A Heard Family Record-based History


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Brothers, Stephen, Charles and George Heard, who were born in Ireland in about 1689 to 1692, came to America in about 1720. They settled in Sadsbury, Pennsylvania. Descendants and relatives lived mainly in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia and Texas.







541, the Next Five Generations


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This genealogical reference book details the descendants of Jesse M. Heard, born in Greene County, Georgia in 1801, down to the fifth generation. It is meant to work in tandem with Joyce Perkerson Poole's book "A Heard Family Record-Based History - the First Five Generations in America." In that book, Jesse M. Heard is the fifth generation descendant of the Heard family patriarch and is identified as #541. Both male and female lines are explored: Heard (Arkansas, Oklahoma), Bryant (Arkansas), Burgess (Arkansas), Comer (Arkansas), Dedrick (Tennessee), Ewell (Arkansas), Fall (Texas), Farris (Oklahoma), Granberry (Arkansas, Texas), Holland (Arkansas), Howe (Oklahoma), Laffoon (California, Oregon), Leeper (Oklahoma, Texas), Lindsay (Oregon), McKellar (Oklahoma), Myers (Tennessee, Michigan), Vaughan (Arkansas) and Youngblood (Oklahoma).













Recording Your Family History


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A program designed to help record the oral history of a relative or friend and preserve it on audio or video tape for future generations




Heard-Hurd Genealogy, 1610-1987


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John Heard (ca.1610-1689) immigrated from England to York, Maine, married Elizabeth Hull about 1642, and moved to Dover, New Hampshire. Descendants and relatives lived in New England, New York and else- where.




The Heard Legacy


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The Heard Legacy By Cathy Apple is a narrative retelling of the Heard family's history. Beginning with their journey to Texas, it explores the philanthropic works and business ventures, as well as personal histories of the members of the family. The book contains their history from the late seventeenth century to the late twentieth century, with more emphasis on the late 1800's onward. It expresses the lasting impact they have had on their local community through their support for education, both higher and elementary. One family member's (Katherine's) dream was to create a space that would encourage the education and enlightenment of women as well as the appreciation of the arts. The book contains numerous photographs and paintings aiding in illustrating the members of the family, creating a tone of familiarity and connection all throughout it.




Medical Record


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