This small booklet contains all the known men and women who participated in World War 1 and claimed their home of record as Stephenson County, Illinois. By participation, this record does not limit this to soldiers, but also contains the records of those men and women who served the Red Cross, Y.M.C.A., and other non-fighting positions. This book is free to read or download.
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
This manuscript, in its essence, is a collection of 948 biographies of prominent men and women, all leading citizens of Western Colorado. In this context, Western Colorado encompasses the counties of Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Eagle, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Lake, Mesa, Mineral, Moffat, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, Pitkin, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Juan, and San Miguel.
John Saxton Kent, born in 1860 in North Bridgewater (now Brockton), MA, emerged as a prominent shoe manufacturer and civic leader. After excelling in business studies, he began his career in bookkeeping, eventually co-founding the M. A. Packard Company, which became a leading shoe manufacturer. Kent served as mayor of Brockton from 1907 to 1909, showing dedication to public service and community welfare. A member of various organizations, he balanced business success with active involvement in local affairs, advocating for growth and development in his city.
An introductory page for the Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania, this volume includes a historical sketch of the county by Samuel T. Wiley and more than 500 biographical sketches of prominent local men and leading citizens. It also outlines Chester County’s colonial origins, early boundaries, and its role in the formation of neighboring counties.
The descendants of two brothers, George and Maturin Ricker of Dover NH who’s descendants resided principally in New Hampshire and Maine.
Christopher “Kit” Carson, born on December 24, 1809, in Kentucky, grew up in the dangerous wilderness of Missouri, fostering his adventurous spirit. At age 12, he rescued bear cubs, showcasing his bravery. After abandoning a saddler’s apprenticeship for a life of exploration, he became skilled in woodcraft and hunting tactics. Carson served as a scout and guide, notably for Colonel J.C. Fremont, and gained fame for his exploits. He died in 1868, remembered as a legendary figure in American frontier history.
An extensive collection of material relating to Autauga County Alabama genealogy, includes vital records, cemeteries, census, history, and other records.
James Fitzpatrick, born in Pennsylvania in 1820, exemplified pioneering spirit as he ventured westward in 1853 with a small group across challenging terrains. His journey involved encounters with Native Americans, navigating buffalo herds, and enduring a waterless desert. Settling in the Willamette Valley, he worked in Sacramento for 18 years before moving to Wasco County to raise livestock. Fitzpatrick, widowed after the death of his wife Margaret, now lives in Wallowa County with his son Charles, enjoying the rewards of his long and industrious life.