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by Frederic Janes (Author)
An indispensable compass for family historians tracing New England roots. A meticulous legacy, laid bare. Frederic Janes's The Janes Family is a definitive genealogical family history that traces the descendants of William Janes, the emigrant ancestor of 1637, and preserves an extended notice of Bishop Edmund S. Janes alongside a rich biographical sketches collection. Set amid the people and place of colonial New England families, the book situates individual lives within broader social movements and offers an approachable pathway into early american genealogy. Careful attention to names, dates and relationships makes this a lasting family historians resource for emigrant ancestor research and for anyone pursuing new england ancestry in 17th century America; it also serves as a compact genealogy reference book for local historians and amateur sleuths of lineage. Beyond names and dates, Janes frames each branch with brief portraiture and contextual notes that guide readers through migration patterns and social ties. The result is both a working tool for detailed research and an unexpectedly readable portrait of kinship across generations. 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. Its historical significance lies in the way it assembles historical family records and personal sketches into a coherent portrait of descent and community: the Janes family narrative becomes a lens on migration, clerical influence, and everyday life in early New England. Librarians, local-history societies and family archives will find it a dependable citation; casual readers will be drawn to the human stories and clear narrative threads. Classic-literature collectors and genealogists alike will value its fidelity and research utility. Whether consulted as a biographical sketches collection, a genealogy reference book, or a window into 17th century America, this edition returns a quietly authoritative voice to the study of descent and belonging.
