Category Archives: Immigrant

William Hilton Jr.

Posted on June 8, 2010 by markeminer

William HILTON Jr (1617 – 1675) was an explorer who mapped Cape Fear  eventually leading to the founding of Wilmington NC which has a large port in on the Cape Fear River.  He named Hilton Head SC after himself. He … Continue reading →

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Abell Huse

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

Abell HUSE (1602 – 1690) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048  in this generation of the Shaw line and one of 2,048  in the Miller line.  (See his grandson Thomas BROWNE for details of the double ancestors) Abell Huse … Continue reading →

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John Johnson

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

John  JOHNSON (1609 – 1683) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line and one of 4,096  in the Miller line.  (See his great grandson Thomas BROWNE for details of the double ancestors) John … Continue reading →

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Thomas Brown Sr

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas BROWNE (ca. 1607 – 1687) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line and one of 4,096  in the Miller line.  (See his great grandson Thomas BROWNE II for details of the double … Continue reading →

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Francis Brown I

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

Francis BROWN  I (ca. 1632 – 1691) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line and one of 2,048  in the Miller line.  (See his grandson Thomas BROWNE for details of the double ancestors) … Continue reading →

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Thomas Fitch

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas FITCH (1590 – 1633) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096  in this generation of the Shaw line.  He was also Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Thomas Fitch was … Continue reading →

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John Sutton

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

John SUTTON (1593 – 1672) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather two ways, he was two of 4,096  in this generation of the Shaw line through his daughters Mary and Margaret. John Sutton was born in 1593 in Attleborough, Norfolk, England.  One source … Continue reading →

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Capt. John Fitch

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

John FITCH (1615 – 1698) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048  in this generation of the Shaw line. Capt. John Fitch was born 16 Jul 1615 in Bocking, Essex, England.  His parents were Thomas FITCH and Anna REEVE.  John’s … Continue reading →

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John Browne Sr. (Swansea)

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

John BROWNE Sr. (Swansea) (1583 – 1662) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line.  John was a friend and associate of the leaders of Plymouth Colony and it is said in his … Continue reading →

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Edward Bosworth

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

Edward BOSWORTH (1589 – 1634) was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather, one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. Edward Bosworth was born 1589 in Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, England. His father was Edward BOSWORTH Sr. (1565 – ?).    He married … Continue reading →

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