History of Farmersburg Indiana, 1853-1953

Centennial, Farmersburg, Indiana, 1853-1953

The Farmersburg Centennial, held from June 14-20, 1953, marked the 100th anniversary of Farmersburg, Indiana, commemorating its founding in 1853. Sponsored by the Farmersburg Community Club, this celebration highlighted the town’s rich history and progress over a century. The centennial events, including historical exhibits, parades, and community gatherings, was not just a reflection on the past but a commitment to building a future that honored the vision and perseverance of its founders. To commemorate this 100yr event, a committee was formed to create this souvenir book showcasing the town’s history.

Genealogy of the Lewis family in America

Genealogy of the Lewis family in America

Free: Genealogy of the Lewis family in America, from the middle of the seventeenth century down to the present time. Download the full manuscript. About the middle of the seventeenth century four brothers of the Lewis family left Wales, viz.: Samuel, went to Portugal; nothing more is known of him; William, married a Miss McClelland, and died in Ireland, leaving only one son, Andrew; General Robert, died in Gloucester county, Va. ; and John, died in Hanover county, Va. It is Andrews descendants who are featured in the manuscript.

Genealogical and Family History of Vermont

Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont vol 1

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.

Vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts

Vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849 title page

The list of vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts, comprised in this volume includes all which were entered in the Town Books during the period from the earliest date there found to the end of the year 1849. Some additions and corrections of names and dates have been made from the records of the First Church, these being indicated in each instance by proper reference. There are a total of 6,297 births, marriages, and deaths recorded. This book is free to read or download.