Foote Family, Comprising the Genealogy and History of Nathaniel Foote of Wethersfield, Conn., and his Descendants . . . Volume 1

Marble City Press - The Tuttle Company, 1907. Hardcover. Acceptable. Marble City Press - The Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont 1907. Volume I only. "Also a partial record of Descendants of Pasco Foote of Salem, Mass. Richard Foote of Stafford County, Va., and John Foote of New York City. Hardcover, 607 pp. NOT a facsimile. In acceptable condition. Brown cloth covered boards with gold lettering on front and spine. Nicking and fraying to clother over corner tips and top and bottom of spine and moderate overall scuffing and soiling to covers as well. Binding still solid. Previous owner's (a descendant of Foote) bookplate on front paste-down and notes in ink on front free end paper with some commentary on a few pages as well. Damp-staining to bottom edge of several pages and light aging throughout with occasional spotting and soiling. Black and white illustrations. A good reading copy. Nathaniel Foote (1592 - 1644), was an early English immigrant to Connecticut. He was part of the settlement party that founded Wethersfield, Conn, the oldest town in that state. This book explores the history and genealogy of Nathaniel Foote and his descendants. The Author, Abram William Foote, was a descendant of Nathaniel Foote and a noted genealogist of his time. The book begins with an introduction to Nathaniel Foote and his life in England before he immigrated to America in 1630. It then delves into his life and contributions to the early settlement of America, including his role in the founding of Wethersfield, Connecticut. The book also provides a detailed account of Nathaniel Foote's family tree, tracing his descendants through several generations. It includes information on their lives, occupations, and contributions to American society. Throughout the book, the author provides extensive historical context, including information on the political and social climate of the time, as well as notable events that shaped American history.