Category Archives: Dissenter

Quakers and others persecuted for their religion

Anthony Colby I

Posted on October 21, 2010 by markeminer

 Anthony COLBY I (1605 – 1661) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather two times, through his son Isaac and through his daughter Sarah.  He is two of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line.  I originally thought Dorothy COLBY was … Continue reading →

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Joseph Peaslee

Posted on September 13, 2010 by markeminer

Joseph PEASLEE (c. 1600 – 1660)  was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miller line. Joseph Peaslee was born about 1600 in Bristol, England.  It is frequently claimed on the internet that his parents were William … Continue reading →

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Robert Pease Sr. – Great Baddow

Posted on August 25, 2010 by markeminer

Robert PEASE Sr.– Great Baddow (1565 – 1623)  was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather;  one of 8,192 in this generation of the Miner line. Robert Pease was born in 1565 in Great Baddow, Essex, England,.  His parents were John PEASE “The … Continue reading →

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Michael Metcalf Sr.

Posted on August 9, 2010 by markeminer

Michael METCALF Sr. (1590 – 1664) was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Michael Metcalf Sr. was born  in 1590 in Tatterford Parish, Norfolk, England.  Another source says he was born 17 Jun 1587. … Continue reading →

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William Washburne

Posted on August 7, 2010 by markeminer

William WASHBURNE (1601 – 1658) was Alex’s 12th Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Washburn was born in 9 Nov 1601 in Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England and was christened at the parish church of St. … Continue reading →

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Robert Titus

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

Robert TITUS (1600 – 1672) was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Robert Titus was born in 1600 in St. Catherines Parish, near Stanstead Abbots, Hertfordshire, England  His parents were Silas TITUS and Constatia [__?__]. He married Hannah CARTER 24 … Continue reading →

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Robert Cushman

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

Robert CUSHMAN (1578 – 1625)  was a Pilgrim leader and made arrangements for the Leiden congregation to immigrate to North America. He preached the first recorded sermon in the New World. (Wikipedia) He was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in … 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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