Category Archives: Immigrant – North America

Mostly to and from Canada, but also Mexico, Barbados and Curacao.

Stephen Minor – Last Spanish Governor of Natchez

Posted on January 24, 2013 by markeminer

Stephen “Don Esteban” Minor (1760 – 1815) was just a second cousin of our Miner line, but his story is too unique not to include. Pardon the length, but as Frances Hunter says, this period of early American history is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Artistic Representation, Historical Site, Immigrant - North America, Line - Miner, Pioneer, Public Office, Storied, Veteran | 12 Comments

Our New Brunswick Loyalists

Posted on November 10, 2012 by markeminer

When I was growing up, I thought all our American/Canadian/American ancestors were Loyalists, but my research has discovered most just went to Canada  in the 1760’s for an opportunity.  These strict Puritans were overwhelmed when the Loyalists arrived in 1783.   … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Immigrant - North America, Storied, Veteran | 6 Comments

New England Planters in New Brunswick

Posted on October 15, 2012 by markeminer

When I was growing up, I thought all our American/Canadian/American ancestors were Loyalists, but my research has discovered most just went to Canada in the 1760′s for an opportunity. These strict Puritans were overwhelmed when the Loyalists arrived in 1783. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Immigrant - North America, Line - Miller, Pioneer, Storied | 24 Comments

William Grimshaw

Posted on July 27, 2011 by markeminer

Willliam GRIMSHAW (bef. 1765-  aft. 1825) was likely William BLAIR’s first father-in-law. William Grimshaw  is probably descended from a family of Grimshaws with roots in Lancashire, England, but nothing is known of his ancestors or whether he was born in North America … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigrant - North America, Line - Blair, Veteran | 3 Comments

William Reynolds

Posted on March 21, 2011 by markeminer

William REYNOLDS (1560 – 1648) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line through his son John.  He was also Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miller … Continue reading →

Posted in 12th Generation, Double Ancestors, Immigrant - North America, Line - Miner, Twins | Tagged | 8 Comments

Pieter Winne II

Posted on August 14, 2010 by markeminer

Pieter WINNE II. (1643 – 1705) was Alex’s 9th Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Pieter Winne was born about 1643 in Curaçao, West Indies. His parents were Pieter WINNE I and Aechie Jans Van … Continue reading →

Posted in 11th Generation, Immigrant - North America, Line - Shaw | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Benjamin Newcomb

Posted on July 8, 2010 by markeminer

Benjamin NEWCOMB (1700 – 1775) was Alex’s 6th Great Grandfather; one of 128 in this generation of the Miller line. Benjamin Newcomb was born about 1700 in Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.  His parents were Simon NEWCOMB and Deborah LATHROP.  He married Hannah … Continue reading →

Posted in -8th Generation, 90+, Be Fruitful and Multiply, Immigrant - North America, Line - Miller, Veteran | Tagged , | 9 Comments

Isaac Miller Sr

Posted on July 8, 2010 by markeminer

Isaac MILLER Sr. (1748 – 1773) was Alex’s 5th Great Grandfather; one of 64 in this generation. Isaac Miller Sr. was born about 1748 in Holland.  He married Deborah NEWCOMB on 22 May 1766 in Kings County, Nova Scotia.     … Continue reading →

Posted in -7th Generation, Immigrant - Continent, Immigrant - North America, Line - Miller | Tagged | 7 Comments

Gerrard Fennell

Posted on June 25, 2010 by markeminer

Gerrard FENNELL (1795 – 1868) was Alex’s 4th Great Grandfather; one of 32 in this generation of the Blair line. Gerrard Fennell, also known as Garret, was born in Wicklow County, Ireland around 1795. He first married Margaret Gill.  After … Continue reading →

Posted in -6th Generation, Immigrant - North America, Immigrant - Scot-Irish, Line - Blair | Tagged | 3 Comments

David Dow

Posted on May 24, 2010 by markeminer

David DOW – bcdg – (1714 – 1794) was Alex’s 6th Great Grandfather; one of 128  in this generation of the Miller line. The Book of Dow, Genealogical Memoirs of the Descendants of Henry Dow 1637, Thomas Dow 1639 and Others of … Continue reading →

Posted in -8th Generation, Immigrant - North America, Line - Miller, Missing Parents, Pioneer, Veteran | Tagged | 7 Comments