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Heritage Books Union County South Carolina Deed Abstracts Volume
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Heritage Books Joannes Nevius Scepen and Third Secretary of New
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University of Toronto Press The Denison Family of Toronto
Book SynopsisThe Denisons were an unusual and colourful family. For over a century – from the War of 1812 to the eve of the Depression – they were in the forefront of political, military, social, and intellectual life in Toronto. They took their duties to king and country seriously, serving in public and military office, and established family colonies on their estates in Toronto. As the story of the family unfolds, it reveals the story of Toronto – the spirit of the times, the turbulence of politics, and the exciting growth of a new city.The Denison Family of Toronto focuses on George Denison III (1839-1925), military historian, senior police magistrate, and supporter of the Canada First and Imperial Federation movements. His story proves that Canada has produced some memorable individuals whose activities have for too long been obscured by historians' preoccupation with grander themes. But more than that, the history of the Denisons' quarrel with the United States a
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Stanford University Press Practicing Kinship
Book SynopsisPresenting a new approach to the history of Chinese kinship, this book attempts to bridge the gap between anthropological and historical scholarship on the Chinese lineage. It explores the historical development of kinship in the villages of the Fuzhou region of southeastern Fujian province.Trade Review"This is an important book, based on painstaking research, which addresses important issues in the field of Chinese social and cultural history. . . . The author revisits many of the questions raised by Maurice Freedman in his pathbreaking work on Chinese lineage society in the 1950s and 1960s. . . . In some ways, Szonyi is doing here for the Fujian what David Faure, Helen Siu, and their team have done for the Pearl River delta in Guang-dong—that is, writing theoretically sophisticated local histories based on thoroughgoing command of all local sources and frequently crossing the (largely artificial) frontier between history and anthropology." -- David Ownby * University of Montreal *"Szonyi . . . .uses a wide range of sources, textual and oral, and varied research methodologies to construct a local history rich in detail and theoretical sophistication. Practicing Kinship is an important contribution not only to our understanding of the Fuzhou area but to our understanding of kinship practice and its variable, flexible nature. The book is recommended for upper-level undergraguates, graduates, and faculty alike." -- History: Reviews of New Books"Szonyi has written an impressive study of patrilineal kinship organization on Nantai Island, primarily during the Ming and Qing periods. The book is solidly based on a wide array of sources, including genealogies, local gazetteers, land deeds, oral history, and personal observation of contemporary ritual performance. . . . This important study is worthy of serious consideration by those in the humanities and the social sciences." -- CHOICE"...Szonyi's work displays an analytical rigour and a precision of argumentation that makes it a model of historical scholarship." -- Histoire Sociale"This study makes an invaluable contribution to the study of a region as well as the general history of Chinese society in the Ming Qing period, adding another regional variation to the Pearl delta studied by David Faure and Helen Siu. This book should be on the reading list of every China scholar and graduate seminar." -- Ming Studies"Based upon remarkable research in local gazetteers, genealogies and extensive fieldwork, Practicing Kinship is a rich and insightful analysis of the lived experience of lineage organization in late imperial China." -- Journal of Asian History
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Genealogical Publishing Company Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution Soldiers Sailors Marines 17751783
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Genealogical Publishing Company North American Wills Registered in London 16111857
£21.20
Genealogical Publishing Company Adventurers of Purse and Person Virginia 160716245 Fourth Edition Volume One Families AF Part B
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Genealogical Publishing Company Adventurers of Purse and Person Virginia 160716245 Fourth Edition Volume One Families AF Part A
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Clearfield Loyalists and Land Settlement in Nova Scotia
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Clearfield Georgia Free Persons of Color Volume III
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Scarecrow Press Italians to America April 1902June 1902 v 19
Book SynopsisItalians to America is the first indexed reference work devoted to Italian immigrants to the United States. This series contains passenger list information in chronological order on the first major wave of Italian migration during the last two decades of the nineteenth century.Trade ReviewThese will be useful in comprehensive genealogical collections and also in those collections that are interested in migration patterns. * American Reference Books Annual *...researchers can obtain information on Italian immigrants...The age, sex, occupation, village, and destination of the immigrant, as well as the name of the ship, its port of departure, port of arrival, and date of arrival are also found there. * St. Louis Genealogical Society Quarterly, Spring 2007 *Covering April 1902 to June 1902, this is the 19th volume in a reference series for genealogists and historians on Italians arriving in the United States by ship, compiling information from the passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship's officers and filed by all vessels entering US ports. Lists of Italian passenger names for each ship are provided for in chronological order, containing information on passenger age, sex, occupation, home village, and destination. The volume includes an introductory essay on the history of Italian migration to the United States and a surname index. * Reference and Research Book News *Table of ContentsForeword Introduction Lists of Codes Occupations Villages Destinations Key Passenger Lists Index
£189.00
Scarecrow Press Emigration from the United Kingdom to America
Book SynopsisApproximately three fifths of the emigration from the United Kingdom to America arrived in the 19th century. The remainder came through Ellis Island between 1900 and 1924. Arrivals from the U.K. began to increase in the mid-1840''s with the Irish Famine that led to very high mortality rates, rising prices and unemployment and a massive outflow of Irish population to the U.S. In the post-Famine period, England''s industrial revolution progressed and emigration continued to grow between the prosperous 1850''s and the mid-1890''s. This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship''s officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship''s date of arrival, these passenger lists provide the names of ships, ports of departure, and arrival and debarkation dates. The researcher can also locate data regarding a person''s age, sex, and occupation, as well as village of origin and destination when reported. An important feature of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America is the extensive surname index of ships'' passengers included in each volume. These indexes, containing approximately 3 million names for the period 1870-1897, will greatly facilitate the task of finding an ancestor''s family name, especially when the exact date or port of arrival in the United States is unknown. In addition to the passenger lists and name indexes, Emigration from the United Kingdom to America includes an introduction to the history of the U.K. migratory movement to the U.S. This series is an invaluable reference work for anyone interested in studying family history or in genealogical research.
£155.70
Scarecrow Press Emigration from the United Kingdom to America
Book SynopsisApproximately three fifths of the emigration from the United Kingdom to America arrived in the 19th century. The remainder came through Ellis Island between 1900 and 1924. Arrivals from the U.K. began to increase in the mid-1840''s with the Irish Famine that led to very high mortality rates, rising prices and unemployment and a massive outflow of Irish population to the U.S. In the post-Famine period, England''s industrial revolution progressed and emigration continued to grow between the prosperous 1850''s and the mid-1890''s. This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship''s officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship''s date of arrival, these passenger
£155.70
Rlpg/Galleys Emigration from the United Kingdom to America
Book SynopsisApproximately three fifths of the emigration from the United Kingdom to America arrived in the 19th century. The remainder came through Ellis Island between 1900 and 1924. Arrivals from the U.K. began to increase in the mid-1840''s with the Irish Famine that led to very high mortality rates, rising prices and unemployment and a massive outflow of Irish population to the U.S. In the post-Famine period, England''s industrial revolution progressed and emigration continued to grow between the prosperous 1850''s and the mid-1890''s. This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship''s officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship''s date of arrival, these passengerTrade ReviewProvide[s] historians and genealogists with a database of English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish immigrants arriving at the port of New York in the last quarter of the 19th century. * Book News, Inc., November 2008 *
£155.70
Scarecrow Press Emigration from the United Kingdom to America
Book SynopsisApproximately three fifths of the emigration from the United Kingdom to America arrived in the 19th century. The remainder came through Ellis Island between 1900 and 1924. Arrivals from the U.K. began to increase in the mid-1840''s with the Irish Famine that led to very high mortality rates, rising prices and unemployment and a massive outflow of Irish population to the U.S. In the post-Famine period, England''s industrial revolution progressed and emigration continued to grow between the prosperous 1850''s and the mid-1890''s. This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship''s officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship''s date of arrival, these passengerTrade ReviewAugments other series that provide a database for historians and genealogists. * Book News, Inc., November 2008 *
£155.70
Scarecrow Press Emigration from the United Kingdom to America
Book SynopsisApproximately three fifths of the emigration from the United Kingdom to America arrived in the 19th century. The remainder came through Ellis Island between 1900 and 1924. Arrivals from the U.K. began to increase in the mid-1840''s with the Irish Famine that led to very high mortality rates, rising prices and unemployment and a massive outflow of Irish population to the U.S. In the post-Famine period, England''s industrial revolution progressed and emigration continued to grow between the prosperous 1850''s and the mid-1890''s. This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship''s officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship''s date of arrival, these passengerTrade ReviewAugments other series that together provide a database for historians and genealogists. * Book News, Inc., November 2008 *
£155.70
Scarecrow Press Italians to America Volume 23 April 1903 June
Book SynopsisItalians to America is the first indexed reference work devoted to Italian immigrants to the United States. This series contains passenger list information in chronological order on the first major wave of Italian migration during the last two decades of the 19th century, as well as the beginning of the 20th century. As with the highly regarded companion series on German immigrants, Italians to America presents the passenger lists in chronological order, including information on each person's age, sex, occupation, village of origin, and destination, plus the name of the ship, the port of embarkation, and the date of arrival. Each volume also contains an introduction on the history of Italian migration to the U.S. and a full name index, greatly simplifying the researcher's job.Trade ReviewThis book and its companions are a great resource for people searching for their Italian roots and for those studying patterns of immigration. * Book News, Inc., November 2008 *
£155.70
Scarecrow Press Emigration from the United Kingdom to America
Book SynopsisApproximately three fifths of the emigration from the United Kingdom to America arrived in the 19th century. The remainder came through Ellis Island between 1900 and 1924. Arrivals from the U.K. began to increase in the mid-1840''s with the Irish Famine that led to very high mortality rates, rising prices and unemployment and a massive outflow of Irish population to the U.S. In the post-Famine period, England''s industrial revolution progressed and emigration continued to grow between the prosperous 1850''s and the mid-1890''s. This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship''s officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S. ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship''s date of arrival, these passenge
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Scarecrow Press Emigration from the United Kingdom to America
Book SynopsisApproximately three fifths of the emigration from the United Kingdom to America arrived in the 19th century. The remainder came through Ellis Island between 1900 and 1924. Arrivals from the U.K. began to increase in the mid-1840''s with the Irish Famine that led to very high mortality rates, rising prices and unemployment and a massive outflow of Irish population to the U.S. In the post-Famine period, England''s industrial revolution progressed and emigration continued to grow between the prosperous 1850''s and the mid-1890''s. This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship''s officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S. ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship''s date of arrival, these passenge
£116.10
Scarecrow Press Emigration from the United Kingdom to America
Book SynopsisApproximately three fifths of the emigration from the United Kingdom to America arrived in the 19th century. The remainder came through Ellis Island between 1900 and 1924. Arrivals from the U.K. began to increase in the mid-1840''s with the Irish Famine that led to very high mortality rates, rising prices and unemployment and a massive outflow of Irish population to the U.S. In the post-Famine period, England''s industrial revolution progressed and emigration continued to grow between the prosperous 1850''s and the mid-1890''s. This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship''s officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S. ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship''s date of arrival, these passenge
£116.10
Scarecrow Press Emigration from the United Kingdom to America
Book SynopsisApproximately three fifths of the emigration from the United Kingdom to America arrived in the 19th century. The remainder came through Ellis Island between 1900 and 1924. Arrivals from the U.K. began to increase in the mid-1840''s with the Irish Famine that led to very high mortality rates, rising prices and unemployment and a massive outflow of Irish population to the U.S. In the post-Famine period, England''s industrial revolution progressed and emigration continued to grow between the prosperous 1850''s and the mid-1890''s.This series on Emigration from the United Kingdom to America concentrates on U.K. emigration in the period 1870-1897, listing migrants from the U.K. who arrived in New York. The original passenger lists transcribed by shipping agents and ship''s officers and filed by all vessels entering U.S. ports have been used in the preparation of Emigration from the United Kingdom to America. Presented in chronological order by each ship''s date of arrival, these passenger lTrade ReviewGlazier has an excellent track record for preparing indexes, many in collaboration with P. William Filby, one of the nations past leading genealogical/historical librarians and an avid indexer. Glazier’s earlier series relate to passenger lists of immigrants from Germany, Ireland, Italy, and Russia. These volumes, along with the previous volumes, are recommended for reference collections serving family historians. * American Reference Books Annual *
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The University Press of Kentucky Rare Birds
Book SynopsisCelebrates the colourful diversity of a remarkable and accomplished family.Table of ContentsStories The Old Gentleman Odd Birds Turnabout Dwell in the Wilderness Battle of the Century Alvah Harold Mary A Long Way from Ostego An Ink-Stained Wretch Birder Alvah Love and Posters The Distinguished Publisher Gifts
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The History Press Ltd Anderson Families
Book SynopsisSeveral Anderson families appear to share the same origins in the north-east of Scotland. In a wide-ranging study that explores the roots of Andersons in Banff and Aberdeenshire, their pedigrees are traced, through branches in Perth, Fife, Edinburgh, England and Ireland, from the early 16th century through to the present descendants. Anderson relationships through marriage with a number of other families are explained. The Lindsay family, for example, with a pedigree from the 11th century, is mentioned as well as some 200 other related families.
£17.00
Boydell Press Early Blazon Heraldic Terminology in the Twelfth and Thirteenth Centuries with Special Refere
Book SynopsisClassic study of the rise and flowering of heraldry 12-13c, with Arthurian references.Early Blazon traces the evolution of heraldic terminology from its beginnings - the second quarter of the 12th century to about the year 1300. It analyses the use of coats of arms in literary texts of the period and elucidates such phenomena as allusive, canting and symbolic arms, studying the semantic evolution of the terms and phrases which have survived in today's blazon, and establishing that coats were consistently attributed to certain Arthurian characters from the early 13th century onwards. The glossary defines and gives complete references for every word and phrase utilised in heraldy down to 1300; each term, with its synonyms and its phraseology, is analysedhistorically and philologically. The introduction covers related topics like heraldic art and pre-classic blazon, the emergence of classic blazon, literature and heraldry, heraldic flattery, plain arms, and history and heraldry. Reissued to coincide with the publication of Professor Brault's edition of The Rolls of Arms of Edward I (1272-1307), this new edition of Early Blazon includes in a new appendix additions and corrections reflecting more than a quarter of a century of advances in the study of heraldic terminology. GERARD J. BRAULT is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of French and Medieval Studies at the Pennsylvania State University.
£95.00
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Flag We Love
Book SynopsisThis spirited tribute to Old Glory will inspire readers, young and old, to take a new look at the greatest emblem of the United States of America. With patriotic verse and historical facts, THE FLAG WE LOVE explores how our flag has become an enduring part of our nation's proud history and heritage. From its earliest designs to its role in peace-time and war, the Star-Spangled Banner will take on a whole new meaning for all readers.The bold, rich illustrations by Ralph Masiello highlight significant points in history, as well as commonplace moments of American life, when our flag symbolizes the people and ideals of the United States of America.
£7.59
Twelveheads Press Caradon Looe
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£16.20
Exisle Publishing Wake of the Invercauld
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Turner Publishing Company Ancestrys Guide to Research Case Studies in
Book SynopsisA complete and insightful guide for family research - good for the beginning genealogist.
£15.29
Turner Publishing Company Ancestrys Concise Genealogical Dictionary
Book SynopsisIs your research time wasted looking up words like beamster,” grimgribber,” anascara,” and wainbote” in regular dictionaries? Ever heard of a gossip''s wheel” or a shank''s mare”? These and other unusual terms are defined in Ancestry''s Concise Genealogical Dictionary. You will find this book a useful and entertaining reference. The authors spent years collecting, researching, and verifying definitions of terms they discovered while researching cemetery, probate, court, medical, and other records. The mystery of terms and abbreviations that many researchers face has been solved with this essential, quick-reference source geared to the needs of the genealogist. Now you can have at your fingertips accurate and easy-to-find definitions for troublesome or unfamiliar words encountered in the research process. With thousands of concise definitions, all arranged alphabetically, this dictionary is an essential for any
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Turner Publishing Company Plymouth Colony
Book SynopsisThis is the first truly complete treatment of the history and genealogy of Plymouth Colony. It includes a concise history of the colony, both chronologically and topically, and more than 300 biographical sketches of its inhabitants. Richly documented and illustrated with maps and photographs, the three-dimensional Plymouth Colony: Its History & People, 1620-1691 was written for historians and genealogists alike and provides and in-depth view of this important epoch in American history. The researcher will find the verbatim transcriptions of important contemporary documents in the eleven appendices invaluable, and the annotated bibliography clearly describes the abundance of primary and secondary literature on Plymouth Colony. Mr. Stratton''s work set a new standard worthy of emulation by all serious scholars.
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Turner Publishing Company Writing the Family Narrative
Book SynopsisAnyone who has ever tried to write a family history knows that it can be overwhelming. Writing the Family Narrative offers a clear and concise explanation of how to write your history in a way that entertains as well as informs. Using his experience teaching creative writing, Lawrence P. Gouldrup, has outlined a process that is tailored not for the serious novel writer, biographer, or essayist, but for the serious genealogist who wants to record his or her family story. He uses solid examples from both amateur and professional writers, making it easy for you to learn the process. The companion workbook to Writing the Family Narrative (ISBN #0916489418) goes further, taking you through each step of the writing process. You''ll learn how to organize your records for writing, develop characters, include point of view, use dialogue, create an effective setting, and even edit and design your family history.
£9.49
Turner Publishing Company Pitfalls in Genealogical Research
Book SynopsisWritten with both wit and academic integrity, the eminent Mr. Rubincam''s monograph is a must-read for all genealogists. This book alerts novices to common mistakes and frauds, and reminds more seasoned researchers what constitutes good genealogy.
£7.59
Turner Publishing Company Photographing Your Heritage
Book SynopsisYour camera can help add to your written family legacy. Photographing documents in a library, reading gravestones in a cemetery, copying photographs, and many other useful techniques are fully explained by the author. This informative book was written to address the needs of the novice and the avid shutterbug alike. It offers a complete description of how to use photography in your hobby, including how to buy a camera, tripods, filters, and film types. Use your camera to add a new dimension to your family history.
£7.01
Turner Publishing Company They Came In Ships
Book SynopsisThey Came in ShipsNo doubt your ancestors came to America from somewhere—England, Spain, Germany, China, Africa. Can you imagine how they felt and what they left behind? Do you want to know more about them? Do you know where to begin? Author and genealogist John P. Colletta helps you navigate through the numerous records, ship passenger lists and indexes, naturalization and immigration records, and genealogy websites, to find your ancestors who came in ships to the New World. The author shares dozens of specific and helpful hints, warnings, and suggestions based on his twenty years of experience researching ship passenger lists and lecturing on them at the National Archives. Learn how to determine your ancestor’s most likely port of departure and arrival, whether your ancestor was a stowaway or a member of the ship’s crew, how to obtain a picture of your ancestor’s vessel—and much more. Begin the journey to discover your ancestors today!
£12.34
Turner Publishing Company Writing the Family Narrative Workbook
Book SynopsisThis is a companion to the best-selling book, Writing the Family Narrative. This fun workbook takes you step-by-step through the family history writing process, providing plenty of room for collecting data, brainstorming, trying out new writing techniques, and more! Examples from skilled writers like James Herriott, A.L. Rowse, Willa Cather, and John Egerton will assist you in the learning process. Explore how to organize your records before you even begin writing! Now you can produce a quality written family history that will be treasured forever! This workbook''s companion, Writing the Family Narrative (ISBN #0916489272) offers a clear and concise explanation of how to write your history in a way that entertains as well as informs. This companion to the workbook teaches a process that is tailored not for the serious novel writer, biographer, or essayist, but for the serious genealogist who wants to record his or her family story. He uses solid examples from both amateur and prof
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Turner Publishing Company Searching On Location Planning a Research Trip
Book SynopsisHave you ever dreamed of walking where your ancestors walked? Make that dream a reality with Searching on Location!, an informative guide to planning and achieving a successful research trip. The author has more than fifteen years of experience as a genealogical researcher. She has lectured, taught workshops, and for six years was a columnist for the Kansas City Genealogist. Her current methodologies, tips, and a handy checklist ensure that your precious research time is optimized to the fullest.
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