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Book Synopsis: This is a heroic attempt to bring together from English sources a complete list of emigrants to the New World from 1607 to 1660. No doubt records of passengers leaving for America were kept in this period, but while no systematic record has survived, the remaining records are substantial. Some were collected and published by John Camden Hotten over 100 years ago, and they were the passenger lists he found in the British State Papers. Since then a great many sources have been found and the time has been long overdue for these facts to be assembled in one comprehensive book. Hence the publication of this work by the English scholar Peter Wilson Coldham, the leading authority on early English emigration records. His book is a reworking of the Chancery records and records of the Exchequer, the 1624 and 1625 censuses of Virginia, the records of licenses and examination of persons wishing to "pass beyond the seas." To Hotten's basic list, which he has revised and augmented to 1668, Coldham has added fascinating records of vagrants, waifs, and prostitutes who were transported to the colonies. He has also added new transcriptions of records--not in Hotten--of servants sent to "foreign plantationes" from Bristol, 1654-1660. And he has added much more from port books, court records, and from any types of official papers and documents. As a result this book is a stupendous achievement.
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Looking to trace your ancestral roots? Look no further than The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607-1660. This remarkable compilation is the heroic effort of the renowned English scholar Peter Wilson Coldham. Jam-packed with English sources, it presents a complete list of emigrants who ventured to the New World from 1607 to 1660. No longer will you have to wonder about your family's past or how their journey shaped the present. With this comprehensive book, you can rediscover the stories of the brave individuals who paved the way for future generations.
Unearthed from the depths of time, these records, though fragmented, bear witness to the audacious spirits that set sail across the treacherous seas. From the quaintest villages to bustling city streets, pick through the remnants of history and uncover the hidden gems that have long eluded us. Compiled from various sources, including the British State Papers, Chancery records and records of the Exchequer, this meticulously crafted work transcends the ordinary. Delve into the previously untold tales of vagrants, waifs, and even prostitutes whose destinies became entwined with the colonies. This is history in its purest form, offered to you on a silver platter.
But our intrepid scholar, Peter Wilson Coldham, did not stop there. Extending his research beyond known boundaries, he has added new transcriptions of records from Bristol, detailing the lives of servants sent to "foreign plantationes" from 1654 to 1660. It's a rare glimpse into the day-to-day lives of those who sought a brighter future, far from the land they called home. The diligent search through port books, court records, and any types of official papers and documents has resulted in a truly stupendous accomplishment.
If you've ever felt a deep yearning to understand your roots, if you're ready to embark on a journey that will bring you face-to-face with your ancestors, then The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607-1660 is the answer you've been seeking. Step back in time, explore their lives, and uncover the connections that bind us all together. It's time to discover the past and illuminate your own path. Take the first step towards your own personal history by acquiring this extraordinary book today.
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