Category Archives: Tavern Keeper

Thomas Skinner I

Thomas SKINNER I (1617 – 1704) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096  in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Skinner was born 1617 in Chichester, Sussex, England, He married (1)  Mary GODDEN in England.  He emigrated between … Continue reading

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William Beamsley

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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Capt. Stephen Cross

Capt. Stephen CROSS (1646 – 1704)  was a mariner, owned and lived on Cross Island (an island, just off the Massachusetts coast from Ipswich).  He was Alex’s  9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line, Stephen … Continue reading

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William Hilton Sr.

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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Edward Sturgis

Edward STURGIS (1613 – 1695) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather two times over, once through his son Edward and his daughter Mary;  he was two of  2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Edward Sturgis was christened 30 Jan … Continue reading

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Thomas Huckins

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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William Fiske I

William FISKE (1613 – 1654) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. William was born about 1613 in England.  His parents were John FISKE and Ann LANTERSEE. He emigrated to America in 1637 with his mother and … Continue reading

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Deacon Benjamin Coleman

Deacon Benjamin COLEMAN (1720 – 1797) was Alex’s 7th Great Grandfather, one of 256 in this generation of the Shaw line. Benjamin Coleman was born 7 Feb 1720 in Newbury, Mass.  His parents were Thomas Coleman II and Phoebe PEARSON. … Continue reading

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Capt. Edward Bangs

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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Joseph Beckwith

Joseph BECKWITH (1653 – 1707) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. Joseph Beckwith was born about 1653 in New London, New London, CT.   His parents were Matthew BECKWITH and  Elizabeth (Mary) LYNDE. … Continue reading

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