Excerpt from A Partial Genealogy of the Descendants of Samuel Parsons, of East Hampton, L. I., 1650: Constructed, Mainly From Town and Church Records The numbers in the left-hand column are continuous, and serve to identify the name wherever found. The numbers in the right-hand column refer back to those in the left, so that the descent may easily be found. The index figure at the right of a name denotes the generation or degree of removal from the pioneer ancestor. The Roman numerals show the number of children. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from A Partial History and Genealogical Record of the Bancker or Banker Families of America: And in Particular the Descendants of Laurens Mattyse Bancker The work as a whole may be regarded as a contribution to the genealogical records of the Bancker and Banker families and by no means as a complete monograph. If it shall be the means of preserving something of the family history which would other wise have been lost the chief object of the writer will have been accomplished. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Millwood, a Family Tree: A Partial History of the Descendants of John Ellis of Rehoboth, Mass Everybody who writes a book, presents an excuse for doing so. This little volume is the result Of the writer's interest in the subject. It is nothing to be ashamed Of, to believe that blood is thicker than water. We confess to a reverence for those who have gone before; an honoring of the fathers. The matter Of collecting and publishing what could be learned Of the within Ellis family was discussed and even begun more than twenty years ago, but sus pended because Of other duties. Most Of those then interested are now fallen asleep. Many things are lost, but perhaps some are gained, by this delay. Much Of the work Of tracing family lines is now done by expert genealogists; but as this involves money outlay, we were obliged to forego such assist ance. Fortunately, however, the increased interest in early New England history has put a large collection Of information in many libraries and historical rooms so that What would once have been exceedingly diffi cult is now comparatively easy. All who for any reason undertake a work like this, find it difficult to secure information by correspond ence, and we have been no exception. It would have been a pleasure to make the range of facts much more comprehensive; but instead Of regretting, we are rather disposed to be thankful for the measure Of favor that has been accorded us; the humble results Of which are now given to the present generation and their posterity. E. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Millwood, a Family Tree: A Partial History of the Descendants of John Ellis of Rehoboth, Mass Everybody who writes a book, presents an excuse for doing so. This little volume is the result of the writer's interest in the subject. It is nothing to be ashamed of, to believe that "blood is thicker than water." We confess to a reverence for those who have gone before; an honoring of the fathers. The matter of collecting and publishing what could be learned of the within Ellis family was discussed and even begun more than twenty years ago, but suspended because of other duties. Most of those then interested are now fallen asleep. Many things are lost, but perhaps some are gained, by this delay. Much of the work of tracing family lines is now done by expert genealogists; but as this involves money outlay, we were obliged to forego such assistance. Fortunately, however, the increased interest in early New England history has put a large collection of information in many libraries and historical rooms; so that what would once have been exceedingly difficult is now comparatively easy. All who for any reason undertake a work like this, find it difficult to secure information by correspondence, and we have been no exception. It would have been a pleasure to make the range of facts much more comprehensive; but instead of regretting, we are rather disposed to be thankful for the measure of favor that has been accorded us; the humble results of which are now given to the present generation and their posterity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Partial History of the Freed Family and Connecting Families It was my design to give you a record, not only of the Freed Family, but of all the different branches of which all our relatives are com posed. Altogether, they make a happy and. Pleasant union. I am happy to state that all of our ancestors, both male and female, with out one exception as far as I was able to asoer tain, were Mennonites But I am sorry to note that many persons that were reared in Mennonite families chose to unite themselves to other denominations. Some perhaps to have an easier way to Heaven; others again thought that even the Mennonites were not strict enough for them. And even at times large numbers left the Old Mennonite Church in a block, and started up new denominations; but, almost in variably, they tenaciously stuck to the word Mennonite as one of the prefixes, or affixes, as a nomenclature for their denomination. But are not willing to conform to the Old Mennonite confession of faith. But we have no ill will or malice toward any person or denomination. We have nothing but charity and love for all. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.