A Historical and Genelogical Record of the Descendants of Timothy Rockwood
Old Letters From or to Ancestors of Charles J. Worden and Alice Worden Condit
Ancestors of Moses Belcher Bass, Born in Boston, July -- 1735, Died January 31, 1817
Milton Records; Births, Marriages and Deaths, 1662-1843, Alphabetically and Chronologically Arranged
Kentucky Memories of Uncle Sam Williams
Sam Williams was born in Paris, Kentucky, in 1831. He became a newspaper man and worked on papers in Kentucky and Illinois until after the Civil War. He then moved to Kansas City where he was part-owner of two different papers. He came to the St. Louis Post and worked with Joseph Pulitzer. He died in St. Louis in 1928.Sam Williams' grandmother "remembered riding in George Washington's carriage" and his father, "as a small boy, peeped over through the side-boards of a wagon and saw American Revolutionary War soldiers marching to fight. ... When he determined to put some of these tales, some of his family history, in written form, Samuel Williams used as his sources his own good memory, several biographical and genealogical works, and a few fragments he possessed of his father's autobiography. He arranged the material around certain members of his family: his grandfather Williams, his parents, his brothers and sisters and his daughter Clara." Two appendices and an index to full-names, places and subjects add to the value of this work.
Crawford County, Arkansas Biographical and Historical Memoirs
Crawford County, Arkansas is located on the western side of the state and was created in 1820. The historical portion of this book covers the time period from the creation of the county up to the mid-1880s when the original book was published by Goodspeed Publishing. It includes Boundary, Geology, Natural Features, Etc.; Era of Settlement; Organization; Societies, Etc.; Railroads; Election Returns; County Officers; The Courts; Cities, Towns and Villages; Military Annals; Education; Churches and Kindred Societies; and, Post Offices and Finances.The biographical portion of this work was written from material submitted by the families themselves, therefore, this should be more accurate than some other sources. The biographical sketches provide insights into the lives of the people who lived in the county and give a unique perspective on its history. A full-name and place index adds to the value of this work.
History of Bourbon County, Kansas, to the Close of 1865
"In preparing this book I have departed in many particulars from the ordinary course and established custom of compilers of county histories. I have endeavored to give the causes which led up to our early troubles, and to delineate, to some extent, the public sentiment and feeling of given periods. I have kept in touch with the various Territorial Governments, Administrations, Legislatures and prominent public men, in order that the reader may have an intelligent understanding of the situation. I have intended this book to be of refreshing interest to the old settler, and to be especially interesting and instructive to the young men and women of Bourbon County." - T. F. Robley.This history covers a wide variety of topics including the Louisiana Purchase, Colonel H. T. Wilson, Annexation of Texas, Early Settlers of Bourbon County, the Kansas-Nebraska Bill, First Elections, Texas Rangers, Slaves in Bourbon County, Squatter's Court, U.S. Troops at Fort Scott, Some Old Settlers of 1858, Kansas is Free, Amnesty Law, N.Y. Indian Lands, Battle of Drywood, Marmaton Massacre, Business and Improvements, and much, much more. Vintage photographs, illustrations, and advertisements enhance the text.
Scottish Colonial Schemes, 1620-1686
This publication provides a comprehensive account of the Scottish Colonial Schemes that took place between the years 1620 and 1686. Delving into the various attempts made by the Scottish to establish colonies in North America during this period, each chapter details different colonial ventures as the author discusses various motives behind Scottish emigration and the influence of military and economic trends. Despite their failure to establish a Scottish colony in the Americas, these early attempts played a significant role in shaping the country's future endeavors in the New World. From the motivations behind the schemes to the challenges faced by the colonists, this volume provides an insightful look at Scotland's attempts at colonization.Along with an index arranged alphabetically by subject or surname, the author concludes this work with six appendices providing records from the French protest against the Scottish expedition of 1623, the date of settlement of Scots at Port Royal in Acadie, "A note of all suche things as the company hath in Canada", Barbados correspondence concerning Scottish settlers, Broadside by Robert Barclay, letters from Scot of Pitlochie's "model", and proposals by Walter Gibson.
The History of the Rucker and Prihoda Families of Bohemia and America
This publication offers a comprehensive genealogy of the R羹cker and Prihoda families, opening with the history and geography of Bohemia and the Czechs. Biographical background information for each member of the R羹cker family from the first through fourth generation is given in the next section, followed by a genealogical summary. The earliest record found on the R羹cker family is that of the marriage of Ignaz R羹cker to Josefa Vesela in West Bohemia in 1822. Their grandson, Charles (Karel) R羹cker came to America in 1886. His younger brother, Adolf, was the grandfather of the author. The earliest known event for the Prihoda family is the marriage of Jan Prihoda to Zofie Zimova in 1692. The time period covered extends from the late 17th century to the present day. The author also includes a chapter on the R羹cker cemetery plot, discussing its location as well as the location of specific graves, along with a few cemetery records. The next section covers the first ten generations of the Prihoda family, offering detailed biographies for each member, highlighting their accomplishments and major life events. Following the biographical background data on each of the known family members, a genealogical summary is given using the Modified Register System. Females are referenced under their maiden and all married surnames. A total of 88 photographs and figures are scattered throughout this work to bring life to the text and preserve the legacy of these families. An index to full names, places and subjects adds value to this work.
Orphans' Court Register Docket, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, Volume 1, 1789-1899
Ancestors of Moses Belcher Bass, Born in Boston, July -- 1735, Died January 31, 1817
Genealogy of the Dean Family Descended From Ezra Dean, of Plainfield, Conn
