Monthly Archives: June 2010

Great Migration

Posted on June 14, 2010 by markeminer

The origins of the Great Puritan Migration come from the time when King James I of England (1603-1625), who was a Roman Catholic, determined to oppose the growing Puritan population of England. The Puritans opposed the practices of the Anglican … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia Famous

Posted on June 14, 2010 by markeminer

44 Ancestors with a Wikipedia Entry + all the ones leading to Edward I and Charlemagne! CHARLEMAGNE (c. 742 – 28 Jan 814) (Charles I), King of Franks and Roman Emporer.  Ancestor of Robert ABELL, 43rd Generation EDWARD I of England (1239 – … Continue reading →

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Giles Cromwell

Posted on June 14, 2010 by markeminer

Giles CROMWELL (1603 – 1673 ) was first cousin to Oliver Cromwell, known for his involvement in making England into a republican Commonwealth and for his later role as Lord Protector of England and Scotland. However, Giles’ father lost all his wealth … Continue reading →

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Capt. Phillip Cromwell

Posted on June 14, 2010 by markeminer

Capt. Phillip CROMWELL (1634  – 1708) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation. Captain Phillip Cromwell was born 1634 in Eling, Hampshire, England. His parents were Giles CROMWELL and Alice WEEKES.  He emigrated with his parents to … Continue reading →

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Mark Symonds

Posted on June 14, 2010 by markeminer

Mark SYMONDS (1584 – 1659) was Alex’s  11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Mark Symonds was born in 1584 in Birch Great, Essex, England.  His parents were William SYMONDS and  Alice ROSEBLADE.  He … Continue reading →

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Robert Pearce

Posted on June 14, 2010 by markeminer

Robert PEARCE (1612 – 1679) was Alex’s  10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Robert Pearce was born about 1612 in Norwich, Norfolk, England.  His parents were John PEARCE and Elizabeth TRULL.  He married … Continue reading →

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William Beamsley

Posted on June 13, 2010 by markeminer

William BEAMSLEY (1605 – 1658) was Alex’s  11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096  in this generation of the Shaw line. Ensign William Beamsley was born about 1605 in England.  His origin is undetermined, but the name Beamsley is found only … Continue reading →

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Samuel Graves Sr

Posted on June 13, 2010 by markeminer

Samuel GRAVES I (1594 – 1654) was Alex’s  11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Samuel Graves was born in, possibly King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England.  His parents may have been John GRAVES and Sarah … Continue reading →

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Samuel Graves II

Posted on June 13, 2010 by markeminer

Samuel GRAVES II (1628 – 1681) was Alex’s  10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Samuel Graves was born 1628 in England.  His parents were Samuel GRAVES I and [__?__]. He was brought to … Continue reading →

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Samuel Graves III

Posted on June 13, 2010 by markeminer

Samuel GRAVES III (1658 – 1732) was Alex’s  9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line, Samuel Graves III was born 5 Aug 1658 in Ipswich, Mass..  His parents were Samuel GRAVES II and Grace BEAMSLEY. … Continue reading →

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