The Winchester Star 1901-1972

Winchester Star

The Winchester Star is the paper of record for the town of Winchester, Massachusetts and was a weekly publication, coming out on Friday of each week. These files presently contain digital images of the Star from January 4, 1901 through December 28, 1972. The Winchester Star liked to publish items of an historical nature, from biographies of leading citizens (past and present) to items of history in reference to events which occurred in the past in Winchester. The publisher also filled his pages with photographs, and it’s possible that you may find your Winchester ancestors photo within it’s pages, albeit, a paper photograph, while not ideal, may be the only likeness you have for an ancestor.

Benson High School, Benson North Carolina, Yearbooks

1949 Tatler

These are high school yearbooks for Benson, Johnston County, North Carolina. If your ancestor attended Benson High School during the years of 1938-1964 then the following yearbooks may have a photograph of them. This is part of a collection of free yearbooks being placed online by the Benson Museum of Local History.

Meadows High School, Meadows North Carolina, Yearbooks

1955 Tuscarora Yearbook

These are high school yearbooks for Meadows, Stokes County, North Carolina. If your ancestor attended Meadows High School during the years of 1941-1966 then the following yearbooks may have a photograph of them. This is part of a collection of yearbooks being placed online by the Benson Museum of Local History.

1911 Standard Historical Atlas of Mitchell County, Iowa

Topographical Map of Mitchell County Iowa

The 1911 Standard Historical Atlas of Mitchell County, Iowa by Anderson Publishing Company provides a detailed overview of Mitchell County during the early 20th century. This atlas includes a farmers directory, offering a comprehensive listing of local farmers, including their names, townships, addresses, farm names, and specific sections within the county.

1884 Ida County Iowa Farmers Directory

Agriculture has always been important to the economic fabric of Ida County and Iowa. Ida County is in the fourth tier of counties from the northern boundary of the state, and is the second east of the Missouri River. It contains 432 square miles or 276,480 acres. The Maple River runs through the county from northeast to southwest. Its principal branches are the Odebolt and Elk, flowing in from the east, and Battle Creek from the west. Soldier River flows westward through the southern tier of townships. There are many smaller streams draining the county in all parts. The valleys … Read more

Allen Family Genealogy

Joseph Allen of Medfield

The Allen Family is among the forty-nine “best families” selected by the American Historical-Genealogical Society for whom the Society has published family histories during the past few years. The Allen Family has been prominent in the British Empire and in the United States, its members having played important roles in war and in peace. Family pride is a commendable trait and should be cultivated. All Allens have just cause to be proud of their family history and traditions. In references No. 17, No. 3 and No. 7 we find the following regarding the Origin of the name Allen: The name … Read more