Richard Swain 
Richard was born in 1601 in England.1 Richard's father was William Swain. He was an only child. He died at the age of 81 on April 14th, 1682 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Ma.2 General Notes
He came to America on the ship "Truelove" in 1635 and settled at Hampton. While living in Hampton, he was "Selectman and Commissioner for Small Causes." In 1639 he had liberty to "settle small claims." He was one of nine persons who purchased the Island of Nantucket in 1659.
Also spelled: Richard Swayne OR Swain.
Richard and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony before 1633. They had three sons and two daughters, named John, Francis, William, Dorothy and Elizabeth.
Richard and Jane were married in a religious ceremony on September 15th, 1658 in Topsfield, Essex, Ma.5 They had a son named Richard.
1 Lydia S. Hinchman, Early Settlers of Nantucket @ p. 65
2 New England Historic Genealogical Society Register @ 7:261(14 Apr 1682)
3 Eliza Starbuck Barney Genealogical Record @ (1633)
4 Eliza Starbuck Barney Genealogical Record
5 The History of Nantucket @ p. 684
Further source/citation:
The History of Nantucket @ p. 813
2 New England Historic Genealogical Society Register @ 7:261(14 Apr 1682)
3 Eliza Starbuck Barney Genealogical Record @ (1633)
4 Eliza Starbuck Barney Genealogical Record
5 The History of Nantucket @ p. 684
Further source/citation:
The History of Nantucket @ p. 813
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