In March of 1678 Patience Harris gave birth to a child that she claimed was fathered by John Orton. This story follows my research to find that child. Continue reading
Deacon Daniel Markham part I
DEACON DANIEL MARKHAM
Daniel Markham was my eighth great grandfather and the first of his family to immigrate to New England. Daniel wasn’t a prominent citizen such as a governor or leading minister, but there are a few clues to his life that are left for us to follow. Continue reading
Manassah Armitage
Manassah Armitage is not related to our family in any way. So why include this information about him? Simply because, I make a habit of researching all the people mentioned in a document to see if there is any relationship to our family. After doing all this work I thought it might be useful to others to know what I’ve found. Continue reading
Apprenticeship Indenture
The practice of apprenticeship in medieval England; the good, the bad and the ugly. Continue reading
Thomas Rose “The Trial”
THOMAS ROSE
Transcribed from the Old English text; John Foxe’s Book of Martyrs Variorum Edition Online; 1576 edition. I have corrected spelling, punctuation and grammar where necessary to make it easier to read. My notes, added for clarification, are in brackets [ ]. Continue reading
Thomas Rose “The Ministry”
THOMAS ROSE
Transcribed from the Old English text; John Foxe’s Book of Martyrs Variorum Edition Online; 1576 edition. I have corrected spelling, punctuation and grammar where necessary to make it easier to read. My notes, added for clarification, are in brackets [ ]. Continue reading