Sixth Generation


60. Captain Myles Standish was born between 1584 and 1586 in Chorley, Lancashire, England. He died on 3 October 1656 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. He was buried in Old burying ground., Duxbury, Massachusetts. Myles served in the military in Dutch Army. Participated in the war of the Dutch & Spain. Came on the "Mayflower" in 1620. Soldier. Commander in Chief of Pilgrim Army until 1653. Left an estate of 258 pounds, a considerable amount for the time. Assets included: 5 horses, 2 saddles, a bridle and pillow, 14 cattle, a flock of sheep, some swine, assorted weapons, warming pan, a dozen tromclers (?), 3 beer casks, a malt mill, a churn, and a small library. Referred to as either Miles or Myles. Was treasurer of Plymouth Colony. Moved to Duxbury in 1632.Came on the Mayflower in 1620, He was a soldier by profession.
Barbara Allen and Captain Myles Standish were married about June 1623 in Plymouth/Duxbury, Massachusetts, USA.

61. Barbara Allen was born about 1590. She was born in 1600. She died in 1659. Barbara died after 6 October 1659 in Duxbury, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. Traveled to New England on "Anne". Possibly Sister to Myles' first
wife, Rose.Second wife of Myles Standish. Surname possibly also Standish. Came over on the 'Anne'. Family tradition states she is younger sister of Standish's first wife, Rose. Mail order bride?

Children were:

i.

Charles Standish was born about 1624 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. He died between 1627 and 1634 in Youth.

ii.

John Standish was born about 1626 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. He died before 1650 in Youth.

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iii.

Hon Alexander Standish-42.

iv.

Loria (Lorah) Standish was born after 22 May 1627 in Plymouth or Duxbury. She died before 1651.

v.

Charles Standish was born before 22 May 1627. He was christened in As a youth.

vi.

Charles Standish was born after 1627.

vii.

Myles Standish Jr. was born about 1629 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. He died after 20 March 1661 in Lost at Sea.

viii.

Capt. Josiah Standish was born about 1633 in Plymouth, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. He died on 19 March 1690 in Preston, New London County, Connecticut, USA.

ix.

Charles Standish was born after 1634 in Plymouth or Duxbury. He died after 7 March 1655.