Category Archives: Historical Site

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Edward Harraden

Posted on September 14, 2010 by markeminer

Edward HARRADEN (1624 – 1683)  was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. Edward Harraden was born about 1624 in Edburton, Sussex, England. His parents were Jonathan HARRADEN and [__?__]. A few sources state … Continue reading →

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John Benjamin

Posted on August 20, 2010 by markeminer

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 →

Posted in 13th Generation, College Graduate, Historical Monument, Historical Site, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Public Office | Tagged , , | 14 Comments

Hendrick Gerritse Van Wie

Posted on August 16, 2010 by markeminer

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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Peter Winne I

Posted on August 14, 2010 by markeminer

Pieter WINNE I. (1609 -1693 ) was Alex’s 10th Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Pieter Winne was born Mar 1609 in Ghent, Flanders, (now Belgium). He was baptized 14 Apr 1609 at St. Bavo’s Cathedral, … Continue reading →

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Jacob Aertsen (Van Wagenen)

Posted on August 11, 2010 by markeminer

Jacob AERTSEN (Van Wagenen) (1653 – c. 1715) was Alex’s 9th Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Jacob Aertsen Van Wagenen was born 14 Feb 1652/53 probably in Rensselaerwyck, NY.  His parents were Aert JACOBSEN … Continue reading →

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Ralph Allen

Posted on August 3, 2010 by markeminer

Ralph ALLEN Sr. (1615 -1698) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. Ralph Allen was born about 1615 in Thurcaster, Leicester, England.  His parents were George ALLEN and  Katherine WATTS.    Although … Continue reading →

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Capt. Thomas Taber

Posted on August 3, 2010 by markeminer

Capt. Thomas TABER (1646 – 1730) was Alex’s 8th Great Grandfather; one of 512 in this generation of the Miller line. Capt. Thomas Philip Taber was born  31 Jan 1645/46 in Yarmouth, Mass.  His parents were Philip TABER and Lydia … Continue reading →

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Capt. Nathaniel Fitch

Posted on July 24, 2010 by markeminer

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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Edmund Littlefield

Posted on July 18, 2010 by markeminer

Edmund LITTLEFIELD (1592 – 1661) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Edmund Littlefield was baptized on 27 Jun 1592 in Titchfield, Hampshire, England.   His parents were Francis LITTLEFIELD and Mary … Continue reading →

Posted in 12th Generation, Historical Church, Historical Site, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Twins, Violent Death | Tagged , , | 23 Comments

John Boynton

Posted on June 29, 2010 by markeminer

John BOYNTON (1614 – 1670) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. John Boynton was born in 1614 in Knapton, Wintringham, North Riding Yorkshire, England. His parents were William BOYNTON and Elizabeth Janet … Continue reading →

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