The 1996 Genealogy Annual

The 1996 Genealogy Annual
Author: Thomas Jay Kemp
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1997-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780842027403

The Genealogy Annual is a comprehensive bibliography of the year's genealogies, handbooks, and source materials. It is divided into three main sections.p liFAMILY HISTORIES-/licites American and international single and multifamily genealogies, listed alphabetically by major surnames included in each book.p liGUIDES AND HANDBOOKS-/liincludes reference and how-to books for doing research on specific record groups or areas of the U.S. or the world.p liGENEALOGICAL SOURCES BY STATE-/liconsists of entries for genealogical data, organized alphabetically by state and then by city or county.p The Genealogy Annual, the core reference book of published local histories and genealogies, makes finding the latest information easy. Because the information is compiled annually, it is always up to date. No other book offers as many citations as The Genealogy Annual; all works are included. You can be assured that fees were not required to be listed.

Library Catalog

Library Catalog
Author: Daughters of the American Revolution. Library
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1040
Release: 1986
Genre: United States
ISBN:

Hidden History of Greenville County

Hidden History of Greenville County
Author: Alexia Jones Helsley
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1625842457

Historically, Greenville County owes much to its natural advantages of scenery, location and abundant water, but it has also benefited from its colorful characters, such as Richard Pearis, Vardry McBee, Richard Furman and the Earle family. Hidden History of Greenville County details the personalities, places and events that have given Greenville its progressive, diverse environment. Join archivist and history professor Alexia Helsley as she explores some of these individuals and their contributions, as well as little-known events in the area and the ever-fascinating "Dark Corner." From mansions to murders, learn things about Greenville County history that you've never encountered before.

Dark Hours

Dark Hours
Author:
Publisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
Total Pages: 576
Release: 2002
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780971978409

Contains list of 11,238 South Carolinians held in captivity as a result of their service to the Confederacy. Drawing on more than 200 sources, Mr. Kirkland's list includes the individuals' names, ranks, units, where and when they were captured, where they were held, when they were moved, their final dispositions, and sources to assist researchers.

The Bain Family, 1775-1980

The Bain Family, 1775-1980
Author: Ethel M. Bain
Publisher:
Total Pages: 400
Release: 1998
Genre:
ISBN:

Edwin Bain was the son of Scottish immigrant Peter Bain. He served in the Revolutionary War and moved from Fluvanna County, Virginia to land in Greenville County, South Carolina. Edwin married Sarah and was the father of Peter Bain (ca. 1784/1794-1851) of Tennessee. Descendants and relatives lived in Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, Texas and elsewhere.

Shockley

Shockley
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1987
Genre: Texas
ISBN:

Descendants of Quincy Visonia Shockley (1815-1894), born in South Carolina. He later lived in Arkansas and died in Freestone Co., Texas. He was married to Penelope Adaline Tate (1820-1884). Descendants live in Tennessee, South Carolina, Maryland, Texas, Illinois, Alabama and elsewhere.