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Ancestry of Jared Shaw of East Abington, Massachusetts
The Shaw family, founded in America by Abraham Shaw, who immigrated before 1636, has deep roots in East Abington, Massachusetts. Abraham married Bridget Best and had several children, including Joseph. His grandson, Elijah Shaw, born in 1745, settled in East Abington, where he was a farmer and Revolutionary War lieutenant. Elijah’s son, Jared Shaw, born in 1778, married Lydia Whiting and had multiple children. This lineage illustrates the enduring legacy of the Shaw family in the region’s history.
Scanned Ledgers from the Yarbrough Dry Goods Store
Original images, and index, of Thomas B. Yarbrough’s store ledger which he kept while conducting business in Honey Grove, Texas. Volume 1 covers the years of 1 Jan 1883-Jul 1884.
A Genealogy of the Lake Family
A genealogy of the Lake family of Great Egg Harbour in Old Gloucester County in New Jersey : descended from John Lade of Gravesend, Long Island; with notes on the Gravesend and Staten Island branches of the family. This volume of nearly 400 pages includes a coat-of-arms in colors, two charts, and nearly fifty full page illustrations – portraits, old homes, samplers, etc. The coat-of-arms shown in the frontspiece is an unusually good example of the heraldic art!
History of the township and village of Mazomanie, Wisconsin
The manuscript, History of the township and village of Mazomanie [Wisconsin] penned by William Kittle and published in 1900 collected information from a wide variety of sources, both documents, and living interviews. This book provides a general history of the township, and then presents a series of brief biographical sketches on the early settlers of Mazomanie. The links below will take you to the start of each historical section as detailed in the contents for the book, and then the specific pages of the book where each biographical sketch is contained. There is no index for the book, nor is there a list of biographical sketches contained within. We have taken the liberty of creating a biographical index for it.
Vigneron Family of Newport, Rhode Island
The Vigneron lineage traces back to Norbert Felician Vigneron, baptized in 1670 in LaVentie, France. He married Susanna Peirce in Newport, Rhode Island, and they had five children, including Charles Anthony, who followed in his father’s medical footsteps. The family faced hardships, including the loss of many young members. Several descendants were notable, with Stephen Vigneron actively involved in the American Revolution. The family history highlights their contributions to medicine and society, maintaining a presence in Newport through generations.
Genealogy of the Spare Family of New Bedford Massachusetts
The Spare family, established in New Bedford from its origins in Boston-Canton, is marked by notable figures such as Dr. John Spare, a Civil War surgeon and prominent local physician. Following him, his son, John V. Spare, emerged as a successful merchant and community leader. The family’s lineage traces back to Samuel Spare, who arrived from England in the early 18th century. The Spares have contributed significantly to local business and civic life, emphasizing industry and service across generations.
Ancestors of Charles W. Milliken of Barnstable, MA
Dr. Charles Warren Milliken, a prominent physician from Barnstable, MA, traces his lineage to early settlers like Hugh Mulliken and John Milliken, revealing a rich familial history entwined with significant events in the region. His ancestors, including notable figures such as Edward Milliken, were influential in local governance and community development. The Milliken family contributed to society through professions in farming, law, and medicine, culminating in Dr. Milliken’s distinguished medical career and involvement in various professional organizations.
Stetson Family of Bridgewater, MA
The Stetson family of Bridgewater, MA, boasts a legacy spanning over two centuries, deeply intertwined with the town’s iron manufacturing roots. Cornet Robert Stetson, an early settler in New England, established the family’s prominence, which continued through his descendants, notably Capt. Abisha Stetson and his son, Nahum, who significantly advanced the Bridgewater Iron Works. The family contributed to various industries while maintaining a strong community presence, with members active in agriculture and local politics, demonstrating enduring civic pride and influence in Bridgewater’s development.
Clifford Family of New Bedford, MA
The Clifford family of New Bedford, MA, has played a significant role in southern Massachusetts law for nearly a century. Beginning with Timothy Gardner Coffin and John H. Clifford, who became influential figures in the Commonwealth, the firm evolved through various partnerships, reflecting generations of legal expertise. John H. Clifford, deeply involved in public service, served as attorney general and governor, while his descendants continued the family legacy in law and civic duty. This rich lineage traces back to George Clifford, an early settler from England, linking the family’s esteemed heritage to significant historical figures.
Progressive Men of Western Colorado
This manuscript, in its essence, is a collection of 948 biographies of prominent men and women, all leading citizens of Western Colorado. In this context, Western Colorado encompasses the counties of Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Lake, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, and San Miguel.
1918 Warren County Farmers’ Directory – B Surnames
The 1918 Warren County Farmers’ Directory provides essential information about farmers and their families in the region, including land ownership, children, and residence details. Each entry includes the farmer’s name, the maiden name of the spouse, the number of acres farmed, and the year they became residents. The directory uses abbreviations for clarity, such as “O” for owner and “T” for tenant, ensuring a comprehensive record of agricultural life in Warren County during that time.
Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, PA
An introductory page for the Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania, this volume includes a historical sketch of the county by Samuel T. Wiley and more than 500 biographical sketches of prominent local men and leading citizens. It also outlines Chester County’s colonial origins, early boundaries, and its role in the formation of neighboring counties.
Biographies of Western Nebraska
A historical overview of western Nebraska and its pioneer settlers, this volume highlights the men who helped build counties across the Nebraska Panhandle, including Cheyenne, Box Butte, Deuel, Garden, Sioux, Kimball, Morrill, Sheridan, Scotts Bluff, Banner, and Dawes. It also points readers to biographies, history volumes, and a gallery of 143 photographs.
Descendants of Alexander Bisset Munro of Bristol, Maine
Alexander Bisset Munro was born 25 Dec. 1793 at Inverness, Scotland to Donald and Janet (Bisset) Munro. Alexander left Scotland at the age of 14, and lived in Dimecrana in the West Indies for 18 years. He owned a plantation, raising cotton, coffee and other produce. He brought produce to Boston Massachusetts on the ship of Solomon Dockendorff. To be sure he got his money, Solomon asked his to come home with him, where he met Solomon’s sister, Jane Dockendorff. Alexander went back to the West Indies, sold out, and moved to Round Pond, Maine, and married Jane. They had 14 children: Janet, Alexander, Margaret, Nancy, Jane, Mary, Solomon, Donald, John, William, Bettie, Edmund, Joseph and Lydia.
Muster Roll of Captain John D. Barnard’s Company
Muster Roll of Captain John D. Barnard’s Company of Infantry in the Detachment of drafted Militia of Maine, called into actual service by the State, for the protection of its Northeastern Frontier, from the sixth day of March, 1839, the time of its rendezvous at Augusta, Maine, to the twenty-eighth day of March, 1839, when discharged or mustered.
Hampton History: an account of the Pennsylvania Hamptons in America
Hampton History: an account of the Pennsylvania Hamptons in America in the line of John Hampton, Jr., of Wrightstown; with an appendix treating of some other branches.
History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa
History of Kossuth, Hancock, and Winnebago Counties, Iowa together with sketches of their cities, villages and townships, educational, civil, military and political history; portraits of prominent persons, and 638 biographies of representative citizens. Also included is a history of Iowa embracing accounts of the pre-historic races, and a brief review of its civil and military history.
List of Marriages at St. Catherine Jamaica Previous to 1680
A historical record of marriages solemnized and confirmed at St. Catherine, Jamaica, before 1680, presented from a British Museum manuscript source.
1923 Historical and Pictorial Directory of Angola Indiana
Luedders’ historical and pictorial city directory of Angola, Indiana for the year 1923, containing an historical compilation of items of local interest, a complete canvass of names in the city, which includes every member of the family, college students, families on rural lines, directory of officers of county, city, lodges, churches, societies, a directory of streets, and a classified business directory.