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Stephen Runnels

Male 1705 - 1753  (47 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Stephen Runnels was born 14 May 1705, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts (son of Samuel Runnels and Abigail Middleton); died 10 Mar 1753, Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts; was buried Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 12 Apr 1753, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Estate inventory; total not given but seemingly over £250
    • Probate: 23 Apr 1753, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Administration on his estate granted to widow Esther (Hovey) Runnels
    • Probate: 24 Mar 1755, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Account filed by administratrix Esther (Hovey) Runnels
    • Probate: 3 Sep 1771, Essex Co., Massachusetts; A commission is formed to set apart a third of the estate for widow Esther (Hovey Runnels) Hovey
    • Probate: 28 Oct 1771, Essex Co., Massachusetts; Commission returns

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Mount Vernon Cemetery

    Stephen married Ester Hovey 20 Nov 1728, Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. Ester (daughter of Thomas Hovey and Martha Balch) was born 21 Jan 1703, Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts; died 19 Feb 1776, Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel Runnels was born Abt 1674, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 27 Oct 1745, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts; was buried Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 25 Nov 1745, Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts; Will proved
    • Will: 5 Mar 1744/5, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts; To wife Abigail: a cow, four sheep, a mare, my wearing apparel and all household goods to divide among our children, a life estate in the family home and land; to sons Stephen and Job: land in Bradford; to sons Stephen, Job, Sam'll, and Ebenez'r: equal division of any lands I stand to inherit from my grandfather or father; to son Sam'll Reynolds: 25s; to son Ebenez'r Reynolds: £35 at age 25; to daughter Sarah Lakeman: £10; to grandson William Attwood: £5 at age 21; to sons Stephen and Job, executors: my remaining livestock

    Notes:

    Will:
    Filed under surname "Reynolds"

    Buried:
    Ancient Burying Ground

    Samuel — Abigail Middleton. Abigail died 11 Oct 1753, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Abigail Middleton died 11 Oct 1753, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts.
    Children:
    1. 1. Stephen Runnels was born 14 May 1705, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts; died 10 Mar 1753, Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts; was buried Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts.
    2. Samuel Runnels was born 17 Dec 1706, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts; died 12 Apr 1783, Boxford, Essex, Massachusetts.
    3. John Runnels was born 9 Mar 1710, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts.
    4. John Runnels was born 8 Apr 1711, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts; died 6 Jul 1713, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts.
    5. Job Runnels was born 18 Jun 1712, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts; died 10 Mar 1770 - 2 Jun 1776.
    6. Sarah Runnels was born 31 Oct 1716, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts; died Aft 29 Jul 1750.
    7. Abigail Runnels was born 11 Nov 1722, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts; died 20 Oct 1742, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts.
    8. Ebenezer Runnels was born 20 Nov 1726, Bradford, Essex, Massachusetts; died 4 Aug 1795, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts.