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Marriages of Charlotte County Virginia, 1784-1815

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.

Sevier County 1830 Tennessee Census

Published in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1956 and distributed by the Genealogical Publishing Company of Baltimore, Maryland, Sevier County, Tennessee: Population Schedule of the United States Census of 1830 (Fifth Census) provides a transcription of the often difficult to read, 1830 Sevier County Tennessee census. Authored by Blanche C. McMahon and Pollyanna Creekmore, this meticulous reproduction of the original census record sheds light on the people of Sevier County in 1830.

Logan County, Kentucky Wills – Book A, with index

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.

History of Blaine Washington, 1884-1959

Pioneers of peace - diamond jubilee anniversary, Blaine, Washington, 1884-1959

“History of Blaine Washington, 1884-1959” offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Blaine, Washington’s rich history and cultural heritage. Published in 1959 to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Blaine, this book captures the essence of a community that has thrived on the principles of peace and cooperation. Situated in Whatcom County, Blaine’s unique geographical location near the Canadian border plays a pivotal role in its identity, an aspect vividly illustrated through the symbol of the International Peace Arch.

Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland

Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, with records of a few allied families : also war records and some fragmentary notes pertaining to the history of Virginia, 1600-1902

Records of the Malone Methodist Episcopal Church at Madison MD, 1883-1893

Church Record of the Malone Methodist-Episcopal Church of Madison, Maryland

This ledger contains the church record of the Madison Circuit of the Delaware Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, which was an African American church in Dorchester County Maryland that included Malone Church. While the Malone Church member lists, probationer lists, and minutes date between 1883 and 1939, the Madison Circuit baptismal and marriage records date between 1883 and 1893. These records include significant information about church members including places of residence and parent names.

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.

History of Clinch County, Georgia

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

Descendants of John Spence of Rockland, MA

John Spence, born in Ireland on December 12, 1834, emigrated to America in 1848 and became a prominent businessman in Rockland, MA. After starting as a shoemaker, he innovated in the leather industry, founding the Brockton Leather Company. Involved in local enterprises, he served on various boards and made a significant impact on the community until his death on December 21, 1902. He was married to Anne Foy and had several children, including James W. and John J., who continued his legacy in business.

Genealogies of the First Settlers of Passaic Valley

Passaic Valley in New Jersey was first settled in the early 1700’s, primarily by families from Long Island, New York and Connecticut. The Family records, or, Genealogies of the first settlers of Passaic Valley and vicinity above Chatham provides genealogies of these early settlers from family records when they could be obtained, otherwise the author used family members to provide the information. Since some of the information comes from memory of individuals, one should validate what is written before relying on it to greatly.

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.

A History of Interlaken New York Newspapers

The post details the history of eight newspapers from Interlaken, New York, spanning from 1822 to 1994, highlighting their significance for genealogists. It outlines key publications such as the Seneca County Sentinel and the Interlaken Review, emphasizing their role in documenting local history. The piece also mentions the Interlaken Historical Society’s 2006 index, which serves as a crucial resource for accessing these newspapers, available in various libraries and historical societies. Overall, the content provides a rich tapestry of local journalism’s evolution in Interlaken.

Washington County, Idaho Pioneer Honor Roll

History of Washington County and Adams County

In 1940 and 1943, a survey of everyone who had lived in Washington County, Idaho continuously for 50 years or more, was made by the Weiser American. These pioneer residents were especially honored at the Fall Festival held in the fall of both years. So far as is known, the list compiled by the survey is complete and perhaps the only record of its kind in existence.

Slave Narrative of Rachel Gaines

Rachel Gaines, an African American woman aged approximately 95-100, recalls her experiences as a slave in Nashville, Tennessee. She was sold only once to Dr. Bainbridge Dickerson and describes a relatively kind treatment, where she earned $35 a year and received necessities. Gaines reminisces about festive gatherings, dances, and vibrant community life, contrasting it with present hardships. She reflects on superstitions and the transition from slavery to her later life of domestic work until losing her sight, ultimately moving in with her daughter in Nashville.

Dickerson, Wilberta Emily – Obituary

On August 21, a tragic accident near Palmer Junction resulted in the death of three-year-old Wilberta Emily Dickerson and serious injuries to her mother, Mrs. W.P. Dickerson. A broken steering gear caused their vehicle to plunge over a 100-foot embankment, killing Wilberta instantly as she was pinned under the car. Mrs. Dickerson sustained a fractured skull and other injuries and was hospitalized in grave condition. The youngest child, Billie Dickerson, survived with minor bruises. The family was returning from a camping trip at the time.

C. L. Dickerson

Sergt. C. L. Dickerson, of Johnston County, was the son of O. P. and Charlotte Dickerson. He entered military service on June 19, 1916, and was mustered into Federal service in July 1917. After training at several camps, he sailed for France on May 24, 1918. He participated in the Hindenburg Drive and was gassed near Ribberville. After treatment at a base hospital, he returned to the U.S. on June 14, 1919, and was mustered out on June 28, 1919.