Category Archives: Historical Monument

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

Matthew Edwards

Matthew EDWARDS (1631 – 1683) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. Matthew Edwards was born about 1631 in England. His parents were Robert EDWARDS and Frances FAIRCHILD. He came to New … Continue reading

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Rev. Robert Peck

Rev. Robert PECK (1580 – 1658)  was Alex’s 11th great grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line.  He was known for what the eminent Norfolk historian Rev. Francis Blomefield called his “violent schismatical spirit.” Peck lowered … Continue reading

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Rev. James Fitch

Rev. James FITCH (1622 – 1702) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. He helped found the towns of Saybrook, Norwich and Lebanon Connecticut and was instrumental in getting Sachem Uncas and the … Continue reading

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Capt. Nathaniel Fitch

Capt. Nathaniel FITCH (1679 – 1759) was Alex’s 8th great grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Miner line. Capt. Nathaniel Fitch was born in Oct 1679 in Norwich CT.  His parents were Rev James FITCH and Priscilla MASON. … Continue reading

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Oliver Wells

Oliver WELLS (1732 – 1810) was Alex’s 6th great grandfather, one of 128 in this generation of the Miner line. Oliver W ells was born 19 Jun 1732 in Groton, CT.  His parents were Thomas WELLS and Elizabeth HOWLAND.  He was … Continue reading

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Lt. William Clarke

Lt. William CLARKE (1610 – 1690) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. We have more unrelated Clark families in our tree than any other surname.  In addition to Lt. William ClARKE, our … Continue reading

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Capt. William Clark Sr.

Capt. William CLARK Sr. (1656 – 1725) was Alex’s 8th Great Grandfather; one of 512 in this generation of the Miller line. Capt. William Clark Sr. was born 3 July 1656 at Dorchester, Mass. His parents were Lt. William CLARK and Sarah … Continue reading

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Capt. William Clark Jr.

Capt. William CLARK Jr. (1685 -1753) was Alex’s 7th Great Grandfather; one of 256 in this generation of the Miller line Capt. William Clark Jr. was born 5 Feb 1685 in Northampton, Mass.   His parents were Capt. William CLARK Sr. … Continue reading

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Capt. Robert Andrews

Capt. Robert ANDREWS (1593 – 1643) 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. Robert Andrews was … Continue reading

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Edward Hazen Sr.

Edward HAZEN Sr. (1614 – 1683) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line Edward Hazen Sr. was born 14 Dec 1614 in Cadney, Lincolnshire, England.  His parents were Thomas HASSEN and Elizabeth [__?__]. … Continue reading

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