Pilgrims...Patriots...& Pineapple Cookies: who sought freedom...who fought for freedom...and those who enjoy freedom

The Needham's and the Trevett's - two families - both emigrating from England in the 17th Century for different reasons, and yet their destination was the same: The Massachusetts Bay Colony. Throughout, you will meet some interesting people: Ann Potter Needham, the sole survivor of her family that were murdered during the Irish Rebellion of 1641; David Needham, a fife during the Revolutionary War, who kept a journal of his military service; Capt. John Trevett, Continental Marines, "a true Patriot of the Revolution, and was three times at the capture of New Providence;" Samuel Russell Trevett, arrested for treason during the Revolution; "Uncle" Harry, who at 19 years of age, set out for adventure in California, and sadly died there after a tragic accident; and last but not least, Eliza Needham Trevett, matriarch of the family who maintained the family history. Read more