John, son of Anthony Stanyan, was born July 16, 1642, in Hampton, and died there September 27, 1718, the home being in what is now Hampton Falls... He was married December 25, 1663 to Mary Bradbury, of Salisbury, and they were the parents of eight children: Mary, James, Jacob (died young), Joseph, Mehetabel, Ann, Jacob, and Betsey.