Category Archives: Historical Monument

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

Joseph Warriner

Joseph WARRINER (1645 – 1697) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather;  one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Joseph Warriner was born 6 Feb 1644/45, in Springfield, Hampden, Mass. His parents were William WARRINER and Joanna SEARLE (Scant). … Continue reading

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Robert Carver

Robert CARVER (1594 – 1680)  was probably not Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather;  one of 8,192 in this generation of the Miner line.  See note from Bev Anderson below.   The town of Carver, Massachusetts, that is called the cranberry capitol of … Continue reading

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Robert Pease Sr.

Robert PEASE Sr. (1656 – 1744) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather;  one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Robert Pease Sr. was born 14 May 1656 in Salem, Mass.  His parents were John PEASE and Mary GOODALE. … Continue reading

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John Benjamin

John BENJAMIN (1585 – 1645) was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line.  Harvard College was established in 1636, the same year John’s mansion burned down, and Harvard owns the land that originally belonged … Continue reading

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Stephen Gates II

Stephen GATES II (1634 – 1706) was Alex’s 10th Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Stephen Gates II was born about 1634 in Norfolk, England.  His parents were Stephen GATES I and Ann VEARE.  He emigrated … Continue reading

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Stephen Gates IV

Stephen GATES IV (1690 – 1782) was Alex’s 8th Grandfather; one of 512 in this generation of the Shaw line. Stephen Gates IV was born about 1690 in Stow, Mass. His parents were Stephen GATES III and Jemima BENJAMIN. He married Hannah … Continue reading

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Albert Andriessen Bradt

Albert Andriessen BRADT (1607 – 1686) was one of the earliest Norwegian settlers in New Netherland.   Alex’s 10th Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Albert Andriese Bradt was born 26 August 1607 in Fredrikstad, Smaalenenes … Continue reading

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Hendrick Gerritse Van Wie

Hendrick Gerritse Van WIE (1650 -1691) was Alex’s 9th Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Hendrick Gerritse Van Wie was born about 1646 in Netherlands; His father was Gerrit Van WIE.  He came to New … Continue reading

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Michael Metcalf Sr.

Michael METCALF Sr. (1590 – 1664) was Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Michael Metcalf Sr. was born  in 1590 in Tatterford Parish, Norfolk, England.  Another source says he was born 17 Jun 1587. … Continue reading

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Robert Ware

Robert WARE (1653 – 1724) was Alex’s 9th Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Robert Ware was born in Aug 1653 in Dedham, Mass. His parents were Capt. Robert WARE and Margaret HUNTING. He married … Continue reading

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