New Hampshire Men
New Hampshire Men presents 407 biographical sketches, with portraits, of men who were active in commercial, professional, and political life in New Hampshire in 1893.
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1932 New Hampshire Notables
New Hampshire Notables,” published by the Concord Press in 1932, is a biographical compilation that follows a previous work by Henry H. Metcalf. It contains 474 brief sketches of notable individuals, both natives and residents of New Hampshire, recognized for their contributions across various fields such as public life, business, and education. This edition focuses on living subjects as of 1932, with an alphabetical index for easy reference. While not exhaustive, it serves as a valuable resource for researchers and libraries, preserving important biographical data.
Tombstone records of eighteen cemeteries in Poundridge, New York
In 1940 and 1941 Mrs. Sterling B. Jordan and Mrs. Frank W. Seth walked the 18 cemeteries in Poundridge, New York compiling the names and dates for all gravestones. Added to some of those gravestone listings were familial relationships if known. In addition, they referenced an even earlier listing of a few of the cemeteries by William Eardley taken in 1901.
Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties, Michigan
FREE – Readable and downloadable copy of the Portrait and biographical record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola counties, Michigan published in 1892.
Biographies of Western Nebraska
A historical overview of western Nebraska and its pioneer settlers, this volume highlights the men who helped build counties across the Nebraska Panhandle, including Cheyenne, Box Butte, Deuel, Garden, Sioux, Kimball, Morrill, Sheridan, Scotts Bluff, Banner, and Dawes. It also points readers to biographies, history volumes, and a gallery of 143 photographs.
1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville Massachusetts
The 1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville, Massachusetts, compiled by A. E. Foss & Co., provides a comprehensive list of residents and businesses, alongside town officers, schools, churches, and societies. It includes notable historical events and offers a detailed account of the local community, featuring numerous surnames from both towns. This directory serves as an essential resource for understanding the demographics and social structure of Middleboro and Lakeville during that period.
Biographical Sketch of Michall F. Donovan
Michall F. Donovan was born in Corning, New York, in 1863 to John and Mary Leary Donovan. He received his education locally and married Margaret Holmes in 1905. Beginning his career at age 14, he trained as a printer and worked in various New York cities. In 1885, he shifted focus to typewriting machines and founded a company in Cleveland in 1892, producing typewriter ribbons and carbon papers. He served as secretary and treasurer of the Buckeye Ribbon and Carbon Company and was a member of the Cleveland Credit Men’s Association.
Biographical Sketch of James Donovan
James Donovan, born in Corning, New York, on January 15, 1867, was a prominent manufacturer and businessman. He received his education at a local parochial school and later married Evelyn Berry in Cleveland on November 23, 1903. Donovan began his career at The Fair Department Store before relocating to Auburn, and eventually moved to Cleveland in 1894, where he established The Buck-eye Ribbon and Carbon Company, specializing in typewriter ribbons and carbon papers. He also served as president of the company and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
Biography of Irwin Donovan
Irwin Donovan, an accomplished attorney born on August 3, 1879, in St. Louis, Missouri, has established a successful civil law practice in Muskogee, Oklahoma. After completing his law degree at Washington University, he began his career in St. Louis before moving to Muskogee in 1904. Over fifteen years, he gained a strong reputation at the bar and is admitted to practice in all Oklahoma courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. Married to Laura Virginia Edwards, Donovan prioritizes his legal work over political ambition, focusing on his clients’ needs.