Category Archives: Line

William Woodcock

William WOODCOCK (1620 – 1703 ) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Woodcock  was born about 1620 in London, England.   His parents were William WOODCOCK Sr. and Alice WASHBURNE. … Continue reading

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Nathanael Greene

General Nathanael GREENE (1742 – 1786) (wiki) A major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War.  George Washington’s most gifted and dependable officer, his friend and comrade-in-arms.  Nathanael’s first two children were named George Washington Greene and … Continue reading

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Edward Wanton

Edward WANTON (1632 – 1716) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line.  He was a prominent Boston shipbuilder who converted to Quakerism and moved to Scituate, Massachusetts in 1661. The Wanton family, known … Continue reading

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Richard Scott

Richard SCOTT Sr. (1605 – 1680) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Richard Scott was born 9 Sep 1605 probably in Glemsford, Suffolk, England. His parents were Edward SCOTT and Sarah … Continue reading

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John Scott Sr.

John SCOTT Sr. (1640 – 1677 ) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. John Scott Sr. was born in 1640 in Providence, Rhode Island.  His parents were Richard SCOTT and Katherine … Continue reading

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John Scott Jr.

John SCOTT Jr. (1664 – 1725) was Alex’s 8th great grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Miner line. John Scott Jr. was born on 14 Mar 1663/64 in Providence, Rhode Island.  His parents were John SCOTT Sr. … Continue reading

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Thomas Bourne

Thomas BOURNE (1581 – 1664) was Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line. Thomas Bourne was born in 1581 in Matlock, Derbyshire, England.  His parents were Bartholomew BOURNE and [__?__]. He first married Martha Holmes … Continue reading

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Nehemiah Smith

Rev. Nehemiah SMITH (1605 – 1686) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Rev Nehemiah Smith was born in 1605 in New Castle, Stafford, England.   He married Sarah Ann BOURNE on … Continue reading

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Robert Abell

Robert ABELL (c. 1605 – 1663) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Robert Abell was born about 1605 in Stapenhill, Derby,  England. His parents were George ABELL and Frances COTTON. He emigrated from … Continue reading

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Joshua Abell

Joshua ABELL (c. 1649 – 1724) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. Joshua Abell was born about 1649 in Rehoboth, Mass.  His parents were Robert ABELL and Joanna [__?__].  He married … Continue reading

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