Tag Archives: Popham Colony

John Parker Sr

Posted on March 30, 2011 by markeminer

John PARKER Sr. (1568 – 1651) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather; one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line John Parker Sr. was born 25 Sep 1568 in Georgeham, Devon, England.  His father was James PARKER.  His brother William … Continue reading →

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Thomas Atkins

Posted on June 27, 2010 by markeminer

Thomas ATKINS (1619 -1716) was a fisherman, who purchased from the  sachem Mowhotiwormet,  commonly called Chief Robinhood, the southern end of Phippsburg Maine. Atkins Bay bears his name. Here is a Google Satellite Map showing Atkins Bay and directions from Civil … Continue reading →

Posted in 12th Generation, 13th Generation, 90+, Be Fruitful and Multiply, Immigrant - England, Line - Miller, Line - Shaw, Pioneer, Place Names, Storied | Tagged , , | 15 Comments