Pioneers on Maine Rivers, with Lists to 1651

Pioneers on Maine Rivers, with Lists to 1651
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 424
Release: 1973
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Following an introductory section devoted to a chronological list of European explorers and traders who made the first tentative soundings in Maine, the bulk of this book consists of a detailed history and description of each river settlement. Appended to the histories is an exhaustive list of pioneers connected with each settlement. The lists are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the original pioneer and yield such critical genealogical data as place of origin, date and place of settlement, occupation, name of wife and names of children, place and date of death, and, in many instances, names of family members in the country of origin.

Pioneers on Maine Rivers, With Lists to 1651

Pioneers on Maine Rivers, With Lists to 1651
Author: Wilbur Daniel 1872- Spencer
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2021-09-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9781015143197

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Source

The Source
Author: Loretto Dennis Szucs
Publisher: Ancestry Publishing
Total Pages: 1000
Release: 2006
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781593312770

Genealogists and other historical researchers have valued the first two editions of this work, often referred to as the genealogist's bible."" The new edition continues that tradition. Intended as a handbook and a guide to selecting, locating, and using appropriate primary and secondary resources, The Source also functions as an instructional tool for novice genealogists and a refresher course for experienced researchers. More than 30 experts in this field--genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists--prepared the 20 signed chapters, which are well written, easy to read, and include many helpful hints for getting the most out of whatever information is acquired. Each chapter ends with an extensive bibliography and is further enriched by tables, black-and-white illustrations, and examples of documents. Eight appendixes include the expected contact information for groups and institutions that persons studying genealogy and history need to find. ""

The WPA Guide to Maine

The WPA Guide to Maine
Author: Federal Writers' Project
Publisher: Trinity University Press
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2013-10-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 1595342176

During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor. WPA Guide to Maine focuses in on the very tip of the Northeastern United States, also known as the Pine Tree State. With a short but comprehensive description of Maine’s history, two of the most enthralling sections of the guide include essays on Maine’s folklore and maritime heritage.

Liberty Men and Great Proprietors

Liberty Men and Great Proprietors
Author: Alan Taylor
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0807839973

This detailed exploration of the settlement of Maine beginning in the late eighteenth century illuminates the violent, widespread contests along the American frontier that served to define and complete the American Revolution. Taylor shows how Maine's militant settlers organized secret companies to defend their populist understanding of the Revolution.

Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas

Genealogical Encyclopedia of the Colonial Americas
Author: Christina K. Schaefer
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Total Pages: 846
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780806315768

Covers the period of colonial history from the beginning of European colonization in the Western Hemisphere up to the time of the American Revolution.