Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts was settled in 1636. The first settlers called it Enon or Salem Village. It was officially set off from the Town of Salem on May 10, 1643.
John Fiske (1680, married Abigail Poor), William Fiske (June 10, 1687 married Rebecca Redington and Lydia Thurston; third Bethiah Goodrich), Samuel Fiske, Jr. (1685, married Sarah Redington), and
Daniel Fiske (1693, married Sarah Fuller).
His second wife was Mrs. Hannah Allen, of Manchester who was born in 1662.
Hannah and Samuel's children included:
Benjamin Fiske,
Hannah Fiske (January 7, 1697/98).
He was admitted as a freeman on March 25, 1685. He held the offices of tythingman, constable and selectman. He left a large estate, which, before his death, he deeded to his sons.
He died October 31, 1716 and Hannah died on January 30, 1722.
Mary White Rowlandson,Talcot
was captured by Native Americans
during King Philip's War
(1675-1676).
Old Style Calendar
Before 1752 the year began on Lady Day, March 25th,. Dates between January 1st and March 24th were at the end of the year. Old Style (O.S.) and New Style (N.S.) are used to indicate whether the year has been adjusted. Often both dates are used.
A tythingman was responsible for the moral behavior of a group of neighbors. He had the authority to bring problems to the court.
In early New England towns policy was set by a board of 3 to 5 selectmen. They oversaw public responsibilities such as the policing, roads, and fences.
