Falls Surname – Access Genealogy

The Amidon Family of Rehoboth, MA

The Amidon Family genealogy book details the lineage of Roger Amadowne, a French Huguenot who fled to England and later to America after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Documented in Salem, Massachusetts in 1637, variations of his surname include Amadon, Amidown, and Ammidon. The work, organized with biographical sketches and two helpful indexes, presents the family’s history and is richly illustrated. Originally published in 1904, it serves as a valuable resource for descendants and historians alike.

Chronological Record of Police Appointments City and County of San Francisco

This free collection contains three volumes of handwritten manuscripts which depict the chronological record of police appointments for the city and county of San Francisco from Oct 1853 – Nov 1947. They are set up in a ledger format with an index at the front of each volume. The volumes, since they are handwritten, are not searchable.

Slave Narrative of Robert Falls

Robert Falls, born December 14, 1840, in Claiborne County, North Carolina, recounts his life as a slave under the harsh conditions of the Goforth family. He describes the severe treatment that he and his mother endured, the struggles for food, and the brutality of overseers. After the Civil War, Falls experienced the transition to freedom, facing uncertainty but eventually finding work. Living with his daughter in Knoxville, Falls reflects on his past with humor and a desire for understanding, emphasizing the need for support in his old age.