Abington Massachusetts Birth Records

1830 Map of Abington, Massachusetts

Volume 1 of the Abington, Massachusetts vital records details births recorded in the town up to 1850, featuring comprehensive research from town records, cemeteries, and church documents. Established in 1712, Abington’s jurisdictional changes may affect genealogical searches. The records also include separate listings for Black families, primarily by given names. Additionally, various surnames are cataloged, emphasizing the need to consider alternate spellings. For marriages and deaths, researchers should consult Volume 2.

History of Natrona County, Wyoming

Casper Wyoming in 1894

For individuals researching ancestors who lived in Natrona County between 1888 and 1922, this book offers valuable context and potential leads. It includes names of county officials, war veterans, pioneers, and individuals involved in notable local events, as well as detailed accounts of institutions such as schools, churches, newspapers, and civic organizations. Descriptions of towns, industries, and public records provide insight into the communities where ancestors may have lived or worked. While not a genealogical record in and of itself, the book’s extensive local detail can help place family histories within the broader social and economic framework of the time. And who knows, perhaps your ancestor was one of the more colorful citizens portrayed…

Logan County, Kentucky Wills – Book A, with index

Will book A, Logan County, Kentucky

The wills in this book come from Book A of the Wills found at the Logan County Court house in Russellville, Kentucky. The information was extracted in 1957 by Mrs. Vick on behalf of the DAR located in Russellville. The text in this book was done with an old manual typewriter and has the usual faint and filled-in type often found with such papers. On top of the difficulty in interpreting the print from the typewriter, the scanning process was also deficient, and led to the creation of a faint digital copy exacerbating the difficult to read text.

The Amidon Family of Rehoboth, MA

The Amidon Family

The Amidon Family genealogy book details the lineage of Roger Amadowne, a French Huguenot who fled to England and later to America after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Documented in Salem, Massachusetts in 1637, variations of his surname include Amadon, Amidown, and Ammidon. The work, organized with biographical sketches and two helpful indexes, presents the family’s history and is richly illustrated. Originally published in 1904, it serves as a valuable resource for descendants and historians alike.

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.

Biography of Henry Carlisle

Henry Carlisle, born on May 9, 1820, in Whitby, Yorkshire, England, emigrated to Upper Canada in 1837. He established a successful dry goods business in St. Catharines after partnering with Robert Struthers in 1851. A notable community leader, he served as mayor from 1879 and was involved in various civic roles, including magistrate, bank director, and railway director. Military service included participation during the 1837-38 Rebellion and the Fenian Raids. Carlisle was a devoted family man, married to Elizabeth Swinton, with seven children.

Biographical Sketch of W. M. Carlisle

W. M. Carlisle, along with his brother CJ. T.C., established the Carlisle Bros. firm in Missouri Valley, Iowa, in 1872. Originally from Ohio, they became prominent wholesale and retail dealers in hardware, wagon stocks, pumps, agricultural implements, and sewing machines, operating from their location at the intersection of Fifth and Erie Streets.

Biographical Sketch of T. C. Carlisle

T.C. Carlisle, a native of Ohio, co-founded Carlisle Bros., a business specializing in wholesale and retail hardware, wagon stocks, pumps, agricultural implements, and sewing machines. In 1872, he relocated to Missouri Valley, Iowa, where he established the business at the corner of Fifth and Erie Streets.

Biographical Sketch of C. J. Carlisle

C. J. T. C. W. M. Carlisle, along with his brothers, established Carlisle Bros. in Missouri Valley, Iowa, in 1872. The firm specializes in wholesale and retail hardware, wagon stocks, pumps, agricultural implements, and sewing machines. The siblings are originally from Ohio and have contributed significantly to the local business landscape since their arrival. Their establishment is located at the intersection of Fifth and Erie Streets.