Paternal Family Tree: Essex
Sæward King of Essex was born to 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 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.