An American Family History

Ensign Stephen Jennings and Hannah Stanhope married on April 1, 1686 or January 1, 1685/86 in Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Their first two children were born in Sudbury. Eunice Jennings Fiske Johnson was born on December 12, 1686 and Stephen Jennings was born about 1688.

The family moved to Framington in 1690. Martha's father came to Framingham in 1690. They settled near Saxonville.

The last three children were born in Framingham. Hannah Jennings Walker was born on  March 11, 1690, Martha Jennings Dedman was born on September 18, 1696, and Sarah Jennings was born on  September 3, 1699.

Ensign Stephen died on September 3, 1701.

According to the History of Framingham. The First Church was organized by Reverend John Swift who left the following record:

Framingham, Oct. 8, 1701, Then a church was embodied in this place, consisting of eighteen members, over which the Rev. John Swift was ordained (the same day) a Pastor.

The names of those who lay in the foundation of said church were these, viz. Henry Rice, Dea. David Rice, Dea. Joshua Hemenway, Thobias Drury, Thomas Walker, John How, Simon Millen, Peter Cloice, Benj. Bridges, Caleb Bridges, Thomas Millen, Benj. Nurse, Samuel Winch, Thomas Frost, John Haven, Isaac Bowen, Stephen Jennings [Jr.], Nathl Haven.

The Stephen Jennings could have been either father or son. Stephen, Jr. was only about 13, but Stephen, Jr. had died before the churh was formed.

January 6, 1702-03, Hannah bought part of the Appleton farm lying between Lake Cochituate and Cochituate brook from James Brewer and Caleb Johnson Stephen and Hannah's descendants lived there until after the revolution. The place was known as the Luther Eaton place. Martha (Jennings) Dedmun and her children were living there with Hannah 1718. 

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.