Category Archives: History

The story of events where several of our ancestors came together

Witch Trials – Supporters

Posted on November 18, 2011 by markeminer

Our ancestors, noted below by Bold CAPITALS, played every role in the 17th Century Witch Trials: Accused, Accuser, Witness, Neighbor, Jury and the Law.  Seeing all their stories together, shows that the witch trials weren’t an isolated incident.  Since all … Continue reading →

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Witch Trials – Witnesses

Posted on November 18, 2011 by markeminer

Our ancestors, noted below by Bold CAPITALS, played every role in the 17th Century Witch Trials: Accused, Accuser, Witness, Neighbor, Jury and the Law.  Seeing all their stories together, shows that the witch trials weren’t an isolated incident.  Since all … Continue reading →

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Witch Trials – Accusers

Posted on November 18, 2011 by markeminer

Our ancestors, noted below by Bold CAPITALS, played every role in the 17th Century Witch Trials: Accused, Accuser, Witness, Neighbor, Jury and the Law.  Seeing all their stories together, shows that the witch trials weren’t an isolated incident.  Since all … Continue reading →

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Witch Trials – Victims

Posted on November 18, 2011 by markeminer

Our ancestors, noted below by Bold CAPITALS, played every role in the 17th Century Witch Trials: Accused, Accuser, Witness, Neighbor, Jury and the Law.  Seeing all their stories together, shows that the witch trials weren’t an isolated incident.  Since all … Continue reading →

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The Hull Company

Posted on November 14, 2011 by markeminer

Reverend Joseph Hull (1595–1665)  was born in Crewkerne, Somerset, England. His parents were Thomas Hull and Joane Pyssing. He graduated from St. Mary’s Hall, Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts degree on 14 Nov 1614. During the five years immediately following, he … Continue reading →

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John Mason’s Controversial Statue

Posted on November 9, 2011 by markeminer

Maj. John MASON (1600 – 1672) was the commanding officer in the Pequot War. At the time, he was a victorious hero who later became  Deputy Governor of Connecticut and founded Norwich, Connecticut.  Now, he is viewed by some as a war criminal due to his … Continue reading →

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Mr. Fitch’s Mile

Posted on November 9, 2011 by markeminer

In 1695 at the age of 74, Rev. James FITCH (1622 – 1702) founded and settled Lebanon, Connecticut, a new town nearby Norwich where he lived.  He moved to Lebanon in 1701 when he retired from the church in Norwich. He remained in … Continue reading →

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Witch Trials

Posted on April 22, 2011 by markeminer

Our ancestors, noted below by Bold CAPITALS, played every role in the 17th Century Witch Trials: Accused, Accuser, Witness, Neighbor, Jury and the Law.  Seeing all their stories together, shows that the witch trials weren’t an isolated incident.  Since all … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Storied | 17 Comments