The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.
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.
William P. Heckel, born in Milwaukee on September 19, 1890, is a key figure in Racine’s commercial development through his establishment, the Racine Welding Cutting Company, which he co-founded with William H. Larkin on June 1, 1915. Heckel, trained at A. O. Smith and later employed briefly in Racine, has adeptly built a business specializing in acetylene welding and cutting. The company’s growth reflects his commitment to quality and hard work, earning him respect in both professional and social circles.
