Author Archives: markeminer

Solomon Kendrick

Posted on September 6, 2013 by markeminer

Solomon Kendrick (1706 – 1790) was Alex’s first cousin, nine times removed in the Shaw line.  Solomon Kendrick was born in 1706 in Harwich, Barnstable, Mass. His parents were Edward Kendrick (1680 – 1743) and Elizabeth Snow (1683 – 1713). His maternal … Continue reading →

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Brig. Gen. Silas Newcomb

Posted on September 6, 2013 by markeminer

Brig Gen. Silas Newcomb. (1723 – 1779) was Alex’s first cousin, eight times removed in the Miller line. Silas had such an interesting career as a Greenwich, New Jersey tea partier and a general under General Washington that I made him … Continue reading →

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Gorgonio S. Rangel

Posted on July 24, 2013 by markeminer

Gorgonio Sarimiento RANGEL was born 9 Sep 1910 in Malasiqui, Pangasinan, Philippines. His parents were Ponciano RANGEL and Susana RANGEL. (I doubt her maiden name was also Rangel, but that’s what the death certificate says).  He married Susanna ENRIQUEZ. Gorgonio died 5 … Continue reading →

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William Heath

Posted on June 29, 2013 by markeminer

William A. HEATH (1550 – 1623)  was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Miller line. William A Heath was born in 1550 in Ware, Hertford, England. His parents were Edward HEATH (1525 – 1592) … Continue reading →

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John Heath

Posted on June 29, 2013 by markeminer

John HEATH (1573 – 1644)  was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miller line. John Heath was born in 15 Aug 1574  in Salisbury St Martins, Wiltshire, England.  His parents were William HEATH and Alice CHENEY. … Continue reading →

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Early New England Public Offices

Posted on June 3, 2013 by markeminer

It seems that every other immigrant to New England in the 17th C. held public office.    I’ve tagged over 150 of my ancestors with the category “Public Office” because they held one of these public offices.  With annual terms for … Continue reading →

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Nellie Coleman 1890/91 Letters

Posted on March 24, 2013 by markeminer

Many thanks to Chuck Russell who just sent me these two letters that my great grandmother Nellie Coleman (later Shaw, See Howard Irwin SHAW’s page) wrote to her aunt Elvira Coleman Gilbert.  Chuck is the grandson of Nellie’s sister Lucy and BBF … Continue reading →

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Moses Estey

Posted on February 28, 2013 by markeminer

Moses Estey (1656 – 1714) was not a direct ancestor, only a cousin  His Revolutionary pension and famous sons and daughters-in-law are too verbose to put on his grandfather’s page, but are interesting stories.  How did his son-in-law go from … Continue reading →

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Shakespearean Ancestors

Posted on February 20, 2013 by markeminer

This post includes ancestors who were portrayed in Shakespeare’s plays, inspired characters, connected with Shakespeare or with figures in his Histories. Navigate this Post 1. Shakespeare’s Life 2. The Tempest 3a. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar 3b. Antony and Cleopatra … Continue reading →

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William Payne Sr

Posted on February 14, 2013 by markeminer

William PAYNE (1502 – 1545) was  Alex’s 14th Great Grandfather; in the Shaw line.  So far I’ve only identified 22 immigrant families who  had family crests at the time, out of more than 400  in all. (See my tag  Immigrant Coat … Continue reading →

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