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 ... 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 ... 119» Next»
WikiTree: John Heard (1612-1689)
John Heard was a master carpenter,who appears first in Colonial records between 1635-1640 when he was granted land in Dover. In the same year, he was one of the signatories of the Dover Combination. John married Elizabeth Hull, daughter of Reverend Joseph Hull and Joanna Coffin, around 1642 in York. John's contributions to Dover extended beyond his carpentry; he served as a surveyor, a constable for Cocheco, and was involved in various committees to settle disputes.
Notably, around 1668, John constructed a strong garrison on Garrison Hill in Dover which notably withstood several Native attacks. His foresight in fortifying his home, known as "Heard's Garrison," proved crucial, especially during the massacre of June 28, 1689, when the garrison was the only one among five to survive, thanks to the timely intervention of Elder Wentworth.
We have four lines of descent from John and Elizabeth, two on the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line and two from the Wright (Tucker) line.
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