Category Archives: Artistic Representation

Paintings, Statues, Poems, plays, novels, and movies including our ancestor

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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Edward Starbuck

Posted on June 3, 2010 by markeminer

Edward STARBUCK (1604 -1690) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. Edward Starbuck was born about 1604 in Draycot, Derbyshire, England. His father was also Edward STARBUCK.  He married Katherine REYNOLDS about 1630 … 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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John Howland

Posted on May 31, 2010 by markeminer

John HOWLAND (c. 1591 – 1673) was one of the Pilgrims who traveled  on the Mayflower, signed the Mayflower Compact, and helped found Plymouth Colony. John was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather two ways; two of 4,096 in this generation of the … Continue reading →

Posted in 13th Generation, Artistic Representation, Be Fruitful and Multiply, Double Ancestors, First Comer, Historical Monument, Historical Site, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Public Office, Storied, Veteran, Wikipedia Famous | Tagged , , , , , , | 33 Comments

Deacon Benjamin Coleman

Posted on May 20, 2010 by markeminer

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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Isaac Miller Jr.

Posted on May 19, 2010 by markeminer

Isaac MILLER Jr (bet 1767/1770 – 1837) was Alex’s 4th Great Grandfather; one of 32 in this generation of the Miler line. Isaac Miller was born  between 1767 and 1770 in Cornwallis, Nova Scotia.   His parents were  Isaac MILLER Sr.and Deborah NEWCOMB.  His … Continue reading →

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William Towne

Posted on May 18, 2010 by markeminer

William TOWNE (1599 -1673) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048  in this generation of the Miller line. William Towne was baptized on 18 Mar 1598/99 in St. Nicholas Parish Church, Great Yarmouth, Norfollk, England.  His parents were John TOWNE and Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Isaac Estey I

Posted on May 18, 2010 by markeminer

Isaac ESTEY I (1627 – 1712)  was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. Isaac Estey [also spelled Esty, Easty, Eastey, or Estye] was born 17 Nov, 1627 in Freston, Suffolk, England and was christened on 27 Nov … Continue reading →

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Elder William Brewster

Posted on May 17, 2010 by markeminer

Elder William BREWSTER (1567 – 1644)  was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation. When the Mayflower colonists landed at Plymouth, Brewster became the senior elder of the colony, serving as its religious leader and as an adviser … Continue reading →

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Rev John Wynge

Posted on May 15, 2010 by markeminer

Rev. John WYNGE (1584 – 1630) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation. Rev. John Wygne  was baptized on 12 Jan 1584 in St. Mary’s Church, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England. . His parents were Matthew WINGE and Mary [__?__] . … Continue reading →

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