The Kirkland Family Genealogy

The Kirkland Family Genealogy
Author: Lanette Hill Brightwell
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2004-08-28
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 143573680X

This book has the ancestry of the Henry County Alabama pioneer family of- THE KIRKLAND and then proceeds to list as much information as possible on the descendants. Beginning with the history of the KIRKLAND surname begins in the home country as Protector of the Church [Kirk}. Immigrating to the United States; South Carolina, South Alabama-Henry Co.; South Georgia to Donaldsonville and Bainbridge area. The last three generations settle in Leon Co. & Madison Co. Florida. This book is full of historical data, census records, wills, family stories, state and county records, churches, cemeteries, etc. Excellent for those who have the name KIRKLAND.

The Georgians

The Georgians
Author: Jeannette Holland Austin
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 496
Release: 1984
Genre: Georgia
ISBN: 0806310812

"This is a collection of 283 genealogies which I have compiled over a period of twenty years as a professional genealogist. ... While I have dealt with some of Oglethorpe's settlers, the vast majority of the genealogies included in this collection deal with Georgians who descend from settlers from other states."--Note to the Reader.

Georgia Courthouse Disasters

Georgia Courthouse Disasters
Author: Paul K. Graham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 74
Release: 2013-04-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780975531297

Few places in the United States feel the impact of courthouse disasters like the state of Georgia. Over its history, 75 of the state's counties have suffered 109 events resulting in the loss or severe damage of their courthouse or court offices. This book documents those destructive events, including the date, time, circumstance, and impact on records. Each county narrative is supported by historical accounts from witnesses, newspapers, and legal documents. Maps show the geographic extent of major courthouse fires. Record losses are described in general terms, helping researchers understand which events are most likely to affect their work.

The American Census Handbook

The American Census Handbook
Author: Thomas Jay Kemp
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2001
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780842029254

Offers a guide to census indexes, including federal, state, county, and town records, available in print and online; arranged by year, geographically, and by topic.

The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Volume I

The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Volume I
Author: Martin Luther King
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 510
Release: 1992-01-09
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0520079507

First in a series of 14 volumes, this book contains the complete texts of King's letters, speeches, sermons, student papers, and other articles. The papers range chronologically from his childhood to his young manhood. An introductory biographical essay presents a broad picture of the events that the documents themselves cover, while extensive annotations of the documents deal with specific details of King's life during these years. The passion that drove him is observable in nearly every document. ISBN 0-520-07950-7: