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History of Carbondale, Illinois, 1852-1905

A Business Corner, Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois, spans about 6,000 acres, primarily in the southwest quarter of Carbondale Township, established following congressional guidelines. Early settlers settled near Little Crab Orchard and Piles Fork creeks. The city’s growth is intertwined with the contributions of its founders, highlighted through 330 biographical sketches in the book, which offer details into their lives during challenging times. Carbondale’s history reflects the influence of individual leadership on municipal progress, celebrated here in the context of the nation’s bicentennial.

1838 Cherokee Muster Roll 1

The muster roll details the arrival of Lt. Deas and a large group of Cherokees to the West on May 1, 1838. While most were in the Northern Georgia area, some like William Davis and Robert Brown were from Alabama, and others like the Timberlake’s were from Tennessee.

Early Settlers of Ralls County, Missouri

1930 Map of Ralls County, Missouri

The manuscript “Early Settlers of Ralls County, Missouri” compiled by Eunice Moore Anderson in 1951 serves as a valuable resource for those tracing their family genealogy in Ralls County. Divided into three parts, the compilation focuses on documenting early settlers prior to 1878, drawing from sources such as county atlases and historical records spanning Marion, Ralls, Pike Counties, and beyond. While not aiming to provide a comprehensive history, Anderson’s work catalogues pioneer families, offering insights into their origins, migration dates to Ralls County, and family connections. This structured approach, supplemented by an alphabetical index, aids researchers in navigating through ancestral records and locating further detailed information within related historical volumes.

Marriages of Charlotte County Virginia, 1784-1815

1911 Map of Charlotte County Virginia

This volume, “Marriages of Charlotte County, Virginia, 1784-1815,” compiles the marriage bonds and minister’s returns from Charlotte County during the specified period. The original work was painstakingly copied by Catherine Lindsay Knorr and published in 1951. The book spans 119 pages and includes a wealth of historical data on marriages that took place in this Virginia county. This publication presents several challenges for readers. Some pages are slightly tattered and torn, and the manuscript features irregular pagination. Additionally, there are tight or nonexistent margins, particularly at the bottom of the pages, and one page is typed on different paper than the rest.

Vanderburgh County Indiana Will Abstracts, 1821-1873

Sample Last Will and Testament

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.

1910 Eastern Shawnee Census

1910 Eastern Shawnee Census – page 1

Pages of the 1910 Eastern Shawnee Census. Contains table showing the previous roll number, current roll number, Indian name if given, English name if given, Relationship, Age, and Sex. Also contains the original images of the census.

1914 Eastern Shawnee Census

The 1914 census record of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe from the Quapaw Agency was taken on June 30, 1914, in Indian Territory, which is now Oklahoma. The Eastern Shawnee Tribe primarily resides in northeastern Oklahoma, having separated from other Shawnee groups in the 19th century to establish their community in this region. Recognized as a federally recognized tribe, the Eastern Shawnee have their own government and tribal structure. The purpose of the 1914 census was to maintain an official record of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe members as part of the U.S. government’s broader efforts to document Native American populations. This census provides detailed information about individual tribe members, including their names, ages, sex, family relationships, allotment numbers, and roll numbers.

Tombstone Inscriptions from Relocated Cemeteries in Wise County Virginia

Tombstone inscriptions from relocated cemeteries

The dam that impounds the North Fork of Pound Reservoir is situated on the North Fork of the Pound River, approximately 184 miles upstream from the mouth of the Big Sandy River and 1.1 miles upstream from the mouth of the North Fork in Wise County, Virginia. Construction of the dam commenced in 1962. Cemeteries located above the dam and within the impoundment areas were relocated to higher ground, respecting the preferences of the closest living relatives. Detailed records of these relocations are provided here, including the names of the nearest kin at the time of each grave removal.

Logan County, Kentucky Wills – Book A, with index

Will book A, Logan County, Kentucky

The wills in this book come from Book A of the Wills found at the Logan County Court house in Russellville, Kentucky. The information was extracted in 1957 by Mrs. Vick on behalf of the DAR located in Russellville. The text in this book was done with an old manual typewriter and has the usual faint and filled-in type often found with such papers. On top of the difficulty in interpreting the print from the typewriter, the scanning process was also deficient, and led to the creation of a faint digital copy exacerbating the difficult to read text.

Descendants of Rev. George Shove of Fall River, MA

Rev. George Shove, ordained in 1665, served as the third minister of Taunton and contributed significantly to local secular matters, particularly as a landowner. He married Hopestill Newman, followed by two additional marriages, and fathered several children, including Edward, who continued the family legacy. The Shove family became influential in Fall River, with descendants like Charles O. Shove excelling in the textile industry and community service. Charles O. was known for his leadership at the Granite Mills, while his brother Edward pursued a successful career as a cotton broker.

1860 Census West of Arkansas – Creek Nation

1860 Free Inhabitants Creek Nation Page 1

The 1860 census for the Creek Nation, located west of Arkansas, reveals a diverse array of free inhabitants, including Native Americans from Creek and Seminole tribes. This listing indicates that many individuals either renounced their tribal affiliations or were never granted citizenship. Several entries mark those who married Native individuals but were still denied citizenship, suggesting a complex social structure within the community. The presence of individuals identified by racial categories reflects the intricate interplay of identities during this period.

Biographies of Western Nebraska

History of Western Nebraska and its People

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.

Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery – Oxford Michigan

This cemetery record from Oxford, west of Burdick Street, lists hundreds of burials collected in September 2001 by Christopher Schnur. The transcription includes names, birth and death dates, military service, family relationships, and epitaphs, offering a detailed historical snapshot of local families, veterans, children, and spouses buried in the cemetery.

Baldwin County Georgia Marriages 1806-1850

This index compiles 1,352 Baldwin County, Georgia marriage records from court documents covering 1806 to 1850. It lists groom, bride, and marriage date entries in chronological order, offering a valuable genealogical resource for tracing family history, local relationships, and early county residents across more than four decades.

Louisiana Land Patents – Choctaw Tribe

A detailed listing of Louisiana land patents for the Choctaw Tribe, organized by patentee name, date, document number, and accession number. The record includes many Native and non-Native grantees and spans patents issued from the 1840s through the early 1900s, offering a valuable reference for historical land and genealogy research.

Slave Narrative of Uncle Ransom Simmons

The interview with Ransom Simmons, a 104-year-old former slave from Mississippi, reveals his unique perspective on his life under slavery and during the Civil War. Brought to South Carolina by his master Wade Hampton, he served as a bodyguard for his young master during the war. Simmons attended night school to learn to read and, later in life, was taught to write. Living alone in a shack, he enjoys the support of a local dairy and a small pension, reflecting on his life with gratitude and contentment.

Biography of D. C. Hampton

D. C. Hampton, born in Illinois in 1858 and raised in Kansas, moved to Indian Territory in 1874, where he became integral to the early development of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. As a successful merchant and farmer, he navigated the challenges of pioneer life and built strong community relations, notably with Native Americans. Married to Hattie Bennett, a fellow pioneer’s daughter, he raised four sons, all of whom served in World War I. Hampton’s life reflects significant contributions to local commerce and community welfare.