(Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather of David hall)

William Webster may have been born on 14 March, 1743.

William Webster was married to Lydia Webster. Their children were:

Nathaniel Webster 7 Jan 1764, Joseph Webster (12 Jul 1766). William Webster (4 Jan 1768), Stephen Webster (27 Nov 1769), Lydia Webster (2 Feb 1772), Mary Webster (24 Mar 1774) Timothy Webster (3 Aug 1778), and John Webster (15 Feb 1780). In 16 years they had 8 children.

Note: William and Lydia Webster named a son a daughter after themselves. Their son married a Lydia (Wilson); this couple also named a son a daughter after themselves.

William Webster’s possible parents: Stephen Webster & Abigail Berry 14 Mar 1743, Haverhill, Essex MA

There also was another William Webster married to a Lydia (Andrew) on 24 May 1722 in Salem MA – relationship unknown.

I am puzzled as to why they waited to use the name William until their third son. My guess is that their first two sons, Nathaniel and Joseph, may be named after Lydia’s father or either of their grandfathers.

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