Evansville


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Evansville, settled in 1839, developed as an important agricultural trade center. Log cabins, farms, and small industries were built, and the population grew from less than 10 families in the beginning to nearly 5,000 people in 2009. Then and Now: Evansville is a unique look at how the community has changed from the 1900s to today.







Red Book


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" ... provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization ... information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide ... The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail ... Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how"--Publisher decription.







The Descendants of Uldrich Winegar of Amenia, Dutchess County, New York


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Uldrich Winegar was born in Switzerland in the year 1648. He went to Germany when he reached adulthood. He married a woman with the last name of Arnold, or Arnoldt (Ornoldt). They were the parents of one son (Garret, born in 1702) and several daughters. He immigrated to America in 1710 and settled on a piece of land in New York.




The Historical Archaeology of Virginia from Initial Settlement to the Present


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The book includes six chapters that cover Virginia history from initial settlement through the 20th century plus one that deals with the important role of underwater archaeology. Written by prominent archaeologists with research experience in their respective topic areas, the chapters consider important issues of Virginia history and consider how the discipline of historic archaeology has addressed them and needs to address them . Changes in research strategy over time are discussed , and recommendations are made concerning the need to recognize the diverse and often differing roles and impacts that characterized the different regions of Virginia over the course of its historic past. Significant issues in Virginia history needing greater study are identified.




America, History and Life


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Article abstracts and citations of reviews and dissertations covering the United States and Canada.