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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the forests and coastal villages of 1660s New England, Ousamequin--Massasoit, Grand Sachem of the Wampanoag--has spent a lifetime forging an uneasy alliance with the English settlers. For decades, diplomacy has held. But now the balance is breaking.As English towns expand and land is taken piece by piece, tensions rise on all sides. Old agreements are tested. Loyalties fracture. And beneath the surface, fear grows--fear of losing not just land, but identity, power, and survival itself.Told through multiple perspectives--Wampanoag and English, men and women--Yellow Feather captures the human story behind a turning point in American history. Leaders must decide how far they will go to preserve peace.or whether war is now inevitable In 1660s New England, rising tensions between the English colonies and the Wampanoag Confederacy push Metacomet and Plymouth Colony toward the devastating conflict that became King Philip's War. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Every Massachusetts ancestor left traces-but rarely in just one place.The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts, Volume 3, leads family historians through five of the Commonwealth's most historically rich and challenging counties: Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester. Organized at both the county and community levels, this volume helps researchers understand where records were created, where they may be found today, and how changing boundaries, migration, religious affiliation, local government, and historical events shaped the genealogical record.Beyond its county-by-county coverage, Volume 3 explores the many records that can reveal an ancestor's life between birth, marriage, and death. Readers will discover how to locate and use vital and institutional records; probate, court, land, tax, military, naturalization, and other government sources; census, cemetery, church, school, occupational, newspaper, and community records; and the collections preserved by archives, libraries, historical societies, and digital repositories.This volume also moves beyond locating records to interpreting them. Practical research strategies explain how to begin with the correct Massachusetts town, follow families across changing jurisdictions, evaluate conflicting information, use relatives and associates to break through brick walls, and combine evidence from multiple sources. Detailed case studies demonstrate how individual records can work together to reconstruct families and uncover stories that might otherwise remain hidden.Readers will learn how to: - Identify the most useful repositories for Massachusetts research- Locate records at the town, county, state, and regional levels- Work with vital, probate, land, court, military, church, and institutional sources- Use published works, archival collections, and online databases effectively- Analyze evidence and resolve contradictory information- Develop organized research plans for difficult genealogical problemsWritten for both beginning family historians and experienced genealogists, The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts, Volume 3 is a regional reference book and practical research companion. Whether you are tracing colonial families, immigrant communities, maritime ancestors, soldiers, laborers, or generations of New England residents, this volume will help you search more strategically, understand the records you find, and build a more complete account of your Massachusetts ancestors. Volume 3 explores genealogical resources across Nantucket, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties, plus Massachusetts vital, governmental, religious, archival, and digital records, research strategies, and case studies. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -A dependable guide to one of America's most historically rich-and genealogically complex-states.The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume I is an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand, interpret, and accurately use Massachusetts records. Grounded in rigorous methodology and informed by deep historical scholarship, this volume bridges the gap between narrative history and practical research strategy, making it a valuable addition to public libraries, academic institutions, historical societies, and private research collections.Covering the foundations of Indigenous homelands, the development of Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay, the evolution of town and county governance, and the forces that shaped record creation across four centuries, this guide gives researchers the context they need to evaluate sources reliably and responsibly.Inside, readers will find:Authoritative explanations of how Massachusetts towns, courts, churches, and governments kept recordsClear guidance for locating and using vital, land, probate, church, military, and immigration documentsCounty-by-county frameworks that place families within their historical and geographic settingsInsight into record gaps, jurisdictional shifts, and common pitfalls specific to Massachusetts researchStrategies aligned with modern genealogical standards and best practicesWritten for professional genealogists yet accessible to hobbyists, this volume equips researchers to form evidence-based conclusions, avoid common misinterpretations, and approach Massachusetts genealogy with confidence.For institutions and individuals dedicated to preserving and understanding the past, The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume I is both a practical tool and an invaluable teaching resource.A cornerstone reference for anyone committed to researching New England's people, places, and past. 314 pp. Englisch. …

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Buch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Massachusetts is not merely a place on a map-it is a layered archive of American history.In The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume 2: Dukes to Middlesex Counties, genealogist and historical researcher Eric J. Ostroff takes readers deep into the archival heart of the Commonwealth's island, coastal, valley, and industrial counties. Covering Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Middlesex Counties, this volume serves as a practical, historically grounded roadmap for anyone researching Massachusetts ancestry.From the Wampanoag homelands of Martha's Vineyard to the whaling ports of Essex, from the Quabbin diaspora towns of Hampshire County to the industrial mill cities and academic centers of Middlesex, this guide helps researchers understand not only where records are found-but why they exist in the first place.Unlike traditional location guides that simply list repositories, this book connects records to the historical forces that shaped them:¿ Indigenous land stewardship and colonial deed translations ¿ Quaker meeting minutes and Congregational church registers ¿ Whaling crew agreements and maritime customs records ¿ Sheep farming allotments and proprietors' books ¿ Irish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean, and other immigrant parish records ¿ Industrial-era municipal documentation ¿ Military service files from colonial wars through World War II ¿ Town clerk vital records and shifting jurisdictional boundariesEach county chapter opens with a concise historical framework, followed by detailed research strategies tailored to that region's unique documentary landscape. Cities, towns, villages, census-designated places, and named islands are examined individually, helping genealogists pinpoint where evidence survives and how to interpret it responsibly.This volume emphasizes: Understanding who created the record and for what purpose Navigating overlapping town, county, and colonial jurisdictions Recognizing gaps and biases in the archive Incorporating Indigenous, African American, and immigrant sources Applying modern genealogical methodology and evidentiary standardsFor beginners, this book provides clarity and structure. For advanced researchers, it offers nuance, context, and strategic depth.Whether your ancestors were Vineyard whalers, Essex shipbuilders, Quabbin Valley farmers, Irish mill workers, or Middlesex industrial families, this guide equips you to reconstruct their lives within the evolving story of Massachusetts.More than a directory of sources, The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume 2 is a companion for serious genealogical research-grounded in history, shaped by geography, and committed to inclusive storytelling. 386 pp. Englisch.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the forests and coastal villages of 1660s New England, Ousamequin--Massasoit, Grand Sachem of the Wampanoag--has spent a lifetime forging an uneasy alliance with the English settlers. For decades, diplomacy has held. But now the balance is breaking.As English towns expand and land is taken piece by piece, tensions rise on all sides. Old agreements are tested. Loyalties fracture. And beneath the surface, fear grows--fear of losing not just land, but identity, power, and survival itself.Told through multiple perspectives--Wampanoag and English, men and women--Yellow Feather captures the human story behind a turning point in American history. Leaders must decide how far they will go to preserve peace.or whether war is now inevitable In 1660s New England, rising tensions between the English colonies and the Wampanoag Confederacy push Metacomet and Plymouth Colony toward the devastating conflict that became King Philip's War. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In the forests and coastal villages of 1660s New England, Ousamequin--Massasoit, Grand Sachem of the Wampanoag--has spent a lifetime forging an uneasy alliance with the English settlers. For decades, diplomacy has held. But now the balance is breaking.As English towns expand and land is taken piece by piece, tensions rise on all sides. Old agreements are tested. Loyalties fracture. And beneath the surface, fear grows--fear of losing not just land, but identity, power, and survival itself.Told through multiple perspectives--Wampanoag and English, men and women--Yellow Feather captures the human story behind a turning point in American history. Leaders must decide how far they will go to preserve peace.or whether war is now inevitable In 1660s New England, rising tensions between the English colonies and the Wampanoag Confederacy push Metacomet and Plymouth Colony toward the devastating conflict that became King Philip's War. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A dependable guide to one of America's most historically rich-and genealogically complex-states.The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume I is an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand, interpret, and accurately use Massachusetts records. Grounded in rigorous methodology and informed by deep historical scholarship, this volume bridges the gap between narrative history and practical research strategy, making it a valuable addition to public libraries, academic institutions, historical societies, and private research collections.Covering the foundations of Indigenous homelands, the development of Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay, the evolution of town and county governance, and the forces that shaped record creation across four centuries, this guide gives researchers the context they need to evaluate sources reliably and responsibly.Inside, readers will find: Authoritative explanations of how Massachusetts towns, courts, churches, and governments kept recordsClear guidance for locating and using vital, land, probate, church, military, and immigration documentsCounty-by-county frameworks that place families within their historical and geographic settingsInsight into record gaps, jurisdictional shifts, and common pitfalls specific to Massachusetts researchStrategies aligned with modern genealogical standards and best practicesWritten for professional genealogists yet accessible to hobbyists, this volume equips researchers to form evidence-based conclusions, avoid common misinterpretations, and approach Massachusetts genealogy with confidence.For institutions and individuals dedicated to preserving and understanding the past, The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume I is both a practical tool and an invaluable teaching resource.A cornerstone reference for anyone committed to researching New England's people, places, and past. A concise guide to tracing Massachusetts ancestors. Offers clear context, essential record types, and practical research strategies for genealogists, libraries, and history enthusiasts. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Massachusetts is not merely a place on a map-it is a layered archive of American history.In The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume 2: Dukes to Middlesex Counties, genealogist and historical researcher Eric J. Ostroff takes readers deep into the archival heart of the Commonwealth's island, coastal, valley, and industrial counties. Covering Dukes, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, and Middlesex Counties, this volume serves as a practical, historically grounded roadmap for anyone researching Massachusetts ancestry.From the Wampanoag homelands of Martha's Vineyard to the whaling ports of Essex, from the Quabbin diaspora towns of Hampshire County to the industrial mill cities and academic centers of Middlesex, this guide helps researchers understand not only where records are found-but why they exist in the first place.Unlike traditional location guides that simply list repositories, this book connects records to the historical forces that shaped them: - Indigenous land stewardship and colonial deed translations - Quaker meeting minutes and Congregational church registers - Whaling crew agreements and maritime customs records - Sheep farming allotments and proprietors' books - Irish, Portuguese, Cape Verdean, and other immigrant parish records - Industrial-era municipal documentation - Military service files from colonial wars through World War II - Town clerk vital records and shifting jurisdictional boundariesEach county chapter opens with a concise historical framework, followed by detailed research strategies tailored to that region's unique documentary landscape. Cities, towns, villages, census-designated places, and named islands are examined individually, helping genealogists pinpoint where evidence survives and how to interpret it responsibly.This volume emphasizes: Understanding who created the record and for what purpose Navigating overlapping town, county, and colonial jurisdictions Recognizing gaps and biases in the archive Incorporating Indigenous, African American, and immigrant sources Applying modern genealogical methodology and evidentiary standardsFor beginners, this book provides clarity and structure. For advanced researchers, it offers nuance, context, and strategic depth.Whether your ancestors were Vineyard whalers, Essex shipbuilders, Quabbin Valley farmers, Irish mill workers, or Middlesex industrial families, this guide equips you to reconstruct their lives within the evolving story of Massachusetts.More than a directory of sources, The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume 2 is a companion for serious genealogical research-grounded in history, shaped by geography, and committed to inclusive storytelling. County-by-county guide to Massachusetts genealogy from Dukes to Middlesex Counties. Explains town, land, probate, church, maritime, and immigrant records with historical context and practical strategies for accurate family history research. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A dependable guide to one of America's most historically rich-and genealogically complex-states.The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume I is an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand, interpret, and accurately use Massachusetts records. Grounded in rigorous methodology and informed by deep historical scholarship, this volume bridges the gap between narrative history and practical research strategy, making it a valuable addition to public libraries, academic institutions, historical societies, and private research collections.Covering the foundations of Indigenous homelands, the development of Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay, the evolution of town and county governance, and the forces that shaped record creation across four centuries, this guide gives researchers the context they need to evaluate sources reliably and responsibly.Inside, readers will find:Authoritative explanations of how Massachusetts towns, courts, churches, and governments kept recordsClear guidance for locating and using vital, land, probate, church, military, and immigration documentsCounty-by-county frameworks that place families within their historical and geographic settingsInsight into record gaps, jurisdictional shifts, and common pitfalls specific to Massachusetts researchStrategies aligned with modern genealogical standards and best practicesWritten for professional genealogists yet accessible to hobbyists, this volume equips researchers to form evidence-based conclusions, avoid common misinterpretations, and approach Massachusetts genealogy with confidence.For institutions and individuals dedicated to preserving and understanding the past, The Genealogist's Guide to Massachusetts - Volume I is both a practical tool and an invaluable teaching resource.A cornerstone reference for anyone committed to researching New England's people, places, and past. …