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Category Archives: Public Office
Sir Oliver Cromwell
Sir Oliver CROMWELL (1563 – 1658) was uncle and godfather to the famous 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, Sir Oliver lost all … Continue reading
Joseph Peck
Joseph PECK (1587 – 1663) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Joseph Peck was baptized 30 Apr 1587 in Hingham, Norfolk, England. His parents were Robert PECK and Helen BABBS. He … Continue reading
Samuel Lathrop
Samuel Lathrop (1623 – 1700) was Alex’s 8th Great Grandfather; one of 512 in this generation of the Miller line. Samuel Lathrop was born in Feb 1623 in Lowthrope, Yorkshire, England. His parents were Rev. John LATHROP and Hannah HOWSE. … Continue reading
Thomas Harvey
Thomas HARVEY (1617 – 1651) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line. Thomas Harvey was born in 1617 in Ashill, Somerstshire, England. His parents were Thomas HARVEY Sr. and Joan COLLIER. He married Elizabeth … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Generation, 90+, Immigrant - England, Line - Miner, Pioneer, Public Office, Veteran
Tagged Centenarian, Taunton Pioneer
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Simon Hoyt
I originally thought Simon HOYT (1590 – 1657) was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. However, I now believe that John’s one-time 2nd great – granddaughter Dorothy COLBY was not the daughter of Anthony COLBY II, but instead … Continue reading
John Hoyt
I originally thought John HOYT (1614 – 1684) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. However, I now believe that John’s one-time great – granddaughter Dorothy COLBY was not the daughter of Anthony COLBY II, but instead was the … Continue reading
Richard North
Richard NORTH (1590 – 1667) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Richard North was born in 1590 in Romsey, Hampshire, England. His parents were John NORTH and Anna HODELL. He married Joan BARTRAM 29 Nov … Continue reading
George Martin
George MARTIN (1618 – 1686) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. George Martin was born in 1618 in Romsey, Hampshire, England. His parents were not Christopher Martin and Marie Prower, Mayflower Pilgrims who died … Continue reading
John Diamond
John DIAMOND (1613 – 1667) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Diamond was born about 1610 or 1613 in Dartmouth, Devon, England. He married Grace SAMMON 2 Jun 1635 in St. Petrox … Continue reading
William Sargent
William SARGENT (1606 – 1675) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Sargent was born 28 Mar 1609 in Bath, Somerset, England. His parents were Richard SARGENT and Katherine STEVENS. He migrated to … Continue reading
Posted in 12th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Public Office, Storied, Veteran, Witch Trials
Tagged Hampton Pioneer, Ipswich - Pioneer, Pioneered Five Towns, Salisbury New Town -now Amesbury Mass., South Merrimac - now Salisbury - Mass, Wessacucoh - now Newbury Mass, Winnacunnet - now Hampton NH
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