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Collections of the New Hampshire Historical Society

1892 Map of New Hampshire

The Collections of the New Hampshire Historical Society is a 15 publication series documenting the state’s history through various primary sources, including manuscripts, letters, and public records. It collates valuable narratives that were previously difficult to access, providing insight into events, individuals, and communities in New Hampshire. Each volume offers focused topics and historical analyses, and most volumes contain individual indexes.

Stephenson County Illinois World War 1 Veterans

Honor roll of the Great War, Stephenson County, 1917-1919

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.

Families of Ancient New Haven

Four Corners New Haven Connecticut

The Families of Ancient New Haven compilation includes the families of the ancient town of New Haven, covering the present towns of New Haven, East Haven, North Haven, Hamden, Bethany, Woodbridge and West Haven. These families are brought down to the heads of families in the First Census (1790), and include the generation born about 1790 to 1800. Descendants in the male line who removed from this region are also given, if obtainable, to about 1800, unless they have been adequately set forth in published genealogies.

1899 Directory for Middleboro and Lakeville Massachusetts

1899 Middleboro and Lakeville Massachusetts Directory Cover

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.

Slave Narrative of Carrie Nancy Fryer

Carrie Nancy Fryer, a 72-year-old former slave residing in Augusta, Georgia, shares her life experiences and memories from slavery. She describes her childhood on the Pickens plantation, her family’s struggle for sustenance, and her health remedies. Nancy reflects on her relationships, including those with her husband and children, alongside her profound spiritual experiences and insights into the supernatural. Despite her hardships, she emphasizes dignity and resilience, insisting on maintaining a clean household. She requests the interviewer to send a postcard to her former employer, expressing her ongoing struggles.

Biographical Sketch of David Frye

David Frye, known as the patriarch of the Frye family, relocated from Worcester County, Massachusetts, to the western part of the town, close to the Mountain. His move marked the beginning of the Frye family’s legacy in the area.