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 ... 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 ... 119» Next»
Great Migration: Nicholas Holt (1608-1685)
Nicholas Holt and his first wife Elizabeth (Short), originally from Romsey, Hampshire, England, arrived in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in June 1635 as a tanner and dishturner. Settling in Newbury with his family shortly after arriving aboard the ship "James," he held land parcels in the area and actively participated in the community.
Nicholas was heavily involved in civic duties; he was fined for meeting tardiness yet was entrusted with important responsibilities like surveying town fences and serving as town surveyor. His leadership extended to the military, where he was part of Newbury's defense formation, emphasizing his commitment to community security.
In the mid-1640s, Nicholas was among the first settlers of Andover, and was influential in the town's early development. His civic engagement continued in Andover; he was one of the original church members and was involved in defining town boundaries and infrastructure like highways and bridges.We have 4 lines of descent from Nicholas and Elizabeth, all through the Wright (Tucker) line.
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