Monthly Archives: October 2020

HARRIS AS ERDINGTONS

It is impossible to understand the relationships in Virginia between English families without understanding the medieval norm of a continuing intermarriage between a small group of (kinship) families. For centuries such families had strengthened their bonds, furthering joint “business ventures”, … Continue reading

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MR. EDWARD BRANTLEY

INTRODUCTION i.How is it possible to deduce the ancestry of “Mr.” Edward Brantley, who died between March 30, 1688 and January 1689 in the Upper Parish, Isle of Wight Co., Virginia? It can only be done by applying the methods … Continue reading

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HYGONS, HARRIS, AND SHERER

The Hygons/Hugyns family were recorded in Shropshire before the “Visitation” pedigree of 1623 commenced: “On March 17, 1335, we have an agreement between the Abbot of Haghmon, and Thomas Cresset of Halghton with his son Richard, concerning 12 acres held … Continue reading

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