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Category Archives: Immigrant – England
John Prowse
John PROWSE (1643 – 1706) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Prowse was born in 1643 in Exeter, Devon, England. His parents were George PROUSE and Alice KENN. John married Hannah BARNES … Continue reading
Posted in 11th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Veteran, Violent Death
Tagged Amesbury, Indian Attack
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Capt. William Knowlton
Capt. William KNOWLTON (1584 – 1639) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. According to this post, much of the story of Captain Knowlton may be legend. William Knowlton was born in … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Sea Captain
Tagged Died at Sea, Hingham
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John Guilford
John GUILFORD (1625 – 1660) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Guilford was born in 1625 in England. His parents were John GUILFORD (Guildford) and Mary [__?__]. He married Susannah KNOWLTON … Continue reading
Robert Fletcher
Robert FLETCHER (1592 – 1677) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Robert Fletcher was born in 1592 in Chelmsford, Essex, England. His parents may have been William FLETCHER and Ann FINNEY, but recent DNA … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Public Office
Tagged Chelmsford Pioneer
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Thomas Jewell I
Thomas JEWELL I (1608 – 1654) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Jewell was born in 1608 in Kingston, Surrey, England. His parents were Edward JEWELL and Johan SHEARNE. He arrived in … Continue reading
Posted in 12th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw
Tagged Mendon Pioneer, The Planter 1635
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Thomas Newman Sr.
Thomas NEWMAN Sr. (1615 – 1674) was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Newman Sr. was born in 1615 in Brilley, Herefordshire, England, close to the border with Wales. He married Alice … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw
Tagged Ipswich, The Mary and John 1634
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John Johnson Sr.
John JOHNSON Sr. (1613 – 1681) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. John Johnson was born in 1613 in England. He first married Dorothy [__?__] in 1648. After Dorothy died he … Continue reading
Posted in 11th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Miner
Tagged Divorce, Guilford Covenant
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Henry Lawrence
Henry LAWRENCE (1586 – 1664) was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. Henry Lawrence was baptized 10 Apr 1586 in Wissett, Suffolk, England. His parents were John LAWRENCE and Joan FRUSTENDEN. He married Mary … Continue reading
Posted in 14th Generation, Historical Church, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer
Tagged Charlestown Pioneer, Malden
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John Lawrence
John LAWRENCE (1609 – 1667) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Lawrence was baptized on 8 Oct 1609 in Wissett, Norwich, Suffolk, England. His parents were Henry LAWRENCE and Mary … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Public Office, Violent Death
Tagged Groton, Indian Attack
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Miner Descent 