John Gallup Captain

John Gallup Captain

Lifespan: 1615 - 1675

Birth: 2 Jun 1904 in Dorset, England

Occupation: Soldier

Marriage: Hannah Lake

Children: Helen, Catherine, Mary, Winifred, Ramah

Parents: Unknown & Unknown

Death: 19 Dec 1675 in Wickford, Rhode Island

Burial: Smiths Castle Mass Gravesite, North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island

Chapter 1: Early Life and Ancestry

Captain John Gallup was born between 1615 and 1619 in Dorset, England, into the Gollop family, a lineage noted for its longevity and contributions to English society. The Gollop family, described as "very ancient," held significant estates such as Strode Manor in Netherby, Dorset. Members of the family were recognized as barristers, authors, school teachers, priests, coroners, aldermen, and captains, indicating a legacy of service and leadership.

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