Monthly Archives: August 2023

So many genealogical accounts of the origins of English settlers in early Virginia commence with prestigious families that are recorded in the tomes of Mr. Burke, et al.; understandably so, for it is no simple task to identify clusters of … Continue reading →

When considering the possible ancestry of John ap Harry (John Harris) of Cruckton, near Shrewsbury, who m. Margaret Leighton, dau. of Sir Thomas Leighton (by his mistress, Ann Baker), husband of Elizabeth Devereux, it may be pertinent to consider that … Continue reading →