Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files
Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files

Author: Virgil D. White

Publisher:

Published: 1992-06-01

Total Pages: 5265

ISBN-13: 9780945099154

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Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files, by Virgin D. White, 4000 plus pages, 8 1/2 x 11, printed on acid free paper with library quality buckram covers, price $410.00 postpaid. These abstracts were taken from National Archives Series M805. Everything of genealogical value has been asbtracted from these claims & contain references to several hundred thousand people. There will be an every-name index available in the spring of 1993.

Red Book, 3rd edition
Red Book, 3rd edition

Author: Alice Eichholz

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 1753

ISBN-13: 1618589687

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No scholarly reference library is complete without a copy of Ancestry's Red Book. In it, you will find both general and specific information essential to researchers of American records. This revised 3rd edition provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization. Whether you are looking for your ancestors in the northeastern states, the South, the West, or somewhere in the middle, ""Ancestry's Red Book has information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide. In short, the ""Red Book is simply the book that no genealogist can afford not to have. The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail. Unlike the federal census, state and territorial census were taken at different times and different questions were asked. Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how""

The Source
The Source

Author: Loretto Dennis Szucs

Publisher: Ancestry Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 1000

ISBN-13: 9781593312770

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Genealogists and other historical researchers have valued the first two editions of this work, often referred to as the genealogist's bible."" The new edition continues that tradition. Intended as a handbook and a guide to selecting, locating, and using appropriate primary and secondary resources, The Source also functions as an instructional tool for novice genealogists and a refresher course for experienced researchers. More than 30 experts in this field--genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists--prepared the 20 signed chapters, which are well written, easy to read, and include many helpful hints for getting the most out of whatever information is acquired. Each chapter ends with an extensive bibliography and is further enriched by tables, black-and-white illustrations, and examples of documents. Eight appendixes include the expected contact information for groups and institutions that persons studying genealogy and history need to find. ""

Descendants of John Hillyer of Windsor, Connecticut
Descendants of John Hillyer of Windsor, Connecticut

Author: Hillyer G. Norment

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13:

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John Hillyer and his wife, Ann, were living in Windsor, Connecticut by 1637. They had nine children. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Georgia, Kentucky and Ohio.

Jordan's Journey
Jordan's Journey

Author: Jordan M. Scoggins

Publisher: bd-studios.com

Published: 2012-01-23

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 061558179X

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Jordan's Journey is something new to the world of ancestry. It's a genealogical mashup incorporating photography, writing, design, research, and more. Gone are the boring register reports and dry descriptions found in genealogical tomes of old. This book takes a new approach, fusing together the creative and academic in a way that breathes new life into family history. Equal parts genealogical memoir, art photography, and local history, Jordan's Journey pulls you in with a rich and immersive experience. With more than 75 original photos by the author, as well as over 150 vintage images, Jordan's Journey invites you on a trip into the rural south of yesteryear. The book traces the major family lines of Pope, Jordan, Scoggins, and Holcomb, along with the associated families of Clement, Love, Robbs, Goodson, Visinand/Whisenant, Anderson, Chapman, Lawrence, Rambo, Hawkins, Ward, Keown, and Cavender. Other allied families are discussed, as well as general local history of the Armuchee Valley region of northwest Georgia.