Author Archives: markeminer

Sijmon Floriszen

Posted on January 8, 2012 by markeminer

Sijmon FLORISZEN (c. 1590 – ) was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Sijmon Floriszen was born about 1590 in Amsterdam, Holland.   He married Claertje ARENTS  10 Dec 1616 in Amsterdam, North Holland, … Continue reading →

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Francis Nichols

Posted on January 3, 2012 by markeminer

Francis NICHOLS (1575 – 1651) was Alex’s 13th Grandfather; one of 16,384 in this generation of the Shaw line. Francis Nichols was baptized  on 25 May 1575 at Sedgeberrow, Worcestershire, England. His parents were John NICHOLS and Joan [_?__]. He married Frances WIMARKE … Continue reading →

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John Washbourne

Posted on January 3, 2012 by markeminer

John WASHBOURNE (1566 – 1624) was Alex’s 13th Grandfather; one of 16,384 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Washbourne was baptized on 1 Aug 1566 in Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England. His parents were John WASHBOURNE and Jone (Jane) WHITEHEAD. He married … Continue reading →

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Eusebio Lopez

Posted on January 1, 2012 by markeminer

Eusebio M LOPEZ (1889 – 1972 ) was Socorro’s grandfather. Eusebio M. Lopez was born 14 Aug 1889 in San Juan, Batangas.  His parents were Julian LOPEZ (Santos’ brother) and [__?__]. He married his first cousin Soledad LOPEZ in 1924. He … Continue reading →

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2011 in Review

Posted on December 31, 2011 by markeminer

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was viewed about 130,000 times in 2011. If it were an exhibit at … Continue reading →

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Sir Thomas Reade V

Posted on December 28, 2011 by markeminer

Sir Thomas READE IV (1569- 1650)  was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather, one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. WARNING: There is a considerable amount of conflicting information about this couple, especially dates of birth and death, yet … Continue reading →

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Ralph Tompkins

Posted on December 24, 2011 by markeminer

Ralph TOMPKINS (1585-1666) was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Ralph Tompkins (Tomkins) was born 5 Aug 1585 Monington, Herefordshire, England. His parents were John TOMKYNS and Ellen STANIS. He married Katherine FOSTER … Continue reading →

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John Chipman

Posted on December 19, 2011 by markeminer

Elder John CHIPMAN (1621 -1708) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Chipman was born 3 Jun 1621 in Briantspuddle, Dorset, England. Briantspuddle is  situated within the Piddle Valley near to the villages of Affpuddle, … Continue reading →

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John Joyce

Posted on December 18, 2011 by markeminer

John JOYCE (1615 – 1666) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather two times over through his son Hosea and his daughter Dorcas; he was two of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Joyce was born around 1615 in … Continue reading →

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Hosea Joyce

Posted on December 17, 2011 by markeminer

Hosea JOYCE (c. 1647 – 1712) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Hosea Joyce was born about 1647 in Lynn or Sandwich, MA.  His parents were John JOYCE and Dorothy COTCHET.  He married, … Continue reading →

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