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1885. Early residents of Caldwell County Kentucky are recalled in this new 37-page booklet.. The spiral-bound booklet is a compilation of biographies from the 1885 book, Kentucky: A History of the State by J.H. Battle, W.H. Perrin and G.C. Kniffin, with a brief excerpt on the area from Kentucky, a Guide to the Bluegrass State, a 1939 product of the WPA Writer's Program. The tri-color front cover is printed on 80# card stock and has been protected with a vinyl sheet. The text is printed on 60# opaque 8.5" x 11" paper. Individual Biographies often shed light on the area and times as well as providing specific genealogical data. They include: Rev. Heman H. Allen and the Princeton Collegiate Institute (with picture), Capt. C.T. Allen, William P. Black, C.S. Blanton, Prof. E. Lee Blanton, Wyatt P. Boyd, G.H. Bugg, J.S. Bugg, T.M. Butler,C.N. Byrd, B.F. Cantrell, H.J. Carter, W.P.A. Chambers, James A. Cook, Dr. R.M. Cravens, William B. Crews, Jacob Crider, Z.J. Crider, J.E. Crider, C.L.… Read More

The Ledger and Times, 1931. Early days in southwestern KY are recalled in this meaty new 65-page booklet titled: Calloway County, Kentucky, USA The 8.5 x 11 spiral-bound booklet is from: History of Calloway County Kentucky 1931, compiled by The Ledger and Times. The tri-color front cover is printed on 80# card stock and has been protected with a vinyl sheet. The text is printed 3 columns wide on 60# opaque paper. Among the many subjects included are: Location and topography, Colonel Richard Calloway and John L. Murray, Early settlers, such as James Steward, David Jones, Banester Wade, William Chester, Samuel Watson, William Derrington, the Duncan family, Williams Sutherland, William Jones, John Harp, John Swift, Luke Langston, the Sperry family, John Swift, John Harp, the Pools, Meltons, Boggesses, Wickers, Merrimans, Baileys, Garretts, Dunns, Skaggs and others; a list of residents from 1830; the First Christian Church with a list of pastors and names of many members; South Pleasant Grove Methodist… Read More

1884. Travel back in time to the 1880s as Civil War veterans swap stories around a campfire in this NEW 6" x 8 1/4" soft cover book with 18 illustrations. This 242-page book is a newly type-set, lightly edited, limited edition reprint of a fascinating 1884 book titled Campfire Chats of the Civil War by Washington Davis. We are currently offering it exclusively on and through our website. This new edition is entitled: Lost Episodes of the Civil War The original book was published in Mansfield, Ohio, but most prominently mentioned are Illinois soldiers. Also included are tales by veterans from Iowa, New York, Indiana, Pennsylvania and other states. It vividly portrays the day to day life of the Civil War soldier, while chronicling many personal incidents. Sit down to a soldier's diet of "desecrated vegetables," "slap-Jacks" and "hard tack and S.B." Some of the many subjects touched upon include: The Camp of Instruction Sutlers and Quartermasters / Foraging Prison Life & Escape Attempts Army… Read More

Chicago Illinois: Goodspeed Brothers, 1886. Early days in Carter, Ripley and Oregon Counties, MO, are recalled in this 11" x 8.5" spiral-bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from Goodspeed Brothers: A Reminiscent History of The Ozark Region (1886), Missouri, A Guide to the "Show Me" State (a 1941 WPA publication), The State of Missouri, an Autobiography (a publication written for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition), and other sources. The 50-page booklet is printed on 60# paper. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. The first part of the booklet contains a history of the Ozark area, especially as it relates to Missouri, two brief histories of the counties, and bios of leading citizens. The WPA section has a section on Ozark folklore, and brief stops at the Wappapello Division of the Clark National Forest, Cane Creek, Ellsinore, Van Buren, Thayer, Grandin, etc. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition book takes a 1904 look at these three counties. The biographies,… Read More

1904. The first 100 years of Volusia County, Florida, which includes Daytona Beach, are recalled in this reprint of Centennial History of Volusia County, Florida (1854-19540, edited by Ianthe Bond Hebel. Also included are excerpts from Florida, a Guide to the Southernmost State, a 1939 project of the WPA. The 110-page lightly illustrated 8 1/2" x 11" booklet is printed on 60# paper. The 3-color cover is printed on 80# card stock and protected with a vinyl sheet. The booklet includes An overview of the county's formation and early history, Hospitals, Mosquito Control, Bridges, Waterways, Roads, Climate, Agriculture, Churches, and Education, including Stetson University, Bethune-Cookman College, and Mary Karl Vocational School, banking, cultural development, garden clubs, the DAR, fishing, aviation, and NASCAR racing, and county officials in 1854, 1855, and 1954, and a number of advertisements from 1954. There is a section on Northwest Volusia County by Alice Strickland covering the… Read More

1878. Somerset County, NJ, in the 17th and 18th centuries are the focus of this fascinating booklet, reprinted from the very rare 1878 book: Centennial History of Somerset County by Abraham Messler, D.D. The 140 page spiral bound 8 1/2" x 11" booklet, is printed on 60# paper. A vinyl sheet protects the front cover. The booklet is new, but it was reprinted from a very old, poorly printed text, with handset type (in one case an "e" is upside down!). The type varies in density and some leters are broken, but we've enlarged the printing to enhance readability. We are excited to be able to preserve this material, as it is filled with valuable data for genealogists researching this area and period. Names of early residents abound, and there are biographies for Thomas Codrington, John Delavall, Gabriel Minvielle, Richard Hall, Peter Sonmans, Gawen Lawrie, Jacob Bergen, Derrick Van Vegten, Hendrick Fisher, Col. John Mehelm, John Hardenburgh, Philip Van Horn, William Mercer, Rev. Balthazar Bayard, Peter… Read More

1961. The first century of Polk County, Florida, is explored in this 61-page reprint of Century in the Sun, a history of Polk County originally published in 1961 by the Centennial Committee, plus excerpts from Florida, a Guide to the Southernmost State, a 1939 WPA project. This heavily illustrated 8 1/2 x 11" booklet is printed on 60# paper. The 3-color cover is printed on 80# card stock and protected with a vinyl sheet. The booklet includes a history of Polk county, and a look at its municipalities -- Fort Meade, Bartow, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Davenport, Haines City, Dundee, Lake Alfred, Auburndale, Lake Wales, Frostproof, Mulberry, and Polk city; Religion and Education; Citrus and Cattle; the Phosphate Industry; Tourism, including Cypress Gardens; Centennial Activities; Polk Today and Tomorrow; and the Centennial Committee with pictures of county commissioners and executive committee members. Brief bios of a number of pioneers are included: Jacob Summerlin, Herbert Jackson Drane, J. Wesley… Read More

Chicago Illinois: Goodspeed Brothers, 1886. Early days in Christian County, MO, are recalled in this 11" x 8.5" spiral-bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from Goodspeed Brothers: A Reminiscent History of The Ozark Region (1886), Missouri, A Guide to the "Show Me" State, a 1941 WPA publication, The State of Missouri, an Autobiography (a publication written for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition), and other sources. The 66-page booklet is printed on 60# paper. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. The first part of the booklet contains a history of the Ozark area, especially as it relates to Missouri, two brief histories of the county, and bios of leading citizens. The WPA section has a section on Ozark folklore and tour stops at Billings, Ozark and Sequiota State Park. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition book takes a 1904 look at this county. The biographies, most of which are fairly-detailed, include: James D. Gideon, Dr. C.B. Elkins, Judge William Easson,… Read More

1922. Early days in Knox County, ME, are recalled in this spiral bound book, comprised of a lightly abridged reprint of Chronicles of Knox County, R.B. Fillmore (1922). The 52-page 11" x 8 1/2" booklet, is printed on 60# paper. A vinyl sheet protects the front cover. Because of the larger size, each page of our book contains 2 pages from the original books. The "Chronicles" portion includes a brief general history of the county, followed by individual histories of each of the following communities: Appleton, Camden, Criehaven, Cushing, Friendship, Hope, Isle Au Haut, Matinicus, North Haven, Owls Head, Rockland, Rockport, St. George, Thomaston. Besides a brief history of the community, each section has a list of businesses. The book includes many advertisements from local businesses, as well as number of photos of poor to fair quality. . Limited Edition Reprint. Spiral/Comb . New/No Jacket. 11" x 8.5". Private Press.

1924. Early days in Lincoln County, ME, are recalled in this spiral bound book, comprised of a slightly abridged reprint of Chronicles of Lincoln County, R.B. Fillmore (1924), an excerpt from The Pine-Tree Coast by Samual Adams Drake (1891) and Maine, a Guide 'Down East', a product of the WPA (1937). The 87-page 11" x 8 1/2" book, is printed on 60# paper. A vinyl sheet protects the front cover. Because of the larger size, each page of our book contains 2 pages from the original books. The "Chronicles" portion includes a brief general history of the county, followed by individual histories of each of the following communities: Alna, Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Dresden, Edgecomb, Jefferson, Monhegan, Newcastle, Nobleboro, Somerville, South Bristol, Southport, Waldoboro, Westport, Whitefield and Wiscasset. Besides a brief history of the community, each section has a list of businesses. The excerpt from The Pine-Tree Coast is a colorful… Read More

Chicago Illinois: Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1888. The early church history of Southeast Missouri is recalled in this booklet, an excerpt, reprinted from Goodspeed's 1888: History of Southeast Missouri. The 55-page spiral bound 8 1/2" x 11" booklet, is printed on 60# paper. A vinyl sheet protects the front cover. The booklet includes the early church history of the following counties: Ste. Genevieve, St. Francois, Perry, Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, Madison, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Dunklin, Scott, Mississippi, Stoddard, Butler, Wayne and Iron. Histories covered include: Roman Catholic Church, Methodists, German Methodists, Protestant Episcopal, Baptists, Christian Church, Presbyterians, Cumberland Presbyterians, Evangelical Lutheran Church and the German Evangelical Church. . Limited Edition Reprint. Spiral/Comb . New/No Jacket. 11" x 8.5". Private Press.

Philadelphia: J.L. McDough & Co. Participants in the American Civil War from the tri-county area of Randolph, Monroe and Perry Counties in southwest Illinois are recalled in this newly printed 8 1/2" x 11" spiral-bound 72 page illustrated booklet. The booklet, an excerpt from the hard-to-find 1884 book: Combined History of Randolph, Monroe and Perry Counties, Illinois, originally published by J.L. McDough & Co. of Philadelphia, is printed on 60# paper. A vinyl sheet protects the front cover. "The sentiment of patriotism, so generally felt in all parts of the land, was strong in the people of Randolph, Monroe and Perry, and nobly did they respond to their country's call, sending many of their brave sons in defence of the Union." The booklet gives the names of regiments, usually a brief account of their movements, and a Muster roll of the men from each county by company, including rank and when they were mustered out, or if they were killed, wounded, etc. The infantry… Read More

Chicago Illinois: Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1889. Early days in Cole County, MO, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this 8 1/2" x 11" booklet, compiled from the rare 1889 book: History of Cole, Moniteau, Morgan, Benton, Miller, Maries and Osage Counties, Missouri and Missouri, a Guide to the "Show Me" State, a 1930s WPA project. The booklet is printed on 60# paper and has a vinyl sheet protecting the front cover. The 1889 history covers the early development of this area, while the excerpts from the WPA book, give a nostalgic glympse of the area from a 1939 vantage point, including interesting historical notes, especially as they relate to sightseeing possibilities. The WPA excerpt also includes a special section on Jefferson City. Communities in the county mentioned in the booklet include: Jefferson City, Marion, Centre Town (Centertown), Elston, Russellville, St. Thomas, Stringtown, Lohman, Osage City, Osage Bluff, Hickory Hill, Belleville and… Read More

Philadelphia: J.L. McDonough & Co., 1884. Early days in Randolph County, IL, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 8 1/2" x 11" spiral-bound booklet. The 195 page booklet, an excerpt from the hard-to-find 1884 book: Combined History of Randolph, Monroe and Perry Counties, Illinois, originally published by J.L. McDough & Co. of Philadelphia, is printed on 60# opaque paper. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. Enlargements of several areas with very fine print have been included to enhance readability. Communities currently listed for this area by the National Association of Counties, excluding the townships, include: Baldwin, Chester (County Seat), Coulterville, Ellis Grove, Evansville, Kaskaskia, Menard, Modoc, Percy, Prairie du Rocher, Red Bud, Rockwood, Ruma, Sparta, Steeleville, Swanwick, Tilden, and Walsh. Among the subjects discussed are: Physical Features; Railroads; The French Settlers; Other early settlers and their stories; Indian… Read More

Philadelphia: J.L. McDonough & Co., 1884. Early days in Perry County, IL, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 8 1/2" x 11" spiral-bound booklet. The 126 page booklet, an excerpt from the hard-to-find 1884 book: Combined History of Randolph, Monroe and Perry Counties, Illinois, originally published by J.L. McDough & Co. of Philadelphia, is printed on 60# opaque paper. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. Communities currently listed for this area by the National Association of Counties, excluding the townships, include: Cutler, Du Quoin, Pinckneyville (County Seat), Saint Johns, Tamaroa, and Willisville. Among the subjects discussed are: Location, Population, Hydrography (Big Muddy River), Typography and Soil, the "Post-Oak Flats", Agriculture and Horticulture, Transportation Facilities, including river travel and railroads; Early Settlers; Manners and Customs of the Pioneers -- dress styles, log-rolling,… Read More

Philadelphia: J.L. McDonough & Co., 1884. Early days in Monroe County, IL, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 8 1/2" x 11" spiral-bound booklet. The 110-page booklet, an excerpt from the hard-to-find 1884 book: Combined History of Randolph, Monroe and Perry Counties, Illinois, originally published by J.L. McDonough & Co. of Philadelphia, is printed on 60# opaque paper. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover. Enlargements of several areas with very fine print have been included to enhance readability. Besides townships, communities currently listed for this area by the National Association of Counties, include: Columbia, Fults, Hecker, Maeystown, Renault, Valmeyer, and Waterloo (County Seat) . Among the subjects discussed are: Location, Population, Hydrography, Typography and Soil, Agriculture and Horticulture, Transportation Facilities, including river travel and railroads; Early Settlers -- James Moore, James Garretson,… Read More

Chicago Illinois: Siebert & Lilley, 1877. This NEW 8.5" x 5.5" booklet "Personal Reflections of Fairfield, Ohio USA" is an excerpt from "A Complete History of Fairfield County Ohio" written by Hervey Scott. The original book was published in 1877 by Siebert & Lilley of Columbus. The 120-page spiral bound booklet is printed on 60# bond paper with the front cover protected with a vinyl sheet. The "personal recollections" in the booklet were obtained from: Judge John Chaney of Winchester; Thomas Jackson, Jacob Bope, Frederick Sites, Catherine Rutter, and Thomas E. Ewing, all of Pleasant Township; William Murphy, David Lyle, and Thomas Cherry, all of Walnut Township; Mrs. Mary Radibaugh of Greenfield Township; Jacob Shaeffer and Martin Landis, both of Madison Township; John Crook and John Iric, both of Berne Township; Mordecai Fishbaugh and George Harmon, both of Violet Township; Daniel Crumly and John Courtright, both of Bloom Township; Theodore Murphy of… Read More

Columbus, Ohio: Siebert & Lilley , 1877. This NEW 8.5" x 5.5" booklet is taken from "A Complete History of Fairfield County Ohio" written by Hervey Scott. The original book was published in 1877 by Siebert & Lilley of Columbus. The 175 page spiral bound booklet is printed on 60# bond paper with the front cover protected with a vinyl sheet. The history booklet contains hundred of names, including lists of taxpayers in the county in 1806, names of doctors and lawyers, charter members of various lodges, names of businesses, Civil War participants, etc. Some of the subjects include Mount Pleasant, Lancaster, township histories, courts, who/what townships were named for, etc. The rest of Scott's book is available in a second booklet, "Personal Recollections of Fairfield, Ohio, USA." The original book is rare and expensive. These reprints provide an inexpensive way of obtaining the detailed historic and genealogical information on Fairfield County preserved by… Read More

Durrie & Peck and J.W. Barber, 1836. The early days of New Haven County, CT, and its various towns and townships are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this 133-page booklet reprinted from the 1836 edition of John Warner Barber's Connecticut Historical Collections. The 8 1/2 x 11" spiral-bound booklet is printed on 60# paper, with the print enlarged 20% for easier reading. A clear plastic sheet has been added to protect the front cover. INSERTED IN THE BOOKLET is a copy of the 1836 Map of Connecticut which accompanied the Barber book. The map is printed in black ink on a parchment-like paper. The communities mentioned include: New Haven, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, Humphriesville, Birmingham, Derby Landing, East Haven, Gilford, Hamden, Whitneyville, Madison, Meriden, Middlebury, Milford, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Oxford, Prospect, Southbury, Wallingford, Waterbury, Wolcott and Woodbridge. Among the many and diverse subjects in the booklet are: Early… Read More

Durrie & Peck and J.W. Barber, 1836. The early days of Windham County, CT, and its various communities -- Brooklyn, Ashford, Canterbury, Chaplin, Danielsonville, Hampton, Killingly, Danielsonville, Pomfret, Plainfield, Sterling, Thompson, Masonville, Fishersville, New Boston, Voluntown, Windham, Woodstock and others --are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this NEW 39 page booklet reprinted from the 1836 edition of John Warner Barber's Connecticut Historical Collections. The spiral-bound booklet is printed one-sided on 60# paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading. A sheet of clear vinyl has been added to protect the front cover. INSERTED IN THE BOOKLET is a copy of the 1836 Map of Connecticut which came with the Barber book. The map is printed in black ink on a parchment-like paper. Among the many and diverse topics in the booklet are: Miss Crandall's "School for Colored Girls"; a strange religious sect; the Indian war between the… Read More