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Ann Wooer was born in 1730 to David Wooer (1708-unknown) and Elinor Revill (1710-unknown) in Owston Ferry, Lincolnshire. She was likely baptized in St. Martin's Church in Owsten Ferry.

St. Martin's Church
Owsten Ferry

1749: Ann marries Charles Sewell in Scotter, Lincolnshire on August 1, 1749 at the age of about 19.

1750: Ann and Charles have their first child just over a year later, Eleanor (1750-1792) in Wintringham, Lincolnshire. Eleanor is likely named for Ann's mother, Elinor. Eleanor will go onto to marry John Wainman (1749-1837) and have a number of children with him: John (1777- 1842), Charles John (1780-1780), William (1780-1853), James (1783-1853), and Mary (1785-unknown). Eleanor will die at the age of 41 on January 17, 1792.

1753: Born on September 8, 1753 in Wintringham, Agnes will live until July 21, 1795. It is unknown if she married or had children at this time.

1755: Charles Sewell is born on September 6, 1755 to Ann and Charles in Wintringham. He dies at the age of 81 on March 17, 1837. It is unknown if he marries or has children.

1757: Also born in Wintringham to the couple, James is born in August of 1757. He is known to have died on October 24, 1793 in Wintringham, but it is unknown if he marries or has children.

1760: Living less than one year, Ann gives birth to a daughter named Ann on March 13, 1760 in Wintringham. She dies on November 2 of the same year.

1761: Wooer Sewell is born to Ann and Charles on October 13, 1761. Wooer is clearly named for Ann's family. Wooer is known to have married Mary Wright in York on February 10, 1788. They have two children together: Ann (1790-1857) and John (1792-1792). Wooer dies at the age of 32 in 1793.

1765: John is born to Ann and Charles in September of 1765 in Wintringham. He marries a woman named Mary Barratt  and they have a number of children together: Ann (1797-1868), Mary (1799-1869), John (1801-1869), Sarah (1803-1823), Charles (1805-1887), James (1806-1876), Barratt (1809-1879), and Ellen (1813-1885). John dies on February 9, 1834 in Wintringham.

1769: Born on July 14, 1769, Thomas did not live more than one year. His mother, Ann, is about 39 years old when he is born. He died on June 20, 1770 in Wintringham.



Ann Wooer Sewell's Tombstone

 1794: Ann preceeds her husband in death at the age of 64. She dies in Wintringham on April 20, 1794. Her tombstone has been found and it is a very touching testiment to the relationship between herself and Charles. It says: "In Memory of Ann the Wife of Charles Sewell of Wintringham who departed this life the 20th of April 1794, aged 64 years. I lost my wife and bosom friend whom Gods pleased to call to her end. The loss was great whom I did adore longer she lived I loved her the more. A good wife and faithful friend died in peace and to her peace did end.