Tag Archives: Scottish Prisoner

Joseph Peck

Posted on March 21, 2011 by markeminer

Joseph PECK (1587 – 1663) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. Joseph Peck was baptized 30 Apr 1587 in Hingham, Norfolk, England. His parents were Robert PECK and Helen BABBS. He … Continue reading →

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Jan Jansen Postmael

Posted on August 13, 2010 by markeminer

Jan Jansen POSTMAEL (1655 – 1693) was Alex’s 10th Grandfather; one of 2,048 in this generation of the Shaw line. Jan Jansen Postmael was born in 1655 in Harlingen, Harlingen, Friesland, Netherlands. His parents were Jan BARENTSENand Nieltje Von BRENCKELEN. … Continue reading →

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William Holman

Posted on August 2, 2010 by markeminer

William HOLMAN (1594 – 1653) was Alex’s 11th Great Grandfather, one of 4,096 in this generation of the Shaw line. William Holman was born on 29 Dec 1594 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. His parents were William HOLMAN and Margaret HALL.   He … Continue reading →

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George Polley

Posted on July 22, 2010 by markeminer

George POLLEY Sr. (1625  – 1683) was Alex’s 9th great grandfather, one of 1,024 in this generation of the Miner line. George Polley may have been born about 1625 in Shoreditch, Middlesex, England.  His birth year is based on testimony … Continue reading →

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