By William Lewis Welch 

Published in 1902, this book provides a record of Francis Lyford of Boston and Exeter and some of his descendants. The first in America was Rev John Lyford who arrived at Plymouth in March, 1624. He was sent over by the company in England as minister for the colony. His wife and several children accompanied him. He was with the Established Church and sent to counteract the colonists in hopes to bring them back to 'the Church. He got in trouble with the authorities at Plymouth, was expelled from the colony soon after his arrival. You can read more about this interesting true story in the pages.

(88p., Index, 1902)