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The San Antonio Story

San Antonio Texas in 1854 looking west from La Villita

“The San Antonio Story” by Sam Woolford, with contributions from his wife Bess Carroll Woolford, is a history of San Antonio, Texas. Published in 1950 by Joske’s of Texas, the book was conceived as a remedy for the lack of historical knowledge among San Antonio’s school children, a concern identified by Herbert U. Rhodius, chairman of the Municipal Advertising Commission of San Antonio in 1948-49. Rhodius and his colleagues believed that a readable and authentic history could address this educational gap, making it suitable supplementary reading for public junior high schools.

Marriage records of Liberty County Georgia, 1785-1895

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:

History of Ontario County, New York, part 2

The History of Ontario County, New York genealogical section provides an extensive array of surnames, indicating the comprehensive nature of the section in Part 2. These genealogies not only serves as a reference for individuals researching family histories but also reflects the diverse settler and immigrant populations that have contributed to the fabric of Ontario County. Each surname represents a family’s journey, struggles, and contributions to the county’s development over centuries.

List of the Drummond Island Voyageurs

In 1828, the British garrison’s transfer from Drummond Island to Penetanguishene led to the documentation of various voyageurs residing on the island. Many of these individuals were of Métis descent, and the following list includes significant personal details that reflect their ethnic backgrounds and family lineages. The entries provide insight into their contributions, settlement patterns, and descendants, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of the region at the time of the transfer.

Biographical Sketch of John Keating

John Keating (2), born in county Cork, Ireland, in 1844, emigrated to America at fifteen and settled in Victor, New York, where he dedicated his life to farming. A Democrat and Roman Catholic, he married Margaret Moore in 1870, with whom he had five children: William F., Elizabeth, Frederick B., Mary, and Henry, the latter of whom died young. Margaret was the daughter of Irish immigrants Michael Moore and Margaret Mahoney. She passed away in 1909.

Biographical Sketch of William F. Keating

William F. Keating, born on November 5, 1871, in East Bloomfield, New York, was educated in local schools and Rochester Business College. He worked as a bookkeeper from 1893 to 1895 and later joined the M. W. Burke Company in 1904, purchasing the business in 1905. A Democrat, he served as tax collector and was active in the Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He married Honora Tobin in 1902, whose family emigrated from County Cork, Ireland.