Category Archives: Fun Stuff

Great Migration

Posted on June 14, 2010 by markeminer

The origins of the Great Puritan Migration come from the time when King James I of England (1603-1625), who was a Roman Catholic, determined to oppose the growing Puritan population of England. The Puritans opposed the practices of the Anglican … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia Famous

Posted on June 14, 2010 by markeminer

44 Ancestors with a Wikipedia Entry + all the ones leading to Edward I and Charlemagne! CHARLEMAGNE (c. 742 – 28 Jan 814) (Charles I), King of Franks and Roman Emporer.  Ancestor of Robert ABELL, 43rd Generation EDWARD I of England (1239 – … Continue reading →

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Famous Cousins

Posted on June 3, 2010 by markeminer

This one is pure trivia fun. Presidents and First Ladies Michael Metcalf Jr Michael’s Great Great Grandson Samuel Huntington (1731-1796) signed the Articles of Confederation as a member of the Continental Congress. Later he signed the Declaration of Independence as Governor of … Continue reading →

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Unusual Names

Posted on May 25, 2010 by markeminer

BOLD CAPITAL means direct ancestor Biblical Names Name Father Source Asa Elihu Miner The third king of the Kingdom of Judah and the fifth king of the House of David. He was the son of Abijam, grandson of Rehoboam, and great-grandson of Solomon. Popular Puritan … Continue reading →

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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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Passages

Posted on May 17, 2010 by markeminer

27 Jul 1609 – Wreck of the Sea Venture Stephen HOPKINS was the only Mayflower passenger who had previously been to the New World. His adventures included surviving a the Sea Venture’s 1609 shipwreck [ including being pardoned for mutiny!] … Continue reading →

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New England Pioneers

Posted on May 16, 2010 by markeminer

Ipswich,Mass. 1632 – John Johnson was among the first settlers who went to Agawam (afterwards Ipswich) 1635 – The first mention of John Johnson at Ipswich when his name appears on the list of “Earliest Settlers.” There he had a … Continue reading →

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A (False) Herauldical Essay Upon the Surname of Miner

Posted on May 13, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas MINER wrote back to England sometime during the mid 1600s, perhaps about 1683,  in investigation of his ancestory.  In return, he received this manuscript that contains an essay that traces the ancestry of Thomas back to a Henry Bullman … Continue reading →

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