HART of My Heart: The Life of Reuben Hart 2003Roger A. Hart This book shows the various branches of Harts, a few prominent members, as well as when and where they settled in America after their perilous journey. Edmund, Deacon Stephen, Ephraim, John Hart (grandfather to John, the signer of the Declaration of Independence), Henry, Samuel, Thomas and more. They came from England, Scotland and Ireland. They were looking for a better life, free from the religious persecution that was in full force in