A History of Thomas Canfield and of Matthew Camfield: With a Genealogy of Their Descendants in New Jersey is a book written by Frederick Alexander Canfield and published in 1897. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of Thomas Canfield and Matthew Camfield, two early settlers in New Jersey, and their descendants. The author traces the family history of these individuals from their arrival in America to the present day, highlighting their contributions to the development of New Jersey.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Canfield and Camfield families. The first chapter provides a brief overview of the history of New Jersey, while the second chapter delves into the early life of Thomas Canfield and his journey to America. The third chapter focuses on Matthew Camfield and his family, while the fourth chapter provides a detailed genealogy of the Canfield and Camfield families.The remaining chapters of the book explore the lives of various members of the Canfield and Camfield families, including their involvement in the American Revolution, their contributions to the development of New Jersey, and their personal achievements. The book also includes several illustrations, including portraits of key family members and images of important historical documents.Overall, A History of Thomas Canfield and of Matthew Camfield: With a Genealogy of Their Descendants in New Jersey is a comprehensive and informative account of the Canfield and Camfield families and their impact on the history of New Jersey. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in genealogy, local history, or the early history of America.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.