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Abington Massachusetts Marriage and Death Records

Volume 2 of the Abington, Massachusetts vital records compiles marriage and death records up to 1850, complementing Volume 1, which contains birth records. Established in 1712, Abington’s boundaries have shifted, affecting historical jurisdiction. Extensive research from town records, cemeteries, and family Bibles ensured comprehensive documentation, including the identification of Black families recorded by given names. The volume is organized alphabetically by marriages and deaths.

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:

Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson, Mississippi

This survey of Wintergreen Cemetery, Port Gibson, Mississippi, was completed in 1956 by Mr. Gordon M. Wells and published by Joyce Bridges the same year. It contains the cemetery readings Mr. Wells was able to obtain at that date. It is highly likely that not all of the gravestones had survived up to that point, and it is even more likely that a large portion of interred individuals never had a gravestone.

Southborough Massachusetts vital records

Vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts, to the end of the year 1849 title page

The list of vital records of Southborough, Massachusetts, comprised in this volume includes all which were entered in the Town Books during the period from the earliest date there found to the end of the year 1849. Some additions and corrections of names and dates have been made from the records of the First Church, these being indicated in each instance by proper reference. There are a total of 6,267 births, marriages, and deaths recorded. This book is free to read or download.

The Cox family in America

Two volumes of Cox family genealogy combined as one. The first volume contains information about the various early Cox families across America. The second volume deals specifically with the descendants of James and Sarah Cock of Killingworth upon Matinecock, in the township of Oysterbay, Long Island, New York.

The genealogy and history of the Ingalls family in America

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.

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!

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.

Index to Articles found in the El Farol Newspaper 1905-1906

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!

1860 Census West of Arkansas – Creek Nation

1860 Free Inhabitants Creek Nation Page 1

The 1860 census for the Creek Nation, located west of Arkansas, reveals a diverse array of free inhabitants, including Native Americans from Creek and Seminole tribes. This listing indicates that many individuals either renounced their tribal affiliations or were never granted citizenship. Several entries mark those who married Native individuals but were still denied citizenship, suggesting a complex social structure within the community. The presence of individuals identified by racial categories reflects the intricate interplay of identities during this period.

Descendants of Peter Crapo

The Crapo family has long been associated with exemplary citizenship, especially in New Bedford and Michigan. Peter Crapaud, a French shipwreck survivor from the 1680s, founded the lineage, which includes notable figures like Henry Howland Crapo, who rose from humble beginnings to become Governor of Michigan. His son, William Wallace Crapo, also made significant contributions as a lawyer, politician, and community leader. Their dedication to public service and agriculture has left a lasting legacy reflecting the family’s New England roots and commitment to civic duty.

Genealogical and Family History of Vermont

Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont vol 1

Hiram Charlton took on the publication of the Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont for Lewis Publishing. In it, he enlisted the assistance of living residents of the state in providing biographical and genealogical details about their family, and then he published all 1104 family histories in two distinct volumes.

Bloody Scenes in Alabama and Georgia

History of Alabama and incidentally of Georgia and Mississippi, from the earliest period

In June 1787, Colonel James Robertson led an expedition against Upper Creek and Cherokee tribes in North Alabama, following increasing Indian attacks on American settlements. After engaging in skirmishes, Robertson’s forces captured supplies and destroyed a town while suffering no casualties. Meanwhile, the Creeks launched violent assaults on Georgia, prompting the state to seek Congressional military support, which went unfulfilled. Conflict persisted, with Colonel McGillivray emerging as a powerful leader, refusing peace talks and instigating further hostilities, including the notorious massacre of Colonel Kirkland and his party in 1788.

Autauga County Alabama Genealogy

An extensive collection of material relating to Autauga County Alabama genealogy, includes vital records, cemeteries, census, history, and other records.

Baldwin County Georgia Marriages 1806-1850

This index compiles 1,352 Baldwin County, Georgia marriage records from court documents covering 1806 to 1850. It lists groom, bride, and marriage date entries in chronological order, offering a valuable genealogical resource for tracing family history, local relationships, and early county residents across more than four decades.

Mathews Cemetery, Edgecomb County, North Carolina

A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the Mathews Cemetery in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

Biographical Sketch of E. J. Mathews

E. J. Mathews, born on May 5, 1827, in Middlebury, Vermont, was the son of Eli and Annis Mathews. His father, Deacon Eli Mathews, a blacksmith and Revolutionary War veteran, settled in Middlebury with his family. E. J. was raised as a farmer on the family property, acquired by Eli in 1848. He married Mary Moore in 1850, with whom he had one son, Charles James, born in 1855. E. J. Mathews continues to operate the family farm.

Biographical Sketch of Geo. A. Mathews

Geo. A. Mathews, born in 1843 in Troy, Wisconsin, co-founded Mathews Kling, a business focused on lumber, grain, and machinery. Prior to this venture, he spent twelve years manufacturing brooms in Stoughton, Wisconsin. In 1877, he moved to Woodbine, Iowa, to pursue his current business alongside Mr. Kellogg and Mr. Kling, the latter of whom left the partnership in 1881. Mathews married Mary E. Kling in 1867 in Troy, and they have three children: two sons and one daughter.

Biographical Sketch of Herbert Mathews

Herbert Mathews, born on November 21, 1864, in Canada, was an influential figure in law and real estate. Educated at Western Reserve Law School, he became a key developer of Lakewood, Ohio. Mathews played a vital role in founding the Chamber of Industry and helped establish the County Park Board. He served as president of the Cleveland Real Estate Board and was involved with various community organizations, including the formation of the Rocky River Bank and several golf clubs.

Biographical Sketch of James Mathews

James Mathews, born in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, on September 4, 1868, pursued his education at Mifflintown and graduated from Princeton University in 1890 and Cincinnati Law School in 1893. He began his legal career at the U.S. attorney’s office in Pittsburgh and moved to Cleveland in 1894 as an attorney for the Cleveland, Akron, and Columbus Railroad. Mathews later partnered with Senator H. W. Wolcott and subsequently with Berkley Pearce, establishing the firm Mathews & Pearce. He was a member of several clubs and identified as politically Independent.