The History of Bland County was compiled in 1961 and published to coincide with the 100th Anniversary of the formation of Bland County. Largely comprised of interesting anecdotes concerning early settlers, it is one of the most valuable secondary source available for researchers of Bland County Virginia ancestry. Free to read and download.
Ch. of (A) Obadiah and Dorcas (Wright) Allen. (a) Obadiah: m., 1727, Elizabeth Cotton. She d. 1758. 5 ch. (b) Dorcas.
Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, with records of a few allied families : also war records and some fragmentary notes pertaining to the history of Virginia, 1600-1902
Ch. of (F) Joseph and Elizabeth (Mudge) Allen. (a) Joseph: b. 1696; d. 1707. (b) Ebenezer: b. 1698. (c) Noah: b. 1703; d. 1725.
“Over the Misty Blue Hills: The Story of Cocke County, Tennessee,” written by Ruth Webb O’Dell and published in 1951, provides a historical account of Cocke County. The book covers various aspects of Cocke County’s history, including its political, social, religious, and industrial developments. The contents are divided into several detailed sections: the political history of Cocke County, the significance of local names, the natural resources and setting, early settlers, religious history, industrial development, and notable figures from the county. Additionally, it delves into specific family histories, offering insights into the lives of many influential families such as the Allens, Burnetts, Huff, McMahan, and many others.
Ch. of G. Chester and Margaret (Shaw) Allen: a. Orlando: b. Feb. 13, 1805; m., 1841, Elmira Slate; b. May 2, 1812. He d. Oct. 9, 1873. They had Gilbert Wilbur, unm. b. Ralph Willard: b. Feb. 16, 1812; m., 1835, Mary Tower; b. Feb., 1810. He d. Apr. 16, 1891. They had Willard Spencer, b. May 12, 1841; Thomas Jones, unm., and Chas. Fabyan, unm. c. Joseph: b. July 3, 1818; m., 1853, Martha Barton; b. in Westhampton, Mass., Apr., 1837. He d. Apr. 7, 1900. They had Francis Joseph, b. Sept. 11, 1854, no ch., and Charles Fowler, … Read more
Ch. of A. Jonathan and Mary (Pease) Allen (1st m.) a. Jonathan Pease: b. 1801, d. unm., 1825. b. Peter: b. and d. 1804. c. James Sullivan: b. Nov., 1808; m., 1834, Mary Ann Read at Vernon, Ohio. He d. there Aug., 1873. She d. in Washington, Ia., 1887. Had Edmund, d. unm., and Henry W., d. unm. d. Peter Elbridge Gerry: b. Apr. 7, 1811, in Longmeadow, Mass.; m., Pamelia Roberts, and had a dau. who died at two yrs.
The wills in this book come from Book A of the Wills found at the Logan County Court house in Russellville, Kentucky. The information was extracted in 1957 by Mrs. Vick on behalf of the DAR located in Russellville. The text in this book was done with an old manual typewriter and has the usual faint and filled-in type often found with such papers. On top of the difficulty in interpreting the print from the typewriter, the scanning process was also deficient, and led to the creation of a faint digital copy exacerbating the difficult to read text.
Enterprise, Wallowa County, Oregon Joe Allen Dead In Train Wreck Enterprise Man Killed at La Grande on way to Market with Stock Joe Allen, well known at his home in Enterprise and elsewhere in Wallowa county, was killed in the railroad yards at La Grande last Saturday evening. He was on his way to Portland with a car of hogs. The body was brought back to Enterprise on Monday and the funeral, conducted by the Odd Fellows lodge, was held Tuesday morning. Burial was in the Enterprise cemetery. Mr. Allen left Enterprise Saturday morning on the same train which George … Read more
O147 ROBERT ALLEN: b. Dec. 22, 1774 (s. of Robert James Allen; was b. in Scotland in 1729; m. an Irish girl and in the 18th century landed in America and located at Baltimore, Md.); m. Sarah Underwood; had, with other issue: (1) Nehemiah: b. 1800; d. y. (2) James: b. Sept. 19, 1801; m. Ann Elizabeth Semone. Had (A) William Henry: b. Feb. 1, 1829. (B) John: b. 1838; m. a Miss Dukel. (C) Lewis: b. 1841. (D) Samuel: b. Nov. 15, 1843. The names of the wives of Lewis and Samuel are unknown. (E) Robert James: b. 1831. … Read more
Samuel Wakefield and his wife Mary Burbank, came from Kennebunk in 1756 or 57, and settled at the head of the bay on the lot now comprising a considerable part of Steuben village. Their children were Samuel, Lydia, Ruth, Benjamin, Phebe, Hannah and Sally. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Wakefield m. a widow Small, and their children were James, Myriam and Daniel.
Matrimonies solemnized and confirmed at St. Catherine, Jamaica previous to 1680.
This survey of Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson, Mississippi, was completed in 1956 by Mr. Gordon M. Wells and published by Joyce Bridges the same year. It contains the cemetery readings Mr. Wells was able to obtain at that date. It is highly likely that not all of the gravestones had survived up to that point, and it is even more likely that a large portion of interred individuals never had a gravestone.
“Texas Coastal Pioneers of Chambers County” by Varuna Hartmann Lawrence, published in 1952 by Royal Publishing Co., offers a genealogical history of the early settlers of Chambers County, Texas. This book details the cultural and spiritual development of the Gulf Coast region and includes sketches of many early families. Lawrence, a native of Chambers County, draws on her personal experiences and extensive knowledge of farm and ranch life to provide a rich historical narrative. Her work captures the transformation of the region, influenced by both agricultural practices and oil development. Through her writings, Lawrence preserves the legacy of the pioneering families of Chambers County, making a significant contribution to Texas history.
“Saga of San Juan,” originally published in 1957, is a history of San Juan County Utah, compiled by the San Juan County Daughters of Utah Pioneers. The book provides a comprehensive look at the county’s origins and development. It spans from prehistoric times to the year 1957, offering insights into the diverse communities and challenges faced by early residents of this unique region.
Steve Malone’s work, “Elder James Martin of the Districts of Orangeburg, Lower Ninety-Six, Edgefield and Barnwell, South Carolina; Warren County, Kentucky; and Knox, Gibson, Posey and Vanderburgh Counties, Indiana Territory/Indiana, and his brother, Simon Martin of the Same Districts in South Carolina,” offers a meticulous exploration into the life of an individual whose existence paints a vivid picture of the American frontier during its formative years. Free to read or download.
Ch. of B. Diah and Lydia (Bush) Allen. a. Lucius Columbus: b. Jan. 30, 1811; m., 1832, Fanny Young Sprague; b. 1813, d. 1890. He d. Dec. 6, 1886. They had five daus. b. William Bainbridge: b. Mar. 15, 1813; d. Aug. 11, 1836. c. Delius: b. Nov. 14, 1824; m., 1849, in Middletown, Conn., Martha Webb, dau. of Earl and Rhoda (Graves) Cooley; b. 1829. He d. in Middletown May 24, 1890. They had William Tillman, b. Mar. 24, 1855, d. Jan. 3, 1875; Arthur Lee, b. Oct. 27, 1859. d. Joseph Warren: b. 1827, d. 1828.
Ch. of E. Solomon and Martha (Simons) Allen. a. Solomon: b. Jan. 4, 1798; m., 1820, Rheuma Pease; b. 1799, d. 1873. He d. Feb. 16, 1829, and had Hiram Marshall, b. Apr. 20, 1825 (m., Nov. 10, 1845, Lucy Ann Terry, of Enfield; b. 1828, d. 1904. He d. May 8, 1905, in Battle Creek, Mich. They had Asaph Terry, b. Sept. 15, 1851; Edwin, b. June 25, 1855, and Chas. H., b. July 24, 1859). b. Lathrop: b. Dec. 18, 1801; m., 1821, Sophronia Thompson; b. 1804, d. 1879. He d. July 25, 1870. They had George Gilbert, … Read more
W155 WILLIAM HENRY: b. 1816 at Seven Oakes, County Kent, Parish Seal, England. He was the youngest of four brothers and one sister. The sister m. and her descendants still reside at Kent. William joined “The King’s Own 4th Regiment” when 19 and served in Tasmania. Married Mary Mahoney, b. in Ireland. He became a sergeant and served in Australia and India. He had 13 ch. Given land in Canada and settled there with his wife and surviving ch. Ch. include: (I) James Alford: who was b. in England and came with parents to Ontario in 1854; m. Mary Ann … Read more
Ch. of (G) Samuel and Mary (Andrews) Allen. (a) Thomas: b. 1718. (b) Samuel: b. 1721, d. 1775.