Monthly Archives: March 2017

It would seem somewhat dampening to the spirit of those seeking the origins of the following Bynums to give lengthy detail of a Harris family of Wiveliscombe, Somerset, so suffice it to impart that Edward Bennett, uncle of Thomas Harris … Continue reading →

1. Thomas Harris, m. Judith Blake, 20 Nov. 1623, in Wiveliscombe, Somerset. He was a cousin of (1) Richard Bennett, Governor of Virginia, and probably he who d. in Virginia in 1672. B. 5, p. 224: Henry Baker deceased, estate … Continue reading →

1. William Harris, m. Dorothy Westbrooke, 31 Aug. 1562, in Wiveliscombe, Somerset; of a kinship circle which included families of Bodie and Fort. 1.1. Richard Harris, m. (8 Oct. 1594), Eleanor Bennet, sister of (a) Thomas Bennett, who had issue: … Continue reading →

It was Mr. Riddell who first poured icy water on the proposition that “Gilberto de Hameldun Clerico” (a monk of low order), named in a confirmation charter of Paisley of 1272, was the ancestor of the ducal Hamiltons; he did … Continue reading →

The ancestry of the Harris family of Wiveliscombe, intermarried with the family of Governor Bennett of Virginia takes on a new understanding when an accurate transcription of the name of the wife of William Harris is given; instead of West … Continue reading →

The ancestry of the Harris family of Wiveliscombe, intermarried with the family of Governor Bennett of Virginia takes on a new understanding when an accurate transcription of the name of the wife of William Harris is given; instead of West … Continue reading →

WEDMORE (Squires, Hodges family, abode of the Counsell family). 1. William Stone, bur. 14 Jun 1563. 1.1. John Stone, m. Isabel Edwards, 10 May 1561. 1.1.1. Robert Stone, bapt. 2 Aug. 1561. 1.1.1.1. William Stone, m. Philippa Maple, 20 Oct. … Continue reading →

It is very difficult to understand the complexity of English migration to 17th century Virginia in terms of genealogy. Groups of cousin-migrants from nearby villages embarked on voyages of discovery. Before their ship reached port, passengers from other ships, from … Continue reading →

It is not the case that the following were long-time inhabitants of London and its suburbs; many families were drawn to London and its ports as would-be ‘oceanic traders’ – those seeking to buy goods from the West Indies and … Continue reading →