Many of the photos will be shown on my Flowers From My Area blog, but a few new ones are below. Naturally, the houses were not there in 1647, when Thomas moved from Watertown, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts to Martha's Vineyard. But, I believe he probably saw the bluffs.
*"In 1641, Thomas secured Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, the Elizabeth Islands, and other islands as a proprietorship from Sir Ferdinando Gorges and Lord Sterling. This enabled him to transfer his business operations there. With the help of son Thomas, a settlement was established. Farming and whaling enterprises began."
9 comments:
He surely saw the bluffs and sailed those waters. Such a gorgeous spot.
As always your photos are totally awesome! ALL OF THEM!
How timely now that the Obama family is vacationing there this week? When did you go? My sister was married in Mayhew's church in West Tisbury, and she still lives on the island.
Love those wonderful photos! I can almost smell that ocean breeze!
Thank you all. Heather, I went last Saturday, and there was plenty of buzz about him. Interesting about the church, I plan on going back in the spring.
Now that is a really cool connection to have. The pictures are beautiful especially the one with the bluff and the water.
Beautiful pictures! I've never been to New England - hope to visit there some day.
Beautiful photos, Barb!
Thank you Michelle, Debbie and Susan, I'm glad you enjoyed my photos.
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