Edward Jewett, the English ancestor, was born in Bradford, WestRiding of Yorkshire, England, about 1580, and died there. He wasa cloth manufacturer in Bradford, where he lived all his life.The coat-of-arms borne by this family is: "Gules, on a crossargent, five fleur-de-lis of the first." Crest: "An eagle's neckbetween two wings displayed argent," Motto: Toujours le meme.Edward Jewett married, in Bradford, October 1, 1604, MaryTaylor, daughter of William Taylor. His will was dated February2, 1614, and proved July 12, 1615, by his widow; it is on filein the archbishopric of York. His marriage was recorded in theBradford Parish Register. Children, born in Bradford, England:William, baptized September 15, 1605; Maximilian, mentionedbelow; Joseph, baptized December 31, 1609; Sarah.Edward Jewett was a clothier in Bradford in the West Riding ofYorkshire, England. He was descended from Henry de Juatt, aknight of the First Crusade. Edward Jewett married, October 1,1604, Mary Taylor, daughter of William Taylor. He lived and diedat Bradford. His will was dated February 2, 1614, and provedJuly 12, 1615, his wife Mary being executor. The will mentionssons: William, Joseph and Maximilian, daughter Sarah, andfather-in-law William Taylor. His children, baptized atBradford, were: William, September 15, 1605; Maximilian, October4, 1607; Joseph, December 31, 1609, came with Maximilian toRowley and became a prominent man there, proprietor, deputy tothe general court; died February, 1660; Sarah, and perhapsothers.