"Esther Reed, b. 8 May 1641; m. Boston 30 July 1661 John Cann. John Cann, identified as a 'boatman' and often with wife Esther, had several deeds recorded in Boston between 1671 and 1678. 28 April 1674 Suffolk County Court ordered John to give security if he wished to continue to keep orphan Elizabeth Bourne."