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Tag Archives: Indian Attack
Oyster River Massacre – 1694
Most genealogies say Ensign John DAVIS (1621 – 1686) was killed at the Oyster River Massacre, he actually died a few years earlier, but the actual toll to his family is bad enough; daughter Sarah, son John Jr, daughter-in-law Elizabeth, grandson James … Continue reading
Thomas Searle
Thomas SEARLE (1572 – 1631) was Alex’s 12th Great Grandfather; one of 8,192 in this generation of the Miner line. Thomas Searle was born in 1572 Ottery St Mary, Devon, England. His parents were Thomas SEARLE and [__?__]. He married … Continue reading
Posted in 14th Generation, Line - Miner
Tagged Indian Attack, Indian kidnap, Northampton Pioneer, Smith College, Springfield Pioneer
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Andries Arentse Bradt
Andries Arentse BRADT (1578 – ) Alex’s 11th Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Andries Arentse Bradt was born in 1578 in Fredrikstad, Smaalenenes,(now Ostfold), Norway. He married Aeffi Eva Pieterse KINETIS 1606 in Fredrikstad, Smaalenenes, … Continue reading
John Pearce
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
John Hoyt
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
George Hadley
George HADLEY Sr. (c. 1615 – 1686) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Most genealogies state George Hadley was born 9 Mar 1628 in Reydon, Suffolk, England and his parents were George … Continue reading
Posted in 12th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Witch Trials
Tagged Indentured Servant, Indian Attack, Indian kidnap
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Philip Call III
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
Philip Call IV
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
Posted in -9th Generation, Line - Shaw, Storied, Violent Death
Tagged Daniel Webster, Indian Attack, Salisbury
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Thomas Stevenson
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
Posted in 12th Generation, Immigrant - England, Line - Shaw, Violent Death
Tagged Indian Attack, Oyster River NH
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Miner Descent 