December 18, 2012

Virginia Colonial Records, 1600s-1800s

Within the lineages, family histories, vital records and historical essays compiled and indexed in this database, you'll find information on approximately 190,000 individuals. The 22 titles reproduced here are expertly sourced and comprehensive.

Often, you'll have the opportunity to learn not only of your immigrant ancestor's voyage to America but of his or her new life once they settled in New England. Among the resources, you'll find:

- Biographical sketches of early settlers
- Historical essays on early New England life
- Journal entries detailing the daily struggles of early New Englanders (including entries composed by John Winthrop and compiled by James Savage)