Jacob Witmer family tree beginning around 1721 : with emphasis on the Aaron L. Witmer (1832-1900) branch of family descendants, Witmer various spelling appearing in the historical documents are Widmer, Whitmer, Whittmer, Wittmer, Whimer
Collects two hundred letters from readers of Mark Twain to the author himself, offering a glimpse into the lives and sensibilites of nineteenth-century children, preachers, con artists, inmates, and other fans of the author's work.
Includes glossary, notes, and bibliographic references.
Summary
For young people and history-challenged adults, an easy-to-read, fictionalized bio of a re-discovered American 'hero' Thad sets out on his mission: To hold the country accountable for the primary principle of the Declaration of Independence, "All men are created equal." Along the way, he seizes opportunities, makes mistakes, rejects compromise, creates enemies, conducts on the Underground Railroad, authors amendments, and impeaches a president. [from the publisher]
"With a message from David S. Ferriero, Archivist of the United States" --t.p.
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Message from the Archivist -- Introduction -- Getting started -- The U.S. census -- Immigration and naturalization -- Military service -- Federal land records -- Genealogy tool kit order sheet -- Family tree charts -- Appendix.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [141]-146).
Contents
Genealogy's standard of proof -- Concepts fundamental to the GPS -- GPS element 1: thorough research -- GPS element 2: source citations -- GPS element 3: analysis and correlation -- GPS element 4: resolving conflicts and assembling evidence -- GPS element 5: the written conclusion -- Using the GPS -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Pritchett article -- Appendix B. McLain Article.
"A beautiful volume containing over 600 full color illustrations of local advertising from around the Cocalico Valley. Included in the book is the history of the various newspapers that were published in the Cocalico Valley, a selection of 19th and early 20th century public auction broadsides, and an outstanding sampling of advertising ephemera of area businesses. Accompanying each advertising item is a detailed history of the business which it prompted. Businessesinclude: general merchandise and dry goods stores, drug stores, clothing and shoe stores, grocery stores, hardware stores and lumber yards, hotels, etc." [from the Journal of the Historical Society Of The Cocalico Valley]
What's cookin' among our boys and girls in the Armed Forces : the Cocalico Valley and World War II : Volume I - December 1941 through April 1944, Volume II - May 1944 through December 1945
compiled by Clarence E. Spohn in cooperation with The Ephrata Review.
Place of Publication
Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
The Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ,
Date of Publication
2013-2014.
Physical Description
v. ; ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
"This two-volume set of books is dedicated to all of the brave men and women from the Cocalico Valley who served during World War II."
Includes index.
"197 of Limited Edition of 1,000 copies."
Summary
"A second volume, picking up where Volume I left off, which continues to tell the stories of the men and women from the Cocalico Valley who served their country during WWII, as told by newspaper articles published in The Ephrata Review from May1944 through December 1945. The newspaper articles include letters written home by those in the military, along with articles found in the paper's weekly columns, "What's Cookin' Among Our Boys in the Armed Services," the weekly Denver column, "With Those in the Service," and extracts from community "Personals" and news columns relating to individuals in the military. Also included are articles on those killed and wounded in the service of their country. Each chapter begins with an abbreviated time-line of the War during the period covered by that chapter. The volume is indexed by surname." [from the Journal of the Historical Society Of The Cocalico Valley]
"May God have mercy on the deeply affected congregation" : the divisive 1825 language dispute at Lancaster's Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Lititz, our community in story : a collaborative project by the Lititz Historical Foundation and the Archives Committee of the Lititz Moravian Congregation
Chapters: The River -- Indian and fur traders -- The canal -- The railroad -- In sickness and health -- Politics and government -- Country life -- Collins -- Falmouth -- Stevens hill, the black swamp , and Governor Stable -- Ebersole's corner -- Brubaker Run/ Lincoln -- Ackerman's -- Jamestown -- Cottage hill / Red hill-- Bainbridge/Centreville/Paradise -- Locust Grove -- Billmeyer-- Stackstown and the Lower End
Summary
Much of the book focuses on the mid to late 19th century. These years were such a pivotal time in American history. It was the time that saw an end to the gun-law era, and recovery from the devastating effects of the Civil War , and the beginning of a more gentle Victorian way of life. Transportation and mechanical inventions lightened the workload and for the first time ever , folks were having leisure time. There was a new-found connection with other places, and families were stepping beyond "working to just survive ." Having nice things was taking on great importance.
