A discourse on the life and character of Francis R. Shunk, late governor of Pennsylvania : delivered, August 9, 1848, at the request of a committee of the citizens of Harrisburg
Suzy comes to America -- At home in the land of brotherly love -- Shaking off the yoke -- A new home on the frontier -- A little romance -- Political adviser, lawyer, activist, and advocate for the Indians -- Businesswoman and scientific author -- The American Revolution -- Celebrated poet -- Last years and legacy -- Afterword: from Wright's Ferry to Columbia.
Summary
Introduces Suzy Wright, a Quaker who helped settle the Pennsylvania frontier, defended the rights of Native Americans, and provided legal counsel to her neighbors.
County and family histories: Pennsylvania, 1740-1900
Pennsylvania 1740-1900
ISBN
1579440932 :
Place of Publication
Novato, CA
Publisher
Brøderbund,
Date of Publication
c1998.
Physical Description
2 computer laser optical discs ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 user's manual (23 p. ; 13 cm.)
Notes
Title from disc surface.
Disc is c1998.
"Family Tree Maker's Family Archives"--Container insert.
"CD #193."
"Family Archive CD 193"--Container.
Summary
"Contains images of the pages of fourteen comprehensive books of Pennsylvania county and family histories. Many of these volumes were published by their authors and printed in very small quantities for limited distribution, making them difficult to locate and research. The information is also valuable because statewide registration of births and deaths was not required in Pennsylvania prior to 1906. These detailed volumes contain genealogical data on approximately 275,000 Pennsylvania residents and their families... "--Container.
