Category Archives: FAMILY DESCENT

Timothy Cotter

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Descent by Sea

During an April 2012 trip to County Cork, Ireland, I took a wild chance to find the illusive spot where my uncle was hung by the British in 1824.  I was rewarded by an amazing revelation that unraveled a mystery … Continue reading →

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Robert de Ogle

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Descent by Sea

Sir Robert de Ogle aka Sir Robert Ogle (c. 1306-1362), baron of Ogle and Hepple, was probably born in 1306. Robert Ogle married Joan Hepple.  She was granddaughter of Robert Hepple and Margaret Chartenay, daughter and co-heiress of Sir Richard … Continue reading →

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Stephen Bordley, Jr.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Descent by Sea

Stephen Bordley, Jr. (1709-1776) was born in 1709 near the Wye River in Maryland.  He was the youngest of five children. Stephen’s father Reverend Stephen Bordley   (1674-1709) came by sea to Maryland in 1696 to become the second Reverend of … Continue reading →

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Stephen Bordley

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Descent by Sea

Stephen Bordley (1637-1695) was christened at Tunstall, Lancaster, England on January 1, 1637.  There was a siege on Thurland Castle which lay it in ruin when Stephen was only about six years old. His father William Bordley (1605-1669) and his … Continue reading →

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Capt. William Bryden

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Descent by Sea

Captain William Bryden (1768-1840) was born in  Edinburgh, Scotland on November 21, 1767.  His baptism took place at the Canongate Parish:  “James Breaden, shoemaker in Canongate and Elspeth Chalmers his spouse, had a son born 21st November 1767, baptised 29th … Continue reading →

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Barent Thalheimer

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Descent by Sea

Barent Thalheimer (Tollhamer) (circa 1720-?) was born in Dutchess County, NY as a first generation in the Colonies. His father was Henrig Bernt Thalheimer, a Palantine who immigrated to America in 1709. His mother remains unknown. Barent Thalheimer married Christina … Continue reading →

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