Monthly Archives: December 2025

THE REAL ROBERT BURTON OF VIRGINIA

Posted on December 16, 2025 by genealogy1066

The Burton Family of Atcham, Shropshire was a cadet of the Burtons of Longnor, and, as such, shared an ancestry with the family of Major William Harris of Virginia:“Among the recognised descendants of the Princes of Powys, through William, Lord … Continue reading →

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PAYNEL, HEREDITARY CLERKS (grammaticus) OF THEIR LACY KIN

Posted on December 6, 2025 by genealogy1066

Much written about the Paynels and Lacys is based on the conjectures of “wise men of old”, and have been given credence by successive generations slavishly repeating them, a feature accelerated in the internet age. The following might serve to … Continue reading →

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A BYNUM FAMILY OF VIRGINIA – DESCENDANTS OF THOMAS BENHAM OF WIVELISCOMBE

Posted on December 2, 2025 by genealogy1066

Precis from Proceedings, vols. 29-30, Somersetshire Archaeological and Natural History Society, pp. 19-32, 1884: “In the Gheld Inquest of Somerset, taken in 1084, it is recorded that in Wivelscoma there was one mill, and rent amounting to fifty pence; there … Continue reading →

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NORFLEET, HARRIS, AND WESTBROOKE IN VIRGINIA

Posted on December 2, 2025 by genealogy1066

1. John Westbrooke.1.1. Dorothy Westbrooke, m. William Harris, Aug. 31, 1562, in Wiveliscombe, Somerset, 10 miles N.W. of Pitminster, the home of the Fulghams.1.1.1. William Harris, born ca. 1563.1.1.1.1. Richard Harries, bapt. Jan. 28, 1595, “s.o. William”.1.1.1.1.1. John Harris, bapt. … Continue reading →

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