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Edward Rawson

Male 1615 - 1693  (78 years)


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  1. 1.  Edward Rawson was born in 1615 in Gillingham, County Dorset, England; was christened on 16 Apr 1615 in Gillingham, County Dorset, England; died on 27 Aug 1693 in Boston, Suffolk, MA; was buried in Granary Burying Ground, Boston, Suffolk, MA.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: First Secretary of Massachusetts

    Notes:

    In the Visitation of York 1585, a pedigree of the Rawsons of Nidd Hall, County of York, is given beginning with Richard Rawson, Esq. of Fryston (temp Richard II). To that family is claimed to belong Edward Rawson, Secretary of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, 1651-1686, who came over from Gillingham, County Dorset, England 1636/7.

    Secretary of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He settled in Newbury, Massachusetts, about 1636, was graduated from Harvard College in 1653 and represented Newbury in the General Court of which he was clerk. For many years he was Secretary of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was chosen steward or agent for the receiving and disposing of such goods and commodities as should be sent to the United Colonies from England with the purpose of Christianizing the Indians. He is believed to have been one of the authors of a small book published in 1691 entitled "The Revolution in New England Justified." and signed "E. R." and "S. S." He published "The General Laws and Liberties Concerning the Inhabitants of Massachusetts" (1660). On June 20, 1676 he proclaimed in a formal statement for the first time from the steps of the Council House in Boston the American tradition of thanksgiving. His son was the Reverend Grindall Rawson, who preached to the Indians in their own language. His daughter, Rebecca, was the heroine of a romantic episode in the history of the colony, commemorated by John G. Whittier in "Leaves from Margaret Smith's Journal" (1849). Her portrait and that of her father are in the possession of the New England Historic Genealogical Society. (bio by: Lewis Clark)

    Family/Spouse: Deceased. Deceased (daughter of Living and Living) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 4. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 5. David Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1644; and died.
    5. 6. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    6. 7. Susan D. Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1654.
    7. 8. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    8. 9. Rebecca Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Oct 1654; and died.
    9. 10. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    10. 11. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    11. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 13. Rev. Grindall Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jan 1658-1659 in Boston, Suffolk, MA; died on 6 Feb 1714-1715 in Mendon, Worcester, MA; was buried in Old Cemetery, Mendon, Worcester, MA.


Generation: 2

  1. 4.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 6.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 8.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 10.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 11.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Rev. Grindall Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born on 23 Jan 1658-1659 in Boston, Suffolk, MA; died on 6 Feb 1714-1715 in Mendon, Worcester, MA; was buried in Old Cemetery, Mendon, Worcester, MA.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: First Minister of Mendon, MA

    Notes:

    Rev. Grindall 2 Rawson was named for his 2ggranduncle, Rev. Edmund Grindal, Archbishop of Canterbury, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England.

    Rev. married Susannah Wilson on 30 Aug 1682 in Medfield, MA. Susannah (daughter of John Wilson and Deceased) was born on 1 Dec 1664 in Medfield, MA; died on 8 Jul 1748 in Mendon, Worcester, MA; was buried in Old Cemetery, Mendon, Worcester, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Edward Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 May 1683 in Medfield, MA; died on 21 Nov 1683 in Mendon, MA.
    2. 15. Edward Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1684; died on 21 Nov 1688.
    3. 16. John Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Apr 1685 in Mendon, MA; died on 26 May 1685 in Mendon, MA.
    4. 17. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    5. 18. Edmund Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jul 1689 in Mendon, MA; died on 20 Nov 1768 in Uxbridge, MA.
    6. 19. Wilson Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1692 in Mendon, Worcester, MA; died on 1 Dec 1726 in Mendon, Worcester, MA.
    7. 20. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    8. 21. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    9. 22. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    10. 23. David Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 25 Oct in Mendon, MA; died on 18 Jan 1704 in Mendon, MA.
    11. 24. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    12. 25. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 17.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 18.  Edmund Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) was born on 8 Jul 1689 in Mendon, MA; died on 20 Nov 1768 in Uxbridge, MA.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer and Deacon of the Church, Uxbridge, MA

    Edmund married Elizabeth Hayward on 22 May 1717 in Uxbridge, MA. Elizabeth was born on 16 Apr 1683; died on 15 Jun 1759. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 27. Abner Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1721; died on 14 Nov 1794.
    3. 28. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  3. 19.  Wilson Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) was born on 23 Jun 1692 in Mendon, Worcester, MA; died on 1 Dec 1726 in Mendon, Worcester, MA.

    Wilson married Deceased on 4 May 1712 in Mendon, Worcestewr, MA. Deceased (daughter of Living and Living) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    2. 30. Thomas Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Sep 1714 in Mendon, Worcester, MA; died on 10 Jul 1802 in Milford, Norfolk, MA; was buried in Old Cemetery, Mendon, Worcester, MA.
    3. 31. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    4. 32. Mary Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1717 in Mendon, MA; died on 22 May 1717 in Mendon, MA.
    5. 33. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    6. 34. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    7. 35. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    8. 36. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  4. 20.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 21.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 22.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 24.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 25.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 26.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (18.Edmund3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 27.  Abner Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (18.Edmund3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) was born on 24 Apr 1721; died on 14 Nov 1794.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: Farmer, Soldier in American Revolution

    Notes:

    (Research):Represented the Town of Uxgridge in the Provincial Congress which met at Watertown several times.

    Abner married Mary Allen on 17 May 1745. Mary was born on 22 Jul 1722; died on 19 Aug 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Rhoda Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Oct 1749 in Uxbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts; died on 9 Jun 1827 in Townsend, Windham, Vermont; was buried in Jun 1827.
    2. 38. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 39. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.

  3. 28.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (18.Edmund3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 29.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilson3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 30.  Thomas Rawson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilson3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) was born on 27 Sep 1714 in Mendon, Worcester, MA; died on 10 Jul 1802 in Milford, Norfolk, MA; was buried in Old Cemetery, Mendon, Worcester, MA.

    Thomas married Anna Waldron on 14 Apr 1737 in Bristol, RI. Anna (daughter of Living and Deceased) was born on 25 Sep 1720 in Bristol, Bristol, RI; died on 29 Jul 1783 in Mendon, Worcester, MA; was buried in Old Cemetery, Mendon, Worcester, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. William Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Nov 1738 in Mendon, Ma/Bristol, RI; and died.
    2. 41. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    3. 42. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    4. 43. Deacon Nathaniel Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1745 in Mendon, MA; died on 11 Aug 1825 in Milford, MA; was buried in Vernon Grove Cemetery, Milford, MA.
    5. 44. Rachel Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Mar 1747 in Mendon, MA; died on 2 Dec 1797 in Milford, MA; was buried in Vernon Grove Cemetery, Milford, MA.
    6. 45. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    7. 46. Persis Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1751 in Mendon, Worcester, MA; died on 3 Jul 1831 in Uxbridge, Worcester, MA; was buried in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Uxbridge, Worcester, MA.
    8. 47. Deceased  Descendancy chart to this point and died.
    9. 48. Thomas Rawson, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Feb 1755 in Mendon, MA; died in Oct 1761; was buried in Old Cemetery, Mendon, MA.
    10. 49. Catherine Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 May 1757 in Mendon, MA; died in Oct 1761; was buried in Old Cemetery, Mendon, MA.
    11. 50. Pernel Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1760 in Mendon, MA; died in Oct 1761; was buried in Old Cemetery, Mendon, MA.
    12. 51. Frances "Fanny" Rawson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1763 in Mendon, MA; died on 2 Apr 1811 in Milford, MA.

    Thomas married Deceased on 21 Jun 1784 in Milford, MA. Deceased (daughter of Living and Living) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 31.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilson3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 33.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilson3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 34.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilson3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 35.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilson3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  10. 36.  Deceased Descendancy chart to this point (19.Wilson3, 13.Rev.2, 1.Edward1) and died.

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



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