This work of sketches was collected and originally published in two volumes in 1888 and 1890. It constitutes the best genealogical history of the early families of Barnstable, Massachusetts, based on public records, family archives, and a study of original documents.

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. We have represented this book in the same form as it was first published. Hence any marks seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.