul 12, 1739 in Haverhill, MA, daughter of Nathaniel Greenleaf and Judith Coffin. Children of Joseph WHITTIER and Sarah Greenleaf are:
x. John4 WHITTIER (Joseph3 WHITTIER, Mary3 PEASLEY, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Nov 22, 1760 in Haverhill, MA. He married Abigail Hussey from Sommersworth, NH Oct 03, 1804 in Haverhill, MA, daughter of Samuel Hussey and Mercy Evans. Children of John WHITTIER and Abigail Hussey are:
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33. Joseph3
PEASLEY (JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Jul 19, 1674 in
Haverhill, Ma. He married Elizabeth Hastings Sep
18, 1699 in Haverhill, Ma, daughter of Robert Hastings
and Elizabeth Davis. Children of Joseph PEASLEY and Elizabeth Hastings are:
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34. Robert3
PEASLEY (JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Feb 03, 1676/77 in
Haverhill, Ma, and Will brought to Probate Feb 23,
1741/42 in Haverhill, MA. He married (1) Alice Currier
Dec 16, 1701 in Haverhill, MA, daughter of Samuel Currier
and Mary Hardy. He married (2) Ann
SAWYER Feb 02, 1724/25 in
Haverhill, MA, daughter of Stephen SAWYER and Ann
Titcomb. Children of Robert PEASLEY and Alice Currier are:
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35. John3
PEASLEY (JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Feb 25, 1678/79 in
Haverhill, Ma, and died in Newton, NH. He married (1)
Mary Martin Mar 01, 1705/06 in Amesbury, MA, daughter
of John Martin and Mary. He married (2) Mary Newbegin
Aug 18, 1745 in Amesbury, MA. Children of John PEASLEY and Mary Martin are:
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36. NATHANIEL3 PEASLEY (JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1)
was born Jun 23, 1682 in Haverhill, MA, and died Dec 22,
1775 in Haverhill, MA. He married (1) Judith Kimball
Abt. 1702 in Haverhill, Ma, daughter of Thomas Kimball
and Mary Smith. He married (2) ABIAH SWAN Jan 08,
1740/41 in Haverhill MA, daughter of JOSHUA SWAN and
SARAH INGALLS. He married (3) Mrs. Martha (Greely)
Hutchins Jun 20, 1745 in Haverhill, MA. Judith3 Kimball (Thomas2, Richard1) was born Jun 1682 in Haverhill, Ma, and died Aug 15, 1741 in Haverhill, MA. Children of NATHANIEL PEASLEY and Judith Kimball are:
Child of NATHANIEL PEASLEY and ABIAH SWAN is:
Children of NATHANIEL PEASLEY and Martha Greely are:
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37. Ruth3
PEASLEY (JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Feb 25, 1683/84 in
Haverhill, MA, and died Aft. 1759. She married Samuel
Clement Jul 11, 1705 in Haverhill, MA, son of John
Clement and Elizabeth Ayer. Samuel3 Clement (John2, Job1) was born Nov 02, 1677 in Haverhill, MA, and died Oct 03, 1754 in Haverhill, MA. Children of Ruth PEASLEY and Samuel Clement are:
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39. Sarah3
PEASLEY (JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Aug 15, 1690 in
Haverhill, Ma. She married Ebenezer EASTMAN Mar
04, 1709/10 in Haverhill, MA, son of Philip Eastman and Mary
BARNARD. Children of Sarah PEASLEY and Ebenezer EASTMAN are:
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40. Lydia3
PEASLEY (JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born 1697, and died Sep 29,
1750 in Haverhill, MA. She married Peter Ayer Bef.
1721, son of Samuel Ayer and Elizabeth Tuttle. Peter4 Ayer (Samuel3, Peter2, John1) was born Oct 01, 1696 in Haverhill, MA. Children of Lydia PEASLEY and Peter Ayer are:
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Generation No. 4
86. Daniel4
PEASLEY (Joseph3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Oct 31, 1700 in
Haverhill, MA. He married Rebecca Kelly Jul 21,
1724 in Newbury, MA, daughter of Abiel Kelly and Rebecca
Davis. Rebecca4 Kelly (Abiel3, John2, John1) was born Sep 26, 1705 in Newbury, MA. Births are recorded in Methuen, MA and Salem, NH Children of Daniel PEASLEY and Rebecca Kelly are:
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89. Joshua4
PEASLEY (Joseph3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Dec 27, 1707 in
Haverhill, MA, and died Oct 03, 1738 in Haverhill, MA. He
married Abiah Page Mar 24, 1736/37 in Haverhill,
MA. Children of Joshua PEASLEY and Abiah Page are:
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90. Ruth4
PEASLEY (Joseph3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Jun 22, 1710 in
Haverhill, MA. She married Abiel Kelly Jun 04,
1728 in Haverhill, MA, son of Abiel Kelly and Rebecca
Davis. Abiel4 Kelly (Abiel3, John2, John1) was born Feb 19, 1705/06 in Newbury, MA. Children of Ruth PEASLEY and Abiel Kelly are:
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91. Jerusha4
PEASLEY (Joseph3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Dec 09, 1712 in
Haverhill, MA. She married Oliver Sanders Feb 03,
1735/36 in Methuen, MA, son of Henry Sanders and Mary
Mitchell. Oliver3 Sanders (Henry2, James1) was born Mar 28, 1715 in Haverhill, MA. Child of Jerusha PEASLEY and Oliver Sanders is:
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92. Esther4
PEASLEY (Joseph3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Apr 09, 1715 in
Haverhill, MA. She married William Sanders Nov 16,
1736 in Methuen, MA, son of Henry Sanders and Mary
Mitchell. William3 Sanders (Henry2, James1) was born Oct 12, 1712 in Haverhill, MA. Children of Esther PEASLEY and William Sanders are:
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93. Sarah4
PEASLEY (Joseph3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Jul 29, 1718 in
Haverhill, MA. She married Samuel Sanders Oct 26,
1738 in Methuen, MA, son of Henry Sanders and Mary
Mitchell. Samuel3 Sanders (Henry2, James1) was born Mar 18, 1716/17 in Haverhill, MA. Children of Sarah PEASLEY and Samuel Sanders are:
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99. Amos4
PEASLEY (Robert3, JOSEPH2,
JOSEPH1) was born Oct 03, 1708 in Haverhill,
MA, and died Jun 28, 1787 in Dover, NH. He married (1)
Elizabeth
SARGENT Dec 15, 1733 in Newbury, MA,
daughter of Ebenezer Sargent and Ann SAWYER. He married (2) Elizabeth Tibbets Jul 09,
1760 in Dover, NH, daughter of Joseph Tibbets and Rose. Children of Amos PEASLEY and Elizabeth SARGENT are:
Child of Amos PEASLEY and Elizabeth Tibbets is:
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103. Joseph4
PEASLEY (John3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Mar 07, 1705/06 in
Amesbury, MA, and died Bef. 1775 in Newton, NH. He
married Martha Hoag Jan 01, 1728/29 in Newbury,
MA, daughter of Jonathan Hoag and Martha Goodwin. Martha3 Hoag (Jonathan2, John1) was born Nov 14, 1708 in Newbury, MA, and died Bef. 1789. Children of Joseph PEASLEY and Martha Hoag are:
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104. John4
PEASLEY (John3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Dec 09, 1707 in Amesbury,
MA, and died Aft. 1765. He married Lydia White. Children of John PEASLEY and Lydia White are:
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106. Sarah4
PEASLEY (John3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Feb 20, 1708/09 in
Haverhill, MA, and died Jun 19, 1780. She married Peter
Morrill, from Kittery, ME, Dec 10, 1731 in Hampton,
NH. Children of Sarah PEASLEY and Peter Morrill are:
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107. Jacob4
PEASLEY (John3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born May 11, 1710 in
Haverhill, MA, and died Jul 29, 1744 in Kingston, NH. He
married Huldah Brown Oct 25, 1735 in Amesbury, MA,
daughter of John Brown and Abigail Johnson. Child of Jacob PEASLEY and Huldah Brown is:
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108. Nathan4 PEASLEY (John3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1)
was born Sep 20, 1711 in Haverhill, MA, and died 1768 in
Newton, NH. He married Lydia Gove Feb 08, 1740/41
in Amesbury, Ma, daughter of Jonathan Gove and Mary
Lancaster. Children of Nathan PEASLEY and Lydia Gore are:
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110. David4
PEASLEY (John3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Apr 02, 1713 in
Haverhill, MA, and died 1800 in Sutton, NH. He married Rachel
Straw Feb 09, 1741/42 in Amesbury, Ma, daughter of
William Straw and Lydia Sargent. Children of David PEASLEY and Rachel Straw are:
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111. Moses4 PEASLEY (John3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1)
was born 1714 in Newton, NH, and died Sep 1784 in
Haverhill, MA. He married Mary Gove, from Hampton,
NH, Dec 15, 1742 in Amesbury, MA, daughter of Jonathan
Gove and Mary Lancaster. Children of Moses PEASLEY and Mary Gove are:
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112. James4
PEASLEY (John3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born 1715 in Newton, NH, and
died Nov 19, 1770 in Newton, NH. He married Abigail
Johnson Jan 13, 1741/42 in Amesbury, MA Children of James PEASLEY and Abigail Johnson are:
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113. Ebenezer4 PEASLEY (John3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1)
was born 1717 in Newton, NH. He married Lydia Weed
Jun 23, 1744 in Amesbury, MA, daughter of George Weed and
Margery. Child of Ebenezer PEASLEY and Lydia Weed is:
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114. Hannah4
PEASLEY (NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born May 01, 1703 in
Haverhill, MA, and died Jan 15, 1734/35 in Haverhill, MA.
She married Joseph Badger Nov 03, 1721 in
Haverhill, MA, son of John Badger and Rebecca Brown.
After her death, he married Hannah MOODY. Children of Hannah PEASLEY and Joseph Badger are:
Joseph5 BADGER (Hannah4 PEASLEY, NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Jan 11, 1721/22 in Haverhill, MA, and died Apr 04, 1803. He married Hannah PEARSON Jan 31, 1739/40 in Haverhill, MA, daughter of Ebenezer Pearson and Hannah MOODY. Children of Joseph BADGER and Hannah PEARSON are:
Judith5 BADGER (Hannah4 PEASLEY, NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Feb 03, 1723/24 in Haverhill, MA. She married Nathaniel Cogswell Jan 31, 1739/40 in Haverhill, MA. "Judith Badger, the sister of Gen Joseph , married Nathaniel Cogswell, a merchant of Haverhill, and was the mother of nineteen children, eight of them serving in the Revolutionary war. One son, Hon Thomas Cogswell, married his cousin , the daughter of Gen. Joseph Badger. He first lived in Haverhill; afterwards in Gilmanton, NH, where he served in the Revolutionary army. "In 1784 he was appointed Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas, which he held until his decease, in 1810."" E.A. Kimball Children of Judith BADGER and Nathaniel Cogswell are:
Ruth6 BADGER (Joseph5, Hannah4 PEASLEY, NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Sep 14, 1751 in Haverhill, MA. She married Maj.Thomas COGSWELL Feb 26, 1770 in Haverhill, MA, son of Nathaniel Cogswell and Judith BADGER. A Major in Col. Joseph Vose's Regiment. Led a company at Bunker Hill-present at the siege of Boston. For more info see SaratogoNYGenWeb Children of Ruth BADGER and Thomas COGSWELL are:
Thomas6 COGSWELL (Judith5 BADGER, Hannah4 PEASLEY, NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Aug 04, 1746 in Haverhill, MA, and died Sep 03, 1810. He married Ruth BADGER Feb 26, 1770 in Haverhill, MA, daughter of Joseph BADGER and Hannah PEARSON. Children of Thomas COGSWELL and Ruth BADGER are:
Nathaniel Peaslee6 COGSWELL (Judith5 BADGER, Hannah4 PEASLEY, NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Jul 10, 1755 in Haverhill, MA. He married Susanna Lakeman May 20, 1777 in Ipswich, MA. Children of Nathaniel COGSWELL and Susanna Lakeman are:
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116. Nathaniel4 PEASLEY (NATHANIEL3,
JOSEPH2,
JOSEPH1)
was born Apr 13, 1707 in Haverhill, MA, and died Sep 09,
1730 in Haverhill, MA. He married Lydia White Nov
16, 1727 in Haverhill, MA, daughter of John White and
Lydia Gilman. Lydia3 White (John2, John1) was born Sep 11, 1711 in Haverhill, MA, and died Aug 1741 in Haverhill, MA. She married (2) Edward Flint Nov 22, 1733. Child of Nathaniel PEASLEY and Lydia White is:
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117. Abigail4 PEASLEY (NATHANIEL3,
JOSEPH2,
JOSEPH1)
was born Sep 29, 1709 in Haverhill, MA, and died May 29,
1730 in Haverhill, MA. She married James White Apr
19, 1728 in Haverhill, MA, son of John White and Lydia
Gilman. James3 White (John2, John1) was born Apr 16, 1705 in Haverhill, MA, and died May 30, 1788 in Haverhill, MA. He married (2) Sarah Bailey May 01, 1740 in Haverhill, MA. Child of Abigail PEASLEY and James White is:
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118. Susanna4 PEASLEY (NATHANIEL3,
JOSEPH2,
JOSEPH1)
was born May 10, 1712 in Haverhill, MA, and died May 17,
1785 in Methuen, MA. She married Christopher SARGENT
Jan 21, 1729/30 in Haverhill, MA, son of Thomas SARGENT
and Mary Stevens. Christopher4 SARGENT (Thomas3, Thomas2, William1) was born Aug 04, 1704 in Amesbury, MA, and died Mar 23, 1790 in Methuen, MA. Children of Susanna PEASLEY and Christopher SARGENT are:
Nathaniel Peaslee5 SARGENT (Susanna4 PEASLEY, NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Nov 02, 1731 in Methuen, MA, and died Oct 12, 1791 in Haverhill, MA. He married (1) Mary Livingston. He married (2) Rhoda BARNARD Bef. 1759 in Haverhill, MA, daughter of Jonathan BARNARD and Tabitha Colby. Children of Nathaniel SARGENT and Rhoda BARNARD are:
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121. ABIGAIL PEASLEY (NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born May 02, 1743 in Haverhill, MA, and died 1825 in Haverhill, MA. She married (1) HUMPHREY MOODY Abt 1759 in Haverhill, MA, son of BENJAMIN MOODY and ANNE BRADSTREET. She married (2) Gen. James Brickett. |
122. Hannah4
PEASLEY (NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Nov 05, 1746 in
Haverhill, MA. She married Nathaniel WALKER Oct
17, 1771 in Bradford, MA, son of Nathaniel WALKER and
Lydia Ayer. Nathaniel5 WALKER (Nathaniel4, Nathaniel3, Shuball2, RICHARD1) was born Aug 22, 1744 in Haverhill, MA, and died Feb 24, 1829 in Haverhill, MA. Children of Hannah PEASLEY and Nathaniel WALKER are:
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123. Ruth PEASLEY (NATHANIEL3, JOSEPH2, JOSEPH1) was born Apr 08, 1749 in Haverhill, MA, and died Feb 01, 1827 in Haverhill, MA. She married Joshua SAWYER Mar 22, 1768 in Haverhill, MA, son of Abner SAWYER and Mary Foot. |