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	The Bicentennial History of Youngstown and Mahoning County Ohio - Published in 1975 Author Howard C Aley Publisher The Bicentennial Commission City Youngstown County Mahoning OH State OH Price $25.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: 589 pages (and index); An extensively detailed history of the Mahoning county of Ohio, including the lay of the land during prehistoric times until 1776 and the Native Americans that lived their, and then from 1776-1876 when the county seat was removed, the county's involvement in World War I, ending in man's walk on the moon. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Brides Book of Alma Allen Ames and Elberg Norum Johnsen - Published in 1908 Author Publisher City County Norway, Chicago, IL, Johnson, KY State Norway, Chicago, IL, Johnson, KY Price $30.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: This book contains photos of Elberg Norum Johnsen, born 29 May 1875 in Lenvik, Troms, Norway. He was the son of Bendix Johnsen and Jensine Ovidia Hansdr. Elberg N.Johnsen married Alma Allen Ames, the daughter of James Orson Ames d. 1933 of Jefferson County, KY on 18 Nov 1908. Dr. Elberg was a dentist who lived with his wife in Chicago, IL. He died on 6 Oct 1958 and is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, IL. Mrs. Johnsen lived at 2907 Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL at the time of her husband's death. The book contains congratulatory telegrams from the 1908 wedding and the 40th wedding anniversary. There are newspaper articles describing their wedding, the brides position in the community, etc. The album contains two photos of Elberg. The first is his wedding photo in formal attire. The second is Elberg as an older gentleman. The album also contains photos of his parents. Please contact me if you have an interest in these photos and/or memorabilia. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The California History of Five Pioneer Lake County Families - Published in 1993 Author Ralph N. Hinton and Carol A. Hinton Publisher Self publish City County Lake County California State California Price $25.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Surnames: Cobb, Deming, Hinton, Peters, Rohenkohl, Dinsmore, McLaughlin I bought a copy of this book because I believe someone connected to these families will treasure it. The first family is John and Esther Deming Cobb. The second family is George Oliver Cobb, Hester E. Cobb, George Oliver Cobb, Jr., Byron Otis Cobb, Lawrence Arthur Cobb, and Roy S. Cobb. The third family is Joseph Deming Cobb, Charles M. Cobb, Rosa Emmarine Cobb, Lillie Cobb, George Oliver Cobb, William Thomas Cobb, and Edith Estelle Cobb. There is information about Mary H. O. Cobb. There is information about William Thomas Cobb who never married. There is info about Hester E. Cobb. There are detailed family trees in this book, as well as a list of sources. I am not related, but I would like to connect this book with a family researcher or family member. Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy Wieland in St. Louis, MO www.familywesearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Cooper Family - Published in 1972 Author Publisher American Genealogical Research Institute City County State Price $10.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: Contents Family Name and Arms The Colonial Experiment Emigrant Ancestors and Their Families Prominent Colonists Census of 1790-List of Cooper's and their cities Patriots and Veterans Short Biographies Daniel C. Cooper b. 1773 Elias Samuel Cooper b. 1820 Ellwood Cooper b 1829 George Cooper b. 1840 George Henry Cooper b. 1812 Jacob Cooper b. 1830 James Cooper b. 1810 James Fenimore Cooper b 1789 Job Adams Cooper b. 1843 Peter Cooper b. 1791 Samuel Cooper b 1798 Wm B. Cooper b 1771 Place Names Constructing the Cooper Family Tree Research and Reference Sources in the Federal Government, United States, Hereditary Patriotic Societies in the United States Bibliography Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Descendents of Governor Thomas Welles of Connecticut 1590-1660 and his wife Alice Tomes - Published in 1990 Author Donna Holt Siemiatkoski Publisher Gateway Press, Inc. of Baltimore City County Connecticut State Connecticut Price $25.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: This book is a treasure trove information for Welles and Tomes. Some surnames in the book: Abbott, Albright, Allen, Alvord, Andrews, Backus, Baker, Baldwin, Beach, Beardsley, Beecher, Beers, Belden Belding, Benedict, Bennett, Bidwell, Billings Botsford, Buell, and many, many more. Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Eads Bridge - Published in 1999 Author Miller and Scott Publisher Missouri Historical Society City St. Louis County Missouri State Missouri Price $15.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Evans Family Potters of Southeast Missouri1858-1969 plus 1977 summary - Published in 1978 Author Fred Mark Burnett, Ed.D. Publisher unk City County MO State MO Price $25.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: out of print 49 pages plus 6 pages updated summary very good condition Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The First 100 Years of Pet Incorporated: Creating a Masterpiece 1885-1985 - Published in 1985 Author unknown Publisher Pet Inc. City St. Louis City County Missouri State Missouri Price $20.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: This colorful booklet traces the history of Pet Incorporated. It begins with the Helvetia Milk Condensing Co. founded in Highland, IL and Dr. J. B. Knoebel, the Highland physician, who was its first president. In 1894 Pet Evaporated Milk is introduced. There are many pictures including plant photos, advertising items, plus an excellent chronology of events from 1786-1985. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Greatest of Expositions - 75th Anniversary The St. Louis World's Fair 1904=1979 Completely Illustrated - Published in 1979 Author Publisher Hawthorn Publishing City St. Louis County MO State MO Price $20.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: 224 pages Many black/white photos Facsimile edition of the original publication. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The History of a City - Carson, California - Published in 1972 Author Jerrils Publisher Jack E. Jerrils City Carson County Los Angeles California State California Price $45.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: I recently bought this city history because I believe it will be a valuable resource to a family researcher. The book has 228 pages of history plus an excellent bibliography. There are a number of maps and photos. The chapter titles are the following: The First Southern Californians Fr. Crespi's Influence The Dominguez Legacy Juan Jose Passes Cristobal Inherits the Land Manuel Dominguez: The Important One The Dominguez Home is Started Don Manuel's Political Career Rancho Los Palos Verdes is Lost Partition of the Rancho San Pedro Begins First Sales of Rancho Lands The City of Compton is Founded Confirmation adn Patent of Title to the Rancho Pres Buchanan Signs the Patent of Title Progress I: Wilmington Phineas Banning and the Canal The Railroad Don Manuel's Only Subdivision Davidson City and the Dominguez Community Oil Discovered on Dominguez Hill The LA City Strip adn Torrance The Passing of Don Manuel Dominguez Daughters Seek Partition Family Corporations Formed Industrial Tracts on Rancho Lands Dominguez Water Corporation Interesting Tales of Dominguez Dominguez Memorial Seminary The Battle of Dominguez Hill The First US National Air Meet Oil is Discovered That Name: Carson George Henry Started it all in 1853 John Manuel Carson: The One of Seven Sons John Victor Carson: The More Active Heir Time for Transition on the Rancho The Christopher Fiesel Family and Friends The Raphael Poggi Family and Friends Urbanization Begins Slowly The Carl Jentsch Family and Friends Business and Population Increases The Carson Chamber of Commerce It Was the Water - Lomita Square Joins Los Angeles Newspapers Foster Unity and Identity The Battle for California State College at Domingues Hill Schools Reflect Community Growth April, 1967 - End of an Era? Our "Columbia II" The Goodyear Blimp Catastrophe in Carson- Fletcher Oil Company Fire The Story of Carson's Incorporation Election Fever and Victory The Decisions Begin - 213th Street Cemetery The City Halls in 19 months The Rubbish Controversy and the Junkyard Blight A Post Office for Carson and the Sheriff Comes to Town With an Eye to the Future - The Civic Center The Redevelopment Agency- A Means to an Important End Chronology of Proposed Incorporations and Annexations Minutes of Meetings Unfortunately, there is no index for this book, so I will not be able to do lookups. If, however, you find a chapter of interest, I may be able to copy it for you. If you have an interest in this book, please contact me. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The History of Friendship NY 1815-1954 - Published in 1965 Author McCarthy, Guilford, Hess Publisher unk City Friendship County Allegany NY State NY Price $17.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: 56 pages very good condition map and some black/white photos History of Friendship, NY people, places, businesses Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The History of Medora 1874-1974 - Published in 1974 Author unk Publisher unk City Medora County Macoupin IL State IL Price $20.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: 48 PP Medora Centennial Committee Martha Fricker black and white pictures Some of the Content Within Has a timeline of events Mud Roads Billing at Medora Opera House medora School Notes Pioneer Founder Whi Got Medora a Railway Post Office Medora Schools Medora Public School Entertainment Original Choral Society 1885' Fire t Light Plant Electric Lights Royal Neighbors Ball Games Medora Centennial Historical Committee Martha Fricker- Co-Chairman Evelyn Walters-Co-Charman Viola Plogger Myron Eddleman Barbara Frueh Rev. John Cox Dorothy Adam Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The History of Scott County, Missouri Up to the Year 1880 - Published in 1984 Author Edison Shrum Publisher Scott County Historical Society City County Scott County Missouri State Missouri Price $30.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: This 319 page out of print book is chock full of information from Scott County, Missouri. You will find information on the following: Early Settlers, Spanish Land Grants, earthquakes, Tywappity-Commerce, Land Sale of 1804, County Poor Farm, William Smith Land Grant, Commerice, post office, postmasters, Dram Shop and Ferry Licenses, riverfront settlements, Last Will and Testament of William Broom, slave sales, John Rodney's will, Joseph Coffman's Will, Richard Wathen to Ignatius R. Wathen, cholera epidemic of 1849, Civil War in Scott County, Burning of Bloomfield, Nathaniel Watkins, History of Benton, Personal Property of Felix G. Allen, Woodson Parrott, James Parrott, Lane-Price River Landing, Pleasant Plains, West Philadelphia, town of New York, MO, New York Settlement, Early History of Sikeston, naturalization records, records of two schools, list of post-Civil War doctors, and much more. This book has an index of surnames. Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The History of Sunset Hills - Published in 1976 Author Pat Bessinger, Chairman Carrie Dayball, Co Chairman Publisher Sunset Hills Bi-Centennial Commission City Sunset Hills County St. Louis County Missouri State Missouri Price $15.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: This is a brief history of Sunset Hills that contains photos of old houses and businesses. It is, of course, out of print. There is a listing of former mayors and a driving tour of Sunset Hills. I believe it would be valued by someone with family located there. Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Jonesboro Tornade May 27, 1973 - Published in 1973 Author Mike Overall and Jay Harris, editors Publisher C. F. Boone of Lubbock, TX City Jonesboro County Arkansas State Arkansas Price $20.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: This is a graphic account of the worst storm in Arkansas history. Told in words and pictures by people who lived through the events as newspaper reporters and photographers. The publisher gratefully acknowledges the cooperation and assistance of The Jonesboro Sun, its editor and staff. Almost every page has multiple photos. Please contact me if you have an interest in this historic booklet. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Journal of the Engineers' Club of St. Louis, Sept 1955, Roster Issue - Published in 1955 Author Unknown Publisher Engineer's Club City St. Louis County Missouri State Missouri Price $5.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: This 286 page book celebrates the 87th Anniversary Year of the Engineer's Club of St. Louis, MO. It has small photos. job titles, company name and address, plus residence address and phone of engineers who belong to this Club. I also found the list of club officers from 1868-1955 interesting reading. There are many familiar names from St. Louis. There are also a series of pages listing Members Occupational Affiliations which list names of companies and all the members that work there. Some of the companies in the list are the following: Frank Adam Electric Co., Alemite Co. of St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch Inc., Atlas Construction, Atlas Iron Works, Bachman Machine Co., Becker-Marsden, Marcel Boulicault Architects, Bussen Quarries, Capen Belting & Rubber Co., Ceco Steel Products, Consulting Engineers, Columbia Iron Works, Eichler Company, Emerson Electric, Fruin-Colnon Contracting Co., Goltermann Materials, Gorham Construction, Granco Steel Products, Iffrig Equipment Co., and many more. I was surprised at the number of architects and attorneys listed in the book. The last page also lists the advertisers for the book. The old ads are very different from what we see today. The Engineers' Club of St. Louis, organized on December 2, 1868, is the third oldest engineering society in America. In addition to Professional Engineers, its membership includes architects, executives and business administrators, as well as men and women in the technical, scientific, educational, marketing and legal fields. The Engineers' Club facility on 4359 Lindell Blvd is home to over 950 club members and, through the services of the Engineering Center, to over 50 affiliated Professional Societies, representing over 14,000 members. The Club is a nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nonprofit society whose objectives and purposes are to promote the educational and professional improvement of its members, to advance the field of engineering in its several branches, to make available to the general public technical and scientific information and knowledge, and generally to aid in the solution of public questions involving engineering and scientific problems…(from its website 2008). Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com in St. Louis, MO Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Kernel and The Bean: The 75 Year Story of the Staley Company - Published in 1982 Author Dan J. Forrestal Publisher Simon and Shuster, New York City Decatur County Illinois State Illinois Price $10.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: This book traces the Staley Company from its beginnings with Zebedee Hinshaw, William Ledbetter, and William Staley. There is an excellent index of names, places, and more. One of the most impressive parts of the book lists the following: Directors and Corporate Officers Honor Roll of Service - some labored 50 years for the Company If someone related to you worked for The Staley Company, you'll find this book an excellent source of information and a good read. Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The King of Beers - unpublished manuscript - Published in mid to late 1980's Author Robert L. Sobel 1939-2004 Publisher unknown City St. Louis County MO State MO Price $25.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: 463 pages Unpublished manuscript only a few copies printed Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The McClendons - Published in 1973 Author T.A. McClendon Publisher City County IN State IN Price $50.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: 418 pages, includes surnames McClendon, MacLennon, Macklenden, McLendon and several edits by previous owner. Macklendon, McClendon and McLendon 1696-1973, Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Mennonites in Indiana and Michigan - Published in 1961 Author John Christian Wenger, Professor of Theology, Goshen College Biblical Seminary Publisher Herald Press of Scottdale, PA- Hardback edition City County Indiana and Michigan State Indiana and Michigan Price $20.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: This is book No. 10 in the series entitled "Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite History". Contents Historical and Interpretative Survey The Older Mennonite Congregations of Indiana and Michigan-Photos of Ministers The Older Amish Mennonite Congregations of Indiana and Michigan The Younger Churches - Locations in Indiana and Michigan BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE ORDAINED MEN p.259- 378 Other Mennonite Bodies Olther Amish Mennonite Bodies Related and Similar Groups 1860 List of Mennonite Settlements and Congregations in IN and MI 1860 List of IN Amish Mennonite Churches 1910 IN Mennonite Conference 1910 IN Amish Mennonite Conference 1960 IN and MI Mennonite Conference 1955 DeclCommitment in Respect to Christian Separation and Non-Conformity to the World Some surnames: Bare, Bender, Birky, Bixler, Bontrager, Christophel, Detweiler, Eby, Freed, Friesner, Good, Funk, Graber, Groningen,Hartman, Hershberger, Hertzler, Hoover, Holdeman, Horst, Hostetler, Kauffman, King, Kraus, Kreider, Lapp, Lehman, Long, Martin, Metzler, Miller, Nusbaum, Nussbaum, Pletcher, Schrock, Shaum, Slabaugh, Smith, Smucker, Sommer, Stauffer, Troyer, Weaver, Weldy, Wisler, Wickey, Witmer, Wyse, Yoder, Tontz, Zehr, Zwingli This hardback book has an excellent index and bibliography. Please contact me if you have an interest in this historical book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Morrison's: Minneapolis Pioneers From Dorilus, First Mayor, to Modern Times - Published in 1989 Author Clinton Morrison Publisher Privately published by Clinton Morrison City Minneapolis County Minnesota State Minnesota Price $30.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: I recently bought this book because I believe it will be treasured by a Morrison family researcher. This book was privately published in Nov 1989 by Clinton Morrison. The complete title is "The Morrison's: Minneapolis Pioneers from Dorilus, First Mayor, to Modern Times and is dedicated to Angus Washburn Morrison and Helen Truesdale Morrison. The contents are the following: Preface Early Memories Our Parents The Beginnings: The Story of the Falls that Built a City Dorilus Morrison & Harriet Whitmore Morrison Clinton Morrison & Julia Kellogg Washburn Morrison Minneapolis Institute of Arts & Minneapolis College of Art & Design The Langdons The Truesdales World War II Clinton Morrison: Army Research & Development Anne Morrison Snyder & John Pillsbury Snyder Jr.: War Years Angus Truesdale Morrison: Navy Flyer John Washburn Morrison, Army Air Force and Charlotte Lewis Morrison Starting Anew Business, Washington, Banking, Fine Arts, and Marriage Flour Milling, Iron Mining, Community Service, and Fixing Things The Paper Business, Paine Webber Partner, and Hobbies Business School, Honeywell, Banking and Family Where to Now? Bibliography This book has a number of wonderful photos plus a fold out family tree beginning with Robert Morison of North Bridgewater, Massachusetts. I am not related. Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Ojai Valley- An Illustrated History - Published in revised in 1999 Author Patricia L. Fry Publisher Matilija Press City Ojai Valley County Ventura County California State California Price $10.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Pageant and Masque - Published in 1914 Author Thyomas Wood Stevens, Percy Mackaye Publisher Nixon Publishing Company City St. Louis County Missouri State Missouri Price $10.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: In 1914, Art Hill in Forest Park was the scene of an elaborate celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of St. Louis. It took the form of a review of the city's history called The Pageant and Masque of St. Louis. Viewed by audiences of more than 100,000 persons nightly, it used all of Art Hill as an open-air theater. (shown above). The production ran for four evenings, from May 28 through June 1, 1914. It was played by a cast of 7,500 upon a vast stage that was built over the Grand Lagoon at the base of Art Hill. The pageant depicted the story of the city's early years, beginning with the Mound Builders and concluding with the end of the Civil War. Beginning at twilight, it lasted two hours and, after an intermission, the nocturnal performance of the Masque took place under artistic illumination. This was a symbolic presentation which interpreted the relationships of St. Louis to the life of America and humanity. While not in the category of light entertainment, newspapers said, "the performances held the great audiences spellbound with interest and awe." Organization of this successful theatrical and musical enterprise required more than a year's preparation by the Pageant Drame Association of local civic leaders. Ultimately, the founding of the Municipal Opera can be indirectly attributed to the 1914 event. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Rise and Fall of Camp Sherman Ohio's World War I Soldier Factory - Published in 1972 Author G. Richard Peck Publisher Craftsman Printing City Mound City County Scioto Ohio State Ohio Price $12.50 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: This booklet was originally published in 1967, but it was revised in 1972 to include additional information about Mound City and a fold out map of Camp Sherman. The booklet tells the history of the camp and includes the following black/white photos: 1890 view of the Scioto Valley from behind present V. A. Hospital, new recruits during drill, some of the barracks, the Liberty Theatre, Camp Exchange No. 7, northern view of traffic on Columbus Avnue now Route 104, Camp traffic moving south in Frenchtown across old canal locks, 21,000 officers posed to create a bust of Woodrow Wilson, front view of the Red Cross Hospital, US Post Office in Section D, Main Camp Exchange, Knights of Columbus Hall across from Post Office, The Lutheran Center, the Episcopal Church, the Jewish Welfare Center, the Salvation Army Cabin located in Frenchtown, Camp Sherman Library, the library desk and Burton Stevenson, the Community House that burned down in 1920, interior view of the Community House, DAR Lodge, the old Phillips farmhouse that was used as a headquarters for Camp Sherman, YMCA Auditorium west of the library, YWCA Hostess House, information booth in Ross Court House, Officer's Club No. 1 and 2, display of Camp Sherman troops on Paint Street at Second in 1917, and convalescent soldiers after being guests at the Majestic Theatre. Topics include the following: Camp Sherman is born, Effect on the City, Tragedies including drownings and Spanish flu epidemic, History of the Headquarters and Campsite, The Library, The YMCA and YWCA, The Community Group, the Camp Exchanges, Churches, War's End, and Mound City. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	The Salinas Valley - An Illustrated History - Published in 1989 Author Verardo and Verardo Publisher Windsor Publications City Salinas River Valley County CA State CA Price $10.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Index and bibliography 208 pages Contents Preface "No Green Thing on the Plain" Beyond the County Seat A True American City Steinbeck's Legacy Eureka! Green Gold! Dubious Battles Back to an Agricultural Future Partners in Progress Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.