This book is a quarterly journal devoted to the history and genealogy of New England and its people. The New England Historic Genealogical Society was founded in 1845 and is one of the oldest and most respected genealogical organizations in the United States. This edition contains a range of articles and features on topics such as family history, local history, genealogical research methods, and source materials. Whether you are a professional genealogist or a family historian, this journal is an indispensable resource for exploring the rich past of New England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.