Pane-Joyce Genealogy
Anna Long (2789) & Lieut. James Converse
7724. Anna Converse. Born on 16 Jul 1644 in Woburn, MA.124 Anna died in Woburn, MA, on 30 Jan 1645.124
7725. Maj. James Converse. Born on 16 Nov 1645 in Woburn, MA.124 James died in Woburn, MA, on 8 Jul 1706; he was 60.264 Buried in First Burial Ground of Woburn.144 “Here lyes buried ye body of Major James Convers, Esq., aged 61 years, who departed this life, July ye 8th, 1706”.

Vinton’s summary:279 “Major James Convers ... was an officer of distinguished reputation in the perilous war with the Indians of Maine, which began in 1688 and ended in 1697.  Hid vigorous and successful defence of Storer's  garrison in Wells, June 1692, is well Remembered.  The attack on that garrison was made by Madokawando. Chief of the Penobscot tribe, assisted by Moxus, Egeremet, and other Indian chiefs, joined by a body of French Soldiers.  The united strength of the hostile force was computed at five hundred men, while Convers had but fifteen in the garrisons, besides as many more in some sloops in the river.  The enemy exerted their utmost strength during two days, but were compelled to retire with loss, including a French officer of rank.  Convers lost but one man who had ventured outside the garrison, was caught by indians and shockingly tortured.  [Drakes Book of the Indians, p.291. Sewall's History of Woburn, pp. 179-182.]”
On 1 Jan 1668 when James was 22, he married Hannah Carter (3314) , daughter of Capt. John Carter (1337) (ca 1617-14 Sep 1692) & Elizabeth (ca 1613-6 May 1691), in Woburn, MA.124 Born on 19 Jan 1651 in Woburn, MA.124 Hannah died aft 26 Sep 1706.
Their children include:
9790i.
James Converse (5 Sep 1670-bef 1706)
9791ii.
John Converse (22 Aug 1673-6 Jan 1707/8)
9792iii.
Elizabeth Converse (Died unmarried) (23 Apr 1675-27 Jul 1694)
9793iv.
Robert Converse (29 Dec 1677-20 Jul 1736)
9794v.
Hannah Converse (12 Jun 1680-7 Sep 1748)
9795vi.
Josiah Converse (Died soon) (24 May 1683-18 Oct 1683)
9796vii.
Capt. Josiah Converse (12 Sep 1684-2 May 1771)
9797viii.
Patience Converse (Died unmarried) (6 Nov 1686-23 Jul 1707)
9798ix.
Ebenezer Converse (Died young) (10 Dec 1688-9 Nov 1693)
7726. Deborah Converse. Born on 25 Jul 1647 in Woburn, MA.124

Children of John and Deborah (Converse) Pierce, born at Woburn:124
    i. Deborah Pierce, b. 30 Oct 1666;
    ii. John Pierce, b. 26 Jan 1671, d. 1735;
    iii. Thomas Pierce, b. 23 Dec 1672, d. before 1716;
    iv. James Pierce, b. 6 Aug 1674, d. 18 Sep 1685;
    v. Daniel Pierce, b. 7 Oct 1676, d. 14 Mar 1754 at Harvard, MA;
    vi. Ruth Pierce;
    vii. Ebenezer;
    viii. James Pierce, b. 8 Oct 1686;
    ix. Joseph Pierce, b 24 Aug 1688; and
    x. Josiah Pierce, b. Jun 1691.
On 5 Jul 1663 when Deborah was 15, she married Ens. John Pierce, son of Sergt. Thomas Pierce (ca 1614-6 Nov 1683) & Elizabeth Cole (-5 Mar 1688), in Woburn, MA. Born on 7 Mar 1643 in Woburn, MA.124 John died in Woburn, MA, on 25 Mar 1720; he was 77. Occupation: Yeoman.

John was representative from Woburn to the General Court for ten years ranging from 1706 through 1718.125
Their children include:
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Deborah Pierce (30 Oct 1666-14 Dec 1703)
20969ii.
John Pierce (20 Jan 1670/1-1735)
20970iii.
Daniel Pierce (7 Oct 1676-14 Mar 1754)
20971iv.
Lieut. Ebenezer Pierce (ca 1687-16 May 1766)
20972v.
Josiah Pierce (Jun 1691-ca 1760)
7727. Sarah Converse. Born on 21 Apr 1649 in Woburn, MA.124 Sarah died on 20 Feb 1692; she was 42.264
On 29 Jun 1680 when Sarah was 31, she married Moses Pengry, son of Dea. Moses Pengry (ca 1610-2 Jan 1696) & Lydia Clement (ca 1618-16 Jan 1675), in Ipswich, MA.264 Born ca 1650 in Ipswich, MA. Moses died bef 16 May 1709.

Moses’ will was dated 6 Dec 1699, proved 16 May 1709.
Their children include:
20973i.
Moses Pengry (17 Nov 1682-)
7728. Rebecca Converse. Born on 15 May 1651 in Woburn, MA.124 Rebecca died in 1733.
Ca 1678 Rebecca married Enoch Moore.
7729. Lydia Converse. Born on 8 Mar 1653 in Woburn, MA.124 Lydia died in Woburn, MA, on 20 May 1655; she was 2.
7730. Edward Converse. Born on 27 Feb 1655 in Woburn, MA.124 Edward died in Woburn, MA, on 26 Jul 1692; he was 37.264 Buried in First Burial Ground of Woburn.144 “Here lyes ye body of Edward Convers, aged 37 years, died ye 26 of July, 1692”.
On 5 Nov 1684 when Edward was 29, he married Sarah Stone, daughter of Dea. Samuel Stone (ca Feb 1630/1-27 Sep 1715) & Sarah Stearns (22 Sep 1635-6 Oct 1700), in Woburn, MA.264 Born 5 Feb 1659/60 in Lexington, MA. Sarah died in Malden, MA on 1 Mar 1703.

Sarah Stone first married Edward Converse, second Ebenezer Hills.
Their children include:
20974i.
Samuel Converse (9 Oct 1685-)
20975ii.
Ann Converse (3 Oct 1687-7 Aug 1721)
20976iii.
Sarah Converse (Died unmarried) (14 Oct 1689-10 Dec 1713)
20977iv.
Edward Converse (Died soon) (26 Oct 1691-28 Oct 1691)
7731. Mary Converse. Born on 29 Dec 1656 in Woburn, MA.124 Mary died in Charlestown, MA, on 6 Nov 1691; she was 34.

Children of Nathaniel and Mary (Converse) Davis, born at Charlestown:
    i. Nathaniel, b. 16 Aug 1676, bp. 15 Apr 1677, d. Charlestown 1677;
    ii. Mary, b. 26 Mar, bp. 9 May 1680, m. 1st a Mr Longfellow, m. 2nd William Sheafe;
    iii. Barnabas, b. 31 Dec 1681, d. 18 Sep 1682;
    iv. Sarah, b. 17 Jun 1683, bp. 22 Jul 1683, m. 1716 Thomas Scamon;
    v. Nathaniel, b. 14 Nov 1685, m. Rose, resided at Dunstable and Groton, MA;
    vi. Zechariah, b. 29 Jul 1688, d. 19 Mar 1745, m. 7 Dec 1710 Mary/Mildred Bridgen (b. 3 Jun 1694, dau. of Nathaniel & Elizabeth (Whaff) Bridgen); and
    vii. Josiah, b. 16 Jun 1690, d. 23 Jun 1690.
On 31 Mar 1675 when Mary was 18, she married Nathaniel Davis, son of Barnabas Davis (ca 1599-27 or 28 Nov 1685) & Patience James (-1 Nov 1690).264 Born ca 1642. Nathaniel died in Charlestown, MA in May 1724.
7732. Abigail Converse. Born on 13 Oct 1658 in Woburn, MA.124 Abigail died in 1690.264
On 30 Mar 1676 when Abigail was 17, she married Jonathan Kettle, son of Richard Kettle (ca 1614-28 Jun 1680) & Esther Ward (-2 Jul 1679), in Charlestown, MA.16 Born ca 1646.

Jonathan, of Charlestown.
7733. Ruth Converse. Born on 12 Feb 1661 in Woburn, MA.124
On 25 Dec 1698 when Ruth was 37, she married Philemon Dane, son of John Dane (ca 1613-29 Sep 1684) & Eleanor Clark (ca 1614-aft 1684).25 Born on 2 Feb 1642 in Ipswich, MA. Philemon died in Ipswich, MA, on 18 Oct 1716; he was 74.

Philemon first married Mary Thompson, second Ruth Converse.
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