Local history and genealogy eastham public library. History cape cod genealogical society library catalog. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Currently, the collections in the eastham room are available by appointment only. Cape cod library of local history and genealogy jr. Dec 16, 2014 stop in and check out all they have to offer, and if you see the doane family genealogy book, let me know. History and genealogy of the mayflower planters and first. Histories of towns on cape cod and other areas of massachusetts, including some vital records. Mar 31, 2012 library of cape cod history and genealogy, issue 78.
Feel free to explore our site to learn more about your wing family, renew or confirm your eligibility for. Nickerson genealogy project nickerson family association. The author of this series has spent many happy hours during the past thirty years of more in the study of colonial history, especially that pertaining tot he new england states, and, particularly, the characteristics and genealogy. Consolidated cape cod library of local history and genealogy. Full time residents and summer visitors alike often ask us for books about the cape. Baker, has decided to cancel all events currently scheduled. History, both on a global and a capecentric scale, is a subject many of the books cover. Cape genealogy also has extensive resources available for researching family ancestry. Resources robert paine carlsons cape cod gravestones is the best online resource for cape cod graveyard research.
Dont miss this beautiful home close to everything on the cape. Welcome to the cape cod genealogical society the board of directors of cape cod genealogical society, in consideration of the latest directive of gov. Thursday, february, 2020 i have been learning how to create an ebook in preparation for my on demand publishing class. Many of chathams records, for instance, were lost in a fire, and yarmouths records of the revolutionary war period have been missing for years. Jun 09, 2015 ancestor established a trading post in what is now cape cod, elizabeth islands, marthas vineyard or nantucket. We realize that many will be disappointed, but feel that the health of. Barnstable county, massachusetts genealogy genealogy. The archives of the nickerson family association, located in the william emery nickerson archives in lower level of the genealogy center, hold many intriguing documents and artifacts that may some day, with further research, yield up their secrets. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Cape cod library of local history and genealogy volumes 1. Cape cod gravestones, a comprehensive inventory of gravestones up to 1880 and now working up to 1900 for all fifteen towns on the cape many early ones include a photograph. This book by military historian, stauffer miller, provides a list of all of the men of draftable age on cape cod who were enumerated in the 1861 1863 development.
One of the mostused resources at the sturgis library is the 50volume handwritten set of vital records entitled genealogical notes of cape cod families, aka the green books. Cape cod genealogy links to searchable databases, historical newspapers, heritage sites and more. It was engaging and full of an intimate history of cape cod for multiple generations. As a new resident on cape cod a wash ashore this gives me insight into the cape codder attitudes as it follows 2 families from the mayflower to modern times. History of sandwich glass and the deming jarves book of designs. Nickerson genealogy project there are five published volumes of the nickerson family. Kittredges annotated index of 2,500 cape cod shipmasters and their vessels is a. Sparrow family genealogy by sarah sparrow, 1888 the story of the first encounter at nauset by ian saxine, 2019.
A good read for those interested in local history and the history of a bit of the everchanging cape cod glacial coastline. He is a valued member of a ccgs team that teaches genealogicaleducation courses at various locations throughout cape cod. History and genealogy of the mayflower planters and first comers to ye olde colonie. Salties sportfishing club has generously donated a number of fishing books. Fanny louisa steed meadows, genealogical records of austin bearse or bearce of barnstable, cape cod, ma, cleveland, oh, 1 oct 1933 claire dietz transcriber, records of the colony of new plymouth. Cape cod genealogical society maintains a genealogy library at the dennis public library, in dennisport at 5 hall avenue. Our volunteers serve on committees, assist patrons of our genealogy room at the dennis public library. Swift in the early part of this century under the name cape cod library of history and genealogy. The paperback of the cape cod library of local history and genealogy. Falmouth public librarys online resources databases are provided by the massachusetts board of library commissioners, the massachusetts library system, the friends of the falmouth public library, and the falmouth public library. Cape cod books we love cape cod is a very special place with a rich and fascinating history and great natural beauty and it has inspired and attracted many amazing authors. Cape genealogy is based in dennis, ma on beautiful cape cod. Correspondence of amos otis relative to colonial ancestry, book 1.
Cape cod families are difficult to trace because only the probate records survived the burning of the barnstable county courthouse in 1827, and similar disasters have taken their toll on the capes. To maintain, develop, and make available to members and the general public a collection of materials relating to genealogy, with the emphasis on cape cod and new. A facsimile edition of 108 pamphlets published in the early 20th century. Cape cod genealogy professional genealogy research service. Harwich genealogy in barnstable county, ma usa 1,015,348 massachusetts 46,767 barnstable county 2,050 harwich 184. The descendants of william nickerson 16041689 first settler of chatham, massachusetts covering. While it contains many articles about cape cod resources, history, and.
Cape cod genealogical society public group facebook. Iii includes richard rich of eastham on cape cod and some of his. Hi to all if you have a nickerson that youre interested in having a lookup done for from the nickerson family assoc. Cape cod library of local history and genealogy volumes 1 and 2 by smith, leonard h book condition. Histories, related to early new england, cape cod, and canadian history. A blog about the genealogy of folks of cape cod, their history, vocation, education, and contribution to the world in general. Cape cod library of local history and genealogy, 2 vols. The settlers were thomas prence, nicholas snow, john doane, edward bangs, josiah cooke, richard higgins, john smalley, samuel hicks, john jenkins, robert wixon, joseph rogers, john freeman. Genealogical notes of cape cod families internet archive. Search for library items search for lists search for. Leonard smith found himself in when he stumbled upon a series of pamphlets published at yarmouthport by charles w. Glass and the deming jarves book of designs description of the farris windmill in south yarmouth. Cape cod library of local history and genealogy volumes 1 and.
Professional genealogy research, estate research, probate research, custom genealogy gifts and family ancestry resources provided by cape genealogy. Cape cod library of local history and genealogy leonard. Many genealogical societies hold their meetings in the evenings or weekends, which for many interferes with family activities. Ancestor engaged in some of the initial surveying and exploring activities in what is now cape cod, elizabeth islands, marthas vineyard or nantucket. History of barnstable county chapter 1, geology and topography us gen web. Cape cod library of local history and genealogy books. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Library of cape cod history and genealogy, issue 78. An interesting thread of passions that span through time. Based largely on the genealogy of mayflower planter stephen hopkins, this work includes both his male and female lines through a number of generations. The journal has been published twice a year, in june and december, beginning in 2011. History of barnstable county, by simeon deyo boston. Cape cod families are difficult to trace because only the probate records survived the burning of the barnstable county courthouse in 1827, and similar disasters have taken their toll on the cape s town records.
Bulletin of the cape cod genealogical society cape cod genealogical society. Welcome to the official website of the wing family of america,inc. Feel free to post queries for your family history, genealogy events happening in our area, or anything. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Mass towns cape cod genealogical society library catalog. Research cape cod in the massachusetts forums on, the new genforum. In addition to the genealogy resources in our cape cod reference collection. Cape cod library of local history and genealogy, vol. Sturgis library in barnstable, ma cape cod genealogy. It is open to the public, during those hours that volunteers are available, currently. Read our fy2019 annual donor report barnstable village coloring book.
The cape cod genealogical society holds its monthly meetings on weekdays usually tuesday 10amnoon, and there are several special interest groups that meet for more indepth discussion. Cape cod genealogical society is appreciative of all the assistance our volunteers provide. Since four of hopkins children intermarried with descendants of many of the first comers to plymouth and cape cod, this work is brimming with mayflower connections. Chris setterlund, who lives in yarmouth, is a lifelong cape codder and the author of in my footsteps, a guide to historical sites on cape cod. The liberally illustrated history of the area, with remembrances and vignettes by local residents, including the history and travails of the breakwater that protects the beach. Many of the books in this collection circulate and are available for borrowing. True to the cape cod tradition, youll find a sizable genealogy section featuring notable area families. Jan 09, 2016 though you can find all the latest shelfhoggers at parnassus books, the store has always specialized in used and rare gems. Robbins favorite genealogy sites, a collection of cape cod genealogy links for libraries and resources available on the internet. The eastham room contains many local history collections ranging from cape cod history to eastham history to genealogy. These collections are currently being reorganized and inventoried. The lothrop genealogy and local history collection includes mayflower.
We always mention that the mission of our society is to educate, but within that mission is the statement. A facsimile edition of 108 pamphlets in the early 20th century. Usgenweb barnstable county massachusetts plymouth colony. A facsimile edition of 108 pamphlets published in the early 20th century, volume 1. If youd like to work with cape genealogy, please contact us.
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