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.
These marriage records were abstracted from unbound marriage bonds and licenses in the Liberty County Courthouse, Hinesville, Georgia. The names were copied as they were spelled on the bonds, often barely legible and often spelled differently on the same bond. Sometimes the marriages were performed before the licenses were issued. The first date given in the abstracts is the date of the license or bond; the second is the date of marriage. The following abbreviations are used in these abstracts with the meaning indicated:
Back in 1915, Lucian Moody Kilburn, was engaged to write a history of Adair County Iowa by the Pioneer Publishing Company of Chicago Illinois, he then being at that time a resident of the county for 50 years. The manuscript was divided into two volumes. This volume, numbered 2, provides biographical sketches of 348 leading men and women of the County of Adair including many of its founding families. You can read or download the free eBook from this website.
Edmund Ingalls, son of Robert, was born about 1598 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. He immigrated in 1628 to Salem, Massachusetts and with his brother, Francis, founded Lynn, Massachusetts in 1629. He married Ann, fathered nine children, and died in 1648.
This book, “The Descendants of Franklin Mary Noyes Rowe of Humboldt County, Iowa, with Some Notes on Their Ancestors,” authored by Velma Rowe Coffin in Storm Lake, Iowa, in 1955, is a meticulously researched genealogical record spanning 87 pages. It traces the lineage of Franklin Rowe, born December 30, 1836, in Onondaga County, New York, and provides insights into his ancestry and descendants. Free to read or download.
The Lincoln County New Mexico online archives contains pdf’s of all remaining copies of the El Farol Newspaper of Capitan NM, but doesn’t have an index to the newspaper. C. W. Barnum, an active member of AHGP, and state coordinator for the New Mexico AHGP recently invested his time and energy into providing an every person index to the various extant issues. He has shared this wonderful index with AccessGenealogy in hopes that it will reach a wider audience. Enjoy!
The Chace family, originally spelled Chase, has been a significant presence in Fall River, MA, particularly in its industrial sector. George Albert Chace, a prominent figure, was known for his role in establishing and managing several cotton mills, including the Bourne Mill, where he pioneered a profit-sharing system for workers. Born in 1844, he served in the Civil War and was active in community organizations. Chace’s contributions to labor relations and local institutions left a lasting impact, commemorated by notable tributes following his death in 1907.
Nicholas Snow, an English settler, arrived in Plymouth in 1623 and later became a vital figure in Eastham, where he served as town clerk and held various civic roles. He married Constance, a Mayflower descendant, and fathered ten children. His lineage continued through his son Stephen and grandson Miijah, leading to notable descendants like Edmund Snow, a town founder in Orleans, and George G. Snow, a successful shoe manufacturer in Brockton. This legacy showcases the Snow family’s influence in early American history.
Charles Howard, born January 9, 1837, in North Bridgewater (now Brockton), was a pivotal figure in the region’s industrial growth, notably as a founder and president of the Howard Poster Company, a prominent shoe manufacturing enterprise. He began his career in the shoe industry before transitioning to needle manufacturing, establishing a successful business with his sons. An active community member and Masonic leader, Howard was respected for his integrity and dedicated service that left a lasting legacy in Brockton, where he lived until his death in 1882.
Luedders’ historical and pictorial city directory of Angola, Indiana for the year 1923, containing an historical compilation of items of local interest, a complete canvass of names in the city, which includes every member of the family, college students, families on rural lines, directory of officers of county, city, lodges, churches, societies, a directory of streets, and a classified business directory.
Frank Range, a 103-year-old resident of Greenville, South Carolina, recounts his experiences as a child of enslaved parents and his role during the Civil War. Born on a plantation, he was taken to war as a cook and helped rescue his master during a bombardment. After the war, he moved to Greenville, where he shares his life stories with enthusiasm. Range attributes his longevity to a healthy lifestyle, free from alcohol, tobacco, and conflict, and currently receives a modest state pension.
Ila Herbert, a twelve-year-old student from Haines, Oregon, passed away at Hot Lake Hospital on Wednesday evening after a month-long illness. Her death deeply affected her classmates in the fifth grade, and students from both the fifth and sixth grades, along with their teacher, will attend her funeral in Union. Ila is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Herbert, and her older brother, Leonard. The family previously lived in Union County.
George A. Herbert was born on January 22, 1860, in Wasco County, Oregon, to pioneer parents. His early education was limited, but he later attended The Dalles Public School and began studying at Oregon State University, only to leave due to health issues. He worked as a clerk before becoming deputy sheriff under James B. Crossen and later succeeded him as sheriff, winning re-election twice as a Democrat. Recognized as an enterprising figure in his community, Herbert’s future promises further contributions.
George F. Herbert, born in September 1815 in Virginia, and his wife Elizabeth McCormick, born in 1818, were prominent pioneers in the development of Oregon. Married in 1838, they first moved to Illinois before journeying to Oregon in 1850. Settling at The Dalles, they faced the tragic loss of their son. They later farmed in Eugene and Wasco County until Mr. Herbert’s death in 1868. Following his passing, Mrs. Herbert moved to The Dalles to support their children’s education, continuing her commitment to the community.
