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Marriages of Charlotte County Virginia, 1784-1815

1911 Map of Charlotte County Virginia

This volume, “Marriages of Charlotte County, Virginia, 1784-1815,” compiles the marriage bonds and minister’s returns from Charlotte County during the specified period. The original work was painstakingly copied by Catherine Lindsay Knorr and published in 1951. The book spans 119 pages and includes a wealth of historical data on marriages that took place in this Virginia county. This publication presents several challenges for readers. Some pages are slightly tattered and torn, and the manuscript features irregular pagination. Additionally, there are tight or nonexistent margins, particularly at the bottom of the pages, and one page is typed on different paper than the rest.

A Genealogy of the Lake Family

Ancestor Register of Esther Steelman Adams

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!

1923 Historical and Pictorial Directory of Angola Indiana

1923 Angola Indiana Directory Book Cover

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.

Biographical Sketch of William Clement Connelly

William Clement Connelly, born in Cleveland in 1875, was the son of Daniel and Kate Laughlin Connelly. Educated at St. Ignatius College and Case School of Applied Science, he married Mary C. Schaefer in 1907. After working for his father at the D. Connelly Boiler Co., he became president following his father’s death in 1911. He was actively involved in the Chamber of Commerce and the Cleveland Athletic Club, contributing to the business community in Cleveland. His son, Daniel, was born in 1909.

Biography of Charles Albert Connelly

Charles Albert Connelly, born on August 12, 1869, in Parke County, Indiana, became a prominent figure in Independence, Kansas, through his extensive work with the Independence Tribune. A dedicated community servant, Connelly held various roles, including business manager of the Tribune and city council member. His father, Charles T. Connelly, a Civil War veteran and educator, was killed during a notorious outlaw raid. Bert Connelly, as he was known, married Olive May Stout in 1894 and raised two children, actively contributing to local enterprises and civic organizations.

Biography of Major Henry Clay Connelly

Major Henry Clay Connelly, born in Petersburg, Pennsylvania, on December 22, 1831, emerged as a prominent figure both in military and civilian life. After honing his skills in journalism and law, he entered the Union Army in 1862, serving with distinction in numerous battles. Rising through the ranks, he was ultimately promoted to major for his exemplary leadership. Post-war, he practiced law in Rock Island, engaging in local enterprises and civic duties. Connelly was a key player in advancing the city’s interests, leaving a lasting legacy in his community.