Category Archives: Public Office

William Carpenter Jr.

Posted on June 15, 2010 by markeminer

William CARPENTER (1605 – 1659) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather two ways through his daughter Abigail and through his son Joseph.  He was two of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Carpenter was born in Wiltshire or … Continue reading →

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Joseph Carpenter

Posted on June 15, 2010 by markeminer

Joseph CARPENTER (1633 – 1675) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. [ See  Eugene Cole Zubrinsky’s,  article JOSEPH3 CARPENTER (WILLIAM2–1) OF REHOBOTH AND SWANSEA, MASSACHUSETTS  – Last revised 18 October 2011 – … Continue reading →

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Mark Symonds

Posted on June 14, 2010 by markeminer

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 →

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William Beamsley

Posted on June 13, 2010 by markeminer

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 →

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John Cheney

Posted on June 12, 2010 by markeminer

 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 →

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Joshua Cromwell

Posted on June 12, 2010 by markeminer

Joshua CROMWELL (1665 – Before 1752) was Alex’s  8th Great Grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Shaw line. Joshua Cromwell was born about 1665 in Dover, Strafford, New Hampshire.  His parents were Capt. Philip CROMWELL and Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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William Hilton Sr.

Posted on June 8, 2010 by markeminer

William HILTON Sr. (1591- 1656) was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather, one of 8,192  in this generation of the Shaw line and one of 8,192 in the Miller line.  (See his great great grandson Thomas BROWNE for details of the double ancestors) … Continue reading →

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William Hilton Jr.

Posted on June 8, 2010 by markeminer

William HILTON Jr (1617 – 1675) was an explorer who mapped Cape Fear  eventually leading to the founding of Wilmington NC which has a large port in on the Cape Fear River.  He named Hilton Head SC after himself. He … Continue reading →

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William Buckland

Posted on June 7, 2010 by markeminer

William BUCKLAND (1606 – 1683) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Buckland was christened 23 Nov 1606 in Branscombe, Devon, England. His parents were John BUCKLIN and Katherine KERSLAK.  He married Mary BOSWORTH in 1632 in … Continue reading →

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Joseph Brown Sr.

Posted on June 6, 2010 by markeminer

Joseph BROWN (1658 – 1731) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Joseph Brown was born 9 Apr 1658 in Rehoboth, Mass.  His parents were John BROWN (Rehoboth) and Lydia BUCKLAND. He … Continue reading →

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