Book Summary:
This manuscript relates to the ancestors of Richard Coleman Witters on the maternal side of his family. Included are family names such as Ackley, Adams, Bradford, Burbank, Cool, Crow, Dwight, Flint, Goodwin, Granger, Hoare, Kuhl, Mason, Partridge, Wark, and Whiting—all arriving to America prior to 1700 and found in several early American history books, genealogical societies, and town records.
In addition to names of individuals and dates of births, marriages, and deaths, you will find a taste of history of early America, accomplishments of certain individuals, and the roles played in shaping our educational , religion, and governmental systems.
You will read about the thought process of passengers coming to America—considering what to take and what to leave behind. You will read about the religion turmoil in England that caused the great migration to America.
This book was not intended to be a complete history of early America; it merely touches on points that, with hope, the reader will be inspired to learn more about our history and perhaps research his or her own family history.