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Genealogy of John and Christian Fretz

Old Fretz Homestead, Bedminster

A brief history of John and Christian Fretz and a complete genealogical family register, is a record of people who crossed an ocean for their beliefs, carved homes out of wilderness, and built churches where they could worship in peace. It’s brings to light the kind of history that’s often overlooked: the slow, steady work of building a life and heritage. In putting this record together, Rev. Fretz gave thousands of descendants a way to connect with their past, and a reason to be proud of it.

Vanderburgh County Indiana Will Abstracts, 1821-1873

Sample Last Will and Testament

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.

Autauga County Alabama Genealogy

Autauga County, Alabama

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

Slave Narrative of Jerry Hinton

In an interview conducted by T. Pat Matthews, Jerry Hinton, born in February 1855 in Wake County, North Carolina, recalls his experiences as a slave on Richard Seawell’s plantation. Hinton discusses his childhood, the limited privileges he experienced, and the hard labor he performed, though he was not often punished. He describes the devastation caused by Union soldiers during the war and shares his post-war struggles, including financial difficulties and reliance on faith for support. Hinton expresses a sense of continued bondage despite emancipation.

Manon S. Nunn

Corporal Manon S. Nunn, of Company E, 118th Infantry in the 30th Division from Stokes County, served during World War I. He entered military service on June 5, 1917, at High Point, North Carolina, and was sent to Camp Sevier before deploying to France on May 24, 1918. He was wounded on October 9, 1918, at the Hindenburg Line and subsequently treated in England. Nunn returned to the U.S. and was mustered out at Camp Jackson on March 31, 1919.