Blount County, Tennessee, County Court Records 1808-1811
Blount County, named for the first governor of Tennessee William Blount, is located in mid-east Tennessee. These county court records are the day by day running of the county, with persons coming to court for a variety of reasons. They needed to register deeds, wills, orphans and other records of importance. There are road orders included that show persons living along a certain stretch of roads thus giving neighborhoods as they were volunteered by the court to donate "hands" to work the roads near their homes and property. People are mentioned in this for a number of reasons and all are of interest to the genealogist and historic researcher."The WPA Records are, for the most part, carbon copies of the original that was typed on onion skin paper during the Depression. Since these records were typed on poor machines by people who did not type well either or read by persons not always sure of the older handwritten material, the results are often less than perfect. ... Sometimes there are water stains and burned edges around the paper."
Hawkins County, Tennessee Will Book, 1786-1864
This publication provides wills for former Hawkins County, Tennessee residents during the years 1786 through 1864, with a surname index."The original will books of Hawkins County, Tennessee were destroyed in 1863. Some time after the end of the Civil War, The County Court Clerk copied all the original wills from surviving originals that he was able to decipher. ... The transcriptions in this volume are essentially verbatim copies of the re-recorded wills. Some of the standard religious preambles in use during the time span of this book were omitted or condensed for the sake of space. ... The people who settled Hawkins County were predominantly Scotch-Irish, Welch, English, Irish and German. ... From the last wills and testaments we are able to glimpse into the lives of the people: their dress, speech, religion, politics, their homes and farms, churches, burying customs, their homespun industries and their educational institutions. We learn that they built grist and saw mills, leather tanneries, made shoes, saddles, harnesses, wagons. Most farms had a still. There were cabinet makers who turned out plain as well as quality furniture. The women carded the wool, flax and cotton and spun the thread, made the cloth, then fashioned the clothing. They plucked the feathers from the geese and made the feather beds and pillows. ... Clothing was valued - not to be discarded as soon as new styles were introduced. ... Instructions were spelled out in many wills for the special care or the emancipation of their slaves at their death."
Roane County, Tennessee Court Minutes Book, 1807-1809
The county minutes are the records of the officials of the county in their day to day dealing with the needs of the county. These records give a unique insight into the life and times of the day as well as many persons involved in even minor ways with the county court. Some of the actions refer to deed transfers, divorces, road orders, and thousands of other actions. The original full-name index, which refers to the page number in the original document, precedes the records."The WPA Records are, for the most part, carbon copies of the original that was typed on onion skin paper during the Depression. Since these records were typed on poor machines by people who did not type well either or read by persons not always sure of the older handwritten material, the results are often less than perfect. ... Sometimes there are water stains and burned edges around the paper."
Hamilton County, Indiana Naturalization Certificates, 1855-1905
This volume provides a compilation of naturalization certificates for residents of Hamilton County, Indiana given during the years spanning 1855 through 1905. These certificates serve as legal proof of an individual's acquisition of citizenship in the United States, making them a valuable resource for those seeking information on their ancestors. A surname index is used to conclude this work.
Missouri Private Land Claims - 1832
These pages contain House document #1340 from the 24th Congress: Final Reports of the Board of Commissioners on Private Land Claims in Missouri, under the Act of July 9, 1832. The testimony herein proving ownership of the lands in present day Missouri."Office of the Recorder of Land Titles, St. Louis, Missouri, September 30, 1835. To Hon. Ethan Allen Brown, Commissioner of the General Land Office: "Sir: The recorder and commissioners appointed under the act of Congress entitled 'An act for the final adjustment of private land claims in Missouri, ' approved July 9, 1832, and the act supplementary thereto, approved March 2, 1833, beg leave to lay before you the result of their proceedings since the last report."In prosecuting the examination of the claims, the commissioners have endeavored to confine themselves strictly to the duties prescribed by the laws under which they acted, which require of them 'to examine all the unconfirmed claims to land in that State (Missouri), heretofore filed in the office of the said recorder, according to law, founded upon any incomplete grant, concession, warrant, or order of survey, issued by the authority of France or Spain, prior to the tenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and four; and to class the same so as to show, first, what claims, and their opinion, would in fact have been confirmed, according to the laws, usages, and customs of the Spanish government, and the practice of the Spanish authorities under them, at New Orleans, if the government under which said claims originated and continued in Missouri; and, secondly, what claims in their opinion are destitute of merit, in law or equity, under such laws, usages, customs, and practice of the Spanish authorities aforesaid.'"A full-name and place index adds to the value of this work.
Hardin County, Kentucky Will Book C, 1816-1821
This publication offers a comprehensive collection of wills written by former residents of Hardin County, Kentucky. Covering the years 1816 through 1821, the author also includes inventories of estates when possible. This valuable resource for historical and genealogical research includes a surname index.
Ancestors of Kamala D Harris
The ancestry of Kamala D Harris, the first female Vice-President of the United States, a woman of color, has been the subject of many debates. This authoritative volume delineates her ancestry of both her mother (from India) and her father (from Jamaica with both African heritage and an Irish great-great-grandfather). While some of the lines are quite short, due to the absence of records, her distant Irish ancestry leads back to Rollo from Denmark and Normandy, William the Conqueror, to the Kings and Queens of Scotland, Spain, Iran and Iraq, Ireland, and the high priests of Jerusalem. It can be traced back to Methuselah, Julius Caesar of Rome, Grand Druids, Kings of Sparta and Wales, as well as many other far-off places. Enjoy the journey as you take the journey with her family over time and space.
The Gunns
This text provides a radical, academically based view of Clan Gunn history. Gunns are best thought of as the original, non-related inhabitants of northern mainland Scotland. They do not have an Orkney Islands origin. They were not a clan at this stage as they did not have a founding ancestor. Gunns became a modern clan in 1803. The Gunn / Keith battles are myths, like so much other supposed Clan Gunn history. The first known Gunn was Coroner Gunn of Caithness who died around 1450. His eldest son started the MacHamish Gunns of Killernan line (later called the Chief of the Clan Gunn line). Gunns from the Chief of the Clan Gunn line have existed all around the world and the genealogy is explored in this book. The crucial line is from Margaret Gunn who was a daughter of Chief Donald Crotach Gunn, she married John Gunn. This is the ongoing traditional Clan Gunn Chief line - the author is one of them. The idea that the Chief line was extinct is one of the many errors involved in the 2015 invention of a Clan Gunn Chief as is discussed in this text. This book is an important addition to Scottish Highland history. Further Gunn information can be found at - clangunn1.blogspot.com and facebook.com/ClanGunn1
Braehour Gunns
The Gunns of Braehour are important as they provide the ongoing, traditional Clan Gunn Chief line. John Gunn of Braehour, the key person in this text, was the son of Alexander Gunn of Dalnaglaton whose elder brother was George Gunn from whom came the Clan Gunn Chiefs of the 1800s but this line died out of Gunns. These Clan Gunn Chiefs were established by the supreme court of Scotland, the Court of Session. The mother of Alexander and George was Margaret Gunn who was a daughter of Chief Donald Crotach Gunn and John Gunn (of the Borrobol / William Beag Gunn line). The College of Arms in London has certified the author's descent from Alexander Gunn of Dalnaglaton so the lineage is legally proven. The 2015 invention of a Clan Gunn Chief was wrong for many reasons including being based on the assumption that it was not possible to prove descent back to the traditional Clan Gunn Chief line. This text mainly provides biographies, some in detail but some less so, of significant Braehour Gunns or people closely linked to them. Some genealogy is provided to show how these lives link to John Gunn of Braehour. The main lives are - John Braehour Gunn 1721 - 1810 Donald Braehour and Brawlbin Gunn 1765 - 1861 (son) John Gunn of Durness 1808 - 1885 (grandson) Barbara Gunn 1810 - 1844 (granddaughter) Captain Alexander Gunn of Braehour 1814 - 1900 (grandson) Hon. Donald Gunn of Manitoba, Canada 1797 - 1878 (grandson) William Gunn of Waranga Park, Victoria, Australia 1804 - 1888 (grandson) Donald Gunn of Brawlbin and Ballarat, Victoria, Australia 1832-1901 (great grandson) Hon John Alexander Gunn, New South Wales, Australia 1860-1910 (great great grandson) Other lives linked to the Braehour Gunns are discussed, namely - James Miller 1826-1918 (with a focus on Melbourne, Victoria, Australia); Sir John Gunn of Tormsdale 1837-1918 and Marcus Gunn 1842-1899 (being a brother of Sir John Gunn.) Further information concerning the Braehour Gunns can be found at https: //www.facebook.com/ClanGunn1 and https: //clangunn1.blogspot.com
Dyer County, Tennessee Wills, Volume A, 1853-1893
This publication offers a complete collection of wills written during the years 1853 through 1893 for residents of Dyer County, Tennessee. It includes the original full-name index which refers to the page number in the original document.
Deaths and Obituary Notices from the Southern Christian Advocate. 1867-1878
The Southern Christian Advocate was a primary source of news and information for the Methodist Conferences of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida during the period covered in this volume. This work focuses specifically on death and obituary notices, which are especially important for this period, not only for providing valuable details about the lives of the individuals such as place of birth and former residences, but also because these records contain names of people who weren't able to afford tombstones and therefore may not appear in other records. These notices serve as a record of the lives and contributions of former members of the Methodist community in this area. A full-name index completes this work.
History of the Town of Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, Genealogies Volume II
"This volume contains a complete genealogy of the town of Lexington. Every person whose birth is recorded on the town or parish records is included with as much completeness as it is possible to obtain, or as is consistent in a town genealogy. In some instances, valuable space may be occupied by unimportant data, but in no other way can the reader be assured that the work is complete. In several instances, the lack of detail is due to the failure of those concerned to furnish adequate information as requested by the committee."In addition to those born in the town, every person well identified with Lexington, either by residence or relationship, has been carefully considered and included so far as possible or expedient."All data published by Mr. Hudson have been verified or corrected."Genealogies are arranged alphabetically by surname. Several vintage portraits and a full-name index complete this work.
Melton's History of Cooper County, Missouri
A comprehensive look into the history of Cooper County, Missouri can be found in this work, from its occupation led by Captain Sarshall Cooper, its role in the Civil War including the Battle of Boonville, agricultural and economic development, to the establishment of railroads and the progress of school districts. Including over 100 short stories relating to the county, and biographies of over 200 locals starting on page 261, this publication offers a wealth of information for anyone looking to research Cooper County or its residents. Over 300 illustrations and a full-name index add to the value of this work.
White County, Tennessee Court of Pleas 1835-1841
These documents offer White County, Tennessee records of court proceedings and quarter sessions for the years 1835 through 1841, along with a full-name index."The WPA Records are, for the most part, carbon copies of the original that was typed on onion skin paper during the Depression. Since these records were typed on poor machines by people who did not type well either or read by persons not always sure of the older handwritten material, the results are often less than perfect. ... Sometimes there are water stains and burned edges around the paper."
1880 Census of Warren County, Tennessee
The 1880 Census of Warren County, Tennessee is offered in this work, providing details of residents such as the name of each family member, their relationship to the head of household, gender, race, age, marital status, birthplace, birthplace of each member's parents, and the occupation of the head of household. The author also provides a surname index to close this publication.
First Settlers in Georgia Volume 1, Abstracts of English Crown Grants in St. Paul Parish,1755-1775. Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, McDuffie, Richmond and Warren Counties
From 1732 until the Georgia charter was resigned to the English Crown in 1752, all leases of land made to settlers could not be mortgaged, sold, or otherwise disposed of. After Georgia became a Royal Province, fee simple grants giving a clear title to the recipient were required to be made. This publication offers the first volume of these royal grants abstracted, covering the counties of Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, McDuffie, Richmond and Warren.
Land Ownership Maps
This publication provides records of 1,449 United States county land ownership maps in the Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress. These maps contain the entry number, county and date, author or surveyor, publisher and place, and size of the land. The author describes the historical development of the land ownership maps and their importance, as they predate the more publicized county platbook and the topographic surveys of the U.S. Geological Survey. This checklist is arranged alphabetically - chronologically within each state, with a general index to county names, cartographers, surveyors, and publishers.
Johnson's Island (Federal) Civil War Prison for Confederate Officers, Lake Erie, Ohio
During the Civil War, a number of the Confederate Officers were imprisoned at this prison in Lake Eric near Sandusky, Ohio. This is a collection of their stories, escapes as seen from both the Union and Confederate viewpoint. Included is a listing of those imprisoned here with rank, name, location of residence after the war and place of capture. The last section also lists the names of the 206 who died in prison. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.
The Christian Year. Its Purpose and Its History
The Christian year, also known as the liturgical year, is a calendar used by many Christian churches to organize and celebrate their religious events. This publication offers a discussion on the purpose of the Christian year and its history. The author opens this work by answering the question of why the church implemented a Christian year and delves into examining the system of the Church's year, from its roots through development, touching on topics of the Puritan Parliament, the Jewish year and Apostolic church, customs and traditions, the church calendar and its use, the beginning of the church year, history of holidays such as Christmas and Easter, and the purpose of fasting, among others. The author includes an appendix at the close of this work, containing the meanings of liturgical colors, leading questions for review, and an index to full names, places and subjects.
Companion to An Ordinary of Arms Vol III - Crests, Mottos, Supporters, Flags, Badges
Interest and personal fascination with the field of Heraldry, and especially Scots heraldry, is at an all-time high, not least in the many corners of the globe where "Scots Abroad" are to be found. In 2022 the Lyon Court celebrated the 350th Anniversary of the establishment of the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland. To mark this, Dr Bruce Durie compiled and published An Ordinary of Arms Volume III, following on from Balfour Paul's Ordinary of Arms (1903) and Reid and Wilson's Ordinary Volume II (1973). There was an immediate clamour for a Companion Volume dealing with Crests, Mottos, Supporters, Flags, Badges, etc. Lord Lyon Dr Joseph J Morrow wrote in his Foreword to the Ordinary Volume III: "This is a milestone publication in a milestone year for Scots heraldry". It is hoped this Companion will provide information not readily available anywhere else.
White County, Tennessee Court Minutes 1814-1817
These documents offer White County, Tennessee court records for the years 1814 through 1817, along with a full-name index which refers to the page number in the original document."The WPA Records are, for the most part, carbon copies of the original that was typed on onion skin paper during the Depression. Since these records were typed on poor machines by people who did not type well either or read by persons not always sure of the older handwritten material, the results are often less than perfect. ... Sometimes there are water stains and burned edges around the paper."
Warren County, Tennessee Cemetery Book 2 Annotated, G-L
Warren County, located in Middle Tennessee, is one of the older counties in this area. This publication provides tombstone inscriptions for 35 cemeteries throughout Warren County, from Gardens of Memory to Lytle Cemetery. Additionally, details such as the parents, spouse, and the marriage date of each of the deceased are often included. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.
Early Dutch Settlers of Monmouth County, New Jersey
By: George C. Beekman, Pub. 1901, reprinted 2024, 214 pages, soft cover, ISBN #978-1-63914-322-1. Monmouth County was created in 1683 and sits in the Central eastern part of the state along the Atlantic Ocean. Most of Monmouth's early settlers were of Quaker, Scottish and Dutch descent along with many settlers from Rhode Island. This book was compiled from a series of articles on the Early Dutch Settlers of Monmouth from The Freehold Transcript. Serval of the articles written for the weekly issues of this newspaper appear fragmentary and disconnected. In order to round out these issues, a great deal of time and labor by more than one person has been devoted to gathering material from public records, family papers, tombstone inscriptions, and other original sources of information. Much of this is compromised in short notes and small type, and by putting these compilations in book form they will be assessable for reference. For there is much work to be done before a full genealogy can be written on either the Conover, Hendrickson or Schanck families.
Robertson's Timeline of World & American Firsts
"Nothing, of course, begins at the time you think it did." So said playwright Lillian Hellman. Everything we do or use in modern life had a beginning, often much earlier than expected. When and where did it really happen for the first time? And if that was not an American innovation, when and where did it happen for the first time in the US? Robertson's Timeline of World and American Firsts supplies the answers in 14,500 entries derived mainly from primary sources or scholarly texts. Chronicling over a thousand years of change, both major and minor, this new publication also explores how the US rose to become the most innovative nation in the world.
Robertson's Timeline of World & American Firsts
"Nothing, of course, begins at the time you think it did." So said playwright Lillian Hellman. Everything we do or use in modern life had a beginning, often much earlier than expected. When and where did it really happen for the first time? And if that was not an American innovation, when and where did it happen for the first time in the US? Robertson's Timeline of World and American Firsts supplies the answers in 14,500 entries derived mainly from primary sources or scholarly texts. Chronicling over a thousand years of change, both major and minor, this new publication also explores how the US rose to become the most innovative nation in the world.
English Crown Grants, St. George Parish in Georgia, 1755-1775
By: Pat Bryant, Pub. 1974, reprinted 2025, 252 pages, soft cover, ISBN #978-1-63914-338-2. Burke County was one of the 8 original counties of the state. Prior to that time, under the Royal Province of Georgia, it was called St. George Parish. Many of Georgia's great Irish families came from this parish. Burke County is the parent to Jefferson, Screven and Jenkins Counties. The grants in this book are listed in alphabetical order giving such information as name of person with grant, acreage, location, date of grant, Book & page number, and neighbors when know. Many of the early records for Burke County are lost or destroyed and these records should help that researcher looking for early settlers in this area of Georgia.
Military Services and Genealogical Records of Soldiers of Blair County, Pennsylvania
By: Floyd G. Hoenstine, Pub. 1940, reprinted 2025, 448 pages, soft cover, ISBN #978-1-63914-331-3. Blair County was created in 1846 from Huntington and Bedford Counties. This book is divided up into 7 sections covering the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Mexican War, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, the World War and Individual Records. In the first 6 sections, the reader will discover a brief history of the war & the units serving that war, followed by sketches of the Veteran of that war giving data such as: name, rank, unit served in, date of birth & death, location of burial, spouses name and last known residence. In each section, the soldiers are listed in alphabetical order. And in the final section, the reader will a more detailed sketch of the various soldiers from the county giving a complete military and genealogical record of the soldier, identifying the soldier for all time to come by recording together the military services and the names of the members of his family, giving the rank, organization, date of enlistment and discharge, place and date of birth, place of residence or burial, where discharged is recorded, names of parents, names of brothers and sisters, and children, name of wife, and wife's parents, and of marriage.
Confederate Tax Census for Bertie County, North Carolina, 1862
By: U.S. History Class Roanoke Chowan Academy, Pub. 1976, reprinted 2024, 126 pages, soft cover, ISBN #978-163914-335-1. Bertie Precinct was formed in 1722 from Chowan Precinct of Albemarle County and form it were formed the later N.C. counties of Tyrell, Edgecombe, Northampton, Granville, Halifax, Nash, Wilson, Hertford, Martin, Washington, Orange, Vance, Franklin, and Warren. It lies in the northeastern portion of the state. This book is a compilation of data from original tax documents listing landowners from various districts, slave holders, household goods and personal property important enough to be taxed, vehicles used for transportation, members of a family who fought in the Civil War, and residents who were eligible to vote.
The Gunns
This text provides a radical, academically based view of Clan Gunn history. Gunns are best thought of as the original, non-related inhabitants of northern mainland Scotland. They do not have an Orkney Islands origin. They were not a clan at this stage as they did not have a founding ancestor. Gunns became a modern clan in 1803. The Gunn / Keith battles are myths, like so much other supposed Clan Gunn history. The first known Gunn was Coroner Gunn of Caithness who died around 1450. His eldest son started the MacHamish Gunns of Killernan line (later called the Chief of the Clan Gunn line). Gunns from the Chief of the Clan Gunn line have existed all around the world and the genealogy is explored in this book. The crucial line is from Margaret Gunn who was a daughter of Chief Donald Crotach Gunn, she married John Gunn. This is the ongoing traditional Clan Gunn Chief line - the author is one of them. The idea that the Chief line was extinct is one of the many errors involved in the 2015 invention of a Clan Gunn Chief as is discussed in this text. This book is an important addition to Scottish Highland history. Further Gunn information can be found at - clangunn1.blogspot.com and facebook.com/ClanGunn1
Enchanted Desert
Wrapped between the rolling dunes and the golden expanse of the Arabian Desert lies a realm steeped in mystery and legend. Over many centuries, this timeless landscape has spawned stories of unimaginable creatures-beings of uncommon beauty and terror, and of wisdom. These tales are etched into the cultural tapestry of Arabic heritage; their whispers echo in the verses of poets, in travelers' songs, and in the night whispers.This compendium, The Enchanted Desert: Creatures of Arabian Folklore, is more than an anthology; it is a journey into a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination dissolve. Within these pages, you will find the incandescent Ifrit, proud and fiercely loyal, never relinquishing their tempers; the cunning Marid, said to rise from the sea, granting wishes to those who can outwit them; and the ghastly Ghouls, lurking in graveyards with a hunger for the souls of the unwatchful. These beings are not mere figments of fantasy but symbols representative of the fears, hopes, and morals of the societies in which they were born.Each chapter uncovers the origins, lore, and evolution of these creatures by interweaving historical contexts with vivid illustrations. The aim is to resurrect their narratives for the modern reader, all the while being true to their traditional essence. From ancient manuscripts to oral traditions passed down through generations, each story has been woven together like a tapestry as vibrant and intricate as Arabian calligraphy.Let us begin this journey across a magical desert, where every grain of sand holds stories and every shadow conceals a legend that is to be found. Prepare for entering a world in which the impossible hides behind every heartbeat.
Genealogical Society of South Brevard 1974-2024
The Genealogical Society of South Brevard in Melbourne, Florida, was established in 1974 when eight enthusiastic founders met to share their genealogical research. Through their considerable efforts, the society grew and flourished in partnership with the Melbourne Public Library and other genealogical societies.In celebration of the GSSB's 50th anniversary, this volume highlights the significant contributions of its members, past and present. The activities and challenges of each year are presented, tracing the journey from an era with minimal technology to the advanced tools and programs of today.This book is a tribute to those who have gone before us and who laid the foundation for our society.
Genealogical Society of South Brevard 1974-2024
The Genealogical Society of South Brevard in Melbourne, Florida, was established in 1974 when eight enthusiastic founders met to share their genealogical research. Through their considerable efforts, the society grew and flourished in partnership with the Melbourne Public Library and other genealogical societies.In celebration of the GSSB's 50th anniversary, this volume highlights the significant contributions of its members, past and present. The activities and challenges of each year are presented, tracing the journey from an era with minimal technology to the advanced tools and programs of today.This book is a tribute to those who have gone before us and who laid the foundation for our society.
The Narrow Path
This family history explores the ancestry of the Wagenbach and Wiegand families. The book traces the origins of these families in Germany, among Amish Mennonites in Switzerland and France, and in Puritan England, culminating in the emigration of the two families to the United States. The book then continues to follow the evolution of the two families up to the present. In each of these phases, members of the Wagenbach and Wiegand families adhered to nonconformist religious traditions that set them apart from their contemporaries and exemplified the biblical notion that "narrow is the path which leadeth onto life and few there be that find it." My goal is to provide future generations of these families with an accurate and inspiring understanding of their past.
The Narrow Path
This family history explores the ancestry of the Wagenbach and Wiegand families. The book traces the origins of these families in Germany, among Amish Mennonites in Switzerland and France, and in Puritan England, culminating in the emigration of the two families to the United States. The book then continues to follow the evolution of the two families up to the present. In each of these phases, members of the Wagenbach and Wiegand families adhered to nonconformist religious traditions that set them apart from their contemporaries and exemplified the biblical notion that "narrow is the path which leadeth onto life and few there be that find it." My goal is to provide future generations of these families with an accurate and inspiring understanding of their past.
The Riggin Family of Delmarva Volume 1
The Riggin Family of Delmarva Volume 1 is the most comprehensive, factually based and referenced compilation of thousands of Riggin (and Riggen, Riggan, Riggins, Riggens) names, found in original colonial and "birth of the United States" era - and beyond - records of the Eastern Shore that has been published to date. Through meticulously researched, documented and referenced original records, together with family provided first source records, the names and lineages found in the book are presented in a generation by generation format, making it easy to follow the growth and spread of individual family lines across America through the years. Other names in the book include marriages into and with other family lineages from that era, linking disparate families forever in time, all indexed. Many Riggin family descendants currently living in America will be able to use the book, and its upcoming sequel, Volume 2 Darby Riggin of Accomack County, Virginia and Other Unlinked Riggin Lines, to trace their lineage back to Teague or Darby Riggin, who first showed up in colonial America in the mid 1600's. Historians will be fascinated by the maps, court records, property transactions, parish births, deaths and marriages, census records, etc. that are included or referenced in this volume. In addition to the family line interest, the book provides a wealth of data that can be combined with separate scientific DNA research efforts - for personal edification as well as to help genealogists and geneticists definitively track the morphology of specific DNA haplogroups through multiple generations, up to 13 now evident from the time of Teague and Darby. Although not within the scope of this book, DNA test linkages to Ireland, Scotland, England, The Netherlands, France and other countries by Riggin descendants who can reference definitive documentary lineage using this book, offer tantalizing DNA hints to our collective past and potential origins, before Teague and Darby arrived in the Americas. An indispensable resource for genealogists and historians, all royalties from the sale of this book have been donated to the Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture at Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland.
Huntington Town Records, Including Babylon, Long Island, New York, 1653-1688, Volume 1
Andersonville Prison
Andersonville Prison, also known as Camp Sumter, was a Confederate military prison built in Georgia during the American Civil War. At the height of its fourteen months of operation, occupancy exceeded 45,000 - over four times the intended 10,000 prisoners - leading to overcrowding, malnutrition, and disease. The horrific conditions of the prison led to over 13,000 deaths, which have been documented in this publication, primarily sourced from The Soldier's Story of His Captivity at Andersonville, Belle Isle by Warren Lee Goss, 2nd Massachusetts Regiment of Heavy Artillery.This work is a list by Dorence Atwater of the 2nd New York Cavalry. He was only 19 years old when he came to the prison where he became the "keeper" of the books to record deaths. His list contains almost 12,500 soldiers who died while a prisoner at Andersonville. The list offers details such as names, ranks, the numbers of their graves, the regiments and companies they belonged to, the date of their death, and the cause of death. The list is by state of origin and then alphabetical within that state. A full-name index is used to conclude this work.
The Soldiery of West Virginia. From the French-Indian War Through the Civil War
This publication offers an extensive compilation of soldiers in West Virginia who served in the French and Indian War, Lord Dunmore's War, The Revolution, the Later Indian Wars, the Whiskey Insurrection, and other battles. The author provides readers with an account of each war, followed by a list of officers and privates who served in the respective companies. Muster rolls are also included, providing details such as the names, ranks, and period of enlistment for the soldiers, drawn mainly from the Department of Archives and the History of the State of West Virginia. A full name index is used to conclude this work.
Christianburg Church Minutes 1822-1872, Monroe County, Tennessee
This publication offers a compilation of the Monroe County, Tennessee Christianburg Baptist Church meeting records from the years 1828 through 1872, with a full-name index which refers to the page number in the original document. All proceedings, actions, and decisions made during the assembly of the church have been thoroughly documented and provided in this work."The WPA Records are, for the most part, carbon copies of the original that was typed on onion skin paper during the Depression. Since these records were typed on poor machines by people who did not type well either or read by persons not always sure of the older handwritten material, the results are often less than perfect. ... Sometimes there are water stains and burned edges around the paper."
1920 Census of Fentress County, Tennessee
The 1920 Census of Fentress County, Tennessee is offered in this work, providing details of residents such as the name of each family member, their relationship to the head of household, whether they own or rent their house, gender, race, age, marital status, birthplace, birthplace of each member's parents, and the occupation of the head of household. The author concludes this publication with a surname index.
Monroe County, West Virginia Deaths, 1853-1870, Volume 1
A full registry of deaths in Monroe County, Virginia during the years spanning 1853 through 1870 can be found in this work. Each entry offers the name of the deceased and the date and cause of death, as well as occupation and relatives in some cases. An index arranged alphabetically by surname and chronologically by year is used to conclude this publication.
Interesting Stories for Curious Minds 2
The perfect holiday gift! Set the Dial for Even More Laughs as You Learn!The truth is often stranger (and way more interesting) than fiction. Get set for Volume Two of Interesting Stories for Curious Minds, a second heaping helping of tales about fascinating people, weird places, and oddly hilarious things.Whether you're a trivia maven or simply enjoy sinking your teeth into juicy facts told in an entertaining way, you'll find plenty to keep you guessing and laughing in Volume Two!Get set to explore such burning topics as: What job pays you to look at a million chicken butts a year?Which famous actress got discovered by screaming at a bank teller?Is there a magnetron hiding inside your house?In what profession can a bagman who eats alone get pinched?Where does it rain diamonds?Which American company invited Chinese customers to "bite the wax tadpole"?Where can you get a pizza delivered underwater?What swamp creature helped bring down a notorious crime family?How did a cranky customer lead to the creation of one of the world's favorite snack foods?These are just the tip of the iceberg of the fascinating stories and Fun Facts waiting for you! No dry, boring lists inside, and nothing truly gruesome or explicit. Instead, this book celebrates the odd, the absurd, and the extraordinary. Perfect for curious adults, teens, and seniors-basically anyone who loves to laugh while they learn. So grab a copy or two. They make great gifts for them and for you!
Missouri Marriages To 1850 Volume 2
These documents offer Missouri marriage records up to the year 1850. Arranged alphabetically by the surname of the groom, each entry gives the full name of the groom followed by the full name of the bride, with the date and county of the marriage. Records for the following counties are included in this work: Andrew, Audrain, Barry, Buchanan, Caldwell, Cape Girardeau, Carroll, Cass/Van Buren, Chariton, Cole, Harrison, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Johnson, Linn, Moniteau, Nodaway, Perry, Pike, Putnam, Ralls, Saint Francois, Saint Genevieve, Saline, Shelby, Texas, and Warren. The counties covered in this volume differ from the counties covered in Volume 1 of this series.
Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky. Mexican War Veterans
In 1864, the Governor of Kentucky issued a call for volunteers to form the first Kentucky regiment in hopes of aiding the United States in its war with Mexico. This publication provides rosters of the officers and soldiers who volunteered, giving names, ranks, date and place of recruitment, and when they were discharged. Each muster roll is accompanied by a page of remarks giving additional information on the soldiers, such as which company they transferred from, or appointment of ranks. This work includes an appendix providing muster rolls of a Detachment of Recruits, and soldiers taken prisoner in Mexico.
Gazetteer and Business Directory of Otsego Co., N.Y. for 1872-3
Otsego County "was formed from Montgomery, February 16, 1791, and embraced the two original towns of Otsego and Cherry Valley. A part of Schoharie was taken off in 1795. And a part of Delaware in 1797. It lies upon the highlands at the head of Susquehanna River, south-east of the center of the State. ... The County Seat is located at Cooperstown, in the town of Otsego, at the foot of Otsego Lake."In addition to the Gazetteer of County, the Gazetteer of Towns, and the Business Directory, this work includes Law Maxims; Census Report; Stamp Duties; The States, their Settlement, &c.; The Territories, their Area, &c.; County Officers; U.S. Officers; Post Offices and Postmasters; Valuable Recipes; and much more. Several facsimile reprints of advertisements, some illustrated; an Index to Publisher's Notices; an Index to Business Directory; and an Index to Advertisements add value to this work.
