Tag Archives: Plymouth

Ralph Gorham

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

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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Ephraim Kempton Jr

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

Ephraim KEMPTON Jr. (1621 – 1655) was Alex’s 9th Great Grandfather; one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miller line. Ephraim Kempton Jr.  was born 18 Mar 1621, London, England.  He was baptized 24 Jun 1623 at St. John … Continue reading →

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Lt. Ephraim Morton

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

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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William Ring

Posted on June 4, 2010 by

William RING (1565 – After 1620 Before 1629) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096  in this generation in the Shaw line. William Ring was born about 1565 in Pettistree, Suffolk, England.  His parents  are not known.   He married Mary … Continue reading →

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Thomas Clark

Posted on June 4, 2010 by

Thomas CLARK (1605 – 1697) was Alex’s 10th Great Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation in the Shaw line. Thomas Clark was baptized on 8 Mar 1600 in St. Dunstan’s, Stepney, London , England.  His parents were  John CLARK and  Mary … Continue reading →

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John Tilley

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

John TILLEY (1571 – 1620 or 1621) was one of the settlers who traveled from England to North America on the Mayflower and signed the Mayflower Compact. Tilley died shortly after arrival in New England.  John was Alex’s 12th Great … Continue reading →

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John Howland

Posted on May 31, 2010 by

John HOWLAND (c. 1591 – 1673) was one of the Pilgrims who traveled  on the Mayflower, signed the Mayflower Compact, and helped found Plymouth Colony. John was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather two ways; two of 4,096 in this generation of the … Continue reading →

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Elder William Brewster

Posted on May 17, 2010 by

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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