Tag Archives: SOMERSET

SOME HARRIS NOTES

Posted on November 27, 2016 by genealogy1066

It is impossible to understand settler families of America without understanding their origins, and their kinship associations in England, which were invariably repeated in America. These notes commence with ‘trimmed’ versions of the genealogies of those families of Somerset, England, … Continue reading →

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WALTONS OF BRUNSWICK COUNTY

Posted on October 9, 2016 by genealogy1066

The Walton family of Brunswick County, Virginia, resided in the Glastonbury area of Somerset, England. They took their name from the village of Walton, which is 3¼ miles (N. W. by W.) from Glastonbury. Immediately west of Glastonbury are the … Continue reading →

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HORNER/SYMES

Posted on October 4, 2016 by genealogy1066

1. … 1.1. Sir Thomas Horner, purchased the manor of Mells in 1544. 1.2. John Horner, gent., of Stoke St Michael, Somerset. The Horners were landlords of the Peace family: (1. … Peace. 1.1. John Peace, bur. 19 Oct. 1677. … Continue reading →

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HICKES/HIX – SOMERSET TO BRUNSWICK CO.

Posted on September 28, 2016 by genealogy1066

    Bath is abt. 25 mls fr. Wedmore/Cheddar, where the Hickes interm. with the likes of the Cowncell family, and were, thus, of some status. The Chapmans were an influential and long established family of Bath. (See Transcript of … Continue reading →

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HARRIS OF SOMERSET MARRIAGES

Posted on July 19, 2016 by genealogy1066

A common misconception of genealogy places 18th century ancestors in such places as Virginia and Carolina as descendants of very early settlers, when, in fact, emigration from England was a continuous process, and it is as likely as not that … Continue reading →

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HARRIS OF SOMERSET AND VIRGINIA

Posted on June 29, 2016 by genealogy1066

   NUNNEY CHURCH In response to my opinion being asked for: 1. Thomas Harrys of Mells, carpenter, b. 1494. Description: Depositions as to the late abbot of Glastonbury (Somerset) taken at Wells (Somerset) before Nicholas Fitzjames esq and John Mawdleyn’ … Continue reading →

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