Isaac STEARNS

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Isaac Stearns, from Nayland Parish, Suffolk, England, came to America in 1630, probably in the same ship with Gov. Winthrop and Sir Richard Saltonstall. he settled in Watertown, near Mount Auburn. He was a freeman in 1631; hence, a church member; and several years selectman. In 1647 he and Mr. Biscoe were appointed "to consider how the bridge over the river shall be built, and to agree with the workmen for doing it, according to their best discretion" - the first mention of a bridge over the Charles river at Watertown. He possessed unusual financial means for that time. He owned 467 acres of land, and the inventory of his estate amounted to L524.04.00.

Isaac married Mary BARKER in 1622. Mary was born in England; died on 2 Apr 1677. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John STEARNS was born about 1630; died on 5 Mar 1668/9.
2. Isaac STEARNS, Jr. was born on 6 Jan 1633; died on 29 Aug 1676.
3. Corp. Samuel STEARNS was born on 24 Apr 1638; died on 3 Aug 1683.
4. Elizabeth STEARNS was born in Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts; died on 24 Jun 1671 in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.