John Sawyer (Edward) born 7-6 mo., 1648, married Mary, daughter of Francis Parrat. She died 28 Sept., 1714. He died 2 April, 1722, "after long languishing" (Chh. R.). His will, dated 14 Feb., 1716, proved 7 May, 1722, mentions: eldest son Ezekiel, son John, daughters Elizabeth Sawyer and Hannah Woodbury, and names ex't'rs son Samuel Woodbury and daughter Elizabeth Sawyer (Essex Probate 13: 215).
Children: Edward b. 17 Mar 1674-5; Mary b. 10 Ct 1676; Ezekiel 19 Aug 1680; John b. 5 Aug 1684; and Hannah b. 4 June 1684.