Ashton

Biography of George Ashton

George Ashton, for twenty years president of the Ashton-Hancock Brokerage Company of St. Louis, his course marked by that steady and substantial progress which shows nothing of the spectacular but moves continuously forward to its goal has ever merited and enjoyed the confidence, respect and goodwill of his fellowmen He was born in Every street, Manchester, England, September 11, 1860, his parents being Thomas and Emma Ashton. His early education was acquired in the Manchester grammar school, in Brooks Seminary, in Owens College, and Manchester University, all of Manchester, England, and having resolved to become a member of the bar … Read more

Saint Paul’s Parish Virginia Register

The register of Saint Paul's Parish, 1715-1798

The “Register of Saint Paul’s Parish, 1715-1798” is a vital resource for those researching early Virginia history and genealogy. This meticulously restored document chronicles marriages, births, and deaths across Stafford and King George counties, offering a glimpse into the lives of early settlers and their families. Despite challenges in maintaining accuracy due to illiteracy and changing clerks, the register remains invaluable for tracing lineages and understanding naming conventions of the era. It also highlights the efforts of those who dedicated themselves to preserving this important historical record for future generations.

Abstractions from Huron County Ohio, Will Book A

Volume A, Huron County Wills to 1852

This volume is “Abstractions from Huron County Ohio, Will Book A.” These will abstractions cover the years from 1828 to 1852. They have been taken out of order as they appeared in the original volume and sorted by name. This abstraction was done by Henry Timman of Norwalk, Ohio, in 1960.

The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America

The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America

Edmund Ingalls, son of Robert, was born about 1598 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. He immigrated in 1628 to Salem, Massachusetts and with his brother, Francis, founded Lynn, Massachusetts in 1629. He married Ann, fathered nine children, and died in 1648.