A History of the Willis Family of New England and New Jersey and Their

Description: This book delves into the rich history of the Willis family, tracing their lineage from their origins in 14th-century Warwickshire, England, through their pivotal role in the founding of Newark, New Jersey, and their subsequent contributions to the development of the American colonies. The author meticulously reconstructs the family's journey, weaving together genealogical records, historical accounts, and personal anecdotes. We meet prominent figures like Governor George Wyllys of Connecticut and witness the family's involvement in key events such as the Pequot War and the American Revolution. Beyond a mere family chronicle, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social, religious, and industrial landscape of early America. The Willis family's deep connection to the iron industry, for example, sheds light on a crucial aspect of colonial life. Ultimately, this book illuminates not just the story of one family but the broader tapestry of American history, revealing the values, struggles, and triumphs that shaped a nation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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