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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
Maj. John Mason
Maj. John MASON (1600 – 1672) was the commanding officer in the Pequot War. At the time, he was a victorious hero who later became Deputy Governor of Connecticut and founded Norwich, Connecticut. Now, he is viewed by some as … Continue reading
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
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
Nathaniel Wells
Nathaniel WELLS Sr. (1600 – 1681) was Alex’s 10th great grandfather, one of 1,028 in this generation of the Miner line. Nathaniel Wells was born 29 Oct 1600 in Colchester, Essex, England. He was baptized 8 Feb 1601, St Albans Abbey, … Continue reading
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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Tagged Colchester CT
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Edmund Littlefield
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
John Littlefield
John LITTLEFIELD (1624 – 1697) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Littlefield was baptized on 1 Nov 1624 in Titchfield, Hampshire, England. His parents were Edmund LITTLEFIELD and Annis AUSTIN. … Continue reading
Charles Webber
Charles B. WEBBER (1741 – 1819) was Alex’s 6th Great Grandfather; one of 128 in this generation of the Shaw line. Charles B Webber was born in Old York, Maine January 1741. His parents were Joseph WEBBER and Mary LEWIS. Charles … Continue reading
Posted in -8th Generation, 90+, Line - Shaw, Place Names, Veteran
Tagged 2nd Lt 2nd Lincoln County Regiment 1776, Vassalboro Pioneer
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John Richard Strong
John Richard STRONG (1561 – 1613) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. John Richard Strong was born about 1575 in Chard, Somerset, England. Some genealogies say his name was John, others Richard. For … Continue reading
Miner Descent 