Category Archives: Pioneer

Founded town, settled wilderness or born in the wilderness

Johannes Messecar

Johannes MESSECAR (1648 – After 1701) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. His father, Michiel Miscaer and his family arrived in New Amsterdam  on 11 May 1647 aboard the Princess Amelia.   … Continue reading

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Thomas Atkins

Thomas ATKINS (1619 -1716) was a fisherman, who purchased from the  sachem Mowhotiwormet,  commonly called Chief Robinhood, the southern end of Phippsburg Maine. Atkins Bay bears his name. Here is a Google Satellite Map showing Atkins Bay and directions from Civil … Continue reading

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John Shatswell

John SHATSWELL (1574 – 1642) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line.  He also was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Miller line. John Shatswell was born … Continue reading

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Lt. Edward Woodman

 Lt. Edward WOODMAN (1606 – 1694) was one of the 91 original  grantees who settled Newbury, Mass.  He was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line.  He was also Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 … Continue reading

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Edward Dillingham

Edward DILLINGHAM (1595 – 1667)  was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; two of 2,048  in this generation of the Shaw line.   He was one of the 10 men assigned to organize the settlement of Sandwich, Plymouth Colony  and he and … Continue reading

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Elder John Hunting

Elder John HUNTING (1602 – 1689) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather two ways; through his daughter Margaret and through his daughter Elizabeth.  He was two of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Hunting was baptized on 24 … Continue reading

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John Kingsley

John KINGSLEY (1614 – 1679) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Kingsley was born on 7 Sep 1614 in Hampshire, England.  His parents were John KINGSLEY Sr. and Katherine BUTLER. … Continue reading

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Roger Shaw

Roger SHAW (1594 – 1661) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miller line. Roger Shaw was baptized 26 Aug 1594 in St. Peter’s upon Cornhill, London, England.  The church was badly damaged in the Great … Continue reading

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Samuel Fogg

Samuel FOGG (1628 – 1672) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. Samuel Fogg was born on 1 Jan 1627/28 in Exeter, Devon, England. His parents were  John FOGG b: in Epping, Essex, … Continue reading

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Percival Lowell

Percival LOWELL (1571 – 1665)  determined at the age of 68 that the future was in the New World. and the Lowell clan settled on the North Shore at Newbury after they arrived in Boston 23 June 1639.(See wikipedia article)Percivial was Alex’s 11th Great … Continue reading

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