Seen as son of Richard Sabin & Mary Sabin

Burial

• Find A Grave Memorial# 29920669

Marriages and Children

William married twice and had 20 children, 12 by his first wife unknown Wright, and 8 by his second wife Martha Allen.

Children of William Sabin and uncertain first wife: all but the first two are recorded in Rehoboth.[16]

1. Samuel Sabin. Born about 1640 ("my eldest son" in will). He married Mary Billington in 1663 and had six children. Samuel died 23 September 1699 in Rehoboth.
2. Elizabeth Sabin. Born about 1642 (aged 75 years at death in Feb 1717/8). She married Robert Millard in 1662 and Samuel Hayward in 1701; by her first husband she had six children. Elizabeth died 7 February 1717 in Rehoboth.
3. Joseph Sabin. Born 24 4m (June) 1645. He married Waitstill Unknown about 1673 and had seven children. Joseph died 10 August 1690.
4. Benjamin Sabin. Born 3 5m (July) 1646. He married first Sarah Polly in 1668 by whom he had four children; he married second Sarah Parker in 1678 by whom he had seven children. Benjamin died 21 July 1725 in Pomfret, Connecticut.
5. Nehemiah Sabin. Born 28 3m (May) 1647. He married Elizabeth Fuller in 1672 and had three children. Nehemiah was killed June 1676 (slain during King Philip's War).
6. Experience Sabin. Born 8 6m (August) 1648; m Samuel "Ballins" Bullen of Medfield in 1672. Experience died 14 January 1728 in Medfield, Massachusetts.
7. Mary(1) Sabin. Born 23 3m (May) 1652. First of two daughters named Mary. She married Nathaniel Allen in April 1674 and had one child. She died 27 April 1675 in Medfield, Massachusetts, three months after the birth of her son.
8. Abigail Sabin. Born 8 9m (November) 1653.
9. Hannah Sabin. Born 22 10m (December) 1654. She married Joseph Allen in 1673 and had 12 children. Hannah died about 1729 or 1730.
10. Patience Sabin. Born last of 12m 1655 (28 February 1655/6). She married Jacob Dana in 1673 and had eight children. Patience died about 1711.
11. Jeremiah Sabin. Born 24 1m 1657 (24 March 1657/8).
12. Sarah(1) Sabin. Born 27 7m (September) 1660. First of two daughters named Sarah. Presumably died young as she was not named in her father's will, and her father named a second daughter Sarah.

Children of William Sabin and Martha Allen:

1. James Sabin. Born 1 January 1664. He married Abigail Braiser on 16 Oct 1689 in Rehoboth, and had ten children. James died 11 December 1748.
2. John Sabin. Born 27 8m (October) 1666. He married Sarah Peck on 3 September 1689 and had four children. John died 25 October 1742 in Pomfret, Connecticut.
3. Hezekiah Sabin. Born 3 April 1669.
4. Noah Sabin. Born 4 March 1671; probably he who d 19 Jan 1690/91
5. Mehitabel Sabin. Born 16 May 1673. She married Joseph Buckland Jr on 30 Jun 1691 in Rehoboth, and had two children. Mehitabel died 26 February 1752 in Rehoboth.
6. Mary(2) Sabin. Born 8 or 18 September 1675. Second of two daughters named Mary. She married Nathaniel Cooper. Mary died about 1711 or 1712.
7. Sarah(2) Sabin. Born 16 February 1677. Second of two daughters named Sarah.
8. Margaret Sabin. Born 30 April 1680.

Notes

From THE DESCENDANTS OF WILLIAM SABIN OF REHOBOTH MASS. by Gordon Alan Morris

William Sabin was a Puritan and a Nonconformist. He arrived in America some time before 1642 where he was mentioned in the organization of Rehoboth. He arrived with wife ( Mary Wright ). Their first two children Samuel and Elizabeth may have been born in England but not proven. He took up land in Seekonk, now in R.I. He was one of the leading persons in Rehoboth participating in matters of Schools, Church and affairs of the Plymouth Colony. The first free school in America was established in Rehoboth. He must have been a man of considerable culture and wealth, as shown in the account of his estate and gifts for the relief of those who suffered losses by the Indians. He was the miller of Rehoboth, Mass. He had 12 children by Mary between 1640 and 1860 He had eight children by his second wife, Martha Allen. A full page of his accomplishments from 1643 to 1677 is listed in this book pages 4 and 5.

William appeared at the founding of Rehoboth, MA, in 1643. He was a Huguenot who came to the USA from Wales or the south of England after earlier fleeing France. He was a man of considerable culture, and extensive wealth. He was one of the leading spirits of early Rehoboth in schools, church, and civic affairs, and was well known for providing assistance to persons and families who had suffered the ravages of Indian raids.

Where is the proof that William Sabin was a Huguenot? Huguenots were not likely to go to Wales, as remote as it. And where is the proof that William Sabin was the one baptized in 1609? There was a William Sabin, son of William, baptized in 1612. Find-a-Grave isn't certain whether Sabin's father was Richard or Samuel. Lots of room for research!

Huguenots were far more likely to go to London, where there was work to be had, not Wales. And has anyone considered that William Sabin might have been connected to (not a direct descendant of) William Sabin of Ipswich, Member of Parliament? I have yet to see any proof that this William Sabin was from Hampshire.

Notable events in his life

• Signed a compact for Rehoboth in 1644.
• Served multiple times as a selectman in Rehoboth, starting in 1657.
• Served on jury that convicted three Native Americans of murder in 1675. Their execution in June 1675 triggered King Phillip's War.
• Native Americans burned down William's mill and killed his son Neheniah in March 1676.

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Comments

From Re: Waitstill Snow's parents (not Constance Hopkins and Nicholas Snow, right?) Posted: 14 Nov 2012 9:44PM

"Research conducted and published in 1992 by Gale Ion Harris ("Captain Richard Wright of Twelve-Mile Island and the Burnhams of Podunk," in The American Genealogist, vol. 67 (1992): pp 32-46), results in a completely new theory about Richard Wright of Rehoboth and a second wife, and suggests that Richard married the widowed MOTHER of William Sabin, and NOT that Richard was father of William Sabin's wife.
"That means that a) there was no daughter of Richard by the name of Mary Wright; and b) no daughter of Richard Wright's married William Sabin. The full name of the first wife of William Sabin (and mother of Joseph, above) remains a mystery."

Sources

1. The Pioneers of Massachusetts: A Descriptive List, Drawn from Records of the Colonies, Towns, and Churches, and Other Contemporaneous Documents by Charles H. Pope. Heritage Books, 2009 - History - 568 pages. Page 14. "ALLEN, James, Propr., 1638. He rem. to Medfield. ... Will dated 23 (7) 1676, in old age; son Nathaniel, son-in-law Joseph Clarke, dau Sarah, wife of Domingo White of Lynn, dau Martha, wife of William Saben of Rehoboth. Prob Jan 30 1676-7."

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39 46 (36:52) Discussion of family of William Sabin of Rehoboth, who m/2 Martha Allen, b. 11 Dec 1641, daughter James & Anna Allen of Medfield Dec 22 1663 112 m. ALLEN, Martha and Wm. Sabin, 22 December 1663, Medfield, Mass. 312 4 children by 2nd wife: 1. James SABIN Sr. 2.+John SABIN 3. Hezekiah SABIN 4. Noah SABIN 5. Mehitable SABIN 6. Mary SABIN 7. Sarah SABIN 8. Margaret SABIN 709 4J3T-RX 760alt. burial date 9 Feb 1686/1687 “Herbert Olding's Ancestor Charts “ 841 (10) Martha (Allen) Sabin of Medfield and Rehoboth, Mass., b. Dec. 11, 1641, d. after 1687, m. Dec. 22, 1663, Medfield, Mass. William Sabin, b. abt. 1620 in France, d. Feb. 8, 1687. 841 (213) #10 William Sabin (Huguenot) of La Rochelle, France, and Rehoboth, Mass., b. abt. 1620 France, d. (buried Feb. 9, 1687), m. .... 1st (Name unknown), b. ...., d. .... (had 12 children, names unknown). 2nd Dec. 22, 1663, Martha Allen, b. Dec. 11, 1641, d. ....

Children: See below] See [under] Martha Allen Sabin.

"William Sabin was landed proprietor of Rehoboth, Mass.; made advances of money for King Philip's War; Deputy to Court at Plymouth 1657-1659-1660-1661-1670-1674. Was a man of considerable culture and possessing much wealth, as is shown in accounts of his estate and gifts for relieving of the wants of those who suffered from the ravages of the Indians. He was a Huguenot from La Rochelle, France, and came to Am. from Wales or the south of England." Record accepted by Huguenot Society of Washington, D. C.

References: D. A. C.--Judge Noah Sabin. Bliss Hist. of Rehoboth, Mass., pp. 25 to 79. Supplemental on John Perrin (1614-1674) and N. E. H. & G. Register, Vol. 36, pp. 52-4-6; Vol. 32, pp. 178-9. See Perrin lines. Huguenot. 751SABIN This family is probably of Huguenot origin.

I. William Sabin was an original settler of Rehoboth, Mass. when the town was organized in 1643; a man of considerable property & influence; signed the Compact at Rehoboth; on Grand Jury; Deputy to Plymouth Colony Court. He m 1st (???) Wright dau of Richard Wright of Rehoboth, Mass.; she d 1660; m 2nd December 11, 1663 Martha Allen dau of James Allen & Anna (Guild) Allen; d 1641;12 ch by 1st wf; 10 by 2nd wf; William d 1687; Rev. Ralph Wheelock performed the ceremony. All ch. born in Rehoboth, Mass. Ch: By 1st wife 1. Samuel b ca 1640 m 1663 2. Elizabeth 1642-1717; m 1st 1662 Robert Millard d 1669; 2nd Samuel Howard 3. Joseph b 1645- x 4. Benjamin 1646- m 1st ca 1668 Sarah Polley dau of John; 2nd Sarah Parker Page 492 5. Nehemiah b 1647- ; served in King Philip's War 1675 6. Experience 1648-1728; m 1672 Samuel Bullen (Bollins) 7. Mary 1652- ; m 1674 Nathaniel Allen 8. Abigail 1653-1721; m 1674 Joseph Bullen 9. Hannah 1654-1730; m 1673 Joseph Allen 10. Patience 1655- 11. Jeremiah 1657- 12. Sarah 1660 By 2nd wife 13. James 1664-1748; m 1689 Abigail Brazier 1664-1746 14. John 1666 15. Hezekiah 1669-1693 16. Noah 1671-1696; served in Sir Wm Phelps Expedition to Canada 1691 17. Mehitable 1673-1751 m 1691 Joseph Bucklin 18. Mary b 1675; m 1696 Nath niel Cooper 19. Sarah b 1677; m 1686 John Kingsley 20. Margaret b 1680 1098 (43/4) "The 13th of the 3d mo. [May] 1653, at a town meeting lawfully warned, those were chosen, viz: Stephen Payne and Thomas Cooper, deputies; William Sabin and Joseph Pecke, grand jurymen; Robert Martin, constable; Richard Bowen and Thomas Redway, overseers of the ways." 1098 (38/9) “The 18th of the 12th mo. [February] 1646, at a meeting of the towne it was agreed to draw lots for the new meadow, and to be divided according to person and estate, only those that were under œ150 estate to be made up 150. They were drawn as followeth: [#]24. William Sabin, ... 841 (199) COLONIAL DAMES OF AMERICA. Mellcene Thurman Smith. Admitted Chapter VII, Nashville, Tennessee, 1938. National Number 1544.

“William Sabin (Huguenot) of La Rochelle, France, and Rehoboth, Mass., b. about 1620, France, d. (buried Feb. 9, 1687), m. 1st name unknown (had 12 children, names unknown); 2nd Dec. 22, 1663, Martha Allen, b. Dec. 11, 1641, d. .... Services: "William Sabin was a landed proprietor of Rehoboth, Mass.; made advances of money for King Philip's War; Deputy to Court at Plymouth 1657-1659-1660-1661-1670-1674. Was a man of considerable culture and possessing much wealth, as is shown in accounts of his estate and gifts for relieving of the wants of those who suffered from the ravages of the Indians. He was a Huguenot from La Rochelle, France, and came to America from Wales or the south of England." [not entered] Genealogy of the Martin Family: <genealogylibrary.com> A true and perfect Inventory of the lands, goods and chattels of Robert Martin of Rehoboth, deceased, taken this 19th. day of the fifth month, commonly called June, in the year, 1660, by Richard Bowin, senn, Thomas Cooper senn, Leiftenant Hunt and William Sabin, inhabitants of the same town. 1099 (19/20) In Arnold's History of Rhode Island, Vol. II., there is a copy of a map which was sent to England during the boundary controversy, which represents the whole territory--the "Gore,"--between Abbot's Run and the Pawtucket River as being "Senechataconett."(*) It is possible that the whole of that section had become at that late period, known by that name, but from the wording of numerous conveyances, there can be little doubt that at the early time when John Bartlett bought his land and took up his residence there, the name had a local significance and applied directly to this place, now known as Manville, R. I. This appears more probable because there is an island here which was called Senechetaconett Island. It being also one of the principal fording places and the only one in that vicinity, at that time, it would give the locality that importance which would require a name. Had not this place been called and known by the name of Senechetaconet, the land which John Bartlett here bought of William Sabin would have been described in the deed as "the fording place."

(*)Shunasetaconet, where John Bartlett located in Rchoboth, is, like most Indian names, spelled many different ways, but the spelling here adopted appears to have been the most common. The very diversified orthography, found in the early town records, has been perplexing. It was thought best, when practicable, to reproduce the original; especially when spelling the names of persons. 1098 (117/118) The following catalogue gives the names of those who, at one period of the war, made advances of money, together with the sums they advanced. It shows that many of those, who served as private soldiers in the war, also advanced money to sustain it. ...William Sabin, L15 s5 p8 ... 1098 (70) December 12, 1670. At a town meeting, "Deacon Cooper, Lieutenant Hunt, John Reade, senior, and William Sabin, were chosen raters, to make a rate for Mr. Newman's maintenance, according to a former vote." 1099 (30) #(1.) JOHN BARTLETT2 (John1) He was b. Feb. 11, 1666, in Weymouth, Mass., and was the eldest son; m. Alice(???). He d. Nov. 8, 1732. She d. the same year. In 1708-9, he purchased of William Sabin(*), one of the original proprietors of the Rehoboth, North Purchase, 200 acres of land. 308(1184) NOTE 494. WILLIAM SABIN.1 The date of his coming is unknown, but tradition has it, he came from Wales or south of England, whither he found refuge in flight from France. He was a Huguenot; the name was Sabine. The name of his first wife has not been found; m. 2d, Martha, dau. of James and Anna Allen, of Medfield, Mass. He was in Rehoboth, Mass., 1643; a man of culture, wealth and benevolence; one of the leaders in school, church and town affairs. The family crest was a ducal crown, with a hand holding a fleur-de-lis. He d. 1687. Will, June 4, 1687; proved, Boston, July 17, 1687. 1098 (33) "The 28th of the 3d mo. [May] 1645, at a meeting of the townsmen, Richard Wright, Richard Bowen, Walter Palmer, Mr. Henry Smith, Mr. Winchester, William Smith, and Edward Smith being present, it is ordered that a levy shall be made and forthwith gathered, of 12d. on each œ100 estate, to be paid either in butter at 6d. a lb. or in wampum: and it is also concluded that Robert Titus and William Sabin shall be collectors of said revenue." 37 (190/1) SABIN New Eng. Register, Jan. 1882, Vol. 36, p. 52 Wm. Sabin first appeared in Rehoboth, Mass., at the origin of the town 1643. When he came to America is not known. Tradition says he came from Wales or the south of England, a Hugenot refugee from France. He was a man of culture and wealth, as is shown from his gifts for relieving suffering after the Indian ravages. The name of his first wife is not known; she died shortly after 1660. His two oldest children were born before coming to Rehoboth, Mass. His second wife was Martha, dau. of James and Mary Allen (sister of Nehemiah and Joseph Allen).

His will was made 1685, probated July 17, 1687; original now on file in Boston mentions 16 of his 20 children.

Children of William Sabin and his first wife:

Children by second wife, Martha Allen: Rehoboth Records by Arnold

906 alternate descent: (1) Richard Samuel Sabin

Date of Birth: About 1576 First Marriage: 29 Oct 1608, Mary Elizabeth Bushe, Titchfield, Hampshire, England Date of Death: 1 Jun 1641 Place of Death: Titchfield, Hampshire, England

Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Bushe Date of Birth: About 1576 Date of Death: 14 Oct 1644 Place of Death: Titchfield, Hampshire, England

(2) William Sabin

Father: Richard Samuel Sabin Mother: Mary Elizabeth Bushe Date of Birth: 11 Oct 1609 Place of Birth: Titchfield, Hampshire, England First Marriage: ABT 1639, Mary Wright Date of Death: 9 Feb 1685/86 Place of Death: Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts

751 (492) SABIN This family is probably of Huguenot origin.

  I. William Sabin was an original settler of Rehoboth, Mass. when the town was organized in 1643; a man of considerable property & influence; signed the Compact at Rehoboth; on Grand Jury; Deputy to Plymouth Colony Court. He m 1st (???) Wright dau of Richard Wright of Rehoboth, Mass.; she d 1660; m 2nd December 11, 1663 Martha Allen dau of James Allen & Anna (Guild) Allen; d 1641;12 ch by 1st wf; 10 by 2nd wf; William d 1687; Rev. Ralph Wheelock performed the ceremony. 

     All ch. born in Rehoboth, Mass. 

     Ch:        By 1st wife 

            1.  Samuel b ca 1640 m 1663 

            2.  Elizabeth 1642-1717; m 1st 1662 Robert Millard d 

                1669; 2nd Samuel Howard 

            3.  Joseph b 1645- 

          x 4.  Benjamin 1646-   m 1st ca 1668 Sarah Polley dau of 

                John; 2nd Sarah Parker  Spouses 1Mary WRIGHT or WIGHT , 7560 Birth1618, , , England Death27 Sep 1660, Rehoboth, Bristol, MA FatherCapt. [mil] Richard WRIGHT , 7563 (1598-1644) MotherMargaret (?) , 7564 (ca1596-<1623) Marriage1640, Rehoboth, Bristol, MA ChildrenSamuel , 7558 (~1640-1699)

Elizabeth , 9894 (1642-1716)

Joseph , 17400 (1645-<1690)

Benjamin , 17402 (1646-1725)

Nehemiah , 17405 (1647-1676)

Experience , 17407 (1648-1728)

Mary "Mercy" , 12755 (1652-1675)

Abigail , 17409 (1653-1721)

Hannah , 12763 (1654->1730)

Patience , 17410 (1655-<1712)

Jonathan or Jeremiah , 17411 (1657->1675)

Sarah , 17412 (1660-<1677) 2Martha ALLEN , 8081 Birth11 Dec 1641, Medfield, Norfolk, MA Birth Memo(bapt 11 Oct 1646 Dedham) alt. 1 Jan 1644, Rehoboth Death11 Jan 1734/1735, Rehoboth, Bristol, MA Death Memoalt. after 1687 FatherJames ALLEN "ALLIN" , Sr. , 12714 (~1614-1676) MotherAnna GUILD , 12715 (~1615-1673) Marriage22 Dec 1663, Medfield, Norfolk, MA Marr Memoalt 11 Dec 1663 (intent?) ChildrenJames , 40233 (1665-1748)

John , 34493 (1666-1742)

Hezekiah , 40235 (1669-1688)

Noah , 40236 (1672-1690)

Mehitable “Mehittabell” , 25078 (1673-1750)

Mary , 40237 (1675-1711)

Sarah , 40238 (1678-1708)

Margaret , 40239 (1680-1697)

His date of birth posted was his christening date. He was the son of Samuel (or Richard) Sabin & Mary Bushe Sabin. William's 1st wife (1639) was daughter of Richard Wright. Both Richard and William were co-founders of Rehoboth, MA. the Sabins were members of the Weymouth Church in 1642. William was a miller by trade and owned land in what is now Seekonk, MA. He was made a freeman of Rehoboth on June 3, 1657. He contributed a large sum of money to help establish the first free public school in America, 1643. On June 6, 1649 he was presented to court for shorting some customers on corn he had milled for them. He was cleared by the jury. William was a man of considerable culture and possessing wealth as is shown by an account of his estate & gifts for the relieving of the wants of those who suffered from the ravages of the Indians. He could read & write, as proved by his large collection of books. His estate was worth 53 pounds at the time Rehoboth was settled. With his first wife, Mary, they had 12 children. She died in 1663 so William then married (1663) Martha Allen (our ancestor). Two of Martha's brothers married 2 of Williams daughters from his first marriage. Martha and William went on to have 8 more children. William was the jury foreman that convicted of murder the 3 Indians whose hanging in June of 1675 initiated the beginning of King Phillip's War. The Indians burned William's mill in March 1676 and killed his 29 yr. old son, Nehemiah the following June. To date, William is known as the progenitor of the Sabin family in America and Canada with a database of over 35,000 names.

Disputed Relationships

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Sabin-13

Disputed first wife: It is often said that the first wife of William Sabin was a daughter of Richard Wright - this is not completely accepted. The belief comes from a 1654 deed where William Saben sold land he had previously purchased "of my father-in-law Richard Wright."[22][23] The most straight forward interpretation is that William Sabin had married a daughter of Richard Wright. The children of Richard Wright are extremely poorly documented as they do not occur in any church records. It is very easy to believe that he had an otherwise unknown daughter who married William Sabin.

However, it has been pointed out that in this time period that the term father-in-law could mean step-father.[24][25] It is clear that Richard Wright had a second wife whose name is unknown and by whom he had children. The suggestion then is that Richard Wright could have married William Sabin’s mother, and so was his step-father rather than his father-in-law.

There are no records which directly support either theory. One approach to the problem is an analysis of the chronology. If the 1609 of baptism is correct for William Sabin, then his mother was likely born between 1579 and 1589. She would be at least a decade older than her purported husband, and she would have been having children in her 50s. Basically, it is not possible for William Sabin’s mother to have married Richard Wright IF William Sabin was born in 1609.

So, for William Sabin’s mother to have married Richard Wright, then the 1609 baptism does not belong to this William Sabin – so when was he born? His oldest son was certainly born by 1641, so William was married by 1640 and was almost certainly born before 1620. This would allow his mother to be born say 1598-1600 and be the same age as Richard Wright. In fact, for her to be the mother of both William Sabin born about 1620 and of Elizabeth Wright born about 1644 we have to place her own birth in a fairly tight range of between 1598-1600. However, as one of the founders of Rehoboth with multiple land grants whose first official position was as the collector of the town’s revenue in 1645, it would seem likely William Sabin was older than this. In fact, almost all of the signers of the Rehoboth Compact were between the ages of 28 and 45.

So, for the mother of William Sabin to have married Richard Wright we would have to suppose that 1. the term father-in-law actually meant step-father, 2. His commonly presumed baptism in 1609 is wrong by a decade, 3. that William Sabin’s mother married a widower with three young children when she was only 19-20 years old, 4. that her son also then married when he was only about 20 years old, 5. that as a 22-23yo William was one of the founders of a new town with significant land holdings, 6. that as the youngest resident of the new town William was placed in charge of the new town’s revenue.

Conclusion: While it may be technically possible for Richard Wright to be the step-father of William Sabin as Gale Ion Harris suggests, it is highly improbable. The easiest and most likely solution (Occam's razor) is that William Sabin married a daughter of Richard Wright and that he was his father-in-law, exactly as the deed of 1654 states.

Disputed Parents:

As noted above, it has been suggested that this William Sabin was baptized on 11 October 1609 in Titchfield; it has further been suggested then that this William is then the son of Richard Sabin and Mary Bush who were married on 29 October 1608.[26] There are two problems with this. The biggest is that there is no evidence that William Sabin the immigrant is the same person who was baptized in 1609. If we don’t know for sure when and where William was born, then we cannot possibly know who his parents were. Richard Sabin and Mary Bush have been disconnected as William Sabin’s parents.

The second problem is that there are other possibilities. The IGI claims his parents were Samuel Sabin and Elizabeth. Lillian Swihart, a subscriber to the Sabin/Sabine/Sabean Genealogical Newsletter offers the point of view that this information might be correct since the first two children of William were named Samuel and Elizabeth and that William failed to name any of his children Richard which was the name of both his father and father-in-law. [27]
William Sabin could also be the William Sabin, son of William Sabin, baptized on 23 August 1612 in Durnford, Wiltshire, England.[28]

The conclusion then is that the parents of William Sabin are unknown. Any parents found on the internet are highly speculative, and should not be attached here on WikiTree until better evidence is found.

Immigration: William Sabin is often said to have immigrated on the Bevis in 1638. The earliest records of William Sabin in New England relate to the founding of Rehoboth in 1643, though he was certainly in New England earlier than this as the new town was settled by persons already well established in New England. The belief that he may have immigrated on the Bevis appears to be because a William Sabin was baptized in Titchfield, second because a group of individuals from Titchfield were on the Bevis (I actually don't think this is true - who specifically was from Titchfield?). This argument is obviously pretty weak, and William Sabin does not appear on the passenger list of the Bevis.[29]
Disproven Huguenot Origins: William Sabin had been proposed to be of French Huguenot (Protestant) origins[30], but this theory was soon put down[31] with a) a sound review of the history of the Huguenots, the timing of their persecution and emigration to England and North America not being compatible with Sabin's age; and b) the existence of the SABIN surname in England for centuries before this time. Despite this, the Huguenot myth persists.

References

1. The Sabin family of America : the four earliest generations, Titus, Anson, (1882). Page 1. < Archive.Org >
2. Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: May 2 2016, 1:23:38 UTC
3. Seen as baptized 10/11/1609 at Titchfield, Northamptonshire, England, son of Richard Sabin and Mary Bush.
4. Gale Ion Harris, "Captain Richard Wright of Twelve-Mile Island and the Burnhams of Podunk," in The American Genealogist, vol. 67 (1992): pp 32-46 p. 38 Link at < AmericanAncestors ($) > ; [(https://www.geni.com/documents/view?doc_id=6000000203613968824 document attached])