Category Archives: Line

Maj. John Mason

Posted on July 24, 2010 by markeminer

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

Posted on July 24, 2010 by markeminer

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

Posted on July 24, 2010 by markeminer

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

Posted on July 23, 2010 by markeminer

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

Posted on July 23, 2010 by markeminer

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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Thomas Wells Sr.

Posted on July 23, 2010 by markeminer

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

Posted on July 23, 2010 by markeminer

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

Posted on July 23, 2010 by markeminer

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

Posted on July 23, 2010 by markeminer

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

Posted on July 23, 2010 by markeminer

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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