Henry Sewell, of Sewell's Point

Family

Henry Sewell married Alice Willoughby. He setteled at Sewell's point in either Maryland or Virginia. He died in 1644.

CHILDREN:

• Child i: Anne Seawell b. about 1634 married Lemuel Mason, son of Francis Mason[1]
• Child ii: Henry Seawell "the younger" b. 1 May 1639 d. before 16 Aug 1672 without issue[1]A deposition taken June 18, 1662, shows that the son, Henry, was born May 1, 1639, and another, August 16, 1672, mentions Henry Seawell, the younger, as late deceased, and that his sister and heir, Anne, now the wife of Colonel Lemuel Mason was born about thirty-seven or thirty-eight years since.[11] [1]

research notes from Robert Sewell

Henry Sewell I actually had two sons named Henry. They were called Henry the Younger and Henry the Elder. Henry the Elder went on to obtain lands on the Severn and became known as Henry II or Henry of Severn. Not much is known about Henry the Younger. Some data seems to indicate he was sent overseas (England?) at the age of 10. Not much is known after that and there is no record he ever returned to the Colonies.

• Henry the younger was born in 1639.
• Anne was born in 1634.
• Henry the Elder / Henry II / Henry of the Severn was circa 1632.

Disputed Origins

From https://www.geni.com/discussions/203828?msg=1341706

”“Henry Sewell of Sewell's Point's father was also a Henry Sewell, green grocer in London. This is from a shipment of tobacco and sassafras that was shipped to London by Henry of Norfolk.”

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sewell-175 Has no parents for him

https://gw.geneanet.org/jackmorter?lang=en&pz=patricia+ann&nz=morte... Shows Thomas Sewell (b abt 1576) & Mercy, parents of Thomas & Henry

Morris Clan has [F215]. Henry Sewell. Born in 1610; son of (Richard Sewall [F13] and Mary Dugdale-S3) [???]

https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I0345... Shows him as son of Henry d 1628 & Margaret Grazebrook.

(Lord Henry Sewell [F?] of England-S3). There is absolutely no evidence in G.E. Cockayne's Complete Peerage or any of Burke's publications that any such person as Lord Henry Sewell ever existed.

http://www.robertsewell.ca/othersewell.html

According to this family record, Henry Sewall and Ann Hunt had two sons named Henry:

"My" Henry who came to New England in 1634 and married Jane Dummer. Another Henry shown below who settled at Sewell's Point, in either Maryland or Virginia. Another genealogy states that Henry Sewell (1610 - 1644) shown below was a son of Richard Sewall and Mary Dugdale. Yet another genealogy shows Henry Sewell (1610 - 1644) as a son of "Lord Henry Sewell of England."
To add to the confusion, some overly enthusiastic family historians have adopted Sewell and Sewall ancestors from other lines while others have added what appear to be "imaginary ancestors":

See also https://www.ancestry.com/boards/surnames.sewell/768/mb.ashx

”There is no known relationship between the Sewalls from Coventry who came to Massachusetts and Maryland and the Sewalls or Sewells of Virginia.”

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Henry Seawell came to Virginia with his brother in 1619 aboard the George.

He served from 1629 to 1633 in the Jamestown House of Burgess and again, from Lower (Southern) Norfolk County (now Nansemond County) in May 1640.

"Burgess for Elizabeth City in 1632, and for Norfolk County in 1639." -- From "Virginia, Prominent Families, Vol. II."

From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewell%27s_Point

The area [Sewell's Point] was originally named in the 17th century after Henry Sewell, an Englishman who arrived in Virginia sometime prior to 1632 and married Alice Willoughby, daughter of Thomas Willoughby, a prominent magistrate.[1]

Later, variations in spelling were used, such as Seawells Point, and Sewall Point. The common spelling today is Sewells Point.

From: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=45353736

Henry settled at what came to be known as Sewell's Point, Lower Norfolk, VA, prior to 1625. Sewell's Point is located on the current site of the US Norfolk Naval Station. In 1625, he served as Justice of Elizabeth City. He served from 1629 to 1633 in the Jamestown House of Burgess and again, from Lower (Southern) Norfolk County (now Nansemond County) in May 1640.

From Gillem's account - Henry came from England with his older brother, Thomas, in 1619, aboard the "George" and settled at Sewell's Point, Virginia (1626-1632)at a landing on "Fleur-de-Hundred" (Thomas Sewell's land).

There is an accounting record dated 1638 from Henry's father in London, England, of tobacco being sent from Henry in the ships "America" and "Alexandria" containing sassafras roots that were to be sold in England. The cash receipts totalled 650 pounds, 19 shillings and 6d (about $35,000 in 1955 currency).

Henry Sewell and Captain Sibley were authorized by the court of Elizabeth City to build a church at Sewell's Point. From Wikipedia, "About 1637, the Elizabeth River Parish was created. The first Anglican church of Elizabeth River Parish was erected between 1638 and 1640 "at Mr. Seawell's Pointe," with assistance of Thomas Willoughby. The first recorded minister was the Reverend John Wilson. The first church to be located in the area now know as South Hampton Roads, it stood somewhere within the present western limits of the US Naval Station Norfolk. According to old court records, the Episcopal churches in Norfolk are directly descended from it." Other records of the era reflect that the church Sewell founded was a Puritan church.

Historical records reflect that Henry Sewell and his wife died before the Indian uprising of 1644 and were both buried in the church chancel.

In his book, "The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties, Maryland. A Genealogical and Biographical Review from Wills, Deeds and Church Records" (1905) J. D. Warfield records that Alice Willoughby, daughter of Thomas Willoughby, was Henry's wife. Lower Norfolk Court Records, Book B, reflect that his wife's first name was Alice but does not show her maiden name.

Links

• https://frostandgilchrist.com/getperson.php?personID=I18930&tree=fr...
• http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=you001&id...
• http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/e/t/Mildred-Methvin/WE...
• http://genforum.genealogy.com/mason/messages/7772.html
• http://www.themorrisclan.com/GENEALOGY/FAMILY%20STUDIES/SEWELL%20FA...
• http://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I03459...

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GEDCOM Note

Dfferentiating Henry of Maryland and Henry of Sewell Point, VA

From: Richard Sewell <rich_sewell@hotmail.com> To: Hewick@oasisonline.com Subject: Henry Sewell Date: Tuesday, February 02, 1999 2:20 PM Helen, A Joe Lambert sent on some info that apparently came from you about Henry Sewell. The Henry Sewell m. Jane Lowe you are seeking info about is Henry Sewell b. 1624 on your list. He was the son of Richard Sewall b. 1578 in Warwickshire, England and Mary Dugdale. This is fairly well documented in a couple references: !"Henry SEWALL, d. April, 1665; will prob., 15th April, 1665; emigrated to America 1660, and settled on his estate, "Mattopony," St. Mary's Co., Md.; was commissioned, 20th August, 1661, by Lord Baltimore, Principal Secrtary of Maryland, 1661--1665, and Member of the Council until his death in April, 1665; m. Jane Lowe, dau. of Vincent Lowe and Ann Cavendish of Derby, Derbyshire, England; she later m. Charles, 3d Lord Baltimore." (1) !BIRTH: 1624, Warwickshire, England (3) !"In 1661 Henry Sewall removed with his family to Calvert County, Maryland."(2) MARRIAGE: "in England to Jane Lowe, daughter of Vincent Lowe, a Member of Council and Surveryor General of Maryland." (2) "In 1661 he was commissioned Councillor, Secretary, and Judge of the Probate of Wills for Maryland. He died in 1665." (2) (1) Colonial Families of the United States of America, Genealogical Pub. Co, 1966, Baltimore, ed by George N. MacKenzie. Vol. I. (2) "The Maryland Historical Magazine", Vol IV, No 3, Sept 1909. Also, I forgot to add that there are quite a few Henry Sewells which makes sorting them out difficult. The Henry Sewell you cite who married Jane Lowe is NOT the same Henry Sewell who died in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia in 1644.

THAT Henry Sewell b. 1610 married Alice Willoughby. This is a fairly well documented family. I could send a GEDCOM file if you'd like. Henry Sewell came to Virginia near the mouth of the James River before 1632. Part of the land grant was named for Henry Sewell as Sewell's Point which is at the mouth of the Elizabeth River next to Norfolk, Virginia.(1) Sewell's Point is now on the U.S. Naval base at Norfolk and is considered a major navigational landmark. In fact, it is a standard reference point on the U.S. Coast Guard's Captain's examination. Sewell's Point is now near the spot where U.S. naval aircraft carriers tie up at the base. Richard Sewell visted Sewell's Point in July 1998. Nothing remains of Sewell's Point Church. A naval building and tower now are the only things near the Sewell's Point. An parking lot is next to the aircraft carrier lot. BIRTH: circa 1610 (4) p.48 Origin: "...an accounty sales, in 1638, for Henry Sewell, Sewell's Point, Virginia, from his father in London, England, of tobacco sent over in the ships America and Alexandria..." (2) p.136 Family: "Note: On page 41 the name of a daughter, Elizabeth, was omitted from the will of Henry Sewell I." (3) p.49 This must be an error to refer to Henry I because on page 41 he is writing of "Henry II" or Henry Sewell, Senior of the Severn River area in Maryland ? where he has already listed child Elizabeth. Date of death and place of burial are cited as "He died, 1644, and at a Court holden the same year in Lower Norfolk County,....for breaking ground in the chancel of the church for the burial of Mr. and Mrs. Sewell." (2)(3) Thomas Sewell Henry's older brother came to America in the boat "George" in 1619 from England. He was granted 1000 acres of land in the Prince George County, Virginia, on the south side of the James River. He named his plantation "Fleuridian-de-Hundred". On the south side of Hampton Roads, between Newport News and Norfolk, Virginia, six miles south of Fortress Monroe, is Sewell's Point, a landing on "Fleur-de Hundred".(5) (1) "Founders of AnneArundel and Howard Counties" Warfield, J.D. p. 135 (2) Warfield, J.D. p. 136 (3) "History of the Sewell Families in America". by Worley Levi Sewell, Stuart Daily News. privately printed 1955. (4) "The Majors and their Marriage s" by Cabell (1915). Genealogy & Local History: G2146. (5) Internet reference from genedr@netscape.net W. Roger Gillem Regards from another, Richard Sewell

GEDCOM Note

Parents of Henry and Thomas are widely disputed

Disputed Origins

From https://www.geni.com/discussions/203828?msg=1341706

”“Henry Sewell of Sewell's Point's father was also a Henry Sewell, green grocer in London. This is from a shipment of tobacco and sassafras that was shipped to London by Henry of Norfolk.”

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sewell-175 Has no parents for him

https://gw.geneanet.org/jackmorter?lang=en&pz=patricia+ann&nz=morte... Shows Thomas Sewell (b abt 1576) & Mercy, parents of Thomas & Henry

Morris Clan has [F215]. Henry Sewell. Born in 1610; son of (Richard Sewall [F13] and Mary Dugdale-S3) [???]

https://www.colonial-settlers-md-va.us/getperson.php?personID=I0345... Shows him as son of Henry d 1628 & Margaret Grazebrook.

(Lord Henry Sewell [F?] of England-S3). There is absolutely no evidence in G.E. Cockayne's Complete Peerage or any of Burke's publications that any such person as Lord Henry Sewell ever existed.

http://www.robertsewell.ca/othersewell.html

According to this family record, Henry Sewall and Ann Hunt had two sons named Henry:

"My" Henry who came to New England in 1634 and married Jane Dummer. Another Henry shown below who settled at Sewell's Point, in either Maryland or Virginia. Another genealogy states that Henry Sewell (1610 - 1644) shown below was a son of Richard Sewall and Mary Dugdale. Yet another genealogy shows Henry Sewell (1610 - 1644) as a son of "Lord Henry Sewell of England."

To add to the confusion, some overly enthusiastic family historians have adopted Sewell and Sewall ancestors from other lines while others have added what appear to be "imaginary ancestors":

See also https://www.ancestry.com/boards/surnames.sewell/768/mb.ashx

”There is NO known relationship between the Sewalls from Coventry who came to Massachusetts and Maryland and the Sewalls or Sewells of Virginia.”

GEDCOM Note

Life Sketch

Henry was born in Gloucester, England abt. 1600. His parents are widely disputed. However, THERE IS NO EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT Henry Sewell I and Margaret Grazebrook are his parents. In fact, there is much evidence indicating he is NOT their child. 1. No mention of Henry or his brother in any family documents, notably wills, personal family records. 2. Looking at the locations they lived, both in England (Gloucester vs Warwickshire) in America (Virginia Colonies vs. Maryland Colonies), it is highly unllikely they are related. 3. Henry was born abt 1600 and came to US in 1619. Henry of Coventry Warwickshire's children were born between 1576-1585 and there is only record of him giving birth to one Henry.

In 1619, Henry & his older brother, Capt. Thomas Sewell, came to Virginia aboard the ship "George" during the Great Pilgrim Migration. Henry settled at Sewell's Point, VA which is named after Henry Sewell. This area was located at the entrance to the Elizabeth River, opposite to Fortress Monroe and Elizabeth City, at the mouth of the Elizabeth River. On the south side of Hampton Roads, between Newport News and Norfolk, VA, six miles south of Fortress Monroe, is Sewell's Point, a landing on "Fleur-de-Hundred" (Thomas Sewell's land). Sewell's point is the present site of the U S Navy Norfolk Base. Sewell's Spit (as still shown on USGS maps) is the docking site for the U S Navy aircraft carriers. In 1625, he served as Justice of Elizabeth City; also, he served from 1629 to 1633 in the Jamestown House of Burgess; and again, from Lower (Southern) Norfolk County (now Nansemond Co.) in May 1640; and, as Councillor from 1644 to 1650. He also served as Burgess for Elizabeth City in 1632 & Norfolk County n 1639. There is an accounting record dated 1638 from Henry's father in London, England, of tobacco being sent from Henry in the ships "America" and "Alexandria" containing sassafras roots that were to be sold in England. The cash receipts totalled 650 pounds, 19 shillings and 6d (about $35,000 in 1955 currency).

Built a church in Sewells Point 1637.The Elizabeth River Parish was established. with the assistance of Thomas Willoughby.

Henry Sewell died before the Indian uprising in 1644 and buried in the Church chancel. Note: Court records indicate that Henry and Alice died prior to February 20, 1644. Captain John Sibsey, William Julian, Frauncis Mason, Henry Woodhowse, Thomas Lambart, Math Phillipps (spelling as in records) were involved in the burial and associated services of Henry and Alice. The cause of death is not mentioned or even alluded to in the records that have been made known. This differs from information found below.

Ref: -Virginia, Prominent Families Vol. II -Gillem's account

Children: Henry SEWELL II, Gentleman b: MAY 1632 in VA or b: 1631 in Henry's Increase" St Margaret's Westminister Parish Anne SEWELL b: 1634 in VA Henry, the younger SEWELL b: 1639 in VA

Note: Alice married twice: Henry Sewell and Mathew Phripp

1) Henry Sewell 1601-1644. Married abt 1630

Some records list wife also died before the Indian uprising in 1644. However there is a record which states she was widowed and married a man named Mathew Phripp and lived until 1708.

Alice Willoughby was the daughter of Thomas Willoughby who married Elizabeth Middleton about 1599 in Kent England. Elizabeth Middleton/Myddelton 1655-was the daughter of Sir Thomas Middleton/Myddelton (Lord Mayor of London, England) 1550-1631 and Lady Alice (Brewster) Middleton. 1568-1580 of Skirw1ilt, Cumberland, UK. Note: Sir Thomas Middleton (or Myddelton in some old English records) was born in 1550 in Chirk Castle, Denbeigh, Denbeighshire, Wales. He was Lord High Mayor of London. Died Aug 12, 1631 in Stanstead, Essex England. Place of burial: St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Stansted, Mountfitchet, Uttesfort District, Essex England

Their children included: 1)Capt Thomas Willoughby 1601-1658 2)Alice (Willoughby)Sewell Phripp 1608-1644 . 3)Edward Willoughby

ref: "The Founders of Anne Arundel and Howard Counties Maryland. A Genealogical and Biographical Review from Wills, Deeds and Church Records" 1905 J.D. Warfield records Alice Willoughby abt 1608-20 Feb 1644, daughter of Thomas Willoughby,1600-15 Apr 1657 was Henry's wife, Lower Norfolk Court Records. Book B.. reflects his wifes name was Alice Brewster. 1611-20 Feb 1644. It lists Henry Sewell 1601-20 Feb 1644.