Category Archives: Line – Shaw

William Washburne

Posted on August 7, 2010 by markeminer

William WASHBURNE (1601 – 1658) was Alex’s 12th Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Washburn was born in 9 Nov 1601 in Bengeworth, Worcestershire, England and was christened at the parish church of St. … Continue reading →

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Robert Williams

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

Robert WILLIAMS (1622 – 1680) was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Robert Williams was born about 1622 perhaps in Wales.  He was an original purchaser of Hempstead, Nassau, NY.  Some sources say Robert had … Continue reading →

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Hope Willemze

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

Hope WILLEMZE (1650 – 1704) was Alex’s 10th Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Hope Willemze was born about  1650 in Hempstead, Nassau, NY. His parents were Robert WILLIAMS and Sarah WASHBOURNE. He married Mary … Continue reading →

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Robert Willemze

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

Robert WILLEMZE (1669 – 1750) was Alex’s 9th Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Robert Willemze was born in 1669 in Tarrytown, Westchester, NY. His parents were Hope WILLEMZE and Mary [__?__].  He was the first … Continue reading →

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Robert Willems

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

Robert WILLEMS (1693 – 1750) was Alex’s 8th Grandfather; one of 512 in this generation of the Shaw line. Robert (Robbard) Willems was born about 1693 and baptized 21 Apr 1697 in Philipsburg, Westchester, NY (present day Tarrytown). His parents … Continue reading →

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Edward Avery

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

Edward AVERY (c. 1650 –  ) was Alex’s 9th Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Edward Avery (Evre)  was born about 1650 in  Cornwall, England.  He came to America around 1662 as a servant  indentured … Continue reading →

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John Evre

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

John EVRE (1687 – 1721) was Alex’s 8th Grandfather; one of 512in this generation of the Shaw line. John Evre was born about 1687 at Madnan’s Neck, Long Island, NY (today Douglaston, a community in  Queens New York City  located on … Continue reading →

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John Every

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

John EVERY (1714 – 1791) was Alex’s 7th Grandfather; one of 256 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Every (Jan Evre) was born in 15 Aug 1714 in Phillipsburg, Westchester, NY. His parents were John EVRE and Mary [__?__].  He  married … Continue reading →

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William Corser

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

William COURSER (1609 – 1673) was Alex’s 10th Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line.   William Corser, of Boston, supposed to have been the first of the name in this country, was born Aug., 1609 in … Continue reading →

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John Corser

Posted on August 6, 2010 by markeminer

John CORSER (1642 – 1713) was Alex’s 9th Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Corser (Courser) was born 6 Mar 1642 in Dedham, Norfolk, Mass. His parents were William COURSER and Joanna [__?__] He married … Continue reading →

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