Category Archives: 11th Generation

William Woodcock

William WOODCOCK (1620 – 1703 ) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Woodcock  was born about 1620 in London, England.   His parents were William WOODCOCK Sr. and Alice WASHBURNE. … Continue reading

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Edward Wanton

Edward WANTON (1632 – 1716) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line.  He was a prominent Boston shipbuilder who converted to Quakerism and moved to Scituate, Massachusetts in 1661. The Wanton family, known … Continue reading

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John Scott Sr.

John SCOTT Sr. (1640 – 1677 ) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. John Scott Sr. was born in 1640 in Providence, Rhode Island.  His parents were Richard SCOTT and Katherine … Continue reading

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Joshua Abell

Joshua ABELL (c. 1649 – 1724) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. Joshua Abell was born about 1649 in Rehoboth, Mass.  His parents were Robert ABELL and Joanna [__?__].  He married … Continue reading

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John Reynolds

John REYNOLDS (1625 – 1691) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. John Reynolds was born 13 May 1625 probably in England.  His parents were  William REYNOLDS and Ester RUTH.  He married Anne HOLBROOK in Weymouth, Mass … Continue reading

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John Ormsby Sr.

John ORMSBY Sr. (1641 – 1718) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. John Ormsby was born in 1641 in Saco, Maine.  His parents were Richard ORMSBY and Sarah UPHAM Wanton.  He … Continue reading

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Matthew Edwards

Matthew EDWARDS (1631 – 1683) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. Matthew Edwards was born about 1631 in England. His parents were Robert EDWARDS and Frances FAIRCHILD. He came to New … Continue reading

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Rev. James Fitch

Rev. James FITCH (1622 – 1702) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. He helped found the towns of Saybrook, Norwich and Lebanon Connecticut and was instrumental in getting Sachem Uncas and the … Continue reading

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Thomas Wells Sr.

Thomas WELLS Sr. (1626 – 1700) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,028 in this generation of the Miner line. Thomas Wells was born about 1626 in Colchester, Essex, England.  His parents were Nathaniel WELLS and [__?__].  He emigrated with … Continue reading

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George Polley

George POLLEY Sr. (1625  – 1683) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. George Polley may have been born about 1625 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.  His birth year is based on testimony … Continue reading

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