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The Old Dutch Burying Ground in North Tarrytown New York

This book documents the early gravestones and inscriptions of the Old Dutch Burying Ground in North Tarrytown, New York, focusing on preservation efforts led by William Graves Perry. Commissioned for the church’s 250th anniversary, it records the deteriorating brownstone and marble markers, some dating back to the 18th century. The text highlights the artistry of gravestones and the community’s historical significance. Despite losses, surviving inscriptions are important for understanding the genealogy of early settlers in the area.

Records of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, 1829-1894

This is a copy of a record book of the Pleasant Hill Methodist Church in Washington Township, Guernsey County, Ohio. The front portion of this manuscript contains the history of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, which we provide here, and biographies of their pastors up to 1953. Starting on page 18 you will find the Membership Record for the church beginning in 1829 and through January of 1894.

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.

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!

Biography of Fred S. Watt

Fred S. Watt, born on July 30, 1879, in Webster County, Nebraska, is a prominent figure in Jewell County, serving as cashier of the Lovewell State Bank and pastor of the United Brethren Church. He comes from a family of pioneers, with deep roots in Nebraska farming. After early education and teaching, Wat pursued his ministry training at Moody Bible Institute, becoming a pastor in 1914. He joined the bank in 1915, rising to cashier by 1917. Married to Jennie Snider, they have two children.

Biography of William H. Watt

William H. Watt, born in Canada in 1851, has played a pivotal role in Idaho’s mining industry as president of the Delia Mountain Mining Company. After extensive experience in farming and mining in the Black Hills, he became integral to developing Idaho’s mineral resources, particularly through the successful operation of multiple mines near Hailey. An active Democrat, Watt also served as Alturas County treasurer and in the state senate. Known for his business acumen and commitment to community welfare, he is a prominent figure in Idaho’s economic landscape.

Biography of Robert A. Watt

Robert A. Watt, born August 7, 1866, in Belmont County, Ohio, has been a prominent figure in Edna, Kansas, where he has lived for about forty-five years. The son of John T. Watt, a farmer and early settler, Robert spent his early years on the family farm before pursuing various occupations, including a lengthy stint in the restaurant business. Appointed postmaster in 1913, he remains an active community member, aligned with the Democratic Party and several local organizations. He is married to Emma J. Graham, with whom he has one daughter, Helen.

Buds of Promise

The object of this page is to note the names and careers of a number of the young people that during the early days were sent or encouraged to attend other educational institutions.