Category Archives: Historical Monument

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

John Griffin

Posted on June 25, 2010 by markeminer

John GRIFFIN(G) (1641 – 1688) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line.  He was also Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. John Griffin(g) was born about … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Crispe

Posted on June 22, 2010 by markeminer

Benjamin CRISPE (1610 – 1683) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Shaw line. Benjamin Crispe’s family story would have been appropriate for the pilgrim tabloids: – Morton’s Merrymount, the antithesis to the intolerant … Continue reading →

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Lt. Edward Woodman

Posted on June 22, 2010 by markeminer

 Lt. Edward WOODMAN (1606 – 1694) was one of the 91 original  grantees who settled Newbury, Mass.  He was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line.  He was also Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 … Continue reading →

Posted in 12th Generation, Double Ancestors, Historical Monument, Historical Site, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Public Office, Tavern Keeper, Veteran | Tagged , , , | 28 Comments

Edward Dillingham

Posted on June 21, 2010 by markeminer

Edward DILLINGHAM (1595 – 1667)  was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; two of 2,048  in this generation of the Shaw line.   He was one of the 10 men assigned to organize the settlement of Sandwich, Plymouth Colony  and he and … Continue reading →

Posted in 12th Generation, Dissenter, Double Ancestors, Historical Church, Historical Monument, Historical Site, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Public Office | Tagged , , , | 15 Comments

John Millard Jr.

Posted on June 21, 2010 by markeminer

John MILLARD Jr. (1636 – 1684) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Millard was born in 1636 in England. His parents were John MILLARD Sr. and Elizabeh [__?__]. He married … Continue reading →

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John Kingsley

Posted on June 21, 2010 by markeminer

John KINGSLEY (1614 – 1679) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Kingsley was born on 7 Sep 1614 in Hampshire, England.  His parents were John KINGSLEY Sr. and Katherine BUTLER. … Continue reading →

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Jonah Palmer

Posted on June 21, 2010 by markeminer

Jonah PALMER (1617 -1709) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Jonah Palmer was born about 1617 in England.  His parents were Walter PALMER and Ann Elizabeth [__?__].  He immigrated with his … Continue reading →

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John French Jr

Posted on June 21, 2010 by markeminer

John FRENCH Jr (1655 – 1724) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. John French was born 28 Feb 1654/55 in Ipswich, Mass.  His parents were John FRENCH Sr. and Freedom KINGSLEY. … Continue reading →

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Thomas French Sr

Posted on June 21, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas FRENCH Sr. (1696 – 1746) was Alex’s 8th Great Grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas French was born 6 Sep 1696 in Rehoboth, Mass.  His parents were John FRENCH  Jr. and Hannah PALMER. … Continue reading →

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Thomas French Jr.

Posted on June 20, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas FRENCH Jr. (1722 – 1793) was Alex’s 7th Great Grandfather, one of 256 in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas French was born 16 Apr 1722 in Attleborough, Bristol, Mass.  His parents were Thomas FRENCH Sr. and Mary … Continue reading →

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