Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1747-1810

Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1747-1810

Catherine Lindsay Knorr’s Marriages of Orange County, Virginia, 1747-1810 stands as a pivotal work for genealogists and historians delving into the rich tapestry of Virginia’s past. Published in 1959, this meticulously compiled volume sheds light on the matrimonial alliances formed within Orange County, Virginia, during a period that was crucial to the shaping of both local and national histories. The absence of a contemporary marriage register presented a formidable challenge, yet through exhaustive examination of marriage bonds, ministers’ returns, and ancillary records, Knorr has reconstructed a reliable record of these marriages.

Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery, Cass County, Illinois

Mount Olive Cemetery, Cass County, Illinois

The Mt. Olive Baptist Church Cemetery is located about halfway (approx. 7 miles each way) between Chandlerville and Oakford, Illinois. It is located at the intersection of the Chandlerville-Oakford Road and Pontiac Road. Look for Mt. Olive Baptist Church. This is a transcription of the cemetery.

North Oxford Cemetery Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan

North Oxford Cemetery Oxford, Oakland County, Michigan

A detailed transcription of Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, likely in Michigan, with directions to the site and a long list of gravestone inscriptions recorded in September 2001. The collection includes names, dates, family relationships, military service notes, and epitaphs, offering a historical snapshot of local families and veterans buried there.

Baldwin County Georgia Marriages 1806-1850

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.

Biography of Ed Darnell

Ed Darnell, born on August 19, 1874, in Terre Haute, Indiana, moved to Kansas as a child and later settled in Oklahoma, where his father served as the first county recorder of Payne County. Starting as a cow-puncher at seventeen, Ed cultivated a successful career in agriculture and cattle raising, owning land in Osage County and Washington County. Married to Mary Gilliland, they had eleven children. The Darnell family remains active in their community and church, enjoying a fulfilling rural life.

Rough Riders

Rough Riders

The compiled military service records of 1,235 Rough Riders, including Theodore Roosevelt, have been digitized. Each record features individual jackets detailing the soldier’s name, organization, rank, and medical records. The records also contain personal information and documentation descriptions. Discharges occurred for various reasons, such as age, ability, discipline issues, or hardship. This initiative provides significant insights into the personnel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.