These notes represent considerable research done by David L. Hart on the origins of Stephen Hart. Stephen Hart arrived in Massachussetts in about 1631. These three articles were originally published in the Hart Historical Notes in 1996 and 1997.

Note that this web page and this web site devoted to the descendants of Stephen Hart are the work of Richard Hart. You can reach me, Richard Hart, at the email address on the right. The author of these historical notes, David Hart, can be reached through the pointer through his name above.

These notes are copyrighted by David L. Hart and reproduced with his permission.

• The first article describes the voyages of the Lyon and presents David's views of which voyage included Stephen Hart and his family.

• The second article discusses possible origins of Stephen Hart in England and his connection to Judith Morris.

• The third article examines the possibility of Stephen Hart's birth on Silent Street, Ipswich, England.

Family History Introduction

The Hart Family

Historical Notes #1

Historical Notes #2

Historical Notes #3

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