Deacon Edward Converse was born about 1588/89 in Navestock, co. Essex, England. He was baptized on 23 Mar 1588/89 in Navestock, co. Essex, England. He emigrated from England in 1630 with the Winthrop fleet. He signed his will in Aug 1659 and died on 10 Aug 1663 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. His estate was probated on 7 Oct 1663. He was a miller and husbandman. He was married to Sarah Parker on 29 Jun 1614 in Great Burstead, co. Essex, England.

Sarah Parker was born about 1592. She died on 14 Jan 1661/62 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. Children were:

i. Deacon Josiah Converse was born about 1617/18 in England. He was baptized on 30 Oct 1618 in South Weald parish, co. Essex, England. He died on 8 Feb 1689/90 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts. He married Esther Champney on 26 Mar 1651.
ii. Lt. James Converse was born about 1620 in England. He died on 10 May 1715 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts.
iii. Mary Converse.
iv. Sgt. Samuel Converse was born about 1637. He was baptized on 12 Jan 1637 in Boston First Church, Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. He was baptized on 12 Mar 1637 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. He died on 20 Feb 1669.