2. Stephen2 Hosmer [1] (James1) #321 was born before 26 December 1570, the first event for which there is a recorded date. Individual flags: Irving. Stephen died 24 May 1632 in Northampton, Hampshire Co, MA, at age unknown.

He married Dorothy Selden 25 January 1600/1 in Ticehurst, E Sussex Co, England. (Dorothy Selden #323.) Dorothy was born 1582 in Ticehurst, E Sussex Co, England. She was the daughter of William Selden [7] and Mary Appes. When Dorothy was age 21 and Stephen Hosmer [1] was age unknown they became the parents of Thomas Hosmer [2] December 1603 in Hawkhurst, Kent Co, England. When Dorothy was age 22 and Stephen Hosmer [1] was age unknown they became the parents of Stephen Hosmer [2] 16 September 1604 in Hawkhurst, Kent Co, England. When Dorothy was age 23 and Stephen Hosmer [1] was age unknown they became the parents of James Hosmer [3] 8 December 1605. When Dorothy was age 25 and Stephen Hosmer [1] was age unknown they became the parents of William Hosmer [1] 8 June 1608. When Dorothy was age 28 and Stephen Hosmer [1] was age unknown they became the parents of Mary Hosmer [1] 10 December 1610. When Dorothy was age 29 and Stephen Hosmer [1] was age unknown they became the parents of Anne Hosmer [2] 29 September 1611. When Dorothy was age 31 and Stephen Hosmer [1] was age unknown they became the parents of Anne Hosmer [3] 30 April 1614. When Dorothy was age 34 and Stephen Hosmer [1] was age unknown they became the parents of John Hosmer [1] 26 April 1617. When Dorothy was age 36 and Stephen Hosmer [1] was age unknown they became the parents of John Hosmer [2] 26 April 1619. Dorothy died 5 February 1639/0 in Hartford, Hartford Co, CT, at age 57.

Stephen was employed date unknown. He was baptized 26 December 1570 in Ticehurst, E Sussex Co, England. When Stephen was age unknown and Dorothy Selden was age 21 they became the parents of Thomas Hosmer [2] December 1603 in Hawkhurst, Kent Co, England. When Stephen was age unknown and Dorothy Selden was age 22 they became the parents of Stephen Hosmer [2] 16 September 1604 in Hawkhurst, Kent Co, England. When Stephen was age unknown and Dorothy Selden was age 23 they became the parents of James Hosmer [3] 8 December 1605. When Stephen was age unknown and Dorothy Selden was age 25 they became the parents of William Hosmer [1] 8 June 1608. When Stephen was age unknown and Dorothy Selden was age 28 they became the parents of Mary Hosmer [1] 10 December 1610. When Stephen was age unknown and Dorothy Selden was age 29 they became the parents of Anne Hosmer [2] 29 September 1611. When Stephen was age unknown and Dorothy Selden was age 31 they became the parents of Anne Hosmer [3] 30 April 1614. When Stephen was age unknown and Dorothy Selden was age 34 they became the parents of John Hosmer [1] 26 April 1617. When Stephen was age unknown and Dorothy Selden was age 36 they became the parents of John Hosmer [2] 26 April 1619. Settled in Hawkhurst after his marriage. HosmerGL, p 6. ABSTRACT OF THE WILL OF STEPHEN HOSMER Will of Stephen Osmore of Hawkhurst, Co. Kent, shearman, dated Jan. 5 1631/32. To the poor of Hawkhurst 10s. To wife Dorothy for life, an annuity of 50s. to be paid quarterly at the usual feast days, my executor to give her a bond of 80 pounds for payment of the same. To my son, Thomas Osmere 40 pounds after the death of my wife, to be paid by my executor, who shall give bond of 80 pounds for the payment of the same. To my son James Osmere 12d. To my daughter Mary, wife of Nehemiah Huckstep 10s. If my wife die before my son John Osmere be twenty-two, he to have 40 pounds at that age, otherwise he to have that sum after the decease of my wife. To my daughter Anne Osmere 30 pounds at twenty-two or marriage. To my grandson John Huckstep 5 pounds at the decease of my wife. To my wife Dorothy certain furniture. All residue to my son William Osmere, whom I make my sole executor. My house and lands purchased by me of George Peene and his mother, I give to my son William Osmere, he paying the legacies to my sons Thomas and John. Witnesses: William Pixe, George Pixe, and Richard Kilburn. Proved June 6, 1632 (Archdeaconry of Canterbury, Vol 68, p 360) HosmerGL, p 10.

Stephen Hosmer [1] and Dorothy Selden had the following children:

• + 6 i. Thomas3 Hosmer [2] was born December 1603.

• 7 ii. Stephen Hosmer [2] #326 was born in Hawkhurst, Kent Co, England 16 September 1604. Individual flags: Irving. Stephen died 31 August 1622 at age 17.

• 8 iii. James Hosmer [3] #327 was born 8 December 1605. Individual flags: Irving. James died 7 February 1684/5 at age 79. James immigrated to destination unknown 9 April 1635.

• 9 iv. William Hosmer [1] #328 was born 8 June 1608. Individual flags: Irving. William died date unknown at age unknown.

• 10 v. Mary Hosmer [1] #329 was born 10 December 1610. Individual flags: Irving. Mary died date unknown at age unknown. She married three times. She married Hehemiah Huckstep date unknown. (Hehemiah Huckstep is #330.) Hehemiah was born date unknown. Hehemiah died date unknown at age unknown. She married Deacon Jonathan Hunt 3 September 1662. (Deacon Jonathan Hunt is #336.) Deacon was born date unknown. Deacon died date unknown at age unknown. "Graves of the Hunt family are on each side of his." [MerGE, p 4] She married John Smith 2 March 1693/4. (John Smith is #337.) John was born date unknown. John died date unknown at age unknown.

• 11 vi. Anne Hosmer [2] #331 was born 29 September 1611. Individual flags: Irving. Anne died date unknown at age unknown.

• 12 vii. Anne Hosmer [3] #332 was born 30 April 1614. Individual flags: Irving. Anne died date unknown at age unknown.

• 13 viii. John Hosmer [1] #333 was born 26 April 1617. Individual flags: Irving. John died 22 September 1617 at age unknown.

• 14 ix. John Hosmer [2] #334 was born 26 April 1619. Individual flags: Irving. John died circa 1644 at age 25.

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