Book Description

Beginning with the region's "Aboriginal Occupation" (dating back into the early 17th century), the text chronicles the settlement and development of the county through the book's first publication in 1892. The last ten chapters--more than 500 pages--contain biographical sketches of prominent residents; surnames include Allen, Artley, Bailey, Baker, Bastian, Bennett, Crawford, Fague, Gamble, Hall, Harris, Hay(e)s, Hill, King, Lundy, Marshall, Metzger, Miller, Reed, Smith, Thomas, Weaver, Wilson and many others. M0428HB - $166.00