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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.