Bef 1653 Abigail first married William Hatch (14576) , son of Eld. William Hatch (5125) (1598-6 Nov 1651) & Jane Younge (31 Dec 1593-8 Oct 1653).16 Born ca 1629 in Wye, Ashford, Kent. William was baptized in Wye, Ashford, Kent, on 9 Aug 1629.8 William died in Virginia ca 1654.

William came to New England with his partents in Mar 1635 on the Hercules. He owned a house on Kent St. in Scituate, which passed to his daughter Phebe after his death.

William died on a journey to Virginia between 13 Sep 1853, the date of his will, and 1656 when his will was proved.

On 14 Oct 1658 Abigail second married John King in Weymouth, MA.16

John, of Weymouth. He first married Mary; second Dorothy, widow of Enoch Hunt; and third Abigail (Hewes) Hatch, widow of William Hatch.

On 29 Dec 1657 Mary married Jeremiah Hatch (14567) , son of Thomas Hatch (5124) (ca Jun 1596-bef 14 Jun 1646) & Lydia Gyles (-aft 1665), in Scituate, MA.52 Born ca 1626 in Wye, Ashford, Kent. Jeremiah was baptized in Wye, Ashford, Kent, on 23 Jul 1626.8 Jeremiah died in Scituate, MA ca 1712. Occupation: ship builder.53

Jeremiah “was an active citizen, selectman, rep. 1675, 6, 9, and 80.”25 Jeremiah “was often deputy to the general court; was surveyor, selectman, and prominent in town affairs. He owned a large amount of land, granted him by town of Scituate.”15

Jeremiah settled near Walter Hatch with whom he was engaged in ship building for many years. He was often a deputy to Colony Court, a surveyor, and selectman.53

In 1674 William Hatch and Jeremiah Hatch were fined for refusing to serve as constables.

On 9 Mar 1677 John married Ruth Sawtell, daughter of Richard Sawtell (-21 Aug 1694) & Elizabeth, in Watertown, MA.16 Born ca 1650. Ruth died in Lexington, MA on 12 Jan 1720.260

Ruth died age 70.260