Who Begot Thee? (Classic Reprint): Some Genealogical and Historical Notes Made in an Effort to Trace the American Progenitors of One Individual Living ... Living in America in 1903 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Tracing a single family's rise from English roots to New World settlements Discover how one lineage grew across New England and Nova Scotia, with detailed notes that connect place, people, and history. This edition compiles generations of Bent and allied families, showing how early settlers shaped communities from Sudbury to Annapolis County and beyond.

Written as genealogical and historical notes, the book lays out the male line and key descendants, including chapters on pioneers, land grants, and notable transfers of property. It ties together long-standing family names with early colonial life, and it highlights how lineage intersects with local history, famous landmarks, and regional development.

What you will experience

• Clear biographical sketches and lineages for families such as Bent, Beal, Gannett, Hobart, and Kent.


• Context about settlements, land grants, and notable colonial-era activities in New England and Nova Scotia.


• Connections to well-known sites and figures, including references to places like Sudbury, Marlborough, Hingham, and the Wayside Inn.


• Guidance on tracing lineage with source notes and pointers to related genealogical works.

Ideal for readers of local history, genealogists, and anyone researching New England ancestry.

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