This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
The Puritan Folk and the Lives of New England Ancestors
A fragment from Alice Mors Earot or Earot’s book on customs in old New England describes Puritan family life. It cites infant baptism practices, harsh living conditions, widespread child death, and communal wedding customs. It notes meals, recipes, and daily routines reflecting stern early colonial society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cimetica
Alice Mors
April Fool's Day. the Young Ones of Those Days Were Beaminy
Trdge Seal
Alexander
Willian Phips
Gueen
Doula Sheena
Watotawn
Barttett
Euch
Euch Mem Bagubricws
Walter
Dhe
Game Soul
Tia
Katy
Lime de Puritan Chiles
Holy
Sud
Benise
Monta
Haerford
Wisslow
Uwy
New Eli
Hikina
Thea