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 ... 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 ... 119» Next»
WikiTree: Edward Woodman (1606-1692)
Edward and Joanna (possiby Salway) Woodman came to New England in 1635, and together with Archelaus, his younger half brother, settled in Newbury, Massachusetts. Edward Woodman was one of the ninety one grantees who settled Newbury and one of fifteen of that number who was entitled to be called "Mr".He served as executive officer or selectman from the beginnings of Newbury and for several years after.He owned extensive lands including a house lot with 4 acres, a house lot with 1 acre, 45 acres field and upland meadow, 20 acres of salt marsh, a 4 acre planting lot, as well as several other parcels of upland, salt and fresh marsh and meadow. These additional parcels ranged from a few acres, to 300 and 500 acre parcels.
We are descended from Edward and Joanna on the Laviolette (DeRochemont) side.
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| Linked to | SALWAY, Joanna; WOODMAN, Edward Jr. |
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