Author Archives: markeminer

Crimes and Misdemeanors

Posted on May 23, 2010 by markeminer

It seems that the early New England settlers were in court every other year either serving on a jury or being called before one.  There were many, many civil cases, but this post focuses on ancestors who were punished for … Continue reading →

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Untimely Deaths

Posted on May 23, 2010 by markeminer

1620/21 – The first winter after the arrival of the Mayflower was extremely difficult and a number of the settlers died. Amongst these were John Tilley, wife Joan, brother Edward, and sister-in-law Ann.  This left daughter Elizabeth the only surviving … Continue reading →

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Western Pioneers

Posted on May 22, 2010 by markeminer

Crawford County, Pennsylvania 9 Oct 1799 – Jane McConahey was the first white child born in South Shenango township, Crawford County. SHENANGO was one of the original townships of Crawford County formed in 1800.  It was then about eight miles … Continue reading →

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William Blair

Posted on May 22, 2010 by markeminer

Willliam BLAIR (1781 – 1875) was Alex’s 4th Great Grandfather; one of 32 in this generation and the founder of our Blair line in North America. There are still BLAIRs in Franklin, Quebec who operate a Sugar Bush. I’ve heard their … Continue reading →

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William Danforth

Posted on May 21, 2010 by markeminer

William DANFORTH (1641 – 1721) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Danforth was born around 1641 probably in Ireland.   By 1660, he was living in Ipswich, Mass. in the … Continue reading →

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John Danforth

Posted on May 21, 2010 by markeminer

John DANFORTH (1681 – 1778) was Alex’s 8th Great Grandfather, one of 512 in this generation in the Shaw line. John Danforth was born 8 Dec 1681 in Newbury, Essex, Mass.  His parents were William DANFORTH and Sarah THURLOW. The … Continue reading →

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Samuel Danforth

Posted on May 21, 2010 by markeminer

Samuel  DANFORTH (1715 – 1800) was Alex’s 7th Great Grandfather, one of 256 in this generation of the Shaw line. Samuel Danforth was born 11 Dec 1715 in Newbury, Essex, Mass.  His parents were John DANFORTH and Dorcas WHITE.  Samuel … Continue reading →

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John Pearson

Posted on May 21, 2010 by markeminer

John PEARSON (1610 – 1693) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather twice, two of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Pearson was born 17 Feb 1609/10 in Bradford, West Riding, Yorkshire, England.   His father was Nicholas PEARSON and Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Pearson

Posted on May 21, 2010 by markeminer

Benjamin PEARSON (1658 – 1731) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather,  Since both Phebe and Abigail are our ancestors, he is two of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Benjamin Pearson was born 6 Apr 1658 in Rowley Mass. … Continue reading →

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Samuel Richardson

Posted on May 21, 2010 by markeminer

Samuel RICHARDSON (1602 – 1658) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2.048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Samuel Richardson was born 22 Dec 1602 in Westmill, Hertsfordshire, England and was christened at St. Mary, Virgin, Westmill, Hertfordshire, … Continue reading →

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