A deep dive into New England family history, tracing lines from Marblehead to Boston and beyond.
This nonfiction work compiles genealogical notes that connect families like Pitman, Gale, Norman, Maverick, Broughton, and their descendants, offering a clear view of early New England roots and the people who shaped them.
Structured as a chain of descent from early settlers to later generations, the edition presents lineage tables, marriages, land records, church memberships, and survivor notes. It weaves together town records, deeds, church lists, and probate notes to help readers understand how these families interlinked over generations.
- Follow the Pitman line from its 17th‑century Marblehead roots to descendants linked to later generations.
- See branches that include the Gale, Maverick, Norman, Devereux, and Broughton families, with key marriages and transfers of property.
- Learn how genealogists compile lines from town records, church lists, and probate through practical notes and references.
- Gain context for early colonial life in Marblehead, Salem, and nearby communities through documented evidence.
Ideal for readers of family histories and those researching New England ancestry, especially connections to Marblehead and surrounding towns.