Category Archives: Violent Death

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

Richard Kimball

Richard KIMBALL (1595 – 1675) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. Richard Kimball was born 10 Apr 1595 in Rattlesden, Suffolk, England.  He may be the son of Henry KEMBOLD and Sysley [__?__] of … Continue reading

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Joseph Batcheller

Joseph BATCHELLER (1604 -1647) may not have been Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miller line. Honorable Joseph Batcheller was born about 1604 in Canterbury, England.  His parents were Mark BATCHELDER and  Mary FANTINGE. Joseph married Elizabeth DICKENSON in 1628 in … Continue reading

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Henry Bennett I

I previously thought Henry BENNETT (1629 – 1707) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Miner line.  However, it turns out that Henry BENNETT II who married Sarah CHAMPION in Connecticut, was not his son after … Continue reading

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Thomas Coleman

Thomas COLEMAN (1602 – 1685) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather, one of 2,048  in this generation of the Shaw line. Thomas Coleman(Coutman) was born about 1602 in Marlboro, Wiltshire, England. His father was also Thomas COLEMAN. He married  Susanna RAULINES on 24 … Continue reading

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Tobias Coleman

Tobias COLEMAN (1638 – 1715) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Shaw line. Tobias Coleman was born c. 1638 in Newbury, Byfield MA. His parents were Thomas COLEMAN and Susanna RAULINES.  He married Lydia … Continue reading

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Elder William Brewster

Elder William BREWSTER (1567 – 1644)  was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation. When the Mayflower colonists landed at Plymouth, Brewster became the senior elder of the colony, serving as its religious leader and as an adviser … Continue reading

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Capt. Edward Bangs

Capt. Edward BANGS(1591 – 1678) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation. Edward Bangs was baptized on 28 Oct 1591 at Penfield, Essex, England.  His parents were John BANGS and Jane CHAIRE (CHAVIS).  Reports that Edward was born  at Chichester, … Continue reading

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Oliver Webber

Oliver WEBBER (1797 – 1862) was Alex’s 4th Great Grandfather; one of 32 in this generation. Oliver A. Webber Esq.’s birthdate of 1797 is estimated from the 1850 census.  His parents were Charles WEBBER Jr. and Ruth THATCHER.   He married … Continue reading

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Capt. Matthew Beckwith

Capt. Mathew BECKWITH (1610 – 1680) was  Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Miner line. Matthew was responsible for the building of the first vessel launched at New London, the firm of Mould & Coit … Continue reading

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