Notes for: Edward Winn

Edward Winn was born possibly in Wales, but more probably in England. He came from England to America with his wife Joanna (or Jane), and three children. It is conjectured that he was a master builder, and that he came from Ipswich, England or vicinity, and that Moses Cleveland was his apprentice and accompanied him to America. He was in Charlestown, Massachusetts prior to Dec 18 1640, and was in Woburn, Massachusetts after that, being one of the original planners of the town. He was made a freeman on May 10 1643 and became one of the leading men in town affairs. He was chosen a town officer, a surveyor for sale in 1658-59, and a selectman in 1669.