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.
William Fiske was born on January 30, 1663. Sarah Fiske Cook was born on February 5, 1664. Ruth Fiske was born on March 2, 1666. The first Samuel Fiske was born on March 2, 1667. Martha Fiske was born on May 4, 1668. Joseph Fiske was born on February 10, 1669. The second Samuel Fiske was born on February 16, 1670. Joseph Fiske was born on April 14, 1672. Benjamin Fiske was born on April 6, 1674. Theophilus Fiske was born on July 28, 1676. The first Ebenezer Fiske was born on February 10, 1677. Deacon Ebenezer Fiske was born on March 22 1679. Jonathan Fiske was born on July 22, 1681. Elizabeth Fiske Foster was born on December 12, 1684.
William died on February 5, 1728. His sixth son, Ebenezer Fiske, appointed executor of his will. Sarah died January 26. 1737.
1677 Map of New England
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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.
Coverlets (Coverlid) are woven bedcovers, used as the topmost covering on a bed.
