"Tho Bolles his Book 1696". The line of descent runs like this: Thomas (1576-1635) English baron, born in Osberton Nottinghamshire England Joseph (1607-1678) born in Nottinghamshire England, died in Maine USA Thomas Bolles (1644-1727) Clear signature dated 1696, born in Winter Harbor, Hancock, Maine, died New London CT. John (1677-1767) born in New London CT, survived an axe murder in which his mother, brother and sister were killed, died in New London CT. pyracy.com/index.php