Elizabeth Swain (Swayne) Married name: Weare Married 3 Dec 1656 Newbury, Essex, Mass (61 or 62 years married) to: Nathaniel Weare, son of Nathaniel Weare and Sarah Swain. Born 1631, died 1718, 86 or 87 years Nathaniel and Elizabeth lived a few years in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, then moved to Hampton in 1662. He was one of the most influencial men in the town and throughout the province. He served as councillor more than 20 years, and he was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1694-95. Child: 1. Nathaniel Weare EsqBorn 29 Aug 1669 Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, died 26 Mar 1755 Seabrook NH, 85 years He was Justice of the Peace for 8 years; a justice of the Superior Court for 4 years; chosen Speaker of the House of Representatives in Dec 1727 - reelected, Apr, 1728, but yielded to Governor Wentworth's hosstility, and withdrew. He dealt in real estate in Maine. |