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George Downing
George DOWNING (1556 – 1611) was Alex’s 13th Great Grandfather; one of 16,384 in this generation of the Miner line. George Downing was born about 1556 in Beccles, Suffolk, England. His parents were George DOWNING and Cicely [__?__]. Alternatively, his … Continue reading
Francis Marbury
Francis MARBURY (1555 – 1611) was Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line. According to wikipedia, he was a Cambridge educated English clergyman, school master, and Puritan reformer now remembered as a playwright and … Continue reading
Christopher Reynolds
Christopher REYNOLDS (1530 – 1600 ) was Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line through his grandson John. He was also Alex’s 12th great grandfather, one of 8,192 in this generation of the Miller … Continue reading
Richard Martin Sr.
Richard MARTIN (1609 – 1694) was Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line. Richard Martin was born in 1563 in Ottery St Mary, Devon, England. His parents were Francis Martyn and Sarah [__?__]. … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, Historical Church, Line - Miner
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Richard Upham
Richard UPHAM (1556 – 1635) was Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line. Richard Upham was born 1556 in Bicton, Devon, England. His parents were John UPHAM (1525 – 1584 in Bicton) and … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, Historical Church, Line - Miner, Place Names
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Rev. Henry Whitfield
Rev. Henry Whitfield (1597 – 1657) was the father of Rev. James FITCH’s first wife Abigail. While he is not one of our direct ancestors, I thought his story would be interesting to include. Rev. Henry Whitfield was born 1597 in Mortlake, Surrey, … Continue reading
Posted in Artistic Representation, College Graduate, Dissenter, Historical Church, Historical Site, Immigrant - England, Line - Miner, Pioneer, Place Names
Tagged Archbishop Laud, Cromwell's Plan to Depopulate the Colonies., Guilford Covenant, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, The St John - 1639
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John Mason’s Controversial Statue
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 a war criminal due to his … Continue reading
Posted in History, Line - Miner
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Mr. Fitch’s Mile
In 1695 at the age of 74, Rev. James FITCH (1622 – 1702) founded and settled Lebanon, Connecticut, a new town nearby Norwich where he lived. He moved to Lebanon in 1701 when he retired from the church in Norwich. He remained in … Continue reading
Posted in History, Line - Miner, Place Names, Storied
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Miner Descent 