Category Archives: Historical Monument

Ancestor named on a historical monument or plaque including an existing grave marker

George Martin

Posted on October 26, 2010 by markeminer

George MARTIN (1618 – 1686) was Alex’s  10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. George Martin was born in 1618 in Romsey, Hampshire, England.  His parents were not Christopher Martin and Marie Prower, Mayflower Pilgrims who died … Continue reading →

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Thomas Call

Posted on October 26, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas CALL (1597 – 1676) was Alex’s  11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Call was born in 15 Jun 1597 in Hernhill, near Faversham, Kent, England. His parents were John CALL and … Continue reading →

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Anthony Colby I

Posted on October 21, 2010 by markeminer

 Anthony COLBY I (1605 – 1661) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather two times, through his son Isaac and through his daughter Sarah.  He is two of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line.  I originally thought Dorothy COLBY was … Continue reading →

Posted in 13th Generation, Artistic Representation, Dissenter, Double Ancestors, Historical Monument, Historical Site, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Public Office, Storied | Tagged , | 18 Comments

Orlando Bagley Sr.

Posted on October 21, 2010 by markeminer

Orlando BAGLEY Sr. (1628 – 1700) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Orlando Bagley was born about 1628 in England. His parents were NOT John Bagley and Mary Warren which is another unrelated … Continue reading →

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William Barnes

Posted on October 20, 2010 by markeminer

William BARNES (1613 – 1697) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Barnes was born in 1613 in England. His parents were Thomas BARNES and Mary ANDREWS. He married Rachel [LORD] in 1637 in … Continue reading →

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John Brown (Hampton)

Posted on October 2, 2010 by markeminer

John BROWN (Hampton) (1589 – 1677 ) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. We have five separate Brown lines and seven different Brown immigrant ancestors, by far the most of any … Continue reading →

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James Smith

Posted on August 30, 2010 by markeminer

James SMITH (1769 – 1852 ) was Alex’s 5rd Great Grandfather, one of 64 in this generation of the Miner line. James Smith was born in Sep 1769 probably in Pensylvania.  He married Anna SMITH. He settled in Somers Township, … Continue reading →

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Robert Smith

Posted on August 30, 2010 by markeminer

Robert SMITH (1796 – 1879) was Alex’s 4rd Great Grandfather, one of 32 in this generation of the Miner line. Robert Smith was born 16 Nov 1795 in Jessamine County, Kentucky. His parents were James SMITH and Anna SMITH. He married Mary … Continue reading →

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Lt. Abel Wright

Posted on August 26, 2010 by markeminer

Lt. Abel WRIGHT (1631 – 1725) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather;  one of 4,096  in this generation of the Miner line. Lt. Abel Wright was born 01 Jan  (or Mar 1), 1630/31 in Leverton, Lincolnshire, England.  His parents were not John … Continue reading →

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Capt. Joseph Sexton

Posted on August 26, 2010 by markeminer

Capt. Joseph SEXTON (1666 – 1742) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather;  one of 2,048  in this generation of the Miner line Joseph Sexton was born  3 Feb 1665/66 in Windsor, CT.   His parents were George SEXTON and Katherine COWING.  He … Continue reading →

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