Genealogical and personal history of western Pennsylvania; VOLUME 2

He married Lucinda Kelly, also born in county Down, Ireland, in , died in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, in Robert, born in what is now the Ninth Ward of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in. Anna, born in Braddock, Pennsylvania, in ; married James L. Malinda, born December 7, ; married John L. Emma, born March 10, ; lives at Swiss vale, Pennsylvania. Agnes, born January 5, ; lives at Swissvale. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy.

In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. Paperback , pages. Published April 29th by Forgotten Books first published August 29th Son of parents who were natives of Pennsylvania, vvil rodgers liam Adams Rodgers, son of James Rodgers, was born near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, October 18, Upon attaining man's estate he was captain of a canal boat on the Ohio river, then became connected with the iron and steel manufacturing industry.

He moved to Parker, Pennsylvania, where his parents are buried, and he became manager of a furnace, later accepting a similar position near Canton, Ohio, in the employ of Peter Graff. Soon after the death of Mr. Graff, he moved to Monongahela City, Washington county, Pennsylvania, and for a time. Engaged in coal dealing, later managing several furnaces, one in Paulding county, Ohio, another in Latonia, Ohio. One of his business connections was with the Rochester Plow Factory, of Rochester, Pennsylvania, of which he was president, and in he moved toibellevue, Pennsylvania, pur chasing eight acres of land.

The Chesapeake region, which includes Delaware, received the highest number of servants, followed by Pennsylvania. Although by the start of the 18th century the importation of black slaves increased dramatically in the Chesapeake and southern colonies, white bound labor—both voluntary indentures and convict laborers—remained significant until the American Revolution.

On the other hand, in the decade before the American Revolution, an estimated percent of the Delaware Colony's population was enslaved. Of course, if indentured servitude and slavery were to be significant sources of reliable labor, runaways could not be permitted to go free with impunity. These ads included descriptions of runaways and criminals living in Delaware, as well as those born or having contacts there. In addition, the ads often featured attitudes of the owners and personality traits of the runaway.

In compiling this work, Mr. Boyle consulted twenty-one colonial newspapers from Boston to Maryland, It should be emphasized that Delaware had no newspapers for the entire time period covered in Mr. While Maryland had two newspapers for much of the period, many of the issues did not survive. Hence, the compiler relied heavily upon the Pennsylvania Journal or Weekly Advertiser and the Pennsylvania Gazette, particularly for the early years under investigation.

It also includes an informative introduction concerning the status of indentured servitude and slavery in Delaware, as well as a detailed bibliography of the sources Mr.

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Boyle consulted and suggestions for further reading. It ends with the birth of his great-great-great-great-grandson, Frank Stockton, in , in Warren County, northwestern Pennsylvania. New hardcover book in excellent condition. Like new; never circulated.

Diocese of Pittsburgh, Official Catholic Directory. Durham Reformed Church, Durham Twp. Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace. WPGS Evidence Explained is the definitive guide to the citation and analysis of historical sources. It begins with a simple question: Why do we invest so much of our energy into the citation of sources?

Followed by the intriguing answer: Because all sources are not created equal. As a citation guide, Evidence Explained is built on this simple question and answer. According to the author, there are no historical resources we can trust at face value. Records simply offer evidence, and their assertions may or may not be true. To decide what actually happened, we must understand those records.

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To analyze that evidence and judge what to believe, we also need particular facts about those records. Genealogical Pub Co WPGS Every devoted genealogist is concerned with citations in their analysis for their genealogy. Accurate citations are necessary so that the evidence can be judged and if necessary allows for the research to be repeated. The author makes it easy to help genealogists particularly the non-expert to make sense out of citations and to improve their genealogy search. Genealogical Publishing Company , Seventh Edition, Prepared by Margaret E.

Family History Made Easy. What records should I look for? And what can they tell me about my heritage? This book guides you steadily and easily through the sometimes confusing world of family history research. By Loretto Dennis Szucs. Published by Ancestry Explains the origins and meanings of the common surnames of the various ethnic groups that have immigrated to the United States including the English, Africans, Germans, Spanish, Chinese, and Scandinavians.

Published by Macmillan Publishing Company Family Tree Kit, Special Edition. WPGS The Family Tree Kit contains decorative family charts, biographical charts, and ancestral chart, as well as step-by-step directions on how to begin and how to organize your family history. National Genealogical Research Library. Missing the giant wall chart and research certificate. Library notation on the cover. Edited by Ruth Finnegan and Michael Drake.

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Genealogical and Personal History of Northern Pennsylvania, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)

Aegean Park Press WPGS Guides novices in the use of various local, state, national, and international sources of information on ancestors, immigration, and birth, death, and marriage records. Discusses genealogy and family history procedures, terminology, how to write and publish a family history, and computers in genealogy, and covers family records, and uncovering ethnic origins. Includes sample forms, and addresses of genealogical, ethnic, and immigration research centers. Amer Library Assn Genealogy Online for Dummies, 6th Edition.

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Good condition; library ID markings. From the first chapter, "Who Cares About Great-Uncle Edgar," through to an appendix with the thought-provoking title "Digging Deeper," Perl makes delving into one's roots an intriguing project. She enumerates reasons people should be concerned about their forebears; she provides origins of names, a brief background of the census process, a look at immigration over the past hundred years and many other revealing aspects of genealogical research. Published by Clarion Books We respectfully present this publication with the hope that it will serve as a permanent record for the school year, , so that, in coming years, the present members of the school and their friends will have the memories of the serious and frivolous sides of their school days, and thus recall old friends and associations, while their love for the Alma Mater is deepened.

Cover in poor condition; text in fair condition. Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives National Archives and Record Service. This revision includes records not described in earlier editions. It also contains illustrations and photographs, citations to microfilm publications, and expanded and clarified descriptions of the records. Some previous owner notations. Handbook for Genealogical Research in Pennsylvania. Published by Heritage House State and county histories.

Bibliographies of Genealogical works where to write for records, etc. Edited by George B. Published by The Everton Publishers, Inc. Text is in good condition. Warner and Company Author. Published by Forest Press, Inc. Softcover, typed and handwritten. How to Do Everything: Genealogy , uniquely addresses all the major genealogical record types and explains traditional and digital research strategies. Genealogy expert George G.