Category Archives: Storied

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Witch Trials – Accusers

Posted on November 18, 2011 by markeminer

Our ancestors, noted below by Bold CAPITALS, played every role in the 17th Century Witch Trials: Accused, Accuser, Witness, Neighbor, Jury and the Law.  Seeing all their stories together, shows that the witch trials weren’t an isolated incident.  Since all … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Storied | 13 Comments

Christopher Reynolds

Posted on November 15, 2011 by markeminer

Christopher REYNOLDS (1530 – 1600 ) was Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line through his grandson John.  He was also Alex’s 12th great grandfather, one of 8,192 in this generation of the Miller … Continue reading →

Posted in 13th Generation, 14th Generation, Artistic Representation, Historical Church, Line - Miller, Line - Miner, Place Names, Sea Captain, Storied, Twins | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

Mr. Fitch’s Mile

Posted on November 9, 2011 by markeminer

In 1695 at the age of 74, Rev. James FITCH (1622 – 1702) founded and settled Lebanon, Connecticut, a new town nearby Norwich where he lived.  He moved to Lebanon in 1701 when he retired from the church in Norwich. He remained in … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Line - Miner, Place Names, Storied | 6 Comments

Sir Richard (Williams) Cromwell

Posted on June 10, 2011 by markeminer

Sir Richard (Williams) CROMWELL (1504 – 1544)  (Wikipedia) was Alex’s  13th Great Grandfather, one of  16,384  in this generation of the Shaw line. Richard (CROMWELL) WILLIAMS  was born about 1500 in the parish of Llanishen, in the county of Glamorgan, Wales.  His parents were Morgan … Continue reading →

Posted in Artistic Representation, Historical Site, Line - Shaw, Storied, Tavern Keeper, Wikipedia Famous | 17 Comments

Sir Oliver Cromwell

Posted on June 8, 2011 by markeminer

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 →

Posted in 13th Generation, 90+, Artistic Representation, College Graduate, Historical Church, Historical Monument, Historical Site, Line - Shaw, Public Office, Storied, Veteran, Wikipedia Famous | 26 Comments

Witch Trials

Posted on April 22, 2011 by markeminer

Our ancestors, noted below by Bold CAPITALS, played every role in the 17th Century Witch Trials: Accused, Accuser, Witness, Neighbor, Jury and the Law.  Seeing all their stories together, shows that the witch trials weren’t an isolated incident.  Since all … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Storied | 17 Comments

John Clark

Posted on April 17, 2011 by markeminer

John CLARK (1575 – 1623) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation in the Shaw line.  He was the pilot of the Mayflower and while the Pilgrims were exploring Cape Cod and Plymouth Harbor in their shallop, he … Continue reading →

Posted in 13th Generation, First Comer, Historical Monument, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Place Names, Sea Captain, Storied | Tagged , , , | 16 Comments

John Parker Sr

Posted on March 30, 2011 by markeminer

John PARKER Sr. (1568 – 1651) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line John Parker Sr. was born 25 Sep 1568 in Georgeham, Devon, England.  His father was James PARKER.  His brother William … Continue reading →

Posted in 13th Generation, Immigrant - England, Pioneer, Sea Captain, Storied | Tagged , , , | 24 Comments

Jeffery Staples

Posted on March 15, 2011 by markeminer

Jeffery STAPLES (1576 – 1647) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096  in this generation of the Shaw line.  He was also Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Miller line. Jeffery Staples was born … Continue reading →

Posted in 13th Generation, 14th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Miller, Line - Shaw, Storied, Witch Trials | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Edward I

Posted on March 12, 2011 by markeminer

24th Generation. EDWARD I of England (1239 – 1307), also known as Edward Longshanks and the Hammer of the Scots, was King of England from 1272 to 1307.    He married ELEANOR of Castile. The first son of Henry III, Edward was involved early in the political … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun Stuff, Line - Miller, Royal Ancestors, Storied | Tagged , | 8 Comments