Monthly Archives: April 2017

We can know much of the Hayne family of Devon and Virginia, at the same time as knowing little of importance. That is, although it is possible to chart ‘who begat who’, the substance of their life – their everyday … Continue reading →

WIVELISCOMBE 1. 1.1. John Hill, tanner. 1.1.1. Joan Hill, m. David Edney, 30 Jan 1574. (Thus, cousin of the Bennetts). 1.1.1. Thomas Hill, bapt. (b.) 7 July 1562. 1.1.2. George Hill, b. 24 Apr 1563. 1.1.3. John Hill, b. 19 … Continue reading →

When researching the possible origins of Edward Brantley of Virginia, it seems pertinent to consider the area parallel to the Bristol Channel; Wrington being its southerly outpost, Gloucester its northerly, and Bristol being between – the main area connected to … Continue reading →