"This record of the Northern branch of the Garland family in the United States begins with Peter Garland, mariner, first found as a resident of Charlestown, Massachusetts Bay, in 1637. It is believed he is the ancestor of all the early settlers named Garland in both the Northern and Southern States. His name is not found in any of the passenger lists of early days, which may be accounted for by the fact that he was a 'mariner' and probably came as seaman in a vessel coming to America from England." Entries typically include: number (from number 1, Peter Garland through number 1592, Kate...
"This record of the Northern branch of the Garland family in the United States begins with Peter Garland, mariner, first found as a resident of Charle...