Henry (Younger) Sewell

research notes from Robert Sewell

Henry Sewell I actually had two sons named Henry. They were called Henry the Younger and Henry the Elder. Henry the Elder went on to obtain lands on the Severn and became known as Henry II or Henry of Severn. Not much is known about Henry the Younger. Some data seems to indicate he was sent overseas (England?) at the age of 10. Not much is known after that and there is no record he ever returned to the Colonies.

• Henry the younger was born in 1639.
• Anne was born in 1634.
• Henry the Elder / Henry II / Henry of the Severn was circa 1632.

From https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sewell-175#Marriage_.26_Family

The "elder" Henry died about 1644, and a settlement of his estate was held some five years later at an orphan's court held Feb. 25, 1649. They met to consider a minor son named Henry Sewell who was ordered to be sent to Holland, for his education, in the charge of Mr. Thomas Lee. Henry Sewell Jr. was said to have been born 1 May 1639. It is not clear if the orphan was in Holland or if he was being raised by Mr. and Mrs. Phillips but and upon the death of Mathew Phillips, his widow and administratrix, Anne Phillips represented only the interest of Mathew Phillips estate and four additional men were chosen on behalf of the orphan Henry Jr., son of Henry and Alice Seawell. [1]