Exploring the French and Grace Familiy Genealogies

Tag Humphrey Atherton

Puritans + Thanksgiving

Two of my posts highlighted relatives who lived in New England in the mid-1700’s.  They describe how my 8th great-grandfather Humphrey Atherton persecuted Quakers while my 7th great-grandfather’s step-brother, Benanuel Bowers was persecuted for being a Quaker.  Researching and writing… Continue Reading →

Death by Cow – Humphrey Atherton

Humphrey Atherton (1608-1661) is my paternal eighth great-grandfather.  At the time of his death he was considered a powerful leader who was very active in the political affairs of the colony.  However, through the lens of history, his persecution of… Continue Reading →

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