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Category Archives: Immigrant
Maj. John Mason
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 … Continue reading
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
Nathaniel Wells
Nathaniel WELLS Sr. (1600 – 1681) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 1,028 in this generation of the Miner line. Nathaniel Wells was born 29 Oct 1600 in Colchester, Essex, England. He was baptized 8 Feb 1601, St Albans Abbey, … Continue reading
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
Edward Winn
Edward WINN (1603 – 1682) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Edward Winn was born in 1604 in Thornton Curtis, Lincolnshire, England. His parents were Edward WYNNE (1570 – 1645) and … Continue reading
Posted in 12th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Miner, Pioneer, Public Office
Tagged Grover Cleveland, Herbert Hoover, Woburn
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Alexander Balcom Sr.
Alexander BALCOM Sr. (c. 1630 – 1711) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Alexander Balcom Sr was born about 1630 in Balcombe, Sussex, England. Birth was possibly in Sussex or … Continue reading
Posted in 11th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Public Office, Violent Death
Tagged Slave Owner, Wesquodonsett
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John Morton
John MORTON (bef. 1755 – 1806) was Alex’s 6th Great Grandfather, one of 128 in this generation of the Miner line. John Morton was Scots-Irish born in Northern Ireland. John was born before 1755 as he was over forty-five in … Continue reading
William McCaw Sr.
William McCAW Sr. (1740 – 1796) was Alex’s 6th Great Grandfather, one of 128 in this generation of the Miner line. William McCaw was born about 1740 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. According to some family traditions, the McCaws were … Continue reading
James McCaw
James McCAW (1762 – 1840) was Alex’s 5th Great Grandfather, one of 64 in this generation of the Miner line. James McCaw was born in 1762 in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. His parents were William McCAW Sr. and Ann WATSON. … Continue reading
Posted in -7th Generation, College Graduate, Immigrant - Scot-Irish, Line - Miner, Storied, Veteran
Tagged Battle of Hanging Rock, Battle of Rocky Mount, Eight Tours Under the Carolina Gamecock, Erskine College, General Thomas Sumter, Scientia cum moribus conjuncta, Skirmish at Fishdam Ford, Skirmish at Williamson’s Plantation, The Patriot
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Miner Descent 