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Category Archives: Line
Giles Cromwell
Giles CROMWELL (1603 – 1673 ) was first cousin to Oliver Cromwell, known for his involvement in making England into a republican Commonwealth and for his later role as Lord Protector of England and Scotland. However, Giles’ father lost all his wealth … Continue reading
Posted in 12th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw
Tagged Horatio Palavicino, Newbury
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Capt. Phillip Cromwell
Capt. Phillip CROMWELL (1634 – 1708) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation. Captain Phillip Cromwell was born 1634 in Eling, Hampshire, England. His parents were Giles CROMWELL and Alice WEEKES. He emigrated with his parents to … Continue reading
Posted in 11th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Veteran
Tagged Dover NH Pioneer
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Mark Symonds
Mark SYMONDS (1584 – 1659) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Mark Symonds was born in 1584 in Birch Great, Essex, England. His parents were William SYMONDS and Alice ROSEBLADE. He … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Public Office
Tagged Ipswich - Pioneer
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Robert Pearce
Robert PEARCE (1612 – 1679) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Robert Pearce was born about 1612 in Norwich, Norfolk, England. His parents were John PEARCE and Elizabeth TRULL. He married … Continue reading
William Beamsley
William BEAMSLEY (1605 – 1658) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Ensign William Beamsley was born about 1605 in England. His origin is undetermined, but the name Beamsley is found only … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Public Office, Storied, Tavern Keeper, Twins, Veteran, Witch Trials
Tagged Boston, Rumney Marsh, Wells/Marshall Feud, Winthrop Fleet
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Samuel Graves Sr
Samuel GRAVES I (1594 – 1654) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Samuel Graves was born in, possibly King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England. His parents may have been John GRAVES and Sarah … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Sea Captain
Tagged Lynn
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Samuel Graves II
Samuel GRAVES II (1628 – 1681) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Samuel Graves was born 1628 in England. His parents were Samuel GRAVES I and [__?__]. He was brought to … Continue reading
Samuel Graves III
Samuel GRAVES III (1658 – 1732) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line, Samuel Graves III was born 5 Aug 1658 in Ipswich, Mass.. His parents were Samuel GRAVES II and Grace BEAMSLEY. … Continue reading
John Cheney
John CHENEY (1605 -1666 ) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Cheney was born 30 Jun 1605 in Roxburgh, Scotland. His family are English coming from Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, so … Continue reading
Miner Descent 