History of the Fanning Family, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Discover the history of a Connecticut family that helped shape early American life. This genealogical record traces the Fanning lineage from Edmund Fanning, the emigrant ancestor who settled in 1653, through the American descendants and their stories. Clear, source-based details illuminate a long timeline of land, lineage, and community.This edition presents a plain, carefully documented history, drawing on town, church, and civil records to map the family’s roots and migrations. It combines narrative chapters with extensive genealogies, appendices, and illustrated charts, helping readers connect names to places and places to people. Step through generations that tie early settlers to later American communities. See maps, pedigrees, and documents that illuminate family connections. Explore biographical sketches and lists of descendants, including soldiers and notable members. Review appendices with wills, deeds, and other primary sources for research use.Ideal for readers of local and family history, genealogical researchers, and anyone tracing the Fanning surname across centuries. Read more