Edward Ireson was born in 1601, in England as the son of William Ireson. He married Mrs. Alice about 1635, in England. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. He died in December 1675, in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America, at the age of 74.
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"The Pilgrims boarded the Mayflower in search of religious freedom in the New World in September 1620. The Mayflower set sail from Plymouth, England, with 102 passengers, 40 of whom called themselves ""Saints."" After two stormy months at sea, the ship reached the New World. Nearly half of the group died during their first winter due to malnutrition and the harsh New England winter."
A series of conflicts regarding England's governance during the years 1642 to 1651 is now known as The English Civil War. Charles I summoned supporters to join him against his enemies in Parliament. In October 1642, nearly 10,000 men fought for Charles I and chased Parliament across the River Tamar. Fighting continued for years and was finally ended at the Battle of Worcester on September 3, 1651, with a Parliamentarian victory.
English: perhaps a variant of Ireton with an intrusive -s- to give Ireston, which has then been shortened to Ireson.
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