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Descendants of Richard Sears

Seventh Generation

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2571. Joshua Albert Haynes (Desire Homer , Thomas Homer , Elizabeth Crowell , Bethia Sears , Paul , Richard ) was born 20 Jun 1813 in Princeton, MA. He died 15 Nov 1867.

Thomas A Benson Farmer

Joshua married Charlotte Perkins on 9 Dec 1841. Charlotte was born 4 Feb 1820 in . She died 30 Jan 1866.

They had the following children:

+ 4997 F i Sarah Haynes

2614. Sally Remick (Abigail Sears , Samuel , Samuel , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born about 1777 in . She died 18 Sep 1828 and was buried in Ancient Cem, W Brewster.

Sally married Ebenezer Rider on 7 Jan 1798 in Harwich, MA. Ebenezer was born about 1771. He died Sep 1803 in at sea.

RGPickard- Ebenezer Rider's approx burthdate of 1771 is computed from his
wife's tombstone in the Ancient Sears Cemetery at W Brewster, MA. Eben Ryder
was lost at sea Sept 1803, At. 32.

Ebenezer and Sally had the following children:

4998 F i Mary Rider was born 1799.
4999 F ii Nabby Rider was born about 1800. She died 1811 and was buried in Ancient Cem, W Brewster.
5000 M iii Freeman Rider was born 1802.

2628. Jonathan Sears (Jonathan , Jonathan , Jonathan , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 19 Mar 1777 in Harwich and was christened 6 Apr 1777 in E Yarmouth. He died 2 Aug 1859 in Ashfield, MA and was buried in , 906.

S.P. may p.317 Jonathan removed to Ashfield, with his parents, lived and died on Cape street.
He was Selectman in 1820-22, 1824-26, 1829-31, and Rep. to State Legislature in 1833 and 1836.
In early life he went on fishing voyages with his brother, Barnabas C., to the banks of New Foundland and the Magdalen Islands.

Mayflower Index: No. 29,963 Jonathan; spouse Hannah Foster; father Jonathan

Jonathan married Hannah Foster, daughter of William Foster and Deborah Lewis, on 3 Feb 1803. Hannah was born 9 Aug 1782 in Tisbury, MA. She died 30 Jul 1855.

History of Martha's Vineyard p. 179, Banks Vol III

Jonathan and Hannah had the following children:

+ 5001 M i Clark Sears

+ 5002 F ii Olive Sears

+ 5003 M iii William Sears

+ 5004 M iv Freeman Sears

5005 F v Philena Sears was born 3 Sep 1812 in Ashfield, MA. She died 23 Jul 1836 in Tyringham, D.S.P., MA and was buried in , 1981.

Philena married Charles Cargill. Charles was born 1808 in .
+ 5006 M vi Stillman Sears

+ 5007 M vii Jonathan Sears

+ 5008 M viii Milton Foster Sears

+ 5009 F ix Hannah Sears

2629. Freeman Sears Rev. (Jonathan , Jonathan , Jonathan , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 28 Nov 1779 in Harwich, MA and was christened 2 Jan 1780 in E Yarmouth. He died 1811 and was buried in , 907.

S.P. May p.318 Freeman graduated at Williams College, settled as a clergyman in
Natick, MA, and was the first minister of the Central Church in that town, in
1802. His will was proved in 1811. Inventory, $3000. His daughter, Lydia, was
named in her great-grand-mother's will, 7 Jan 1815. See ante.

Freeman married Lydia Badlam, daughter of Lemuel Badlam and Lydia Gibbens, on 7 Jul 1808 in , By Rev Bates. Lydia was born 30 Oct 1780 in Dedham, MA.

They had the following children:

+ 5010 F i Lydia Gibbens Sears

2631. Azarelah Sears (Jonathan , Jonathan , Jonathan , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 10 Jul 1789 in Ashfield, MA. He died 17 Feb 1875 in Ashfield, MA and was buried in , 909.

Azarelah married Hannah Maynard. Hannah was born 1795 in Conway, MA.

They had the following children:

+ 5011 M i Oliver M Sears Rev

5012 F ii Hepsibah Sears was born 10 Mar 1819 in Ashfield, MA.

Hepsibah married William Thayer. William was born 1815 in .
+ 5013 M iii Joseph Sears

5014 F iv Harriet Sears was born 4 Apr 1822 in Ashfield, MA. was buried in , 1990.

Harriet married Isaac Jones on 20 Jan 1847. Isaac was born 1818 in .
5015 F v Lucy Ann Sears was born 25 May 1824 in Ashfield, MA. She died 27 Feb 1852.
+ 5016 M vi William Hale Sears

5017 M vii Samuel Sears was born 15 Sep 1829 in . He died 20 Jul 1852 and was buried in , 199.
+ 5018 M viii Edwin Sears

5019 M ix Henry Lyman Sears was born 20 Aug 1836 in Ashfield, MA. He died 1861 and was buried in , 1995.

2633. Clarinda Sears (Jonathan , Jonathan , Jonathan , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 3 Jul 1795 in Harwich. She died 3 May 1824 and was buried in , 911.

Clarinda married Atherton Clark Dr, son of Barnabas Clark and Mehitable Hall, on 24 Nov 1814. Atherton was born 26 May 1789 in . He died 23 Sep 1866 in Guilford, CT.

S.P. May p.193 Dr Clark's faather removed to Westminister, VT, soon after 1789.
He studied medicine with Dr Bryant of Cummington, MA, and practiced several
years in Ashfield, then in Cumington. He removed to Easthampton, MA about 1835,
and practiced 27 years.

Atherton and Clarinda had the following children:

+ 5020 M i Alfred Freeman Clark

5021 F ii Clarinda Clark was born 28 Dec 1817 in . She died 27 May 1842.
5022 M iii Atherton Clark was born 20 Nov 1819 in . He died 11 Jan 1841.

2635. Jonathan Hall (Elizabeth Sears , Jonathan , Jonathan , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 29 Mar 1774 in and was christened 26 Jun 1774.

S.P. May hand note p.111 Jonathan Hall remd to Ashfield

He had the following children:

+ 5023 M i Living

2648. Persis Sears (Joseph , Prince , Jonathan , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 13 Sep 1789 in Harwich and was christened 1 Aug 1790 in E Yarmouth, Barnstable co, MA. She died 5 Apr 1862 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA and was buried in , 914.

BIRTH-FATHER-SPOUSE-CHILDREN-DEATH: DENNIS, MA VITAL RECORDS, Vol I;
1793-1900; Plymouth, General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1993; pp 103,
205, 14; Cape Cod Genealogical Society-ISBN 0-930270-26-6;
[DTR-p 238] David Crowell of Dennis and Persis Sears of Brewster their
intention of Marriage Enter, d March 31.1810.
[B&D p 139] David Crowell and his wife Persis [Sears dau of Joseph
Sears]*added later- A record of their children
Prince Sears Crowell born Nov 13 1813 Died Nov 5 1881
Betsey Hall Crowell " Feby 20 1817 Died April 7th 1855
Persis Sears Crowell " Jany 20 1829 Died Dec 24 1831
[DTR-p 26] A David Crowell was born 11 of Jan 1786, son of Christopher Crowel
and his wife Deborah.

DEATH-CONFLICT: Samuel Pearce May, THE DESCENDANTS OF RICHARD SARES(SEARS) OF YARMOUTH,MASS; 1638-1888; Albany, Joel Munsell's Sons, 1890; p 197; NEHGS
Library, Boston, MA; says Persis d. 5 Apr 1861 ae 72.

Mayflower Index: No 30,008 Persis; spouse David Crowell; father Joseph

Persis married David Crowell. David was born 1785 in .

DVR p 103, David Crowell of Dennis and Persis Sears of Brewster their intention of Marriage Enter,d March 31. 1810.

[Could this be the same David as RIN 3507?]

DVR p 1470 A David Crowell d. 9 Jul 1871 85 yrs 6 mos, son of Christopher Crowell and Deborah Crowell - is this him?

David and Persis had the following children:

+ 5024 M i Prince Sears Crowell

5025 F ii Betsey Hall Crowell was born 20 Feb 1817 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA. She died 7 Apr 1855 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA and was buried in E Dennis, MA.

BIRTH-FATHER-DEATH: DENNIS, MA VITAL RECORDS, Vol I;
1793-1900; Plymouth, General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1993; p 205;
Cape Cod Genealogical Society-ISBN 0-930270-26-6;
intention of Marriage Enter, d March 31.1810.
[B&D p 139] David Crowell and his wife Persis [Sears dau of Joseph
Sears]*added later- A record of their children
Betsey Hall Crowell " Feby 20 1817 Died April 7th 1855

DVR p 932, d. Recorded Oct 17th 1855 Betsey Hall, F., Marrid, 38, consumption wifeof Christopher Hall

Betsey married Living
5026 F iii Persis Sears Crowell was born 20 Jan 1829 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA. She died 24 Dec 1831 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA.

BIRTH-FATHER-DEATH: DENNIS, MA VITAL RECORDS, Vol I;
1793-1900; Plymouth, General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1993; p 205;
Cape Cod Genealogical Society-ISBN 0-930270-26-6;
intention of Marriage Enter, d March 31.1810.
[B&D p 139] David Crowell and his wife Persis [Sears dau of Joseph Sears]
* added later- A record of their children
Persis Sears Crowell " Jany 20 1829 Died Dec 24 1831

2649. Olive Sears (Joseph , Prince , Jonathan , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 1 Dec 1790 in Harwich and was christened 6 Mar 1791 in E Yarmouth.

Olive married Zachariah Sears, son of Joseph Sears Lieut and Thankful Clark, on 2 Dec 1813 in Dennis. Zachariah was born 29 Dec 1783 in Yarmouth, MA and was christened 16 Jun 1793. He died 25 Aug 1845 in Dennis, MA.

SPM p.291 Zachariah was a mariner, and lived in East Dennis; was insane
many years previous to his death

DVR p 32 b.; p 149 b., d.

Zachariah and Olive had the following children:

5027 M i Joseph Bainbridge Sears is printed as #4435.
5028 M ii Isaac H Sears is printed as #4436.
+ 5029 M iii Barzillai Sears is printed as #4437.
+ 5030 M iv Benjamin Sears is printed as #4438.
+ 5031 F v Elizabeth Lowe Sears is printed as #4439.

2650. Nathan Sears (Joseph , Prince , Jonathan , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 9 Jul 1793 in . He died 27 Apr 1841 in Brewster and was buried in , 916.

S.P. May p.319 Nathan was chosen Selectman of Brewster, 1835-39

Mayflower Index: No. 29,993 Nathan; spouse Sally Winslow; father listed incorrectly as 29,961 should be 29,965 Joseph

Dennis, Cape Cod, p 307, The influence of Methodism was not confined to the congregations gathered in Dennis village and West Brewster. Nathan Sears (1793-1841) of Brewster and Daniel Hedge(1803-1840) of E Dennis were lay preachers from the Red Top congregation - exhorters as they were called - and they took it as their mission to bring the gospel according to the Wesley brothers to the south side of town. They began to hold meetings as early as 1830 in the district schoolhouse and in the Crowell family homes on the hill to the west of the present day Church Street.

Nathan married Sarah Winslow, daughter of Abraham Winslow, on 9 Jul 1818. Sarah was born 20 Jan 1795 in . She died 26 Mar 1875 in Camden, NJ.

They had the following children:

5032 F i Susan Sears was born 4 Jul 1820 in Brewster, MA. She died 20 Feb 1821 and was buried in , 1996.
5033 F ii Susan Sears was born 23 Nov 1822 in Brewster, MA. She died 6 Apr 1851 and was buried in , 1997.

Susan married Anthony Howes, son of William Howes and Lydia, on 9 Jun 1847 in Brewster, MA. Anthony was born 1821 in .
5034 F iii Sally Winslow Sears was born 12 May 1824 in Brewster, MA. She died 10 Apr 1876 in Shreveport, LA and was buried in , 1998.

Sally married (1) Asa H Howes, son of Christopher Howes and Susan, on 25 Dec 1845 in Brewster, MA. Asa was born 1820 in . He died before 1854.

Sally also married (2) Anthony Howes, son of William Howes and Lydia, on 8 Jan 1854. Anthony was born 1821 in .
5035 F iv Emeline Sears was born 20 Aug 1827 in Brewster, MA. She died 24 Sep 1831 and was buried in , 1999.
5036 M v Nathan Frederic Sears was born 12 May 1832 in Brewster, MA. He died 11 May 1869 in Boston, MA and was buried in , 2000.
+ 5037 M vi Abraham Winslow Sears

2652. Joseph Hamblen Sears (Joseph , Prince , Jonathan , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 9 Nov 1801 in Harwich, Barnstable co, MA and was christened 27 Dec 1801 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA. He died 1885 and was buried in , 918.

Sea captain written about in son's book Brewster Shipmasters. Packet service "Combine", "David Porter". Schooner "Atlas" and "Cornelia" in coasting trade.
Ships "Asia" and "Faneuil Hall" and "Expounder" in foreign trade. Treasurer of 1st Church, Brewster and trustee of Brewster Cemetery.

Yar Notes-by Lydia Bronson SB#3

Mayflower Index: No. 29,968 Joseph H; spouse Olive Bangs; father Joseph

Joseph married Olive Bangs, daughter of Elkanah Bangs, on 2 Dec 1824 in Brewster, MA. Olive was born 10 Sep 1802 in Harwich, Barnstable co, MA. She died 1889.

S.P. May p.319 was adm. to Ch., Br., 2 Jul 1848

Joseph and Olive had the following children:

5038 F i Kezia H Sears was born 17 Oct 1827 in Brewster, MA. She died 28 Sep 1828 and was buried in , 2002.
+ 5039 M ii Joseph Henry Sears Capt

+ 5040 M iii Elisha Freeman Sears Capt

5041 F iv Ellen Sears was born 10 Oct 1834 in Brewster, Barnstable co, MA. She died about 1858 and was buried in , 2005.

BIOGRAPHY: Phone conversation with Mrs Donald (Ann Hoyt) Stone; ; on, 8 Apr
1995; ;the clipper ship "Ellen Sears" was named after her (after her death)

Dennis, Cape Cod, p 385 The brothers Shiverick did receive one more commission to build a ship in 1862. It was from J Henry Sears of Brewster, a master mariner who adventures could not be rivaled. Sears was now retired from the sea and was an important shipowner in Boston. The ship he ordered was named Ellen Sears, in honor of J Henry's sister. The captain was to be J F Bartlett, who married young Miss Ellen.

Ellen married Josiah Nickerson Knowles Capt, son of Winslow Knowles and Sarah, on 9 Apr 1854 in Brewster, MA. Josiah was born 1831 in .

BIOGRAPHY: Phone conversation with Mrs Donald (Ann Hoyt) Stone; ; on, 8 Apr
1995; ; he ran the San Francisco end of his bnrother in law's clipper ship
business.
His middle inital was shown as M. but Anny Stone says his middle name was
Nickerson.
5042 M v Benjamin B Sears was born 5 Sep 1836 in Brewster, MA. He died 15 Sep 1837 and was buried in , 2006.
5043 F vi Susan Olivia Sears was born 29 Oct 1839 in Brewster, MA. was buried in , 2007.

Susan married Andrew Nickerson, son of David Nickerson and Emily, on 16 Oct 1862 in Brewster, MA. Andrew was born 1832 in .
5044 F vii Sarah Louise Sears was born 26 Feb 1845 in Brewster, MA. was buried in , 2008.

Sarah married Walter T Winslow, son of Elisha D Winslow and Nancy Healy, on 15 Nov 1871. Walter was born 13 Feb 1843 in .

S.P. may p.320 Walter is an architect in Boston

2657. Isaac Sears (Joshua , Joshua , Joshua , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 21 Dec 1789 in Perh.New Haven, CT. He died May 1836 in lost at sea.

S.P. May p.320 Isaac Sears and Mary Johnson were published Boston, 3 Jan 1826
but not married.

Isaac married Sarah M (Jenks) Edgar on 1 Mar 1827 in Boston, MA. Sarah was born 4 Mar 1796 in Boston, MA. She died 28 Jul 1884 in Chelsea, MA.

They had the following children:

5045 F i Eliza Fenno Sears was born May 1828 in Boston, MA. She died 13 Aug 1828.
5046 M ii William J Sears was born Apr 1832 in Boston, MA. He died 18 Oct 1834.
+ 5047 M iii Isaac Henry Sears

5048 F iv Sarah Ann Sears was born 1835 in .

Sarah married Living

Surname List | Name Index

4998	F	i	Mary Rider was born 1799.
4999	F	ii	Nabby Rider was born about 1800. She died 1811 and was buried in Ancient Cem, W Brewster.
5000	M	iii	Freeman Rider was born 1802.

+	5001	M	i	Clark Sears
+	5002	F	ii	Olive Sears
+	5003	M	iii	William Sears
+	5004	M	iv	Freeman Sears
	5005	F	v	Philena Sears was born 3 Sep 1812 in Ashfield, MA. She died 23 Jul 1836 in Tyringham, D.S.P., MA and was buried in , 1981.
				Philena married Charles Cargill. Charles was born 1808 in .
+	5006	M	vi	Stillman Sears
+	5007	M	vii	Jonathan Sears
+	5008	M	viii	Milton Foster Sears
+	5009	F	ix	Hannah Sears

+	5011	M	i	Oliver M Sears Rev
	5012	F	ii	Hepsibah Sears was born 10 Mar 1819 in Ashfield, MA.
				Hepsibah married William Thayer. William was born 1815 in .
+	5013	M	iii	Joseph Sears
	5014	F	iv	Harriet Sears was born 4 Apr 1822 in Ashfield, MA. was buried in , 1990.
				Harriet married Isaac Jones on 20 Jan 1847. Isaac was born 1818 in .
	5015	F	v	Lucy Ann Sears was born 25 May 1824 in Ashfield, MA. She died 27 Feb 1852.
+	5016	M	vi	William Hale Sears
	5017	M	vii	Samuel Sears was born 15 Sep 1829 in . He died 20 Jul 1852 and was buried in , 199.
+	5018	M	viii	Edwin Sears
	5019	M	ix	Henry Lyman Sears was born 20 Aug 1836 in Ashfield, MA. He died 1861 and was buried in , 1995.

+	5020	M	i	Alfred Freeman Clark
	5021	F	ii	Clarinda Clark was born 28 Dec 1817 in . She died 27 May 1842.
	5022	M	iii	Atherton Clark was born 20 Nov 1819 in . He died 11 Jan 1841.

+	5024	M	i	Prince Sears Crowell
	5025	F	ii	Betsey Hall Crowell was born 20 Feb 1817 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA. She died 7 Apr 1855 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA and was buried in E Dennis, MA. BIRTH-FATHER-DEATH: DENNIS, MA VITAL RECORDS, Vol I; 1793-1900; Plymouth, General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1993; p 205; Cape Cod Genealogical Society-ISBN 0-930270-26-6; intention of Marriage Enter, d March 31.1810. [B&D p 139] David Crowell and his wife Persis [Sears dau of Joseph Sears]*added later- A record of their children Betsey Hall Crowell " Feby 20 1817 Died April 7th 1855 DVR p 932, d. Recorded Oct 17th 1855 Betsey Hall, F., Marrid, 38, consumption wifeof Christopher Hall
				Betsey married Living
	5026	F	iii	Persis Sears Crowell was born 20 Jan 1829 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA. She died 24 Dec 1831 in Dennis, Barnstable co, MA. BIRTH-FATHER-DEATH: DENNIS, MA VITAL RECORDS, Vol I; 1793-1900; Plymouth, General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 1993; p 205; Cape Cod Genealogical Society-ISBN 0-930270-26-6; intention of Marriage Enter, d March 31.1810. [B&D p 139] David Crowell and his wife Persis [Sears dau of Joseph Sears] * added later- A record of their children Persis Sears Crowell " Jany 20 1829 Died Dec 24 1831

	5027	M	i	Joseph Bainbridge Sears is printed as #4435.
	5028	M	ii	Isaac H Sears is printed as #4436.
+	5029	M	iii	Barzillai Sears is printed as #4437.
+	5030	M	iv	Benjamin Sears is printed as #4438.
+	5031	F	v	Elizabeth Lowe Sears is printed as #4439.

	5032	F	i	Susan Sears was born 4 Jul 1820 in Brewster, MA. She died 20 Feb 1821 and was buried in , 1996.
	5033	F	ii	Susan Sears was born 23 Nov 1822 in Brewster, MA. She died 6 Apr 1851 and was buried in , 1997.
				Susan married Anthony Howes, son of William Howes and Lydia, on 9 Jun 1847 in Brewster, MA. Anthony was born 1821 in .
	5034	F	iii	Sally Winslow Sears was born 12 May 1824 in Brewster, MA. She died 10 Apr 1876 in Shreveport, LA and was buried in , 1998.
				Sally married (1) Asa H Howes, son of Christopher Howes and Susan, on 25 Dec 1845 in Brewster, MA. Asa was born 1820 in . He died before 1854.
				Sally also married (2) Anthony Howes, son of William Howes and Lydia, on 8 Jan 1854. Anthony was born 1821 in .
	5035	F	iv	Emeline Sears was born 20 Aug 1827 in Brewster, MA. She died 24 Sep 1831 and was buried in , 1999.
	5036	M	v	Nathan Frederic Sears was born 12 May 1832 in Brewster, MA. He died 11 May 1869 in Boston, MA and was buried in , 2000.
+	5037	M	vi	Abraham Winslow Sears

	5038	F	i	Kezia H Sears was born 17 Oct 1827 in Brewster, MA. She died 28 Sep 1828 and was buried in , 2002.
+	5039	M	ii	Joseph Henry Sears Capt
+	5040	M	iii	Elisha Freeman Sears Capt
	5041	F	iv	Ellen Sears was born 10 Oct 1834 in Brewster, Barnstable co, MA. She died about 1858 and was buried in , 2005. BIOGRAPHY: Phone conversation with Mrs Donald (Ann Hoyt) Stone; ; on, 8 Apr 1995; ;the clipper ship "Ellen Sears" was named after her (after her death) Dennis, Cape Cod, p 385 The brothers Shiverick did receive one more commission to build a ship in 1862. It was from J Henry Sears of Brewster, a master mariner who adventures could not be rivaled. Sears was now retired from the sea and was an important shipowner in Boston. The ship he ordered was named Ellen Sears, in honor of J Henry's sister. The captain was to be J F Bartlett, who married young Miss Ellen.
				Ellen married Josiah Nickerson Knowles Capt, son of Winslow Knowles and Sarah, on 9 Apr 1854 in Brewster, MA. Josiah was born 1831 in . BIOGRAPHY: Phone conversation with Mrs Donald (Ann Hoyt) Stone; ; on, 8 Apr 1995; ; he ran the San Francisco end of his bnrother in law's clipper ship business. His middle inital was shown as M. but Anny Stone says his middle name was Nickerson.
	5042	M	v	Benjamin B Sears was born 5 Sep 1836 in Brewster, MA. He died 15 Sep 1837 and was buried in , 2006.
	5043	F	vi	Susan Olivia Sears was born 29 Oct 1839 in Brewster, MA. was buried in , 2007.
				Susan married Andrew Nickerson, son of David Nickerson and Emily, on 16 Oct 1862 in Brewster, MA. Andrew was born 1832 in .
	5044	F	vii	Sarah Louise Sears was born 26 Feb 1845 in Brewster, MA. was buried in , 2008.
				Sarah married Walter T Winslow, son of Elisha D Winslow and Nancy Healy, on 15 Nov 1871. Walter was born 13 Feb 1843 in . S.P. may p.320 Walter is an architect in Boston

	5045	F	i	Eliza Fenno Sears was born May 1828 in Boston, MA. She died 13 Aug 1828.
	5046	M	ii	William J Sears was born Apr 1832 in Boston, MA. He died 18 Oct 1834.
+	5047	M	iii	Isaac Henry Sears
	5048	F	iv	Sarah Ann Sears was born 1835 in .
				Sarah married Living