Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Family of Walter Woodworth (639)

2418. Thomas Woodworth. Born ca 1641 in Scituate, MA. Thomas died on 3 Mar 1718/9 in Scituate, MA.215 Occupation: cooper, trader.

“Thomas had lands in Little Compton 1674, but he did not remove. He kept a ‘trader’s shop’ 60 rods south of Stockbridge’s mill.”6

On 8 Feb 1666[/7] Thomas married Deborah Damon (6314) , daughter of John Damon (11 Nov 1621-bef 3 Oct 1676) & Katherine Merritt (1730) (1621-8 Dec 1655), in Scituate, MA.116 Born on 25 Apr 1645 in Scituate, MA.3 Deborah died aft 13 Feb 1718/9.

Their children include:
8675 i. Deborah Woodworth (2 Jan 1667-aft 13 Feb 1718/9)
8676 ii. Hezekiah Woodworth (5 Feb 1670-25 Nov 1716)
8677 iii. Catherine Woodworth (5 Oct 1673-1 Jun 1729)
8678 iv. Ebenezer Woodworth (Died young) (25 May 1676-ca 1690)
8679 v. Mary Woodworth (8 Jul 1678-)
8680 vi. John Woodworth (31 Aug 1683-1 Jan 1762)
8681 vii. Hannah Woodworth (7 Sep 1685-)
8682 viii. Jerusha Woodworth (1 Dec 1688-15 Dec 1768)
8683 ix. Ebenezer Woodworth (10 Aug 1690-ca 1767/1769)

2419. Sarah Woodworth. Born ca 1643 in Scituate, MA.

From Jeanette Behan's book, The Woodworth Family of America: re Sarah Woodworth: "She was living in 1686, it has been suggested she reputedly married Thomas Mann, son of Richard Mann, b. Scituate 15 Aug 1650. However, Thomas Mann settled at Rehoboth, Mass., where his 1st wife Rachel and infant son Josiah d. at 1676. He ma (2) 1678 in Rehoboth, Mary Wheaton and had 8 or 9 more children up to 1697 or 1699 (per Barbara Cruchon material)"

Sarah was apparently married by 26 November 1685 (father's will).5

2420. Joseph Woodworth. Born ca 1645 in Scituate, MA. Joseph died in 1712/8 in prob. Scituate, MA.104 Occupation: shop keeper.6

See NEHGR 133:100-1.

On 6 Jan 1669[/70] Joseph married Sarah Stockbridge (2132) , daughter of John Stockbridge (592) (ca 1608-13 Oct 1657) & Elizabeth Hatch (5037) (ca 1605-between 1647 & 1654), in Scituate, MA.116 Born ca 1645 in Scituate, MA. Sarah was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, on 15 Mar 1645/6.116 Sarah died aft 3 Dec 1712.104

Their children include:
7632 i. Joseph Woodworth (19 Mar 1671-1745)
7633 ii. Margaret Woodworth (19 Jul 1673-)
7634 iii. Benjamin Woodworth (Aug 1676-ca 1732)
7635 iv. Sarah Woodworth (Aug 1678-aft Dec 1712)
7636 v. Elizabeth Woodworth (Aug 1680-)
7637 vi. Eunice Woodworth (1682/3-13 Feb 1710)
7638 vii. Abigail Woodworth (Apr 1685-7 Mar 1735/6)
7639 viii. Ruth Woodworth (May 1687-20 Mar 1762)

2421. Elizabeth Woodworth. Born ca 1648 in Scituate, MA. Elizabeth died in 1709 in Duxbury, MA.

Elizabeth was apparently married by 26 Nov 1685 (father's will).5

She did not marry Robert Stetson (7613) , son of Cornet Robert Stetson (2127) (ca 1615-1 Feb 1702/3) & Honor Tooker (ca 1612-1684). Born on 29 Jan 1654 in Scituate, MA.3 At the age of <1, Robert was baptized on 26 Feb 1654.2 Robert died aft 1737.

Robert lived in that part which became Pembroke.2

Child:
8684 i. (a child) Stetson (Illegitimate) (1675/6-)

2422. Mary Woodworth. Born on 10 Mar 1650/1 in Scituate, MA.116 Mary died in Scituate, MA, on 23 Aug 1718; she was 67.

On 24 Dec 1677 when Mary was 26, she married Aaron Simmons, son of Moses Simonson (ca 1605-ca 1689/1691) & Sarah [Simonson] (-bef 15 Dec 1691), in Scituate, MA.116 Born say 1653 in Duxbury, MA. Aaron died bef 12 Feb 1719.

Aaron and Mary lived at the Green field.6

Their children include:
8685 i. Rebecca Simmons (2 Dec 1679-17 Jan 1760)
8686 ii. Moses Simmons (24 Feb 1681/2-)
8687 iii. Mary Simmons (Died young) (11 Mar 1683/4-8 Feb 1696/7)
8688 iv. Elizabeth Simmons (27 Aug 1686-)
8689 v. Ebenezer Simmons (10 Jun 1689-)
8690 vi. Lydia Simmons (27 Mar 1693-)

2423. Benjamin Woodworth. Born ca 1656 in Scituate, MA. Benjamin died on 22 Apr 1728 in Lebanon, CT.117

There is some confusion about Benjamin. According to some, he was a soldier in Philip’s war and lost his life.6 2 In fact, he had removed to Little Compton.

In 1703 Benjamin bought for 250 pounds from Philip Smith a large tract of land in Lebanon, Ct. where many of the Scituate people settled. He moved soon after to Lebanon with his family; was admitted inhabitant Dec. 22, 1704. In deeds of lands at Lebanon he is described as Benjamin Woodworth of Little Compton, RI.117

ca 1680 Benjamin first married Deborah [Woodworth].5

Their children include:
8691 i. Elizabeth Woodworth (ca 1682-18 Jun 1713)
8692 ii. Deborah Woodworth (ca 1682-)
8693 iii. Mary Woodworth (ca 1683-10 Jul 1725)

In 1689 Benjamin second married Hannah [Woodworth] in Scituate, MA.

Their children include:
8694 i. Benjamin Woodworth (ca 1689-22 Apr 1747)
8695 ii. Ebenezer Woodworth (12 Mar 1691-1784)
8696 iii. Ichabod Woodworth (12 Mar 1691-26 Nov 1768)
8697 iv. Hannah Woodworth (ca 1693-)
8698 v. Ruth Woodworth (1695-)
8699 vi. Amos Woodworth (1697-)
8700 vii. Ezekiel Woodworth (1699-20 Jul 1745)
8701 viii. Judith Woodworth (ca 1701-)
8702 ix. Margaret Woodworth (1703-1750)
8703 x. Caleb Woodworth (22 May 1704-30 May 1780)
8704 xi. Priscilla Woodworth (1706-)

2424. Isaac Woodworth. Born ca 1658 in Scituate, MA. Isaac died on 1 Apr 1714 in Norwich, CT.

ca 1686 Isaac married Lydia Standlake (7600) , daughter of Richard Standlake (2122) (ca 1636/1639-14 May 1691). Born on 7 Apr 1664 in Scituate, MA.116 At the age of 18, Lydia was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, on 25 Jun 1682.116

Their children include:
8705 i. Lydia Woodworth (ca 1687-)
8706 ii. Isaac Woodworth (ca 1689-4 Dec 1758)
8707 iii. Moses Woodworth (ca 1691-19 Sep 1746)
8708 iv. Joanna Woodworth (ca 1692-)
8709 v. Grace Woodworth (ca 1695-)
8710 vi. David Woodworth (18 Mar 1696/7-14 Mar 1775)
8711 vii. Daniel Woodworth (10 Oct 1698-14 Dec 1775)
8712 viii. Stephen Woodworth (10 Apr 1701-23 Aug 1771)
8713 ix. Joshua Woodworth (Sep 1703-)

2425. Martha Woodworth. Born ca 1660 in Scituate, MA. Martha died aft Jun 1730.215

In Jun 1679 Martha married Lieut. Zachary Damon (6319) , son of John Damon (11 Nov 1621-bef 3 Oct 1676) & Katherine Merritt (1730) (1621-8 Dec 1655), in Scituate, MA.116 Born ca 1654 in Scituate, MA.6 Zachary died on 3 Sep 1730 in Scituate, MA.116

Zachary was an officer in Phililp’s war, and received lands.6

He was also a Cowhasset Partner. He was a Lieutenant in King Phillips War. Tythingman 1703/4. On March 2, 1696/7 he was granted 3 acres swamp land by Scituate Town agents (Town Records). Surveyor of Highways 1702/3 - 1716. Admitted to 1st Church Scituate July 7, 1727 as "Zechariah". On "Jury of Tralls" at Plymouth 1698/9, 1701/2, 1706, 1710/11. On Grand Jury 1711/12. Resided at Scituate, north of Symon's Hill. In 1694, his mark was "on Red mare two notches in the neare ear whitt on all fouer legs. His wife as admitted to the 1st Church May 7, 1721.

Their children include:
8714 i. Martha Damon (Jul 1682-28 Nov 1727)
8715 ii. John Damon (Jun 1684-27 Apr 1742)
8716 iii. Zachary Damon (Jun 1686-6 Jun 1764)
8717 iv. Daniel Damon (Mar 1688-11 Dec 1733)
8718 v. Mary Damon (Mar 1690-)
8719 vi. Abigail Damon (Oct 1692-Apr 1764)
8720 vii. Hannah Damon (Nov 1694-17 Aug 1790)
8721 viii. Mehitable Damon (Feb 1696-)

2426. Mehitable Woodworth. Born on 15 Aug 1662 in Scituate, MA.116

Mehitable “who was unfortunate with regard to her health,”6 and “suffered from witchcraft.”2 (See PCR 5:223.) She was not married at the time of her father’s will, 26 Nov 1685.5

2427. Abigail Woodworth. Born ca 1664 in Scituate, MA.5

On 24 Dec 1695 Abigail married John Jackson (23033) , son of Abraham Jackson (-4 Oct 1714) & Remember Morton (10832) (ca 1637-24 Jul 1707), in Scituate, MA.85 Born ca 1664.

John, of Plymouth,

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