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These pages preserve data for St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Baltimore County, Maryland. Some of the information in this book is contained in the Reamys' St. Thomas Parish Register as the dates overlap.

Soldiers, sailors, privateers, and patriots from every county in Maryland are covered. Also included are many pension abstracts (both accepted and rejected applications) and soldiers from Harford County militia companies whose names have not been published before. As with his other books, "this compilation is more than just a listing of names. Many patriots have genealogical data included with their respective entries and all information is fully documented. Also, all surnames are cross-referenced within the text and thus precludes the need for a separate index."

St. Mary's Cemetery on Homeland Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland, was established in 1850, although the oldest grave marker is dated 1846. In June 1985, members of the Baltimore County Genealogical Society went to St. Mary's Cemetery and read the tombstones, with the exception of the Marion Section. The transcripts of those tombstone inscriptions are contained in this volume. Whenever possible, questionable entries were verified and corrected.

The Hightstown Gazette issued its first edition in April 1861. This paper published local material, as well as news from neighboring Middlesex, Monmouth and Burlington counties; including the deaths, marriages, and other personal items from papers covering other areas of the state (NJ), which were exchanged between editors. In many cases, the information printed here from the exchanged papers is now lost to history, as the exchanged issues did not always survive. Present-day Hightstown is centrally located approximately fifteen miles east of Trenton, and equally distant from Philadelphia and New York by 50 miles. This weekly paper initially consisted of only 4 pages, but in those 4 pages one can find the history of the people, their community, and their entire state. One full page was dedicated to "Local" news consisting of deaths, marriages, who was visiting whom, who was sick, moving, building a new house or business, etc. News from other states was also carried, especially if it reflected on residents who had migrated elsewhere. Abstracts are arranged chronologically and include deaths of all persons, as reported by the paper, who died in New Jersey or those who had "roots" in New Jersey. Marriage listings include (as available) date and place of marriage, name of the reverend performing the ceremony, names of bride and groom, and place of residence. Death listings include (as available) name of the deceased, date and place of death, cause of death, name of father or other relative, place of residence, and place of burial. A fullname index adds to the value of this work.

Life in Colorado's long vanished gold mining towns is reflected in its old, frequently ephemeral, newspapers, and it is preserved in these pages thanks to the painstaking research of the authors. Census data has brought to life a cross section of the people who lived in mining camps and nascent towns; readers can see where they came from and speculate on their relationships. Information was also gleaned from old diaries, business directories, and photographs. The authors personally trekked across the Front Range, looking at deserted cabins and the remnants of Colorado's gold rush, and have included directions to most of these ghost towns. The book is arranged by county, and offers an overview of Colorado's gold rush history, the miners who helped settle Colorado, and elements of the gold mining, but the main focus is on the lost cities and mining camps, along with stories of the miners who established these cities. Transcripts from original documents and photographs enhance the text. An excellent resource for genealogists and historians; a wonderful guidebook for campers, backpackers and treasure hunters; and an enjoyable read for armchair adventurers! The authors are both members of the Indiana Society of Pioneers, the Colorado Historical Society and the Boulder Historical Society.

Consider author Sherwood's laudable effort to collect the earliest facts, descriptions, and data about the state of Georgia and add to that the historical perspective of this early statistical work produced in 1837, almost thirty years before the Civil War, and what emerges is a literary treasure for Georgia natives in particular and history lovers in general. Topics of interest include a history of the settlement of the state which mentions first, Sir Walter Raleigh, reputed to be the discoverer of Georgia, and then the arrival of James Oglethorpe and the first colonists in 1773, which is followed by a timeline of events from the Revolutionary War. There are countless tables of data on population, land acquisition, industry, agriculture, finance and government expenditures and lists of roads, post offices, counties, and governors, among numerous others. Arranged in alphabetical order are brief histories of towns and settlements of note, but don't look for Atlanta; it won't exist for another decade! Early maps of thriving communities like Macon, Savannah, and Milledgeville are interspersed throughout this section and enhance the appearance of this collected history. Part of the book's singular appeal is the author's personal view of the world as it was and he conveyed it to his audience in a charming, readable prose. Sherwood shares his vision of the local countryside and describes the geography, vegetation and wildlife found throughout the state. His depictions of the local citizens are affectionate and insinuate a native pride which no doubt compelled him to produce this chronicle. A multi-page appendix includes biographical sketches of prominent Georgians and a miscellaneous collection of items of interest like the first press and existing papers of the time, and the market prices of edibles and household goods, followed by a timeline of events from the Revolutionary War. Early maps are included.

The mistaken tradition that Rev. Thomas Barclay of Albany was the son of John Barclay of East New Jersey is investigated based on an examination of records from East New Jersey, records from Bury Hill, Surry, and records in London. Subsequent discussions focus on the line of descent from John Barclay, the Dublin branch of the Barclays of Ury, the line of descent from Thomas Barclay of Maryland, the line of descent from Rev. Thomas Barclay of Albany, John Barclay of Londonderry and sundry lines of descent of Barclays (and Barkleys). The text is enhanced by extracts from New York City directories (1786-1803), a partial table of descent of the Barclays of Ury, sundry records of Barclays in Ireland and miscellaneous records from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia. Genealogical entries are arranged by line of descent. Numerous excerpts from original documents, appendices, and full name indices for individuals with the surname of Barclay, Barkley, and surnames other than Barclay add to the value of this work.