Bryant/Maddox/Harrington Genealogy: From John Harrington to Nancy Harrington

14th Generation: Sir John Harrington

  • Sir John was born on August 4, 1560, in Somerset, England.
  • He married Mary Elizabeth Rogers on September 6, 1583, in Somerset. They had 9 children together: Child, Henry, Jane, George, Helena, James, Edward (who we are descended from), Elizabeth, and Mary.
  • Sir John was a courtier and author. He invented the flush toilet. He was also a prominent member of Queen Elizabeth’s Court.
  • Sir John died on November 20, 1612, (52 years old) in Somerset, England.

14th Generation: Mary Elizabeth Rogers

  • Mary was born on September 6, 1565, in Somerset, England.
  • She married Sir John on September 6, 1583, and they had 9 children together:
    • Child ? (1585-1587) (2 years old)
    • Henry (1589-?)
    • Jane (1590-?)
    • George (1591-?)
    • Helena (1591-?)
    • James (1592-1630) (38 years old) Immigrated to Massachusetts
    • Edward (who we are descended from) (1593-1651) (58 years old) Immigrated to Virginia.
    • Elizabeth (1597-1622) (25 years old)
    • Mary (1599-1662) (63 years old) Immigrated to Massachusetts
  • Mary died in 1634 (69 years old) in Suffolk, England.