Robert Seeley, a Puritan who sailed with the Winthrop Fleet to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630, was a pioneer in early American history.
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Thomas Douaire de Bondy, a gentleman in Paris with connections to the French royal court, was unique among early settlers in New France.
Jacques Bertault and Gillette Banne were executed for murdering their son-in-law, but there’s more to the story than most people know.
Thomas Fitch arrived in New England during the Great Migration and made his mark as a founding settler of Norwalk, Connecticut.
Discover the captivating life of Marie Louise Cloutier, the youngest daughter of Zacharie Cloutier and learn more about her intriguing story.
Explore the life of Thomas Cornell, an early settler in Boston, Rhode Island and New York, and discover his many notable descendants.
Les Filles du Roi played an important role in New France’s history and many French Canadians can tie their lineage back to these 800 women.
Pedro da Silva immigrated to New France in the 17th century and played a crucial role as the colony’s first post courier.
Jean Guyon du Buisson, an early French settler, arrived in New France in 1634 and is known as the ancestor of many French Canadians.