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.
The 1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville, Massachusetts, compiled by A. E. Foss & Co., provides a comprehensive list of residents and businesses, alongside town officers, schools, churches, and societies. It includes notable historical events and offers a detailed account of the local community, featuring numerous surnames from both towns. This directory serves as an essential resource for understanding the demographics and social structure of Middleboro and Lakeville during that period.
Hiram Charlton took on the publication of the Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont for Lewis Publishing. In it, he enlisted the assistance of living residents of the state in providing biographical and genealogical details about their family, and then he published all 1104 family histories in two distinct volumes.
In 1829, O. B. Clark launched the Seneca Falls Journal, establishing the village’s first newspaper amid rising support for its anti-Masonic and anti-Jacksonian themes. Various publications followed, including the Seneca Farmer and the Seneca Falls Register, reflecting the evolving political landscape. Over the decades, numerous titles emerged and merged, including the Seneca County Courier and the Seneca Falls Reveille, each documenting significant local events and serving as valuable resources for genealogists and historians alike, preserving the community’s rich history.
The history of the press in Seneca County reflects the broader narrative of American journalism’s evolution, characterized by local newspapers that documented societal changes and opinions. The first publication, the Seneca Patriot, emerged in 1815, followed by various newspapers that reflected political trends from Federalism to Democratic ideals. Notable figures, such as Amelia Bloomer, contributed to the media landscape with publications advocating reform. Though many papers faced struggles with sustainability, they played pivotal roles in shaping public discourse and preserving local history, ultimately illustrating the press’s enduring influence in the county.
An online index to the Portrait and Biographical Record of Seneca and Schuyler Counties, New York, this volume preserves portraits and biographical sketches of prominent local citizens, including many overlooked by public records. Compiled with care for accuracy, it offers valuable material for genealogists and historians, along with biographies of all U.S. presidents.
The provided records detail marriage intentions from the town of Walpole, Massachusetts, for individuals with surnames starting with “B,” covering various dates up to 1850. Notable entries include Betsey Babitt and Samuel Clap in 1843, Alfred Bacon marrying Harriett Perry in 1834, and numerous other couples throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Each entry typically specifies the names of the individuals involved and the date of intention publication, reflecting the community’s social history and matrimonial practices during this period.
Ebenezer Bigelow, originally from Winchendon, Massachusetts, settled in Weathersfield, Vermont. He married Sally Wales and raised nine children, five of whom are still living. His son Enos, who married Emily B. Bennett, has three children and lives in Keene. Notably, Sally Bigelow’s father was a captain during the Revolutionary War and received a pension afterward.
A. J. Bigelow, born in Massachusetts in 1829, was an early settler in Illinois, arriving in Edgar County in 1852 before moving to Coles County the same year. He cultivated a 254-acre farm and held various local offices, including Supervisor and School Director. Bigelow served in the Civil War, enlisting in the 79th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, where he rose from Second Lieutenant to Captain, serving honorably for approximately three years. He was married to Ada Green and had two children, Levi and Charley E.