Windows include memorials to George Andes (1811-1890), Henry Hottenstein (1835-1909), Stephen Kopp (1817-1903), Frantz Wagaman (1830-1901), Emanuel Minick (1827-1902), Maria Shreiner (1824-1905), Sallie McLaughlin (1836-1909), Mrs. John Usner (1872-1966), Mrs. J.S. Zerphy (1873-1948), Sarah H. Achey (1829-1885), Elizabeth M. Gamber (1844-1916), Philip Brehm (1797-1870).
Title from cover.
Includes photographic reproductions of tombstones and inscriptions on stained glass windows with genealogical and historical text.
A directory of the eleventh census of the population of Schuylkill County : giving the names and ages of males and females, published by cities, boroughs, wards, townships, precincts or towns, in connection with a business directory of the same for advertising purposes ... together with a brief historical resume of each district, statistics, etc
Our families -- Family stories and keepsakes -- Getting started -- What does that mean? -- Where to find help -- Helpful technology -- A land of many cultures -- Wartime America -- A personal story -- Final thoughts.
Summary
Discusses genealogy, the study of one's family, examining how such an interest develops, how to get started, how to use family stories and keepsakes, where to get help, and the positive effects of such study.
