Category Archives: Violent Death

Violent death in war, Indian attack or accident of self, spouse, child, son-in-law or daughter-in-law.

John Pearce

Posted on March 11, 2011 by markeminer

John PEARCE (1588 – 1661) was Alex’s  11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. His name has been spelled Pearce, Pierce, Peirce, and Pers. John Pierce was born 8 Apr 1588 in Norwich, Norfolk, … Continue reading →

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Ralph Gorham

Posted on March 2, 2011 by markeminer

Ralph GORHAM (1575 -1643) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Ralph Gorham was born in 1575 in Benefield, Northamptonshire, England. His parents were James GORHAM and Agnes BERNINGTON. He married Margaret STEVENSON on 23 May 1610 … Continue reading →

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John Hoyt

Posted on October 27, 2010 by markeminer

I originally thought John HOYT (1614 – 1684) was Alex’s  11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. However, I now believe that John’s one-time great – granddaughter Dorothy COLBY was not the daughter of Anthony COLBY II, but instead was the … Continue reading →

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Philip Call III

Posted on October 26, 2010 by markeminer

Philip CALL III. (1684 – 1757)  was Alex’s  8th Great Grandfather; one of 512 in this generation of the Shaw line.  There is a plaque at their cabin site in Franklin, NH, then the northernmost New England settlement, noting that they … Continue reading →

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Philip Call IV

Posted on October 26, 2010 by markeminer

Philip CALL IV (1707 – 1769) was Alex’s  7th Great Grandfather; one of 256 in this generation of the Shaw line. Philip Call was born 26 May 1707 in Amesbury, Essex, Mass. His parents were Philip CALL III and Sarah TRESSWELL. He … Continue reading →

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Thomas Stevenson

Posted on October 25, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas STEVENSON (1625 – 1663) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Stevenson was born in 1625 in England.  His parents were James STEVENSON and [__?__].  He married Margaret [__?__] in 1640 … Continue reading →

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John Diamond

Posted on October 25, 2010 by markeminer

John DIAMOND (1613 – 1667) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Diamond was born about 1610 or 1613 in Dartmouth, Devon, England.  He married Grace SAMMON 2 Jun 1635 in St. Petrox … Continue reading →

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Enoch Hutchins

Posted on October 25, 2010 by markeminer

Enoch HUTCHINS (1645 – 1698) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024  in this generation of the Shaw line. Enoch Hutchins was probably born in Devon, England.    His parents were Enoch HUTCHINS Sr. and [__?__]. Today,  Hutchins Cove Drive … Continue reading →

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Horatio Nelson Webber

Posted on October 22, 2010 by markeminer

Horatio Nelson Webber (1808 – 1838) was not a direct ancestor in the Shaw line, but he holds clues to the ancestry of Oliver A. WEBBER  because Oliver was appointed guardian of his children when he died. Horatio Nelson Webber was … Continue reading →

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John Prowse

Posted on October 20, 2010 by markeminer

John PROWSE (1643 – 1706) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. John Prowse was born in 1643 in Exeter, Devon, England.  His parents were George PROUSE and Alice KENN.    John married Hannah BARNES … Continue reading →

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