Loch Surname – Access Genealogy

The Amidon Family of Rehoboth, MA

The Amidon Family genealogy book details the lineage of Roger Amadowne, a French Huguenot who fled to England and later to America after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes. Documented in Salem, Massachusetts in 1637, variations of his surname include Amadon, Amidown, and Ammidon. The work, organized with biographical sketches and two helpful indexes, presents the family’s history and is richly illustrated. Originally published in 1904, it serves as a valuable resource for descendants and historians alike.

Kansas Registrations of Enemy Aliens, 1917 – 1921

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.

Biography of Adam Loch

Adam Loch, born in 1852 in Springfield, Illinois, rose from humble beginnings to become a prominent businessman and vice president of the Fidelity State Bank in Chanute, Kansas. After his father’s death when he was just fourteen, Loch worked tirelessly to support his family, eventually moving to Kansas in search of better opportunities. He started as a rancher, ventured into the livery business in Lane, and later established a successful grocery store in Chanute. His life exemplifies the rewards of hard work and perseverance, inspiring future generations.