Category Archives: Sea Captain

Sea Captain, Ship Builder or in one case father-in-law to the famous pirate Capt. William Kidd

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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Thomas Huckins

Posted on May 31, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas  HUCKINS (1618 – 1679) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Huckins was born about 1618 in  England.  He came before he was 21 years of age and resided in the vicinity … Continue reading →

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James Gorham Jr.

Posted on May 30, 2010 by markeminer

James GORHAM Jr. (1677 – 1718) was Alex’s 8th Great Grandfather; one of 512 in this generation of the Shaw line. James Gorham was born 6 Mar 1677 in Barnstable, Mass.  His parents were James GORHAM Sr. and Hannah HUCKINS.  … Continue reading →

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Jean Perlier I

Posted on May 19, 2010 by markeminer

Jean PERLIER I (1648 – 1688?) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. Jean Perlier was born about 1648 in La Treamblade, Charante, on the western coast of France. He came from a … Continue reading →

Posted in 11th Generation, Huguenot, Immigrant - Continent, Line - Miller, Sea Captain, Twins | Tagged , , | 17 Comments

Jean Perlier II

Posted on May 19, 2010 by markeminer

Jean PERLIER II (1669 – 1723) was Alex’s 8th Great Grandfather; one of 512 in this generation of the Miller line. Jean Perlier II was born 3 Nov 1669 in La Treamblade, Charante, France.  He was a Huguenot and immgrated with … Continue reading →

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Capt. Edward Bangs

Posted on May 17, 2010 by markeminer

Capt. Edward BANGS(1591 – 1678) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation. Edward Bangs was baptized on 28 Oct 1591 at Penfield, Essex, England.  His parents were John BANGS and Jane CHAIRE (CHAVIS).  Reports that Edward was born  at Chichester, … Continue reading →

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Capt. Matthew Beckwith

Posted on May 14, 2010 by markeminer

Capt. Mathew BECKWITH (1610 – 1680) was  Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Matthew was responsible for the building of the first vessel launched at New London, the firm of Mould & Coit … Continue reading →

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