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 ... 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 ... 119» Next»
WikiTree: John Libby (1610-1682)
John Libby married Judith (maiden name unknown) in England in April 1635 and in December 1635 sailed from Plymouth England on the Hercules, arriving at Richmond's Island off the coast of Maine on Feb 13, 1636.It is unclear if Judith must have emigrated with him or after, as their first son John (our ancestor) was born in April 1636, though in England or the colonies is unknown. The rest of their children, beginning in 1638 were all born in what is now Scarborough, Maine.
John worked for the fishing company of John Winter until 1639 and then settled near "Libby's common landing place" at Anthony's hole near the eastern point of the "Old Neck" in Scarborough. Before 1 Jan. 1663/4 he moved inland and built on the bank of Libby's River on the 283 acres which he purchased from Henry Jocelyn.John was active in the community, serving as constable in 1664 and a selectman in 1669. During King Philip's War, he suffered significant losses. His house was burned, and his cattle were killed by the Indians, forcing him and his family to flee. Four of his sons fought in defense; two lost their lives.
John and Judith had 12 children together. Judith died sometime before 1663 when John remarried. In his later years and had two more sones with his second wife. We are descended through 4 different lines, and on both the Laviolette (Shorey) side and Wright (Tucker) side.
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