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Joseph Peck

Posted on March 21, 2011 by markeminer

Joseph PECK (1587 – 1663) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Joseph Peck was baptized 30 Apr 1587 in Hingham, Norfolk, England. His parents were Robert PECK and Helen BABBS. He … Continue reading →

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William Reynolds

Posted on March 21, 2011 by markeminer

William REYNOLDS (1560 – 1648) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line through his son John.  He was also Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miller … Continue reading →

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Thomas Wells (Colchester)

Posted on March 21, 2011 by markeminer

Thomas WELLS (Colchester) (1566 – 1620) was Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 1,028 in this generation of the Miner line. Thomas Wells was born in 1566 in Essex or Lancashire, England. His parents were John WELLS (1539 – 1572) … Continue reading →

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Jeffery Staples

Posted on March 15, 2011 by markeminer

Jeffery STAPLES (1576 – 1647) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096  in this generation of the Shaw line.  He was also Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Miller line. Jeffery Staples was born … Continue reading →

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Thomas Bliss

Posted on March 14, 2011 by markeminer

Thomas BLISS (1588 – 1647) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Bliss brother of George and cousin of Thomas, was born about 1588 probably in the village of Preston Parva, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England in England. … Continue reading →

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Edward I

Posted on March 12, 2011 by markeminer

24th Generation. EDWARD I of England (1239 – 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, was King of England from 1272 to 1307.    He married ELEANOR of Castile. The first son of Henry III, Edward was involved early in the political … Continue reading →

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John Pearce

Posted on March 11, 2011 by markeminer

John PEARCE (1588 – 1661) was Alex’s  11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. His name has been spelled Pearce, Pierce, Peirce, and Pers. John Pierce was born 8 Apr 1588 in Norwich, Norfolk, … Continue reading →

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Stephen Jordan

Posted on March 11, 2011 by markeminer

Stephen JORDAN (1589 – 1670) was Alex’s  11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Stephen Jordan was born around 1589 in Denham, Suffolk, England.  He married Susannah PEACOCK or PEABODY around 1614 in Denham, Suffolk, England.  He sailed with … Continue reading →

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Robert Edwards

Posted on March 3, 2011 by markeminer

Robert EDWARDS (1612 – bef. 1641) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Robert Edwards was born in 1613 in England.  He married Frances FAIRFIELD.  Robert Edwards, aged about 22, who came on tho “Hopewell” … Continue reading →

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Favorite Posts 2010

Posted on March 2, 2011 by markeminer

Fun Stuff 1. Passages 700 2. Origins 556 3. Vassalboro 443 4. Famous Cousins 252 5. Lyon’s Whelp 198 6. Charlemagne 198 7. Veterans 175 8. Tavern Keepers 82 9. Wikipedia Famous 71 10. Societies 69 11. New England Pioneers 65 12. Crimes and Misdemeanors 58 13. 2010 in Review 56 14. Untimely Deaths 46 … Continue reading →

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