Category Archives: Line – Miner

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

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Joseph Wells

Joseph WELLS (1658 – 1711) was Alex’s 8th great grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Miner line. Joseph Wells was born  about 1658 near Pequot Harbor, Massachusetts.  He had a brother also named Joseph born 7 Jun … Continue reading

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Thomas Wells

Thomas WELLS (1687 – 1767) was Alex’s 7th great grandfather, one of 256 in this generation of the Miner line. Thomas Wells was born in 1687 in Groton CT.  Alternatively, Thomas was born in 1682.  His parents were Joseph WELLS and … Continue reading

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Oliver Wells

Oliver WELLS (1732 – 1810) was Alex’s 6th great grandfather, one of 128 in this generation of the Miner line. Oliver W ells was born 19 Jun 1732 in Groton, CT.  His parents were Thomas WELLS and Elizabeth HOWLAND.  He was … Continue reading

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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

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George Polley

George POLLEY Sr. (1625  – 1683) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. George Polley may have been born about 1625 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.  His birth year is based on testimony … Continue reading

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John Polley Sr.

John POLLEY Sr. (1650 – 1711) was Alex’s 8th great grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Miner line. John Polley Sr. was born 16 May 1650 in Woburn, Mass.  He was christened in Reading, Mass. His parents … Continue reading

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Daniel Johnson

Daniel JOHNSON (1702 –  1755) was Alex’s 7th great grandfather, one of 256 in this generation of the Miner line. Daniel Johnson was born 18 Jul 1702 in Norwich, CT.   His parents were John JOHNSON Jr. and Susannah [__?__]. … Continue reading

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John Polley II

John POLLEY (1731 – 1788) was Alex’s 6th great grandfather, one of 128 in this generation of the Miner line. John Polley (Polly) was born  20 Apr 1731 in Norwich, CT. His parents were Matthew POLLEY and Hannah TODD. He … Continue reading

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Joshua Polley

Joshua POLLEY (1771 – 1853) was Alex’s 5th great grandfather, one of 64 in this generation of the Miner line. Joshua Polley was born  24 April 1771 in Lebanon CT and baptized 26 May 1771.  His parents were John POLLEYand Zervia … Continue reading

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