Category Archives: Veteran

Lt. John Tomson

Posted on August 4, 2010 by markeminer

Lt. John TOMSON (1616 – 1696) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller linehjwas of Scottish descent.  It is said his father died soon after his birth, and his mother married again.  Even … 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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Lt. Ephraim Morton

Posted on August 3, 2010 by markeminer

Lt. Ephraim MORTON (1623 – 1693) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. Lt.  Ephraim Morton was born in 1623 on the Ann on  the passage to Plymouth Colony.  His parents were … Continue reading →

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John Parmenter Jr.

Posted on August 2, 2010 by markeminer

John PARMENTER Jr. (1616 – 1666) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Parmenter Jr  was born 16 Sep 1616 in Little Yeldham, Essex, England.  His parents were John PARMENTER Sr. … Continue reading →

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John Scott Sr.

Posted on July 27, 2010 by markeminer

John SCOTT Sr. (1640 – 1677 ) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. John Scott Sr. was born in 1640 in Providence, Rhode Island.  His parents were Richard SCOTT and Katherine … Continue reading →

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John Ormsby Sr.

Posted on July 26, 2010 by markeminer

John ORMSBY Sr. (1641 – 1718) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. John Ormsby was born in 1641 in Saco, Maine.  His parents were Richard ORMSBY and Sarah UPHAM Wanton.  He … Continue reading →

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John Ormsby Jr.

Posted on July 26, 2010 by markeminer

John ORMSBY Jr. (1667 – 1728) was Alex’s 8th great grandfather, one of 512 in this generation of the Miner line. John Ormsby was born 12 Apr 1667 in Rehoboth, Mass.  His parents were John ORMSBY Sr. and Grace MARTIN. … Continue reading →

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Maj. John Mason

Posted on July 24, 2010 by markeminer

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 →

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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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Oliver Wells

Posted on July 23, 2010 by markeminer

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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