This book is a comprehensive history of the Colden family in America, tracing their roots back to the 17th century. The author includes detailed genealogical records, family trees, and historical accounts of the Coldens' contributions to American society. Purple also explores the family's connections to notable figures such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington. This engaging work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American genealogy and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.