Person:William Sever (8)

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William Sever
b.8 May 1743 Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
d.28 Jul 1815 Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 1 Feb 1742/43
  1. William Sever1743 - 1815
  2. Ebenezer Sever1744/45 - 1816
  3. Sarah Sever1746/47 -
  4. Rebecca Sever1749 -
  5. Ruth Sever1751 -
  6. Jonathan Sever1753 - Bef 1820
  7. Elizabeth Sever1756 -
  8. Patience Sever1758 -
  9. Waitstill Sever1761 - 1856
  10. Mary Sever1764 - 1764
  11. Robert Sever1766 - 1766
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  William Sever1743 - 1815
  • W.  Rebecca Hunt1742 - Bef 1767
m. Bef 1763
  1. William Sever1763 - 1828
Spouse and Children
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  • H.  William Sever1743 - 1815
  • W.  Mary Foster1741/42 - 1768
m. 15 Oct 1767
  1. Molly Foster Seaver1768 - 1818
Spouse and Children
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m. 21 Jan 1771
  1. John Sever1771 - 1853
  2. Nathaniel Sever1773 - 1827
  3. Hannah Sever1775 - 1830
  4. Benjamin Sever1777 -
  5. William Sever1779 - 1869
  6. Samuel Sever1781 - 1806
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Facts and Events
Name William Sever
Gender Male
Birth[1] 8 May 1743 Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Marriage Bef 1763 Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States (probably)to Rebecca Hunt
Marriage 15 Oct 1767 Dorchester, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United Statesto Mary Foster
Marriage 21 Jan 1771 Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United Statesto Thankful Stetson
Death[2] 28 Jul 1815 Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

William Sever moved from Dorchester to Taunton about 1770 and located near the Taunton River, on what is now called Ingle Street. He was generally known throughout Bristol County as Major Seaver, having been Brigade Major for many years. He was connected to the state service from 1775 to 1808.

In the 1790 United States Census, William Sever was a head of household in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The household included two free white male over age 16, two free white males under age 16, and two free white females (1790 United States Census, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, Page 056, FHL Microfilm 0,568,144).

In the 1800 United States Census, William Sever was a head of household in Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The household included two free white males aged 16 to 25, one free white male over age 45, one free white female aged 10-16 and one free white female over age 45 (1800 United States Census, Taunton, Bristol county, Massachusetts, Page 358, FHL Microfilm 0,205,612).

In the 1810 United States Census, William Sever was a head of household residing in Taunton town, Bristol County, Massachusetts. The household included one free white male over age 45 and one free white female over age 45 (1810 United States Census Population Schedule, Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, Page 378, FHL Microfilm 0,205,625).

A death notice for William Sever was published in the 5 August 1815 edition of the "Columbian Centinel" newspaper of boston. It reads: "Sever, William Maj., d. in Taunton, 28th ult. aged 72."

References
  1. ↑ Boston (Massachusetts). Record Commissioners. Dorchester town records : Record Commissioners of the city of Boston. (Boston: Rockwell & Churchill, 1883)
    99.

    William ye Son of William & Patience Sever, was Born May 8th. 1743.

  2. ↑ Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Vital Records of Taunton, Massachusetts, to the Year 1850. (Boston, Massachusetts: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1929, c1978)
    180.

    Seaver, William, Maj., [died] July 28, 1715, a. 71, (on stone beside that of Thankful) G.R.1.

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