Author Archives: markeminer

James Carver

Posted on January 30, 2012 by markeminer

James CARVER (1527 – c. 1568) was Alex’s 13th Great Grandfather;  one of 32,768 in this generation of the Miner line. James Carver was born in 1527 in Doncaster, West Riding Yorkshire, England. He married Catherine [__?__].  James died after 1568 … Continue reading →

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Isaac Carver

Posted on January 30, 2012 by markeminer

Isaac CARVER (1562 – 1598) was  probably not Alex’s 13th Great Grandfather;  one of 16,384 in this generation of the Miner line.    See note  from Bev Anderson on  Robert CARVER‘s page. Isaac Carver was born in 1562 – Doncaster, Yorkshire, … Continue reading →

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Division of North Field – Salem, Mass

Posted on January 28, 2012 by markeminer

When the North field was laid out is unknown, but it must have been before the town records were begun. Apparently most of the original lots consisted of ten acres each. By tracing the land titles the accompanying plan is … Continue reading →

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Favorite Posts 2011

Posted on January 25, 2012 by markeminer

Fun Stuff 1. Passages 1,579 2. Origins 1,008 3. Witch Trials (New) 792 6. Famous Cousins 695 7. Lyon’s Whelp 563 8. New England Pioneers 519 9. 17th Century Houses (New) 469 10. Edward I (New) 465 11. Charlemagne 454 12. Veterans 439 13. Sir Richard Forester of Flanders (New) 375 … Continue reading →

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George Downing

Posted on January 24, 2012 by markeminer

George DOWNING (1556 – 1611) was Alex’s 13th Great Grandfather;  one of 16,384 in this generation of the Miner line. George Downing was born about 1556 in Beccles, Suffolk, England.  His parents were George DOWNING and Cicely [__?__].  Alternatively, his … Continue reading →

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John Benjamin Sr.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by markeminer

John BENJAMIN Sr. (1576 – 1607) was Alex’s 12th Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Benjamin was born on 1576 in Heathfield, Sussex, England.  His parents were xx.  He married Joan HOOKE 18 Jan 1584 … Continue reading →

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Rev. Thomas Stoughton

Posted on January 23, 2012 by markeminer

Rev. Thomas STOUGHTON (1557 -1622 ) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of  2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. Rev. Thomas Stoughton was born between 1551 and 1557 in Sandwich, Kent, England. His parents were Francis STOUGHTON and … Continue reading →

Posted in 12th Generation, College Graduate, Dissenter, Historical Church, Line - Miller, Place Names | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

College Graduates

Posted on January 22, 2012 by markeminer

I put this together during the NFC Championship game.  Here’s what I learned. – Ted Ginn’s injury during the Saint’s game was more disastrous than anyone could have imagined. – Kyle Williams has joined the 49er pantheon, but not in a … Continue reading →

Posted in College Graduate, Dissenter, Fun Stuff, Storied | 4 Comments

Rev. William Eddy

Posted on January 21, 2012 by markeminer

Rev. William EDDY (1559 – 1616) was Alex’s 12th Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. Rev. William Eddy was born about 1559 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, England.  His parents were Thomas EDDYE and [__?__].  He married … Continue reading →

Posted in 14th Generation, College Graduate, Historical Church, Historical Monument, Line - Shaw | Tagged | 9 Comments

Arthur Clark

Posted on January 21, 2012 by markeminer

Arthur CLARK (1620 – 1665) was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. We have more unrelated Clark families in our tree than any other surname.  In addition to Arthur CLARK, our Clark family founders … Continue reading →

Posted in 13th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw | 6 Comments