Category Archives: Line – Miner

John Ormsby Sr.

John ORMSBY Sr. (1641 – 1718) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. John Ormsby was born in 1641 in Saco, Maine.  His parents were Richard ORMSBY and Sarah UPHAM Wanton.  He … Continue reading

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John Ormsby Jr.

John ORMSBY Jr. (1667 – 1728) was Alex’s 8th great grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Miner line. John Ormsby was born 12 Apr 1667 in Rehoboth, Mass.  His parents were John ORMSBY Sr. and Grace MARTIN. … Continue reading

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John Poole

John POOLE (1610 – 1667 ) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line.  He  was one of the earliest and wealthiest settlers at Lynn, Mass. John Poole was born between 1608 and … Continue reading

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Matthew Edwards

Matthew EDWARDS (1631 – 1683) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. Matthew Edwards was born about 1631 in England. His parents were Robert EDWARDS and Frances FAIRCHILD. He came to New … Continue reading

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Rev. Robert Peck

Rev. Robert PECK (1580 – 1658)  was Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line.  He was known for what the eminent Norfolk historian Rev. Francis Blomefield called his “violent schismatical spirit.” Peck lowered … Continue reading

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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

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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

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Capt. Nathaniel Fitch

Capt. Nathaniel FITCH (1679 – 1759) was Alex’s 8th great grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Miner line. Capt. Nathaniel Fitch was born in Oct 1679 in Norwich CT.  His parents were Rev James FITCH and Priscilla MASON. … Continue reading

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John Fitch

John FITCH (1712 – 1742) was Alex’s 7th great grandfather, one of 256 in this generation of the Miner line. John Fitch was born on  7 Jan 1712 in Lebanon, New London, Connecticut.  His parents were Capt. Nathaniel FITCH and Anne … Continue reading

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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

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