Paternal Family Tree: Essex
Sæward King of Essex was born to [his father] King Sæberht of Essex.
In 604 [his grandfather] Sledd King of Essex died. His son [his father] Sæberht succeeded King Essex.
In 616 [his father] King Sæberht of Essex died. His son [his brother] Sexred succeeded King Essex. His son Sæward succeeded King Essex. They ruled jointly with another unamed brother.
In 623 Sæward King of Essex died.
[his son] Sigeberht the Little was born to Sæward King of Essex.