John Cary, son of William of Bristol, was born near Bristol, Gloucestershire, England in 1610. He emigrated in 1634 and settled in Plymouth Colony. He married Elizabeth Godfrey. They had twelve children. Traces descendants through their son, John (1645-1721). He married Abigail Allen 7 December 1670 and they had eleven children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Includes Beckwith, Booth, Hurd, Sabin, Wilcox and related families.