Robert Woodward1

M, b. before 22 February 1612, d. 29 November 1653
FatherNathaniel Woodward b. c 1586, d. a 1661
MotherMargaret Lawrence b. c 1590
     Robert was born in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. He was christened there on 22 February 1612 in St. Mary's Church.2 Robert married Rachel Smith in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.3 Robert and Rachel had children: Joseph [10/24/1641-d. y.], Nathaniel [10/26/1642-b 1/26/1676] [m. 1685 Mary], Smith [8/04/1644], Robert [11/14/1646-1675], Mercy [11/05/1648] [m. Samuel East], Thomas [4/02/1650-d.y.], John [12/04/1651-8/23/1652] & Jeremiah [8/28/1653-11/26/1653]. Robert departed this life on Saturday, 29 November 1653 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.4 The inventory of Robert's estate was taken. His estate was valued at £119 59s. 6d.

Family

Rachel Smith d. 1695

Citations

  1. [S2300] Theron Royal Woodward, Nathaniel Woodward of Boston and some of his descendants, page 172-173.
  2. [S2297] Doris J Woodward & Patricia Law Hatcher, the English Origin of Nathaniel Woodward, page 154.
  3. [S1135] Melinda Lutz Sanborn, Third Supplement to Torrey's New England Marriages Prior to 1700, page 130 - Thomas Harwood [1627-1707] & Rachel [Smith] Woodward d. 1695, daughter of John Smith - m. 1st Robert Woodward; m. Boston 7 July 1654.
  4. [S2297] Doris J Woodward & Patricia Law Hatcher, the English Origin of Nathaniel Woodward, page 165.