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Eliphalet Foster

Posted on August 5, 2010 by markeminer

Eliphalet FOSTER (1777 – 1834) was Alex’s 5th Grandfather; one of 64  in this generation of the Shaw line. Eliphalet Foster was born on 20 Oct 1777 in Winthrop, Kennebec, Maine.  Alternatively he was born 20 Oct 1780.  His father … Continue reading →

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Francis Cooke

Posted on August 4, 2010 by markeminer

Franics COOKE (c.1583 -1663) (Wikipedia) was one of the 102 passengers on the Mayflower. This early settler is one of the twenty-six male Pilgrims known to have descendants. He was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of … Continue reading →

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Lt. John Tomson

Posted on August 4, 2010 by markeminer

Lt. John TOMSON (1616 – 1696) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller linehjwas of Scottish descent.  It is said his father died soon after his birth, and his mother married again.  Even … Continue reading →

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John Cooper

Posted on August 4, 2010 by markeminer

John COOPER (1592 – 1684) may have been Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. John Cooper was born 1592 in England.   He immigrated with his sister Lydia Cooper about the year 1632. … Continue reading →

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Joseph Holloway

Posted on August 3, 2010 by markeminer

Joseph HOLLOWAY (1605 – 1645) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. Joseph Holloway (Holley) was born in 1605 in West Anglia, an area north of London, England.  He married Rose Holly ALLEN … Continue reading →

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George Allen the Elder

Posted on August 3, 2010 by markeminer

George ALLEN the Elder (c. 1568 – 1648) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather two times over; two of 2,048  in this generation of the Miller line.  His daughter Rose and son Ralph are both our ancestors. George Allen was born … Continue reading →

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Ralph Allen

Posted on August 3, 2010 by markeminer

Ralph ALLEN Sr. (1615 -1698) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. Ralph Allen was born about 1615 in Thurcaster, Leicester, England.  His parents were George ALLEN and  Katherine WATTS.    Although … Continue reading →

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Joseph Allen

Posted on August 3, 2010 by markeminer

Joseph ALLEN (1642 – 1704 ) was Alex’s 8th Great Grandfather; one of 512 in this generation of the Miller line. Joseph Allen was born 1 Apr 1642 in Sandwich, Mass. His parents were Ralph ALLENand   Susannah [__?__].  There was … Continue reading →

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William Allen

Posted on August 3, 2010 by markeminer

William ALLEN (1673 – 1760) was Alex’s 7th Great Grandfather; one of 256 in this generation of the Miller line. William Allen was born on 10 Aug 1673 in Dartmouth, Mass. His parents were Joseph ALLEN and Sarah HOLLOWAY. He … Continue reading →

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John Masters

Posted on August 3, 2010 by markeminer

John MASTERS (1584 – 1639) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. John Masters was born about 1584 in Aldenham, Herts, England.  His parents were John MASTERS and Elizabeth THOMPSON.  He married … Continue reading →

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