Category Archives: Generations

Richard Pratt

Richard PRATT (1615 – 1691) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Richard Pratt was baptized on 29 June 1615 at All Saints Church, Malden, Essex, England. He was the son of John … Continue reading

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Thomas Skinner I

Thomas SKINNER I (1617 – 1704) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096  in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Skinner was born 1617 in Chichester, Sussex, England, He married (1)  Mary GODDEN in England.  He emigrated between … Continue reading

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Deacon Thomas Skinner II

Thomas SKINNER II (1645 – 1723) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048  in this generation of the Shaw line. Deacon Thomas Skinner II was baptized 15 Jul 1645 in Subdeanerie Parish, Chichester, Sussex, England. His parents were Thomas … Continue reading

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William Carpenter Sr

William CARPENTER Sr. (1575 – 1638 ) was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather, one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Carpenter was born about 1575 in England. He was of Newtown, Shalbourne Parish, Wiltshire, England, by 1608, when … Continue reading

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William Carpenter Jr.

William CARPENTER (1605 – 1659) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather two ways through his daughter Abigail and through his son Joseph.  He was two of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Carpenter was born in Wiltshire or … Continue reading

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Joseph Carpenter

Joseph CARPENTER (1633 – 1675) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. [ See  Eugene Cole Zubrinsky’s,  article JOSEPH3 CARPENTER (WILLIAM2–1) OF REHOBOTH AND SWANSEA, MASSACHUSETTS  – Last revised 18 October 2011 – … Continue reading

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Thomas Skinner III

Thomas SKINNER III (1668 – 1757) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Skinner was born 3 Nov 1668 in Malden, Mass.  His parents were Thomas SKINNER II and Mary PRATT.   … Continue reading

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Thomas Skinner IV

Thomas SKINNER IV (1695 – 1749) was Alex’s 8th Great Grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Shaw line. Deacon Thomas Skinner was born 30 May 1695 in Wrentham, Mass.  His parents were Thomas SKINNER III and Hannah … Continue reading

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John Tuttle

John TUTTLE (1618 – 1663) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048  in this generation of the Shaw line. His farm, Tuttle’s Red Barn, is the oldest continually operating family farm in the United States, having passed down through … Continue reading

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Giles Cromwell

Giles CROMWELL (1603 – 1673 ) was first cousin to Oliver Cromwell, known for his involvement in making England into a republican Commonwealth and for his later role as Lord Protector of England and Scotland. However, Giles’ father lost all his wealth … Continue reading

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