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Mathijs Jansen Van Keulen
Mathijs Jansen Van KEULEN (1602 -1648) was Alex’s 10th Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Mathijs (Matthys) Jansen Van Keulen (Ceulen) was born during a family trip to London and was baptized on 2 Feb 1601/02 … Continue reading
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Tagged Charter Lord-Director of the Dutch West Indies Company at age 20, Den Schip de Fama 1632, Forte de Reis Magos, Hooghen Secreten Raad( High and Secret Counci, Kingston Pioneer, Patroon of Zwaanendal Colony, Second Esopus War, Slave Owner, The West Indies Raven 1639
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Gerrit Frederickse Lansing
Gerrit Frederickse LANSING (1610 – c. 1655) was Alex’s 10th Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Gerrit Frederickse Lansing may have been born about 1610 in Hasselt, Overijssel, the Netherlands. He was the father of the … 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
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
Peter Winne I
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
Ralph Allen
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
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
Miner Descent 