Death: source says before 1 March 1702245
Some records give this William as born at Leighton Buzzard Parish, Bedfordshire, England the son of Francis Sawyer and Elizabeth Atkins. These sources list Williams wife as Ruth Monsall. There seems to be no evidence to either prove or disprove this information. The most generally accepted data is that given above.99
William received a grant of land in Salem, Massachusetts in 1642. This property was known as "Sawyer's Playne". He is also believed to have resided at Wenham, Massachusetts, before finally settling at Newbury, Massachusetts99
In Newbury town records, William is found listed as the following: Fence Viewer 1666-1671 Surveyor 1676-1677 Tithingman 1678-168599
William became a member of the First Baptist Church of Boston, Massachusetts in 1681. His wife also joined at this time In 1682 a branch of this church was formed in Newbury, and John and William Sawyer were listed as members.99
Alternate spelling of last name: Sayer99