Adam and Eve Family Tales - Page: 3
The Bible speaks of Adam and Eve as having been created by God. To Christians, Adam and Eve are as real today as they were at the Creation.
If Adam and Eve were the first parents, then every one on Earth can, if the time and energy were taken, trace their existence to them, and from one of their sons to other hims and hers, and so forth and so on. The process of tracing, establishing and studying ancestors is known as genealogy. If the genealogy goes back to Adam and Eve, it is known as an Adam and Eve genealogy
There are many Adam and Eve genealogies, and most are relatively correct for the long periods of time involved to formulate a completed list. Without the genealogies of the Europeans, who kept excellent records, an Adam and Eve would not be possible.
How far back can you trace your lineage on your mother's side? How far on your father's side? To illustrate what can be done the following lineal descent of Doctor James Mitchell Sims is offered in unbroken lines of 149 generations from/to Adam and Eve.
This research was compiled and verified through the use of such records as family Bibles, tombstone rubbings, published records such as deeds, wills, equity records, parish records, South Carolina and other Archives, New York Library records, Magna Carta lineage books, Harlaein Society lineage books of England, "Visitations of Parishes in England" (York, Poundsford, & Glamorganshire) and others. It is considered accurate, and has been verified by a certified genealogist who collects, and repairs, Adam and Eve genealogies.
To the beginning searcher, I suggest that you begin with yourself and work backwards listing each generation as you regress. The easiest way is to use pedigree charts to keep your lines in order. You'll certainly have a lot of fun, meet many interesting people along the way and find many family stories and other folklore which could be pertinent to you family. It is also a wonderful way to teach language, literature and history to children. Your discoveries may startle and amaze you.
For example did you ever wonder WHY you have such a short temper or from whom you inherited your Aqualine nose, or why you may be drawn to politics, teaching, writing or philosophy, for example. If you want to know thyself, and your family, do an Adam and Eve Genealogy.
For those who are new to family research, sooner or later you will come across the term natural daughter or son. A natural child is one born of parents not married to each other. In some cases, a natural child was heir to the throne, or received or lost inheritances which still affect people today.
The following Adam and Eve generation was given to me by a cousin. I join her line at generation #141. Many tales, legends and myths came to light but length prevents their inclusion at this time.
#141 - Amy Popham, who married Thomas Horner of Mells, member of Parliament and Sheriff of Somersetshire. His son, Sir John Horner was knighted and was the "Little Jack Horner" of nursery rhymes, with sarcastic reference to the family having obtained lands formerly held by the Abbot of Glastonbury, alluded to by the plumb. This is a wonderful tale from the pages of Mother Goose, written as a spoof to make good natured fun of the situation:
Sat in a corner
Eating his Christmas pie.
He stuck in a thumb
And pulled out a plumb
And said, "What a good boy, am I."
140. Sir John Popham, 1531-1607 m. Amy Games. Her father assisted in procuring the 1606 patents for the London and Plymouth Companies for the colonization of Virginia.
And there are many tales surrounding Alexander Popham, the judge who presided over the trial of Sir Walter Raleigh...
139. Alexander Popham married Jane Stradling.
138. Sir Edward Stradling, Knight died 1535, knighted by Henry VII married Elizabeth Arundel, daughter of Sir Thomas Arundel, Knight of Bath and his wife Catherine Dynham.
137. Thomas Stradling who died 9/8/1480 of St. Donat's Castle married Jenet Matthew who died in 1485. She was the daughter of Thomas Matthew of Radyr, son of Sir David Matthew of Ilandaff.
136. Sir Henry Stradling, Knight of St. Donat's Castle, knighted at Jerusalem by King Henry IV, married Elizabeth Herbert, dau. of Sir William Herbert of Thomas (see Collins Peerage vol. vii p.506).
135. Joan, natural daughter, married Sir Edward Stradling of St. Donat's Castle, Wales, son of Sir William Stradling and his wife Isabel St. Barbe.
134. Henry Beaufort, Bishop of Lincoln, Cardinal of St. Eusebius
133. John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, Knight of the Garter married the third time to Katherine Roet, daughter of Sir Payne Roet of Guienne and widow of Sir Hugh Swynford.
132. Edward III, King of England, married Philippa, daughter of William, Count of Hainault and Holland. Edward was the founder of the Knighthood, The Most Noble Order of the Garter. She is buried in Westminister.
131. Edward II, King of England, married Isabella, daughter of Phillip IV, King of France.
130. Edward I, King of England, married Eleanor, daughter of Ferdinand III, King of Castile and Leon.
129. Henry III, Plantagenet, King of England, married Eleanor, daughter of Raymond, Count of Provence.
128. John, King of England, known as Lackland, married Isabella of Angouleme, daughter of Aymer Tallifer, Count of Angouleme.
127. Henry II, King of England married Eleanor of Aquitaine, daughter of William, Duke of Aquitaine, and divorced wife of Louis VII, King of France.
126. Princess Matilda, known as Maude, married Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou and Maine, known as the Plantagenet King of England.
125. Princess Matilda of Scotland daughter of Malcolm III, King of Scotland and wife St. Margaret. Married Henry I, King of England, known as Beauclerk. He was the son of William the Conqueror and wife Matilda of Flanders.
124. Malcolm III known as Canmore, married St. Margaret Aetheling of England, daughter of Edward.
123. Duncan, King of Scotland, killed by McBeth, married Sibyl daughter of Siward, Earl of Northumberland.
122. Princess Beatrice.
121. Malcolm II, King of Scotland.
120. Kenneth II, King of Scotland.
119. Malcolm I, King of Scotland. 118. Donald, King of Scotland.
117. Kenneth I, McAlpin. (my Bichon--Lyndale White Snow of McAlpin--was named for him)
116. Alpin
115. Achaisas
114. Ethafind
113. Eugene V
112 - 57 Prince Findan, Eugene IV, Prince Dongard, Donald, Eugene III, Aidan, Conran, Dongard, Gergus More King of Argyll in Scotland, Mortough, Prince Muiredhach, Prince Eogan, Neall, Eochaidh Moihmeodhain, Muirread Hach Tireach, Fiachadh Streabhthuim, Caorbre Liffeachaire, Cormac Ulfhada, Art Aonfir, Conn Ceadchadbach, Feidhlimhidh Rrecgtmar, Tuthal Teachtman, Fiachadn Fionhudh, Feroaidhach Fionfachtnach, Criomhthan Niadhnar, Lughaidh Reibdearg, Prince Bias, Feidhlich, Prince Finn, Prince Finlogha, Prince Rioghneaim, Prince Eamhna, Prince Blathachta, Prince Lurie, Enno, Angus Tuirmbreach, Eochaid Foltleathan, Caisfhaidlach, Conla, Jaren, Prince Meilage, Coalbreag, More the Great King of Ireland, Prince Buillaig, Dyach Laighrach, Riachadh Tolgroch, Bolgrack, Simon Breac, Fion Fail, Gaillchadh, Prince Olchao, Siorna Saoghalach, Prince Maoin, Aongus Oilbhuagard, Labhruins, Prince Smiorguil
56 - 53 Tighernmas, Prince Follain, Eithraill, Irail Faidh the Irish King.
Jacob's Pillar, below, is an interesting tale. The stone is surrounded in myth and is said to have been brought to Scotland from the Holy Land.
52. Tamar Tephi-Eochaidh, the Hermon. Tamar was also known as Tea tephi, the daughter of God's House, Princess of the House of David. She came to Ireland in 580 BC and brought with her a relic of immemorial antiquity, said to be Jacob's Pillow of Stone which had been carried to Egypt with the Israelites. It was later the Stone of Scone, or the Coronation Stone. Her husband descended, as did she, from Judah (authority, Totten).
51. Zedekiah
50. Josiah-Hamutal, daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah
49. Amon-Jediah
48. Manasseh
47. Hezikiah
46. - 37. Abi, Jotham, Uzziah, Amaziah, Joash, Ahaziah, Jehoram, JEHOSOPHAT, Asa, Abjah
36. Rehoboam
35. SOLOMON
34. DAVID and BATHSHEBA
33. Jesse 32. Obed 31. BOAZ and RUTH 30. Prince Rehab 29. Nashon 28. Amminadab 27. Ram 26. Hezron 25. Pharez 24. Er-Tamar 23. Judah-Shuah 22. JACOB, known as Israel whose first wife was Leah and second wife was RACHEL
21. ISAAC and REBECCA
20. ABRAHAM and SARAH
19. Terah 18. Nabor 17. Serug 16. Reu 15. Peleg 14. Eber 13. Salah 12. Arphaxad 11. SHEM 10. NOAH 9. Lamech 8. METHUSALAH 7. ENOCH 6. Jared 5. Mahaleleel 4. Cainan 3. Enos
2. Seth
1. ADAM and EVE
I hope you have enjoyed perusing this genealogy and reading some of its tales. Published this day by special request for a student at North Carolina's Duke University.
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