A Stearns mystery – Polly and Ammi Stearns, Boston 1803
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A Stearns mystery – Polly and Ammi Stearns, Boston 1803
 richcapen
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Posted: 19 Jun 2009 12:23AM GMT |
Classification: Query
Surnames: Stearns, Segur
Ammi Stearns married Polly Stearns (her maiden name) on 31 Jan 1803 in Boston. Ammi (1772-1847) was the 10th child of Benjamin Stearns and Hannah Segur according to a number of reliable sources.
According to “The History of the Town of Lexington” and other sources, Polly Stearns (about 1777-1853) was the daughter of Asahel Stearns and Mary Smith. Here’s the problem – Asahel Stearns was also the son of Benjamin Stearns and Hannah Segur.
Either the history books are wrong, or Polly Stearns married her uncle. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich
Clsk22@gmail.com
According to “The History of the Town of Lexington” and other sources, Polly Stearns (about 1777-1853) was the daughter of Asahel Stearns and Mary Smith. Here’s the problem – Asahel Stearns was also the son of Benjamin Stearns and Hannah Segur.
Either the history books are wrong, or Polly Stearns married her uncle. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich
Clsk22@gmail.com