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Anthony Morse

Posted on June 5, 2010 by markeminer

Anthony MORSE (1607 – 1686) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line through his daughter Anne.   He was also Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in that generation of the … Continue reading →

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Robert Storey

Posted on June 4, 2010 by markeminer

Robert STOREY (1739 – 1835) is Alex’s 7th Great Grandfather, one of 256 in this generation of the Miner line. Robert Storey was born in 1739 in Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland.  He emigrated and settled in Chester County and Crawford … Continue reading →

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William Ring

Posted on June 4, 2010 by markeminer

William RING (1565 – After 1620 Before 1629) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096  in this generation in the Shaw line. William Ring was born about 1565 in Pettistree, Suffolk, England.  His parents  are not known.   He married Mary … Continue reading →

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Thomas Clark

Posted on June 4, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas CLARK (1605 – 1697) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation in the Shaw line. Thomas Clark was baptized on 8 Mar 1600 in St. Dunstan’s, Stepney, London , England.  His parents were  John CLARK and  Mary … Continue reading →

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George Corliss

Posted on June 4, 2010 by markeminer

George CORLISS (1617 – 1686) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. George Corliss was born about 1617 in Exeter, Devonshire, England.  He married Joanna DAVIS 26 Oct 1645 in Haverhill, Mass. … Continue reading →

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John Hutchins

Posted on June 3, 2010 by markeminer

John HUTCHINS (1604 – 1685) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. John Hutchins was born in 1604/1608 in Hampshire, England. There are at least three theories as to how he arrived … Continue reading →

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Famous Cousins

Posted on June 3, 2010 by markeminer

This one is pure trivia fun. Presidents and First Ladies Michael Metcalf Jr Michael’s Great Great Grandson Samuel Huntington (1731-1796) signed the Articles of Confederation as a member of the Continental Congress. Later he signed the Declaration of Independence as Governor of … Continue reading →

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Rev. John Lathrop

Posted on June 2, 2010 by markeminer

Rev. John  LATHROP (1584 – 1653) was an English Anglican clergyman, who became a Congregationalist minister and emigrant to New England.  He was the founder of Barnstable, Massachusetts. John was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation in the Shaw line through … Continue reading →

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Capt. William Hedge

Posted on June 1, 2010 by markeminer

William HEDGE (1602 or 1612 – 1670) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048  in this generation of the Shaw line. William Hedge may have been born 27 Mar 1602 in Northampton, England.  However if Elisha and Ann are indeed … Continue reading →

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Arthur Howland

Posted on May 31, 2010 by markeminer

Arthur HOWLAND (1607 – 1675) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096  in this generation of the Shaw line. Arthur Howland was born about 1607 in in Fenstanton, Huntingdonshire, England. His parents were Henry HOWLAND and Margaret AIRES.    The name of his first … Continue reading →

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