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The Relationship Between William and Christopher WadsworthIt's long been speculated that one of the unnamed passengers on the ship Lyon arriving in Boston, 1632, was Christopher Wadsworth, the younger brother of William, who is listed prominently on the ship's register. Upon their arrival, both Wadsworth men took active roles in their new English settlements in this country. Were the two Wadsworth men related? Recently, DNA evidence has revealed that there is more to this story than previously believed. Read more about this family mystery here.Where is Xtopher Waddesworth's Bible?The book "Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine", published by Lewis Historical Publishing Company, New York, in 1909 tells of an inscription in a long lost Bible once owned by Christopher Wadsworth. Last known to be in the posession of Mr. Samuel W. Cowles, of Hartford, Connecticut in the late 1800's, the inscription may hold the answer to an old family mystery. Where is this book now, and what secrets does it hold? Find out more here.The Wadsworth Family Arrives in America"The ship Lion cast anchor in Boston harbor Sunday evening, Sept. 16, 1632. She brought", says Winthrop, "one hundred and twenty-three passengers, whereof fifty were children, all in good health." "Of the.passengers on this trip, only the names of about thirty are preserved, and of these the name of William Wadsworth heads the list, stating his family to consist of four persons." "The exact date of Christopher Wadsworth's arrival, or how he came, is not known." Over the years, there has been much speculation concerning the relationship between Christopher and William and the exact date of Christopher's arrival. While these questions may never be answered fully, it is clear that there are two distinct genealogical Wadsworth lines in America starting in 1632. Wadsworth GenealogyThis website is first a family site, then a site to document genealogical research. Please feel free to look around, sign our guest book or send an e-mail. Enjoy your stay! If you are a member of the Wadsworth family, whether directly descended from William and Christopher or not, we encourage you to consider joining our Family Reunion in 2032. Wadsworth Family MembersAre you a member of the Wadsworth Family? Are you interested in Wadsworth family genealogy or the history of America's early families? If so, this site is for you. We are interested in your ideas on how to make this website more useful and user friendly. A place for making connections and sharing research. Please feel free to contact me.
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