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Languages : en
Pages : 922
Book Description
The Descendants of John Porter of Windsor, Conn. 1635-9
Author: The Descendants of Governor Thomas Welles of Connecticut and his Wife Alice Tomes, Volume 2, Part A
Author: Barbara Jean MathewsPublisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312890088
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Thomas Welles (ca. 1590-1660), son of Robert and Alice Welles, was born in Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England, and died in Wethersfield, Connecticut. He married (1) Alice Tomes (b. before 1593), daughter of John Tomes and Ellen (Gunne) Phelps, 1615 in Long Marston, Gloucestershire. She was born in Long Marston, and died before 1646 in Hartford, Connecticut. They had eight children. He married (2) Elizabeth (Deming) Foote (ca. 1595-1683) ca. 1646. She was the widow of Nathaniel Foote and the sister of John Deming. She had seven children from her previous marriage.
Genealogies in the Library of Congress
Author: Marion J. KaminkowPublisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
ISBN: 9780806316697
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 980
Book Description
Vol 1 905p Vol 2 961p.
Marine Chronometers at Greenwich
Author: Jonathan BettsPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019151117X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 848
Book Description
The Marine Chronometers at Greenwich is the fifth, and largest, of the distinguished series of catalogues of instruments in the collections of the National Maritime Museum. Housed at the Royal Observatory Greenwich — the 'home of time' and the Prime Meridian of the world — this extraordinary collection, which includes the celebrated marine timekeepers by John Harrison (1693-1776), is generally considered to be the finest of its kind in existence. The book is however much more than just a catalogue, and includes an accessible and engaging history of the chronometer, revealing why these instruments were important in our scientific and cultural history, and explaining, in simple terms, how they worked and were used. A comprehensive Glossary and Bibliography are included to ensure any technicalities are explained and that the reader has suggestions for useful 'further reading'. Over 480 photographs and illustrations, including many fine macro-photographs and line drawings, illustrate the 'jewel-like' beauty of the chronometer's construction and explain the function and subtleties of its mechanism. A chapter on 'How the Chronometer was Made', describes the fine sub-division of labour used to create these special machines, from bare metal, right up to delivery on board ship, and brief biographies of the makers tell the human story behind this important nineteenth-century industry. Another chapter, 'The Evolution of the Chronometer', aimed at collectors, historians and curators, provides clearly structured information on assessing and dating the chronometer, something many find difficult. And, for the dedicated specialist, there is extensive tabulated data on the technical structure of this important collection, a unique resource for future research.
American and English Genealogies in the Library of Congress
Author: Library of CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Bulletin ...
Author: Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 728
Book Description
Porter Settlements
Author: American and English genealogies in the Library of Congress. Preliminary catalogue. Compiled under the direction of the chief of the catalogue division
Author: The American Genealogist, Being a Catalogue of Family Histories
Author: Coombs Family History
Author: Publisher: Copyright held by Jan Gregoire Coombs
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Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
This book traces the history of immigrants from the British Isles who settled in New England and Virginia, and whose progeny were among the first settlers in Wisconsin.