The book titled “History of the Old Town of Derby, Connecticut, 1642-1880” presents a comprehensive account of Derby’s development, including the town’s Indian history, early settlers, and significant events like the Revolutionary War. It emphasizes education, commerce, and church influences, while offering an extensive collection of biographies and genealogies.
The History of the Town of Cornwall Connecticut is a comprehensive account of the town’s evolution from colonial organization in 1731 to its involvement in national events like the Civil War. They include detailed geographical descriptions, ecclesiastical histories of local churches, and biographical sketches of families such as the Sedgwicks and Golds. The records also reflect social life, farming, early fashion, and the noteworthy Foreign Mission School.
In 1895, Cyrus Henry Brown began collecting family records of the Brown family, initially with the intention of only going back to his great-grandfathers. As others became interested in the project, they decided to trace the family lineage back to Thomas Brown and his wife Mary Newhall, both born in the early 1600s in Lynn, Massachusetts. Thomas, John, and Eleazer, three of their sons, later moved to Stonington, Connecticut around 1688. When North Stonington was established in 1807, the three brothers were living in the southern part of the town. Wheeler’s “History of Stonington” contains 400 records of early descendants of the Brown family, taken from the town records of Stonington. However, many others remain unidentified, as they are not recorded in the Stonington town records. For around a century, the descendants of the three brothers lived in Stonington before eventually migrating to other towns in Connecticut and New York State, which was then mostly undeveloped. He would eventually write this second volume of his Brown Genealogy adding to and correcting the previous edition. This book is free to search, read, and/or download.
The Families of Ancient New Haven compilation includes the families of the ancient town of New Haven, covering the present towns of New Haven, East Haven, North Haven, Hamden, Bethany, Woodbridge and West Haven. These families are brought down to the heads of families in the First Census (1790), and include the generation born about 1790 to 1800. Descendants in the male line who removed from this region are also given, if obtainable, to about 1800, unless they have been adequately set forth in published genealogies.
Two volumes of Cox family genealogy combined as one. The first volume contains information about the various early Cox families across America. The second volume deals specifically with the descendants of James and Sarah Cock of Killingworth upon Matinecock, in the township of Oysterbay, Long Island, New York.
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.
This book, “The Descendants of Franklin Mary Noyes Rowe of Humboldt County, Iowa, with Some Notes on Their Ancestors,” authored by Velma Rowe Coffin in Storm Lake, Iowa, in 1955, is a meticulously researched genealogical record spanning 87 pages. It traces the lineage of Franklin Rowe, born December 30, 1836, in Onondaga County, New York, and provides insights into his ancestry and descendants. Free to read or download.
Evelyn Baldwin provided Allen County Public Library with a packet of research information on her ancestors Revolutionary War that she had compiled back in 1926. In 1949 the library then bound those 72 pages and enclosed them in covered book boards, thereby making them more accessible to their patrons. Fast forward to 2018 and the Library has digitized these pages and made them accessible to anyone online.
Ethel Lynn Eliot Beers, a notable poet born in 1825 in Goshen, New York, gained recognition for her work during the Civil War, particularly her poem “All Quiet Along the Potomac,” published in Harper’s Weekly in 1861. Despite its widespread acclaim, the poem’s authorship was contested, leading to various misattributions. Beers later recounted the poem’s inspiration and publication challenges in her 1879 collection, highlighting the complexities of literary ownership. She passed away in 1879, leaving a lasting legacy in American poetry.
An extracted 1850 census of Croydon, Sullivan County, New Hampshire, listing every resident with names, ages, sex, occupation, and birthplaces. Compiled by Dennis Partridge, the transcription adds surnames for searchability and notes identity corrections where the original handwriting was unclear. Researchers are encouraged to consult the original census for verification.
Hon. Ransom Beers, born in Ohio in 1831, is a prominent pioneer noted for his integrity and enterprise. After experiencing early hardship, he ventured to California in pursuit of gold, achieving notable success in mining. He later moved to Oregon, where he developed his farmland and became a respected figure in agriculture. A dedicated community member, Beers served in the state legislature and remains active in fraternal organizations. He leads a contented life, valuing his independence and the accomplishments he has diligently built.
William P. Beers, a prominent pioneer in Malheur County, was born on August 18, 1842, in Indiana. His family moved around the Midwest before he enlisted in the Thirteenth Missouri Cavalry during the Civil War. After the war, he ventured west, engaging in freighting and ranching. He established the Ruby Ranch, known for its expansive land and cattle. Beers was actively involved in local politics and is recognized as a key figure in the development of the region. He married Mary F. Annawalt in 1877 and they had five children.
Nathan Beers married Betsey Southgate on March 4, 1790, and they had several children: Sally, Melissa, Horatio, Alphonso, Almira (a twin), Albert, and Adeline. Notably, Sally married Amos Warren in 1854, and Melissa wed R. Bancroft in 1821. Beers was a shoe manufacturer and spent the latter part of his life in Cherry Valley, residing in a house later occupied by Moses Shepherd.
