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Men and Things of Exeter New Hampshire

Men and Things of Exeter New Hampshire provides a detailed record of the early settlement and social evolution of Exeter, New Hampshire, tracing its origins from the 1638 arrival of Rev. John Wheelwright. The text documents the town’s revolutionary spirit, highlighting its transition from a vulnerable frontier outpost to a patriot headquarters where citizens actively resisted British authority. A significant portion of the work is dedicated to the intellectual and religious landscape, cataloging the progression of the local printing press and the complex internal schisms of various ecclesiastical societies. By blending genealogical facts with anecdotes of popular uprisings and visits from figures like George Washington, the author preserves the material history of the community for future generations.

Online Research at the Rogue Valley Genealogy Society

The Rogue Valley Genealogical Society (RVGS) is located in Medford, Oregon in the Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon. This page contains a list of the genealogical indexes available on the society website, providing an easy and quick reference for the type and range of records available.

Online Research at Genealogical Forum of Oregon

Main Street looking north Baker City Oregon

The GFO Research Library has more than 60,000 holdings for all of the United States and many locations around the world, with particular strengths in the Pacific Northwest, Virginia, and French Canada. They have also placed online a variety of different indexes which users can search. While largely focused on Oregon and the communities within the state, it does have some non-Oregon based genealogy information online.

Deaths and Marriage in Dutchess County NY 1778-1825

Cutout from the 1850 Map of Dutchess County, New-York from original surveys

This volume, compiled by Helen Wilkinson Reynolds and published by the Dutchess County Historical Society in 1930, presents approximately 4,000 marriage and death notices drawn primarily from newspapers printed at Poughkeepsie, New York, between 1778 and 1825.

Online Connecticut Newspapers by Town

Connecticut has a rich newspaper history, with over 2,000 distinct publications since 1755, beginning with the Connecticut Gazette. While they serve genealogists through vital announcements, newspapers also document local events, legal matters, and business updates. A comprehensive list of 258 historical and current newspapers is available online, organized by town and publication date. Some papers, like the Norwich Bulletin, are especially valuable for family history research. For towns without digitized newspapers, exploring nearby options is advised.

History of Natrona County, Wyoming

For individuals researching ancestors who lived in Natrona County between 1888 and 1922, this book offers valuable context and potential leads. It includes names of county officials, war veterans, pioneers, and individuals involved in notable local events, as well as detailed accounts of institutions such as schools, churches, newspapers, and civic organizations. Descriptions of towns, industries, and public records provide insight into the communities where ancestors may have lived or worked. While not a genealogical record in and of itself, the book’s extensive local detail can help place family histories within the broader social and economic framework of the time. And who knows, perhaps your ancestor was one of the more colorful citizens portrayed…

Hudson River Valley Heritage Newspapers

HRVH Historical Newspapers provides access to digitized copies of historical newspapers from the Hudson River Valley region of New York State. Each newspaper in HRVH Historical Newspapers has its own page with information about the publication, including the date range that is available online and information about the history of the newspaper.

New York Historical Newspapers

A list of approximately 1200 newspapers available for free on the NY Historic Newspapers website broken down by the county they were published in.

Virginia Newspaper Project

Daily Press, Volume 4, Number 175, 26 July 1899

This dataset contains 672 newspaper titles that have been digitized and freely placed online for the state of Virginia. Virginia Chronicle is a rich historical archive of Virginia newspapers. It offers free access to fully searchable texts and digitized images of over 4 million newspaper pages.

History of Webster County Nebraska

“80 Years in Webster County: A Compilation of Webster County Chronicles” presents an extensive collection of articles that chronicle the history and life of Webster County, Nebraska, from its early days to the mid-20th century. Authored by Dr. Elmer Alonzo Thomas, this compilation draws from a series of writings initially published in the Red Cloud Commercial Advertiser and the Blue Hill Leader, the county’s prominent newspapers. The book, printed in 1953 by Tribune Graphic Arts in Hastings, Nebraska, spans 148 pages and includes illustrations, portraits, and maps, offering readers a vivid portrayal of the county’s evolution over eight decades.

Illinois Historical Newspapers Online

This is a list of Illinois historical newspapers images and transcriptions available online. They are organized by website and then alphabetically within each website listing. Some titles may appear more than once, as the images might be hosted on multiple websites. It’s important to check all listings for a particular newspaper to ensure you find the best quality scans.

History of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Some history of St. Landry Parish from the 1690's

This special edition of the Daily World, largely written in 1955 by Ruth Robertson Fontenot, celebrates the 150th anniversary of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, detailing its history from the 1690s. Ruth Fontenot, a descendant of local pioneer families, extensively researched using parish records and private archives to provide a comprehensive view of the area’s early days, despite gaps due to historical record shortages. Supplemental contributions on specific areas like northern St. Landry Parish and Eunice were made by Sue Lyles Eakin and Mary Alice Fontenot, respectively. The publication is rich with historical photographs and includes personal insights into the region’s development, showcasing the significant local contributions of the families of St. Landry Parish.

The Logansport Story

“The Logansport Story” provides an extensive history of Logansport, Indiana, detailing the city from its earliest settlement to its thriving present. It chronicles the arrival of Alexander Chamberlain as the first permanent settler, the establishment of key institutions like the Cass County Circuit Court, and the birth of the first business. The circular touches on the cultural and social progress of the city, with mentions of the YWCA, the VFW, and numerous other clubs and organizations fostering community development. Notable events like the 1916 tornado and the devastating 1913 flood are recounted, alongside tributes to pivotal figures such as public officials, educators, and local heroes. The circular serves as both a comprehensive review of Logansport’s historical milestones and a homage to its influential residents.

History of Sheldon Illinois, 1859-1959

The “History of Sheldon Illinois, 1859-1959,” compiled by the Sheldon Centennial History Committee, offers an immersive journey into the development of Sheldon, Illinois, over its first century. It seeks to celebrate and memorialize the efforts of those early settlers whose dreams and toil laid the foundation for the Sheldon we know today.

South Dakota Historical Newspapers

This page provides links to all available South Dakota historical newspaper images and transcriptions found online by AccessGenealogy. Organized alphabetically by town or city.

Historical California Newspapers Online

These historical California newspapers were placed online in digital format by a variety of sources and are here collected for convenient usage. These papers are listed in alphabetical order and you will need to know the specific newspaper you are looking for.

The Middlebury Campus

The Middlebury Campus was a newspaper published by the Middlebury college since 1905 and most issues from 1905-2007 have been placed online digitally. You may read, search, print, or download these papers. The paper when it originally came out included obituaries of past alumni and attendees, so if your ancestor attended Middlebury College it’s possible there is an obituary published within its pages.

Illinois Newspaper Collection

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library has digitized over 200,000 pages from 131 pre-1922 newspapers, which are now accessible through both their platform and the Library of Congress’s Chronicling America collection. The diverse range of titles includes notable publications such as the Daily Illini and the Cairo Bulletin. This initiative aims to preserve and enhance access to historically significant media, allowing researchers and the public to explore Illinois’s rich journalistic heritage.

The History of Moultrie County and Sullivan, Illinois

Northside of Courthouse in Sullivan Illinois

The Maryland Gazette 1745-1839

Free digital images of the Maryland Gazette from 1745 through 1885. Each issue in this collection is searchable and can be downloaded to your computer in full.