Abstracts of over 600 wills for Vanderburgh County, Indiana, extracted by Mrs. Arthur C. Bitterman. Book A was typed by Mrs. James A. Gentry, book B typed by Mrs. Marvin J. Huff, and published as one by the Vanderburgh Chapter of the DAR. Book A primarily covers wills written or filed within the time period of 1823-1849 and book B includes the years of 1849-1873. In both cases there are wills that fall outside those dates.
In the heart of Suffolk County, New York, lies a village with a history as rich as the soil upon which it stands. “A History of Sayville, New York,” penned by Clarissa Edwards in 1935, is an invaluable chronicle that sheds light on the early days of this often-overlooked locale. Published by the Suffolk County News Press, this work is a testament to the enduring spirit of Sayville, a village that has woven itself into the fabric of American history, yet remains scarcely mentioned in conventional historical texts.
P.F. Gerard, born in Ohio in 1845, moved to Iowa in 1855, settling near Marengo. In 1870, he relocated to his current city where he established a newly refurbished sample room on Pearl St. between 3rd and 4th Streets. Gerard also served for a year in Company B of the 9th Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War.
Ida M. Gerard, aged 91, passed away on May 14, 1958, at Central Memorial Hospital in Toppenish. Born on July 26, 1866, in Covington, Kentucky, she married Joseph N. Gerard in 1884. Ida lived in various places, including Ellensburg, Spokane, and Wapato. She was active in Presbyterian women’s organizations and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her son Kenneth W. Gerard and brother C. Fred Hall. Funeral services will be held on May 17.
Jackson Gerard, born on June 28, 1828, in Hamilton County, Ohio, comes from a lineage of early Ohio settlers. His father, William Gerard, a veteran of the War of 1812, passed away in 1836. Jackson lived with his family until age seven, later residing with a brother until he established his own farm in Butler County at 21. In 1874, he moved to Illinois, where he now owns 102 acres. He married Emily Stites in 1850, and they had four children.
The compiled military service records of 1,235 Rough Riders, including Theodore Roosevelt, have been digitized. Each record features individual jackets detailing the soldier’s name, organization, rank, and medical records. The records also contain personal information and documentation descriptions. Discharges occurred for various reasons, such as age, ability, discipline issues, or hardship. This initiative provides significant insights into the personnel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.