In Search of Barnabas Horton


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The biography of a Puritan settler of Eastern Long Island in the seventeenth-century. Supported by genealogical data and primary source documents.







Accused of Witchcraft in New York


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The history of infamous witch trials and witchcraft accusations is deeper than just those most often discussed at Salem. The Empire State has had numerous moments of pandemonium over the potential existence of witches. From Native Americans viewing European colonists as witches in the Mohawk Valley to witchcraft hysteria among early Long Island colonial settlements, the history of New York state's witchcraft accusations encompases all regions and communities in the state. Join author Scott R. Ferrara as he presents harrowing narratives of those who were accused of witchcraft, the feverish community dramas that resulted and the lives of those who faced their community as an outsider.




Horton Genealogy


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"Horton Genealogy: Chronicles of the Descendants of Barnabas Horton, of Southold, L. I., 1640" by Geo. F. Horton is a meticulously researched and comprehensive genealogical work that traces the lineage of the Horton family. George F. Horton's dedication to genealogy shines through in this book, offering a wealth of historical information and insights into the descendants of Barnabas Horton. This work is an invaluable resource for genealogists and historians, providing a detailed and authoritative account of one family's journey through generations.




Descendants of Barnabas Horton of Southold


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Descendants of Barnabas Horton (1599-1680) who emigrated from England to America, settling in New York. Descendants traced to 1800.







The descendants of Thomas Horton


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The descendants of Thomas Horton




To Capture Her Heart (The Southold Chronicles Book #2)


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It is 1653 and Heather Flower, a princess of the Montauk tribe, is enjoying her wedding feast when her groom is killed and she is kidnapped by a rival tribe and held for ransom. Though her ransom is paid by an Englishman, she is nonetheless left to die in a Connecticut forest--until she finds herself rescued by handsome Dutch Lieutenant Dirk Van Buren. Torn between her affection for Dirk and her long friendship with family friend Benjamin Horton, Heather Flower must make a difficult choice--stay true to her friend or follow her heart. Exploring a unique slice of history, Rebecca DeMarino transports readers to the wild land that would eventually become Long Island, New York. Her attention to detail and her captivating storytelling bring the New World to vivid life.




A Place in His Heart (The Southold Chronicles Book #1)


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Anglican Mary Langton longs to marry for love. Puritan Barnabas Horton still grieves the loss of his beloved wife, but he knows his two young sons need a mother. And yet these two very different people with very different expectations will take a leap of faith, wed, and then embark on a life-changing journey across the ocean to the Colonies. Along the way, each must learn to live in harmony, to wait on God, and to recognize true love where they least expect to find it. This heartfelt tale of love and devotion is based on debut author Rebecca DeMarino's own ancestors, who came to Long Island in the mid-1600s to establish a life--and a legacy--in the New World.