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 ... 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 ... 119» Next»
WikiTree: Thomas Leighton (1604-1672)
Thomas arrived in Salem, Massachusetts on October 10, 1633. Very little is known about his origin; some say he was Scottish, others English. He moved to Dover Point and was a signer of the Dover Combination and served as a selectman and constable. While Joanna's roots are unknown, it is believed her maiden name was Silsby and it appears he married her in 1640, so she must have been in the Dover area already.
We are descended from Thomas and Joanna through the Laviolette (DeRochemont) line.
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