Book Description

John Vining (1636-1685) was a son of Robert and Mary Vining of Wincanton in Somerset County, England. John immigrated in 1652 to Weymouth, Massachusetts, and married twice. A sister, Sarah, also immigrated to Weymouth, and married Thomas Porter. A brother, William (b.1645), probably immigrated to Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Descendants and relatives lived in New England, New York, Michigan, Illinois and throughout the rest of the United States. Many descendants immi- grated to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick after the French and Indian War, and to Quebec and Ontario after the Revolutionary War; progeny lived thoughout Canada. Some descendants immigrated from England to Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere. Includes some data about Vining origins in England to about 1066 A.D. "Vinings not placed" appear at the end.