Goodrich Family in America e-bog

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. In preparing this volume, a correspondence has been carried on extending to every part of the United States, and requiring nearly a thousand letters. An earnest effort has been made to make the work as accurate as possible, and in addition tothe many private records furnished, many town, church, probate, and other public records have been consulted, as well as gravestones in ancient cemeteries. Undoubtedly errors will be found, arising partly from incorrect information furnished by persons relying too much upon memory, and partly from doubtful chirography. The spelling of proper names as given by the persons sending the information has been adopted, which will account for the variations in common names. Residence, ls always given when known, and if the place of death is known that is given the.