Hannah Oak

1749–1838 · Female · died at 88

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Susannah Allen1723–1814Mother John Oak1714/15 - by 1752Father

Hannah Oak1749–1838Seth Alexander1746–1780Husband John Follett1752–1821Husband

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Mother: Susannah Allen 1723–1814
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Why: Westborough's records name 'John and Susannah'; that this Susannah is Susanna Allen (born 1723) rests on her marriage to John Oake in 1742, which is Likely.
Records:
- Vital Records of Westborough, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (1903), pp. 80-81 and 249: births and deaths of the children of John and Susannah Oake (Hannah 20 Jul 1743, Leviner 23 May 1745, Elijah 27 Apr 1747, a second Hannah 20 Apr 1749, Nathaniel 16 May 1751; the first Hannah d. 16 Sep 1745, Elijah d. 1 Dec 1750)
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Father: John Oak 1714/15 - by 1752
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Why: Westborough's records name John and Susannah as the parents.
Records:
- Vital Records of Westborough, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (1903), pp. 80-81 and 249: births and deaths of the children of John and Susannah Oake (Hannah 20 Jul 1743, Leviner 23 May 1745, Elijah 27 Apr 1747, a second Hannah 20 Apr 1749, Nathaniel 16 May 1751; the first Hannah d. 16 Sep 1745, Elijah d. 1 Dec 1750)
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Husband: Seth Alexander 1746–1780
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Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed.
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Husband: John Follett 1752–1821
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Life events

Born	20 Apr 1749, Westborough, Massachusetts Confirmed evidence: show why Why: Westborough's vital records enter the birth of Hannah, child of John and Susannah Oake. Records: Vital Records of Westborough, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (1903), pp. 80-81 and 249: births and deaths of the children of John and Susannah Oake (Hannah 20 Jul 1743, Leviner 23 May 1745, Elijah 27 Apr 1747, a second Hannah 20 Apr 1749, Nathaniel 16 May 1751; the first Hannah d. 16 Sep 1745, Elijah d. 1 Dec 1750) Review: assessed 10-03-2026; evidence: Published transcription or compiled genealogy examined. What the labels mean (the family tree records 20 APR 1749, Westborough, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA)
Died	13 APR 1838 Unconfirmed evidence: show why Why: From the imported family tree; not yet reviewed. Records attached in the tree: Henry L. Oak (comp.), Oak-Oaks-Oakes: Family Register, Nathaniel Oak of Marlborough, Mass., and Three Generations of His Descendants in Both Male and Female Lines Review: not yet reviewed. What the labels mean
Also recorded as	Hannah Oake
Guardianship	3 NOV 1752, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Marriage	17 JUN 1768, with Seth Alexander 1746–1780
Marriage	18 NOV 1783, with John Follett 1752–1821

Sources

Vital Records of Westborough, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (Worcester: Franklin P. Rice, 1903), Births, p. 80. Internet Archive item vitalrecordsofwe00west, leaf n89. 'Nathaniel, s. Nathaniel and Keziah, Jan. 12, 1742.' Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Birth
Henry L. Oak (comp.), Oak-Oaks-Oakes: Family Register, Nathaniel Oak of Marlborough, Mass., and Three Generations of His Descendants in Both Male and Female Lines Birth, marriage and death records Citation only Birth, Death, Marriage, Military service
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Worcester County probate docket, case 44112 ('Hanah Oak, Westborough', 1752): 'Susanah Oak appointed Guardian minor. Nov. 3 Bond £500 Thomas Billing, surety.' (FamilySearch, Worcester Probate Dockets 1731-1881). Worcester probate index, Series A, pp. 1017-1018 Wills and probate Citation only Event

Research sources

Vital Records of Westborough, Massachusetts, to the End of the Year 1849 (1903), pp. 80-81 and 249: births and deaths of the children of John and Susannah Oake (Hannah 20 Jul 1743, Leviner 23 May 1745, Elijah 27 Apr 1747, a second Hannah 20 Apr 1749, Nathaniel 16 May 1751; the first Hannah d. 16 Sep 1745, Elijah d. 1 Dec 1750) Birth, marriage and death records

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