Sensing that he is beckoned by his ancestors to help preserve their memories, the author embarks on a fascinating journey to discover more about his Eastern-European Yiddish heritage and to bring his ancestors to life.
The narrative of Uriah Barber is full of one cliff hanger after another as Barber, veteran of the Revolutionary War, and his younger step-brother Isaac Bonser lead five families across the new nation from Northumberland County in Pennsylvania to the Ohio River Valley.
In The Ancestry of David Bracewell, Carey Bracewell describes the fourteen-generation lineage traced from Edmund Bracewell, who was born in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, c.
Grace illustrates through the life of her Texan husband, Tommy, the role that compassion, conviction, and courage can play in overcoming the disappointments and obstacles of life.
It is my desire to share my genealogical accomplishments with anyone who feels the deep passion which comes from asking the questions, who are my ancestors and where is my extended family?
Fritz and Annie Lippe Family--German Cotton Farmers in Early 1900s Texas describes the childhood of Fritz and Annie beside the Brazos River in east Texas, their families' move west, their courtship and marriage, and the rearing of their eleven children on rented farms.
A Farmsteadin Morgan County, IN has stood as a sentinel on the South West corner of Mooresville since 1859 whenWilliam Monroe Macy (WMM), 1820-1911, built the home.
Originally published London 1932, this fascinating book takes an in-depth look at surnames and geneology, and will prove a fantastic reference book to anyone studying the subjects.
Fascinating and authoritative of Britain's royal families from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I to Queen Victoria, by leading popular historian Alison Weir 'George III is alleged to have married secretly, on 17th April, 1759, a Quakeress called Hannah Lightfoot.
Lily and Rosefeminine names from the world of flowersJordan and Josepha strong pair of J names rich with religious meaning Charles, Lucie, and Alexandrea trio of timeless names from A Tale of Two Cities by Charles DickensChoosing the perfect name for a baby is hard enough; choosing complimentary names for multiples and siblings can prove even harder!
Forty years ago, thousands of Milwaukee residents marched for equal rights to join and participate in local organizations, receive equal and appropriate educational resources for their children, and live where they wanted.
Many who have a passing interest in English history know of the kings: the Lancastrian usurper, Henry IV; the great warrior-king, Henry V; and the monkish monarch, Henry VI.
A beginner's guide to building a website that traces your family's lineage as a resource for present and future generations, or for finding new relatives.
This book tells the story of howit was that the authors ancestors, coming from a variety of countries andcreeds and at different times, met in the northwest corner of Ohioand how it was that finally this movement across time and space would bring twopeople from widely differing backgrounds, her parents, together.
