A Walloon Family In America V2: Lockwood De Forest And His Forbears, 1500-1848 (1914) - Paperback

by Emily Johnston De Forest (Author), Jesse De Forest (Author)

""A Walloon Family In America V2: Lockwood De Forest And His Forbears, 1500-1848"" is a historical book written by Emily Johnston De Forest and published in 1914. The book is a detailed account of the ancestry of Lockwood De Forest, an American artist and designer who was descended from a Walloon family that immigrated to America in the 17th century. The book traces the history of the De Forest family from their origins in Europe, through their journey to America and settlement in New Amsterdam (now New York City), and their subsequent expansion across the American continent. The author provides a comprehensive genealogical record of the family, including details of notable ancestors and their achievements, as well as personal anecdotes and historical context.The book also explores the cultural and social aspects of the De Forest family's history, highlighting their role in the development of American society and culture. It includes descriptions of the family's involvement in the American Revolution, their participation in the abolitionist movement, and their contributions to the arts and sciences.Overall, ""A Walloon Family In America V2: Lockwood De Forest And His Forbears, 1500-1848"" is a rich and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of American families, genealogy, or the cultural and social development of America.Together With A Voyage To Guiana, Being The Journal Of Jesse De Forest And His Colonists, 1623-1625.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.