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History of Bentleysville, Pennsylvania

Bentleysville title page

This book is a collection of stories, letters, and historical records detailing the brief history of Bentleysville, a rural community in southwestern Pennsylvania. Established around a mill operated by Sheshbazzar Bentley Sr. and Jr. on Pigeon Creek in 1816, the town grew to a population of 300 by 1868. The author traces the origins of Bentleysville back to the 1770s to document the earliest settlers, while also providing context through significant national events like the Whiskey Rebellion and the Civil War. Although Bentleysville’s history as a village ended before 1900, this work preserves its legacy for future generations.

History of Minneapolis and Hennepin County, Minnesota

History of Minneapolis and Hennepin County, Minnesota

The aim of this history was to present in a permanent form the key incidents in the history of Minneapolis, from its earliest settlement to its publication in 1895. The primary facts and events recounted were mostly obtained from living witnesses and participants. It was rare for a city with more than two hundred thousand inhabitants to have so many of its first settlers still alive. The city’s growth had been so extraordinary and unprecedented that many of its earliest settlers remained. Some information was also gleaned from the notes left by now-deceased writers who witnessed the events described. Great care was taken to verify the accuracy of all facts and incidents mentioned. While it might have been too much to hope that the work was entirely free from errors, it was confidently believed that any such errors were few and insignificant.

A Genealogy of the Lake Family

Ancestor Register of Esther Steelman Adams

A genealogy of the Lake family of Great Egg Harbour in Old Gloucester County in New Jersey : descended from John Lade of Gravesend, Long Island; with notes on the Gravesend and Staten Island branches of the family. This volume of nearly 400 pages includes a coat-of-arms in colors, two charts, and nearly fifty full page illustrations – portraits, old homes, samplers, etc. The coat-of-arms shown in the frontspiece is an unusually good example of the heraldic art!

Biography of Rev. Jacob Lindley

Rev. Jacob Lindley, born June 13, 1774, in Washington County, Pennsylvania, was a prominent figure in early American education and the Presbyterian Church. After graduating from Princeton in 1798, he became a licensed preacher and moved to Ohio in 1803, where he helped establish Ohio University in Athens, serving as its first leader for nearly twenty years. A steadfast moral advocate, Lindley’s amiable nature and influence extended to both students and the local community. He returned to Pennsylvania in 1829 and passed away on January 29, 1857.

Biographical Sketch of R. Lindley

R. Lindley, born in 1835 in Polk County, Missouri, moved to Hopkins County with his father in 1849. He married Effie Sayle and fathered seven children, two of whom predeceased him. Notably, he has supported the professions of two sons, while his son Jahu thrives as a farmer. Starting with little more than determination, Lindley became a prominent citizen and substantial taxpayer in the county. A strong advocate for education, he is respected for his integrity and business acumen.

Biography of J. R. Lindley

J. R. Lindley, born in Kentucky in 1824, moved to Dade County, Missouri, at ten. In 1840, he journeyed to California, spending three years there before returning to Missouri to drive stock. A soldier in the Confederate Army under General Joe Shelby, he settled in Hopkins County post-war, accumulating land and cattle. He married Emily Rountree, fathering ten children. A devoted member of the Christian Church, Lindley is also remembered for a humorous incident involving a wild steer and a frightened helper.

Biography of Eli Lindley

John W. Lindley recalls his father Eli Lindley’s life in Hopkins County, where he moved sixty years ago. Eli and his wife, Sallie Crisp, raised seventeen children amidst the challenges of pioneer life. The family endured hardships with resourcefulness, using gourds and buffalo horns for daily needs. Eli’s children, including notable citizens like Jacob Marion and Jefferson Davis, contributed to the community’s growth. John W. shares vivid memories of their life, illustrating both the struggles and the resilience of early settlers in the region.

Lindley, J. E. – Obituary

J.E. Lindley, aged fifty-six, died in Baker, Oregon, following a stroke of paralysis. A long-time resident of North Powder for 35 years, he originally hailed from Paoli, Indiana. Lindley had struggled with health issues since a previous stroke two years prior and was unmarried. He previously worked in the grocery business but had recently focused on breeding blooded sheep. His brothers, B.L. and R.E. Lindley, survive him. Funeral services were held in Baker, with burial in the local cemetery.

Lindley, Ralph – Obituary

Ralph Francis Lindley, 74, of La Grande, Oregon, passed away on August 13 at St. Marys Hospital in Walla Walla. Born on March 6, 1908, in Flora, he served as the Postmaster there from 1935 to 1948 before becoming a custodian at Eastern Oregon State College until his retirement in 1972. He is survived by his wife Bernice, three daughters, two sisters, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on August 16 at Daniels Valley Funeral Chapel.