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.
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.
History of Clinch County, Georgia, revised to date, giving the early history of the county down to the present time (1916): also complete lists of county officers, together with minor officers and also sketches of county officers’ lives; with chapters on the histories of old families of Clinch County; also other information as is historical in its nature, comp. and ed. by Folks Huxford
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!
The Lincoln County New Mexico online archives contains pdf’s of all remaining copies of the El Farol Newspaper of Capitan NM, but doesn’t have an index to the newspaper. C. W. Barnum, an active member of AHGP, and state coordinator for the New Mexico AHGP recently invested his time and energy into providing an every person index to the various extant issues. He has shared this wonderful index with AccessGenealogy in hopes that it will reach a wider audience. Enjoy!
The Cushman family, a branch of the historic clan from the Old Colony, has been integral to the industrial development of Acushnet, MA, for over fifty years. Founded by Emery Cushman, who began a wooden box manufacturing business in 1840, the lineage traces back to Robert Cushman, a key figure in the Pilgrim movement. The family’s narrative spans generations, showcasing contributions to local industry and community, with Emery’s descendants continuing his work after his death in 1884, thus preserving the legacy in Acushnet’s business landscape.
Tracing ancestors in Lowell, Massachusetts online and for free has been greatly enhanced by the University of Massachusetts in Lowell which provided digitized version of a large quantity of the Lowell public records. Combined with the cemetery and census records available freely online, you should be able to easily trace your ancestors from the founding of Lowell in 1826 through 1940, the last year of available census records. To add color to the otherwise basic facts of your ancestors existence we provide free access to a wide range of manuscripts on the history of Lowell, it’s manufactures and residents.
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 early settlement of the Narraguagus River in Washington County, Maine, involved significant developments in nearby towns such as Steuben, Milbridge, Harrington, and Cherryfield. Established between 1791 and 1816, these towns evolved from former townships. Key early settlers included Jabez Dorman, John Densmore, Ichabod Willey, and Samuel Colson, who arrived around 1757. Their families contributed to the growth of the region, establishing roots and communal records that reflect the intertwined histories of these communities. Notably, many surnames from the early settlers persist in the area today.
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.
The Nansemond Tribe, descendants of the Powhatan tribes, primarily reside near Portsmouth and Suffolk, Virginia. Although their numbers have declined over the past century, around 200 individuals are recognized as descendants. In 1923, they formed the Nansemond Indian Association to unite with other indigenous groups. Key family names include Bass and Weaver. Their culture retains elements of bear-hunting and wolf-trapping traditions, as well as agricultural practices and the use of dugout canoes, reflecting their historical connection to the land.
In 1863, several notable settlers arrived in Beaverhead County, Montana, bringing diverse backgrounds and experiences. William B. Carter, a freighter from Ohio, established himself in Alder Creek. Frederick Temple, a German immigrant, mined in Alder Gulch before farming near Radersburg. Archie Macumber, a New Yorker, engaged in mining and merchandising before settling on a farm. John Brady and William Rogers, both from Ireland, found success in mining and agriculture. John Cull, an Englishman, became a prominent prospector. Lastly, H. J. Marsh, from Ohio, successfully farmed on White Tail Deer Creek.
This index compiles 1,352 Baldwin County, Georgia marriage records from court documents covering 1806 to 1850. It lists groom, bride, and marriage date entries in chronological order, offering a valuable genealogical resource for tracing family history, local relationships, and early county residents across more than four decades.
The interview with Belle Robinson, born in Garrard County, Kentucky, on June 3, 1853, reveals her experiences as a former slave. She recounts her life spent with the Brady family, emphasizing her close relationship with them and her upbringing. Belle describes being well cared for, wearing similar clothing to her white counterparts and enjoying shared meals. Despite her young age during slavery, she reflects on her family’s roles, her mother cooking for the family, and her father’s work, noting a lack of punishment among neighboring slaves.
J. W. Brady, born in Georgia on June 19, 1843, gained agricultural knowledge on his family’s farm and served as a sergeant in the Second Georgia Infantry during the Civil War. He participated in significant battles such as Gettysburg and was wounded there. After the war, he returned to farming in Georgia and later moved to Marion County, Arkansas, where he acquired substantial land. A proponent of Democratic principles, Brady has served as deputy county surveyor, and he and his wife, Nancy, are active members of the Baptist Church.
James P. Brady, born on February 9, 1847, in Georgia, dedicated his life to agriculture, benefiting from innovative practices to enhance his property. He served in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and later settled in Marion County, Arkansas, in 1872. Married to Harriet Godfrey, he developed a successful 160-acre farm and engaged in mining ventures. A Democratic political figure, he served as a justice of the peace and is the father of seven children, contributing significantly to his community alongside his wife.
John P. Brady, born on June 3, 1876, in Parkers Landing, Pennsylvania, began his extensive career in the oil industry at age fifteen. With roots tracing back to Irish settlers in Ohio, he gained experience across major oil fields before establishing himself in Havana, Kansas, where he became a leading producer with twenty-six active wells. A Masonic member and politically independent, he married Luln Walker in 1897 and has three children, contributing to both his family’s legacy and the oil industry.
John C. Brady, born May 19, 1863, in Cedar County, Iowa, was a dedicated educator who taught in multiple states before becoming a respected leader in Kootenai County, Idaho. After graduating from Northern Indiana Normal School in 1884, he served as principal in Rathdrum schools and was elected as probate judge in 1898. He also became the editor and publisher of the Silver Blade newspaper, enhancing its influence. Married to Nettie Pine, he had two children after her passing in 1899.
James Albert Brady, born on November 16, 1880, in Franklin, Pennsylvania, was educated at Union City High School and attended several prestigious institutions, including Allegheny College and Columbia University. He married Miriam E. Goodnough in 1905, with whom he had two children. After moving to Cleveland in 1902, he began his career in life insurance and later formed a partnership to manage Northern Ohio for The Midland Mutual Life Insurance Co. Brady was active in his community, serving as a trustee at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and participating in various organizations.
