Notes and Additions to the History of Gloucester, Vol. 1: Early Settlers (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John J. Babson

9780332925684: Notes and Additions to the History of Gloucester, Vol. 1: Early Settlers (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332925684 ISBN 13: 9780332925684

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Exploring the founding families of Gloucester

An in-depth historical companion presents the early settlers who shaped this town, with notes and additions that broaden the tale of its beginnings. The book compiles genealogical detail and local lore to illuminate who lived here before 1701 and how their descendants remained part of Gloucester.

This edition organizes biographies, family lineages, property holdings, and key life events. It blends government records, church rolls, and personal notes to sketch everyday life in a growing New England port town. Readers will gain a grounded sense of the town’s early social fabric and the people who built its legacy.

Profiles of notable families and their connections within Gloucester’s early community
Insights into landholding patterns, occupations, and household life in the colonial era
Cross-referenced notes that trace lineage and local significance over generations
Context for how early settlers influenced the town’s development and memory

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogists, and anyone curious about the roots of Gloucester.

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