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Gilbert Crispin I came from Livarot or Blangy, near Lisieux, where the Crispins had large tracts of land. Livarot was a ducal domain, and was fortified from the time when the Mont-Gomeri built their castle. Its main fiefs were Pont-Aleri, … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Parsons v Symes. Plaintiffs: John Parsons and others. Defendants: Charles Symes and August Symes his wife. Place or subject: estate of John Harris, Radstock, Somerset. (N.A., C 7/279/108. 1662). This John Harris was almost certainly the John Harris, bapt. Jan. … Continue reading →

MELLS A certain strand of Harris can be best viewed in their relationship (as tenants and cousins) of the Hill/Symes family of Pitminster. This strand was closely associated with other strands, and each married into the same families, making any … Continue reading →

Genealogy is a great begetter of romance. The origins of the Macleods of Lewis are woven in a deceptive thread, its design to give the impression that they stemmed from Leod (pronounced ‘lodge’ in Scottish Gaelic); the eldest son of … Continue reading →

1. Sir John Puleston ap John Hen, m. 1. Elin Whitney, da. of Robert Whitney ap Sir Robert. 1.1. Sir John Puleston of Bersham, Constable of Carnarvon Castle (d. 1551), m. 1. Gaynor, da.of Robert ap Meredydd ap Hwlkin Lloyd, … Continue reading →

Discerning one of the following Harris from another is like attempting to pick out peas in a stew with a thin fork. It may be best to treat this group of people as seperate entities. We have an emphasis to … Continue reading →