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by Frederic Janes (Author)
A living line traced across centuries. A vital record for many. Frederic Janes's The Janes Family is a meticulous genealogy family history book that traces the descendants of William Janes, the emigrant ancestor of 1637. It follows the Janes family lineage among New England settlers, situating births, marriages and migrations within the larger story of early American ancestors and 17th century emigrants who shaped colonial life. More than names and dates, the work offers a biographical sketches collection, including an extended notice of Bishop Edmund S. Janes, D.D., that brings individuals into view and provides an ancestry research resource and descendants reference guide for researchers and curious readers. Drawn from historical family records, the narrative balances sober documentation with readable prose, making the material accessible without sacrificing scholarly care. Lineal descents are set out with clarity, and lives are given a sense of place, so the reader sees both family trees and human detail. Its historical significance is plain: a primary reference for colonial America genealogy and a compact social history of several branches of a long-established family. Casual readers appreciate the human stories and local colour; family-history enthusiasts and classic-literature collectors prize the book as a vintage genealogy reference and a well of source material for further study. Librarians and local historians often turn to such records when reconstructing settlement patterns and kinship networks among New England settlers, and the Janes volume endures as a touchstone for studies of community, clergy and civic life. For anyone mapping ancestry or collecting classic family histories, it offers both dependable data and the quiet dignity of a thoroughly recorded past. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.
