One Family’s Story: Trace their Journey

Where did the European Settlers first come from?

	The Mann family's journey to New Hampshire began in 1620 when Richard Mann left England for the new world. Read their story and then trace each generation's footsteps across New England. Using your mouse, move the family members below to the correct locations on the map where they settled. View the completed map to review your answers.



	What sort of transportation did John and Lydia use to get from Connecticut to New Hampshire? A Horse How did they find their way? There was only a foot path with marked trees to guide them. Where did they stop to rest and spend the night? They stayed with settlers who shared what little food they had. How long did it take them to make the trip? It took them 8 days to travel the 200 miles. Today, in a car, that would take about 3 hours.