Genealogy of the Descendants of William Chesebrough of Boston, Rehoboth, Mass: The Founder and First White Settler of Stonington, Conn., Born 1594, in Or Near Boston, England, and Died 1667, Stonington, Conn. He Sailed from Cowes, England, in Good Ship "Arbella" (of Gov. John Winthrop's Massachusetts Bay Colony), March 29, 1630, and Arrived in Salem, Mass., New England, America, June 14, 1630

Published in 1903, this extensive genealogical record was compiled by Anna Chesebrough Wildey to document the lineage of William Chesebrough, a prominent figure in 17th-century New England history. The volume emerged during a period of heightened American interest in ancestral research and lineage documentation, particularly regarding the passengers of the Winthrop Fleet. Wildey meticulously gathered records to trace the descendants of the man who is credited as the first white settler of Stonington, Connecticut, providing a comprehensive resource for those seeking to verify their connection to the original Massachusetts Bay Colony settlers.

Wildey's work is characterized by its rigorous attention to the biographical and genealogical details of the Chesebrough line following their arrival on the Arbella in 1630. By documenting migration patterns, marriage alliances, and land records, the author aimed to preserve the foundational history of a prominent pioneer family. The volume remains a respected reference within archival and genealogical circles, valued primarily for its archival thoroughness and its role in anchoring the family history within the broader context of colonial American migration.