Author: Dr. Frank "Mike" Davis
Publisher: RootsQuest Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
This E-book centers around one of the founders of Columbus, Ohio; namely, Isaiah Vorys (1750-1834), who was was descended from his 1660 CE Long Island, New York "Van Voorhees" Dutch ancestors. The descendants of these Van Voorhees (Vorys/Voris) progenitors purportedly represent the largest Dutch family in the USA today. The author has traced Isaiah Vorys' ancestry to 1400 CE, The Netherlands, and he offers a comprehensive genealogy of his numerous descendants. Isaiah himself was a New Jersey Revolutionary War soldier who served under General George Washington. He migrated to the Columbus, Ohio area around 1808 C.E., and his descendants (including the author) and collateral relatives eventually resided in 82 out of 88 Ohio Counties throughout the past 200 years!
ISAIAH VORYS (1750-1834) of the VAN VOORHEES FAMILY: PIONEER of COLUMBUS, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO And NEW JERSEY REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER … HIS ANCESTORS and DESCENDANTS
Author: Dr. Frank "Mike" Davis
Publisher: RootsQuest Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
This E-book centers around one of the founders of Columbus, Ohio; namely, Isaiah Vorys (1750-1834), who was was descended from his 1660 CE Long Island, New York "Van Voorhees" Dutch ancestors. The descendants of these Van Voorhees (Vorys/Voris) progenitors purportedly represent the largest Dutch family in the USA today. The author has traced Isaiah Vorys' ancestry to 1400 CE, The Netherlands, and he offers a comprehensive genealogy of his numerous descendants. Isaiah himself was a New Jersey Revolutionary War soldier who served under General George Washington. He migrated to the Columbus, Ohio area around 1808 C.E., and his descendants (including the author) and collateral relatives eventually resided in 82 out of 88 Ohio Counties throughout the past 200 years!
Publisher: RootsQuest Press, LLC
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
This E-book centers around one of the founders of Columbus, Ohio; namely, Isaiah Vorys (1750-1834), who was was descended from his 1660 CE Long Island, New York "Van Voorhees" Dutch ancestors. The descendants of these Van Voorhees (Vorys/Voris) progenitors purportedly represent the largest Dutch family in the USA today. The author has traced Isaiah Vorys' ancestry to 1400 CE, The Netherlands, and he offers a comprehensive genealogy of his numerous descendants. Isaiah himself was a New Jersey Revolutionary War soldier who served under General George Washington. He migrated to the Columbus, Ohio area around 1808 C.E., and his descendants (including the author) and collateral relatives eventually resided in 82 out of 88 Ohio Counties throughout the past 200 years!
Pea Ridge
Author: William L. Shea
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807869767
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
The 1862 battle of Pea Ridge in northwestern Arkansas was one of the largest Civil War engagements fought on the western frontier, and it dramatically altered the balance of power in the Trans-Mississippi. This study of the battle is based on research in archives from Connecticut to California and includes a pioneering study of the terrain of the sprawling battlefield, as well as an examination of soldiers' personal experiences, the use of Native American troops, and the role of Pea Ridge in regional folklore. "A model campaign history that merits recognition as a major contribution to the literature on Civil War military operations.--Journal of Military History "Shines welcome light on the war's largest battle west of the Mississippi.--USA Today "With its exhaustive research and lively prose style, this military study is virtually a model work of its kind.--Publishers Weekly "A thoroughly researched and well-told account of an important but often neglected Civil War encounter.--Kirkus Reviews "Offers the rich tactical detail, maps, and order of battle that military scholars love but retains a very readable style combined with liberal use of recollections of the troops and leaders involved.--Library Journal "This book is assured of a place among the best of all studies that have been published on Civil War campaigns.--American Historical Review "Destined to become a Civil War classic and a model for writing military history.--Civil War History "A campaign study of a caliber that all should strive for and few will equal.--Journal of American History "An excellent and detailed book in all accounts, scholarly and readable, with both clear writing and excellent analysis. . . . Utterly essential . . . for any serious student of the Civil War.--Civil War News
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807869767
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
The 1862 battle of Pea Ridge in northwestern Arkansas was one of the largest Civil War engagements fought on the western frontier, and it dramatically altered the balance of power in the Trans-Mississippi. This study of the battle is based on research in archives from Connecticut to California and includes a pioneering study of the terrain of the sprawling battlefield, as well as an examination of soldiers' personal experiences, the use of Native American troops, and the role of Pea Ridge in regional folklore. "A model campaign history that merits recognition as a major contribution to the literature on Civil War military operations.--Journal of Military History "Shines welcome light on the war's largest battle west of the Mississippi.--USA Today "With its exhaustive research and lively prose style, this military study is virtually a model work of its kind.--Publishers Weekly "A thoroughly researched and well-told account of an important but often neglected Civil War encounter.--Kirkus Reviews "Offers the rich tactical detail, maps, and order of battle that military scholars love but retains a very readable style combined with liberal use of recollections of the troops and leaders involved.--Library Journal "This book is assured of a place among the best of all studies that have been published on Civil War campaigns.--American Historical Review "Destined to become a Civil War classic and a model for writing military history.--Civil War History "A campaign study of a caliber that all should strive for and few will equal.--Journal of American History "An excellent and detailed book in all accounts, scholarly and readable, with both clear writing and excellent analysis. . . . Utterly essential . . . for any serious student of the Civil War.--Civil War News
Roll of Honor
Author: United States. Army. Quartermaster's Department
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 842
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 842
Book Description
Roll of Honor
Author: United States. Quartermaster's Dept
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : National cemeteries
Languages : en
Pages : 992
Book Description
Descendant of Henry Clay Hendershot
Author: Len Hendershott
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 035963379X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Five Generation of Descendants of Henry Clay Hendershot as they migrate from Ohio to Arkansas to Oklahoma during the Civil War and then Oklahoma land rush. Created by Family Book Creator through Family Tree Maker.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 035963379X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Five Generation of Descendants of Henry Clay Hendershot as they migrate from Ohio to Arkansas to Oklahoma during the Civil War and then Oklahoma land rush. Created by Family Book Creator through Family Tree Maker.
Annual Report of the Quartermaster General of the Operations of the Quartermaster's Department for the Fiscal Year Ending on the ...
Author: United States. Quartermaster General's Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Provides information on the activities and accomplishments of the Quartermaster's Dept. regarding fiscal matters, transportation, clothing, equipment and other supplies of the Army; also discusses the maintenance of supplies and national military cemeteries.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Provides information on the activities and accomplishments of the Quartermaster's Dept. regarding fiscal matters, transportation, clothing, equipment and other supplies of the Army; also discusses the maintenance of supplies and national military cemeteries.
United States Military Reservations, National Cemeteries, and Military Parks
Author: United States. Judge advocate general's dept. (Army).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Land titles
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Land titles
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
National Union Catalog
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Includes entries for maps and atlases.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 622
Book Description
Includes entries for maps and atlases.
United States Military Reservations, National Cemeteries, and Military Parks
Author: United States. Army. Office of the Judge Advocate General
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Land titles
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Land titles
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Annual Reports of the War Department
Author: United States. War Department
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 484
Book Description