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     Per Davis, Mass & Maine Families, p.540, Joseph Lunt was born in Newbury, Mass. on 24 March 1680/81, the son of Daniel and Mary Lunt. He married first Martha Noyes on 29 December, 1702. After her death on 26 June 1706, he married Joanna Adams on 4 December 1708.

Joseph was a yeoman and also owned a mill. With his first wife, Martha Noyes, Joseph had two children, Tabitha (b.1703) and Mary (1705-1725), both born in Newbury. With his second wife, Joanna Adams, he had seven more children.

Joseph died on 14 October 1751, aged 70 years. Joanna, his widow, died on 31 December 1768, aged 90. Joseph Lunt was born on 24 March 1680/81 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹

Joseph married Martha Noyes on 29 December 1702 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Same date and place of marriage from Davis, Mass & Maine Families, p.540. Same date in LDS Family Group Record. Jacob Noyes agrees on 1702..²

Joseph died on 14 October 1751 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 70.³

Joseph died in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Date and place of death from Davis, Mass & maine Families, p.540.

     Elizabeth Noyes was born on 18 November 1684 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹

Elizabeth married John Adams on 22 January 1706/7 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

Elizabeth died on 23 December 1708 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 24.³

     John Adams was born on 7 March 1683/84.¹

John married Elizabeth Noyes on 22 January 1706/7 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

John married Sarah Pearson on 17 November 1713.²

John died on 8 May 1750 in Rowley, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 66.¹

     Moses Noyes was born on 22 May 1688 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.

Moses died on 6 August 1714 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 26.

     Sarah Pearson was born in 1695?.¹

Sarah married John Adams on 17 November 1713.²

Sarah died on 10 February 1756.³

     Samuel moved to Abington with his older brother Nicolas about 1712. He married Hannah Poor, and lived on the place now occupied (in 1861) by the Misses Niles.

Samuel and Hannah had eight children: Samuel (b. 19 Sept 1715); Daniel (b. 7 Oct 1716, d. 11 Nov 1780); Mary (b. 10 July 1718); John (b. 20 Apr 1720); Benjamin (b. 20 Dec 1721); Abigail (b. 13 Feb 1724); Jacob (b. 3 Sep 1726); and Ebenezer (b. 24 Nov 1729). Samuel Noyes was born on 5 February 1691 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹

Samuel married Hannah Poor on 1 December 1714 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Samuel and Hannah had at least one child, namely:
- Samuel Noyes, born 9 Sep 1715, Newbury. Married Rebecca Harden 10 Mar 1735/36 Abington. Died 10 Dec 1775 Abington..²

Samuel died on 6 November 1729 in Abington, Plymouth Co., Massachusetts, at age 38.^3,4

     Hannah Poor was born on 19 July 1692 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹

Hannah married Samuel Noyes on 1 December 1714 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts. Samuel and Hannah had at least one child, namely:
- Samuel Noyes, born 9 Sep 1715, Newbury. Married Rebecca Harden 10 Mar 1735/36 Abington. Died 10 Dec 1775 Abington..²

Hannah died on 5 January 1777 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 84.³

     James Merrill was born on 27 January 1688/89 at Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.^1,2

James married Mary Adams on 23 November 1714 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.³ James moved from Newbury to Stratham, New Hampshire after 1714.⁴

James lived in Newbury until about 1725 and then removed to Stratham, NH, whence in 1738 he removed to New Casco(Falmouth), ME. He owned a large farm on the northeast side of the Presumpscot River, which he bought from Gen., Waldo. In 1739 he was admitted to the First Church in Falmouth, and was selectman several years from 1741. In his will he is styled "gentleman."⁵ James made a will on 6 April 1753 at Falmouth, York County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME).. Bequests were given in the will to his wife Mary; his sons Humphrey, Adams, James, Joshua, and Silas; his daughters Rebecca (Cauley), Priscilla, Mary (Noyes), Dorothy, and Susanna; and the children of his son Israel, namely Israel, Abia, Nicholas, and Levi. The will was probated 3 October 1757..⁶

James died on 16 March 1757 in Falmouth, York County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland, ME), at age 68.²

     Mary Adams was born on 5 March 1699/0 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.^1,2

Mary married James Merrill on 23 November 1714 in Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts.³

Mary is mentioned in the will of her husband, James Merrill, made 6 April 1753. She received "the Use and Improvement and Profit of ye one third part of my real Estate during her natural Life and all the Household Goods to dispose of as She pleases".⁴

Mary died in 1760 in Falmouth, Cumberland County, Maine.²

     Abel is identified as Deacon Abel Merrill on his gravestone. Abel Merrill was born on 28 December 1671 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Abel married Abigail Stevens on 19 June 1694 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Abel and Abigail had at least one child; Deacon John Merrill, b. 25 Jan 1706, married Ruth Hale 1 June 1730, died 2 April 1794.²

Abel died on 6 February 1759 in West Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 87.³ He was buried at the Walnut Hill Cemetery at West Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.⁴

     Per Davis, Mass & Maine Families, p.595, Abigail's parents were probably Thomas Stevens (1650-1729) and Martha Bartlett. Abigail Stevens was born on 22 January 1672/73 in Amesbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹

Abigail married Abel Merrill on 19 June 1694 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Abel and Abigail had at least one child; Deacon John Merrill, b. 25 Jan 1706, married Ruth Hale 1 June 1730, died 2 April 1794.²

Abigail died on 24 May 1757 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 84. Abigail is buried in Sec A, Row 4, grave 23. Photo taken 6/2000.³ She was buried at the Walnut Hill Cemetery at West Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.⁴

     Susanna Merrill was born on 14 November 1673 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Susanna married Benjamin Morse Jr. on 28 January 1691/92 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Benjamin and Susanna had at least 9 children, including:
- Abel, born 1692. Living 1742. Married Grace Parker 1714;
- Ruth, born 1694. Married Abraham Chase 1716;
- Priscilla, born 1697, died before 1742. Married Nathaniel Ordway 1718;
- Judith, born 1699/1700. Living 1742;
- Stephen, born 1701, died before 1742. Married Sarah Hopkinson;
- Mary, born 1703. Living 1742;
- Hannah, born 1706. Living 1742;
- Sisanna, born 1710/11. Died before 1742;
- Benjamin, born 1713/14. Living 1742. Married Abigail Dudley;

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Susanna died on 23 October 1733 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 59.³ She was buried at in Sawyers Hill Cemetery Newburyport, Essex Co., MA.⁴

     Benjamin was the son of Deacon Benjamin and Ruth (Sawyer) Morse of Newbury. He was a weaver. Benjamin Morse Jr. was born on 24 August 1668 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹

Benjamin married Susanna Merrill on 28 January 1691/92 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Benjamin and Susanna had at least 9 children, including:
- Abel, born 1692. Living 1742. Married Grace Parker 1714;
- Ruth, born 1694. Married Abraham Chase 1716;
- Priscilla, born 1697, died before 1742. Married Nathaniel Ordway 1718;
- Judith, born 1699/1700. Living 1742;
- Stephen, born 1701, died before 1742. Married Sarah Hopkinson;
- Mary, born 1703. Living 1742;
- Hannah, born 1706. Living 1742;
- Sisanna, born 1710/11. Died before 1742;
- Benjamin, born 1713/14. Living 1742. Married Abigail Dudley;

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Benjamin died on 22 July 1743 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 74. Merrill Memorial says he died 25 Oct 1743.³

     Nathan Nathaniel Merrill was born on 3 April 1676 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Nathan married Hannah Kent on 6 September 1699 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

Nathan died on 22 November 1745 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 69.³

     Hannah Kent was born on 10 September 1679 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹

Hannah married Nathan Nathaniel Merrill on 6 September 1699 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

     Thomas Merrill was born on 1 January 1677/78 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Thomas married Judith Kent on 16 March 1703/4 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

Thomas died on 18 September 1756 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 78.³

     Judith Kent was born in 1682.¹

Judith married Thomas Merrill on 16 March 1703/4 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

Judith died on 2 September 1751 in Southampton, New Hampshire.¹

     Joseph Merrill was born on 12 July 1681 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Joseph married Ann Wiggins on 16 February 1706/7 at Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

Joseph died on 20 September 1747 in in Stratham, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire, at age 66.³

     Ann Wiggins was born ??? 1683.¹

Ann married Joseph Merrill on 16 February 1706/7 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.²

Ann died on 28 December 1741 in in Stratham, Rockingham Co., New Hampshire.³

     Nathaniel Merrill was born on 6 February 1682/83 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.¹ Nathaniel married Hannah Stevens on 28 July 1709 at Amesbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Nathaniel and Hannah had at least one child; Deacon Roger Merrill, b. 10 Mar 1713, married Mary Hale 1o Mar 1730-31, died 12 May 1791, buried Walnut Hill Cemetery.²

Nathaniel died on 22 February 1742/43 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, at age 60.³ He was buried at the Walnut Hill Cemetery at West Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.⁴

     Hannah Stevens was born circa 1684.¹

Hannah married Nathaniel Merrill on 28 July 1709 in Amesbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts. Nathaniel and Hannah had at least one child; Deacon Roger Merrill, b. 10 Mar 1713, married Mary Hale 1o Mar 1730-31, died 12 May 1791, buried Walnut Hill Cemetery.²

Hannah died on 3 February 1736 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.³ She was buried at the Walnut Hill Cemetery at West Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts.⁴

     Benjamin Prince Jr. was born on 14 April 1718 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts.^1,2

Benjamin married Rebecca Fisher on 29 December 1742 in North Yarmouth, York Co., Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).³

Benjamin married Hannah Harris on 15 January 1746/47 in North Yarmouth, York County, Massachusetts, (now Cumberland Co., ME).⁴

Benjamin served under General Amherst who took Louisburg from the French on July 26, 1758. Benjamin was killed in the battle for Louisburg.⁵ He died in 1758 at Canada. He was killed in the Battle of Louisburg, Cape Breton, Canada.¹