Author: Benjamin Holtzclaw
Publisher: Germanna Foundation
ISBN: 9781940945033
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 644
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The gold standard for Germanna First Colony research and genealogy, this 1964 book covers the early German ancestry of 12 families from Nassau-Siegen represented at Fort Germanna in Virginia in 1714. With index. This special edition update has additional information, photos, articles and corrections.
Author: Edward L. Ayers
Publisher: LSU Press
ISBN: 0807173010
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Taking a wide focus, Southern Journey narrates the evolution of southern history from the founding of the nation to the present day by focusing on the settling, unsettling, and resettling of the South. Using migration as the dominant theme of southern history and including indigenous, white, black, and immigrant people in the story, Edward L. Ayers cuts across the usual geographic, thematic, and chronological boundaries that subdivide southern history. Ayers explains the major contours and events of the southern past from a fresh perspective, weaving geography with history in innovative ways. He uses unique color maps created with sophisticated geographic information system (GIS) tools to interpret massive data sets from a humanistic perspective, providing a view of movement within the South with a clarity, detail, and continuity we have not seen before. The South has never stood still; it is—and always has been—changing in deep, radical, sometimes contradictory ways, often in divergent directions. Ayers’s history of migration in the South is a broad yet deep reinterpretation of the region’s past that informs our understanding of the population, economy, politics, and culture of the South today. Southern Journey is not only a pioneering work of history; it is a grand recasting of the South’s past by one of its most renowned and appreciated scholars.
Author: Cathi Clore Frost
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940945002
Category : German Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 690
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In-depth genealogy research on Yager family history. This is a very large volume, more than 600 pages chocked full of information! Cathi Clore Frost has been working on this volume for years with help from a lot of Yagers. This is the ultimate publication on Yager family history. Chapters include: --Generation 1: Nicholas Yager, 1717 Immigrant to Virginia; --Generation 2: Adam Yager, son of Nicholas Yager; --Generation 3: Children of Adam Yager, Grandchildren of Nicholas Yager; --Generation 4: Great-Grandchildren of Nicholas Yager; --Generation 5: Great-Great-Grandchildren of Nicholas Yager John Yager "of the Piney Woods"; --History of the Yeager Family by William Henry Harrison Yeager
Author: John Blankenbaker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940945026
Category : Germanna (Va.)
Languages : en
Pages : 197
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This superb study is the culmination of decades of research by John Blankenbaker, the foremost authority on the families that came to Germanna in 1717 and others that joined them later. Every descendant of these families needs this book. It includes background on Governor Spotswood, the Germans' sojourn in England, Hebron Church, land grants in Madison County, and much more. Every family surname has a section devoted to its background in Germany and early years in Virginia. Descriptive photographs from the Blankenbakers' travels to the villages from which these families emigrated are a bonus.
Author: Dr. Peter G. Rainey
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 145203639X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 278
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This is a history of the land and the landowners along Germanna Road and connecting roads, from the Rapidan River to Wilderness Run. The chapters that follow provide the history of the lower end of Orange County, especially the Alexandria Tract, with particular attention to the land in and around Lake of the Woods. My brother asked me, "Why should I care about the Alexandria Tract?" My simple answer was, "Because we are descendants of Alexander Spotswood." He got me to thinking about what motivates anyone to write and especially to research and record one's findings for posterity. When the English settler came to Virginia, he brought his law and his library. The concept of land boundaries and personal ownership were foreign until then, as was the concept of written records. The land records, journals and family records of the five generations of Spotswoods, their relatives and neighbors that lived on and near the Lake of the Woods area have been preserved, but their story has not previously been written. Similarly, the modern pioneers that came in the late 1960s and later to form the community of Lake of the Woods should have their story preserved. Of all the places within a few hours of Washington, D.C., why pick the Wilderness to develop a large lake recreational community? The answer to this question cannot be found in any published history of Orange County. Why would families sell their home of generations including the family cemetery? The simple answer of “for the right price” is not the only explanation.
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428916466
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 487
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Author: Floyd Wilmer Coffman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Virginia
Languages : en
Pages : 426
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Author: Edythe Frances Cowherd 1885- Newton
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781013665790
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 440
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Warren Wilkinson
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 696
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A narrative of the day-to-day existence of a single Federal regiment in the final year of the Civil war. With extensive passages from the diaries and letters of the men who were there.
Author: Cerinda W. Evans
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 103
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Cerinda W. Evans' book, 'Some Notes on Shipbuilding and Shipping in Colonial Virginia,' delves into the intricate details of the shipbuilding industry in colonial Virginia. Through meticulous research and a keen eye for historical accuracy, Evans provides readers with a detailed account of the tools, techniques, and challenges faced by shipbuilders during this time period. The book is written in a scholarly tone, with references to primary sources and historical documents, making it a valuable resource for both academics and history enthusiasts alike. Evans' writing style is both informative and engaging, providing readers with a rich understanding of the importance of shipbuilding in shaping the economic and social landscape of colonial Virginia. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history and the colonial era in America. Cerinda W. Evans' expertise in the field of colonial history shines through in this comprehensive study of shipbuilding in colonial Virginia, making it an essential read for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of this fascinating period.
