American Ancestry Volumes 1 and 2 are a comprehensive genealogical reference book that provides readers with detailed information about the male line ancestry of Americans whose ancestors settled in the United States before the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The book was written by Thomas Patrick Hughes and was first published in 1887. The two-volume set contains a wealth of information on the family histories of early American settlers, including their names, places of origin, and the dates of their arrival in the United States. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in tracing their ancestry back to the early days of the United States. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who helped shape the country we know today. Overall, American Ancestry Volumes 1 and 2 are an excellent resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in American history and culture.Volume One Contains The City Of Albany, State Of New York, 1887. Volume 2 Contains The Local Series, Columbia County, State Of New York, 1887.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.