Great Migration
The "Great Migration," as defined by the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS), encompasses the English Puritan migration to New England from 1620 to 1640. This movement primarily involved English Puritans who relocated in family units, driven by a quest for religious freedom and the aspiration to establish a Puritan commonwealth. These migrants originated from various regions of England and settled in areas that now form Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine, including the Plymouth Colony and the Massachusetts Bay Colony. An individual's inclusion in the Great Migration Study Project requires evidence of migration to New England within the specified period of 1620 to 1640. The project's objective is to compile biographical and genealogical profiles of all immigrants who arrived in New England during these two decades. The NEHGS has produced extensive volumes and directories, providing details about the lives of these immigrants. This collection presents research on many ancestors who were part of this significant historical migration. You may be shocked by how many there are. Even I was at first. However, most of these Great Migration ancestors are my 9th and 10th great-grandparents, and in some cases 11th and 12th, and with the number of great-grandparents doubling with each generation, the possibilities quickly become immense. We have a total of 1024 sets of 9th great-grandparents and 2048 sets of 10th great-grandparents. This makes finding so many Great Migration ancestors more understandable.» Great Migration «Prev «1 ... 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 ... 119» Next»
WikiTree: John Gilman (1624-1708)
John Gilman was 12 years old when his family migrated; he sailed on the Diligent of Ipswich that arrived in Boston on 10 Aug 1638. John married Elizabeth Treworgye in 1657 in Exeter.
John was actively involved in both business and local governance. He had a part ownership in his brother Edward Jr.'s sawmills in Exeter. Records from town meetings in July and November of 1652 demonstrate his active participation in community affairs, including being granted land and chosen as a town selectman. Over the years, John's civic engagement deepened. He served multiple terms as a commissioner to resolve small causes in Exeter and held significant military positions in the local militia, being appointed Lieutenant in 1669 and later promoted to Captain. 'Counsellor John Gilman,' was named one of the first counsellors of the Province of New Hampshire in 1679.
His influence extended to provincial matters as well. Notably, when Edward Cranfield became governor of New Hampshire in 1682, John was among the ten advisors chosen for provincial management. In 1693, his leadership qualities were further recognized when he was chosen as Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
John's entrepreneurial spirit was evident in his part ownership of several sawmills and his license to operate an ordinary (an establishment for lodging and refreshments). We are descended from John and Elizabeth through their daughter Sarah who married Samuel Dudley (on the Laviolette-DeRochemont line) and through another daughter Lydia who married John White (on the Wright-Tucker line)
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