Alphabetical indexes to the vital records of Medway, Massachusetts, up to the year 1850, supplemented by information from church registers, cemetery inscriptions and other private sources to include Rev. Dr. Jacob Ide’s account of Marriages and Deaths, 1814-1849.
The muster roll details the arrival of Lt. Deas and a large group of Cherokees to the West on May 1, 1838. While most were in the Northern Georgia area, some like William Davis and Robert Brown were from Alabama, and others like the Timberlake’s were from Tennessee.
Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, with records of a few allied families : also war records and some fragmentary notes pertaining to the history of Virginia, 1600-1902
An introductory page for the Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chester County, Pennsylvania, this volume includes a historical sketch of the county by Samuel T. Wiley and more than 500 biographical sketches of prominent local men and leading citizens. It also outlines Chester County’s colonial origins, early boundaries, and its role in the formation of neighboring counties.
The Choctaw Nation has produced numerous significant figures throughout its history, notably Tush-ka Lu-sa, who valiantly defended his people against Spanish forces. While early documentation is scarce, many leaders have emerged from the 18th century onward, whose contributions to their community deserve recognition. This account aims to honor both the living and deceased Choctaw and Chickasaw men, emphasizing their dedication to improving their people’s welfare and the importance of preserving their legacies as examples for future generations.
During the Revolutionary War, several Choctaw companies joined Washington’s army, participating in key battles and helping secure victories. One standout figure, a Choctaw scout known as Dutch Johnnie, earned notoriety for his bravery and resourcefulness, especially during a night encounter with Tories and Cherokees. After a comical yet dangerous misstep that led to a chaotic retreat of his enemies, he successfully claimed their rifles as trophies. His exploits made him a celebrated hero among his peers, contributing significantly as a scout throughout the war.
In April 1792, General Anthony Wayne was assigned to lead the Northwestern Army amid ongoing conflicts with Native Americans. Following a failed raid by Kentucky militia, Wayne prepared for a campaign against the tribes. Despite treaty negotiations asserting U.S. claims, Native foes, led by Little Turtle, resisted pressure to cede lands. After a series of confrontations, Wayne’s forces ultimately defeated the Indians at the Maumee River, leading to a treaty in 1795 that forced significant land concessions from the tribes, embodying the brutal tactics employed against them.
In 1470, Christopher Columbus married Dona Felipa, daughter of a renowned navigator, and settled in Porto Santo, where they shared dreams of discovering lands to the West. Their ambitions fueled Columbus’s determination, leading to his 1492 voyage that resulted in the European discovery of the Americas. However, this event marked the beginning of devastation for native peoples, introducing warfare, disease, and colonization that would decimate their populations and cultures, ultimately transforming their rich, diverse societies into shadows of their former selves.
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.
Big Jim, a prominent Shawnee leader known as Wapameepto, was born in 1834 and became chief of the Kispicotha band in 1872. He was a descendant of Tecumseh and staunchly conservative, opposing land allotments imposed by settlers. His commitment to preserving traditional ways led him to seek refuge for his people in Mexico, where he died in 1900. Other notable Shawnee figures include chiefs like Black Bob, Bluejacket, Catahecassa, and Tenskwatawa, each contributing to the tribe’s history through leadership and resistance against encroachment by white settlers.