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Tracing the genealogy of the Welles family from its origins in Normandy to its settlement in New England, this comprehensive history sheds light on the lives and accomplishments of generations of Welleses. With detailed charts and illustrations, as well as extensive biographical sketches, Albert Welles's book is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in the history of one of America's founding families. 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.

Thomas Welles (1598-1660) immigrated from Essex County, England to Hartford, Connecticut in 1636, and served as secretary of state, deputy governor, and governor of the colony. Descendants and rela- tives lived in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Iowa and elsewhere. Includes ancestry to about 794 A.D. in England and France.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1874 edition. Excerpt: ... the Crown of England, firmly enjoining you to appear at said term at Pentecost, horsed and armed, the strongest in force possible, to advance into the said kingdom of Scotland, along with those who shall be ordered by us, and the brave gentlemen who are to be our companions at the same hour. According as you have Our honor and profit at heart, and glory of our Realm and your own happiness, in no manner omit our requests. Given at Stanwick, the 26th day of September, in the 26th year of our reign. These letters sent to the Counts, Barons, and Chevaliers superscribed, among whom is named Adam de Welles. A. D. 1299. -- 27th Edward I., R. F., vol. i. pages 908, 909. Troops assigned a certain period for their appearance at Carlyle. Proclamation to Edmund, Count of Cornwall, our well-beloved Kinsman, to permit to come to us against the Scots, our enemies and rebels, assistance, until the 2d day of August proximo. Similar letters sent to the Counts and Barons. Among the latter was Adam de Welles. A. D. 1300. -- 28th Edward I., R. F., vol. i. page 917. In the proclamation of the King at Carlisle, calling upon the army and its leaders as above (27th Edward I.), Adam de Welles is among the signers. In a like summons and demand for service of Edward, Count Cornwall (28th Edward, 1300), this Adam is among the signers. A. D. 1301. --29th Edward I., R. F., vol. i. page 927. The Wars of Baliol and Bruce. At a Parliament convened at Lincoln, respondent to a letter of the Pope, Scotland denied that the Country was held by feudal tenure of Rome or the Church. The Barons subscribed to the Papal jurisdiction, acknowledging the Pontiff supreme Lord of Scotland, Lord of England, and the most Sanctified Father in Christ. Adam, Lord Welles is among the signers....

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Hardcover reprint of the original 1879 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Welles, Albert. The Pedigree And History Of The Washington Family: Derived From Odin, The Founder Of Scandinavia, B. C. 70, Involving A Period Of Eighteen Centuries, And Including Fifty-Five Generations, Down To General George Washington, Fir President Of The United States. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Welles, Albert. The Pedigree And History Of The Washington Family: Derived From Odin, The Founder Of Scandinavia, B. C. 70, Involving A Period Of Eighteen Centuries, And Including Fifty-Five Generations, Down To General George Washington, Fir President Of The United States, . New York: Society Library, 1879. Subject: Washington, George, 1732-1799