Download or read book Bringing Your Family History to Life Through Social History written by Katherine Scott Sturdevant and published by North Light Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katherine Scott Sturdevant shows you how to use social history -- the study of "ordinary people's everyday lives" -- to add depth, detail, and drama to your family's saga. Book jacket.
Download or read book A Genealogical History of Florida written by Kay Ellen Gilmour and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2010 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a small neighborhood cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida are found the graves of 240 people of 49 different surnames whose lives and those of their distant ancestors formed the nidus for this unique depiction of Florida history. The research of their daily lives including their interactions with their neighboring Native American Indians and African slaves, the Civil War battles in which they fought and died and the prisons of war camps of both sides in which they languished, their working of the land, the St Johns River, and the Atlantic ocean, their many other 19th century professions, their health, diseases and causes of death, plus descriptions of Florida's magnificent natural surroundings all combine to bring life back to those marked by the centuries-old tombstones.
Download or read book A Land Remembered written by Patrick D Smith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Land Remembered has become Florida's favorite novel. Now this Student Edition in two volumes makes this rich, rugged story of the American pioneer spirit more accessible to young readers. Patrick Smith tells of three generations of the MacIveys, a Florida family battling the hardships of the frontier. The story opens in 1858, when Tobias and Emma MacIvey arrive in the Florida wilderness with their son, Zech, to start a new life, and ends in 1968 with Solomon MacIvey, who realizes that his wealth has not been worth the cost to the land. Between is a sweeping story rich in Florida history with a cast of memorable characters who battle wild animals, rustlers, Confederate deserters, mosquitoes, starvation, hurricanes, and freezes to carve a kingdom out of the Florida swamp. In this volume, meet young Zech MacIvey, who learns to ride like the wind through the Florida scrub on Ishmael, his marshtackie horse, his dogs, Nip and Tuck, at this side. His parents, Tobias and Emma, scratch a living from the land, gathering wild cows from the swamp and herding them across the state to market. Zech learns the ways of the land from the Seminoles, with whom his life becomes entwined as he grows into manhood. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series
Download or read book Handy Florida Genealogy Handbook written by Gary L. Morris and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains Internet links, physical addresses, email addresses, telephone numbers, and lists the record holdings of every important archive and organization in Florida.
Download or read book Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques written by George G. Morgan and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-09-16 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break through brick walls in your genealogical research Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques shows you, step by step, how to uncover elusive details by taking advantage of specialized tools and software programs and using proven best practices for breaking through the brick walls that have hindered your progress. You’ll get professional advice on formulating a research strategy, understanding the details you discover, keeping careful track of your data, analyzing the evidence, and developing hypotheses. Real-world case studies demonstrate how you can apply the systematic procedures presented in this practical guide to your own research--and achieve success! Examine the brick wall in detail to find potential weak spots that can be exploited into a breakthrough Use brute force techniques that leave no stone unturned Obtain exact copies of original records rather than derivative sources Research the family, associates, and neighbors (FANs) of your brick wall ancestor Consult with your family, friends, and colleagues to get a fresh perspective on your research Use crowdsourcing--genealogy societies, online forums, social media, blogs, wikis, and podcasts Apply technological solutions, including DNA testing and specialized genealogical software Get tips on hiring a professional genealogical researcher with the appropriate credentials and references Revisit your brick wall problem after honing your research skills Review your evidence, develop a research strategy, and keep a meticulous research log
Download or read book Forest Bathing written by Dr. Qing Li and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive--and by far the most popular--guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happiness Notice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees--what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing--can promote health and happiness. In this beautiful book--featuring more than 100 color photographs from forests around the world, including the forest therapy trails that criss-cross Japan--Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer. Once you've discovered the healing power of trees, you can lose yourself in the beauty of your surroundings, leave everyday stress behind, and reach a place of greater calm and wellness.
Download or read book Florida Genealogical Journal written by Florida Genealogical Society and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Flamingo Feather written by Kirk Munroe and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Discovering Genealogical Roots in Suwanee County Florida late 1700 s to Early 1900 s written by Harold Borden Bennett and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1992, the author began writing a genealogical column, titled, "What's in a Name," for the Suwanee Democrat in Live Oak, Florida. Upon the request that he publish his findings in book form, he compiled the information into the work provided here. Mr. Bennett was able to find significant amounts of information dealing with Suwanee County, and although the county was not officially formed until 1858, he "discovered a great deal of information predating that time." The majority of the information transcribed here is from the 19th century, but there is some from both the 18th and 20th centuries as well. The book begins with a chapter discussing some basic information regarding genealogical research, and is followed by a chapter containing a general history of Suwanee County, a timeline of important events, and biographical sketches of many early settlers. In the next eight chapters, Mr. Bennett transcribes data from a variety of records containing valuable genealogical information, including land grants, voter lists, wills, probate records, military and pension records, marriage records, tax lists, and court cases. Yet another chapter covers area cemeteries and burials of residents born before 1850. The last chapter contains articles to help one "discover how the settlers came to this area [Suwanee County] and where they came from." There is a detailed table of contents and a surname index to aid the researcher. This is the best available source pertaining to family histories of early "Suwanee Countians."
Download or read book The HILL FAMILY GENEALOGY written by Lanette Hill and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-07-03 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geneology of the HILL Family of North Carolina beginning with Abraham Hill and Christian Walton his descendants migrated down into Wilkes Co. Georgia and then into the southern counties of Georgia and Madison Co. Florida, Ocala, Florida area and finally Theophilus Hill and Lydia [Henderson] Hill settling in Bartow, Hillsborough, Lakeland, Medulla, Polk County, Florida
Download or read book Red Book written by Alice Eichholz and published by Ancestry Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 812 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... 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.
Download or read book A Genealogical History of Florida written by Kay Ellen Gilmour and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-28 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: REVISED SECOND EDITIONHistory boring? Not for these folks! Nor will it be for you as you ramble through four centuries of adventure and turmoil they and their forebears endured. Come visit the quiet Historic St. Nicholas Cemetery in Jacksonville, Florida and wander the acre of land that holds the stories of these American pioneers. Consider their often tragic interactions with neighbors, Native American tribes and African slaves. Follow both men and women who fought the wars, tended the injured and gave their last full measure. Watch them build modern professions, work the fertile land, steamboat a mighty river, and brave a sometimes violent ocean. Then look to your ancestors and ask what drove them out of their native lands or pulled them to these shores. How did they escape the perils of war, weather, disease, and other misfortunes so common to people in America in these times? Come read! Come see in these people's lives just how lucky you are that your forebears miraculously survived the travails of centuries past to make your life both possible and secure.
Download or read book Florida Genealogy written by William Thorndale and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Smallest Tadpole s War in the Land of Mysterious Waters written by Diane Swearingen and published by Smallest Tadpole. This book was released on 2015-10-21 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1860's a Northern newspaper referred to Florida as the "smallest tadpole in the dirty pool of secession." Political power in the state was held largely by wealthy white planters. In early 1861, Florida was a rural frontier state that had joined the Union just fifteen years before. Its population of 140,000 was by far the smallest of any of the states that formed the Confederacy. Nearly 63,000 of the population were African Americans, most of whom were slaves working in an agricultural-based economy. The majority of the white population was relatively poor and rural, with a smaller number of tradespeople and their families living in small towns. This work of historical fiction tells the story of one Florida family in the 1860s.
Download or read book Finding 19th Century Florida Records written by Katherine G. Evans and published by Terra Expressions. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This researcher's handbook provides information on what types of historical records may be available for persons who lived in Florida in the nineteenth century. It includes many types of records that are not available through the popular online genealogy databases and, therefore, are often overlooked. These include the pre-1821 records of the Spanish provinces of East Florida and West Florida, the early territorial records, and most county records. Using images of actual records, the book shows what type of information can be found in each. This is followed by instructions on how to obtain the record in print, microfilm and/or online. Maps, tables, and photos are used to supplement and provide context for how to interpret the records. This book covers the following records for 19th century Florida:African American records, agricultural census, cemetery records, federal and state population censuses, church records, city directories, county borders, death notices and obituaries, family Bibles, immigration records, jury/court records, land patents and deeds, marks and brands, marriage records, military returns (forts), military service records, naming patterns, Native American records, naturalization records, newspapers, online mapping systems, passports, photo archives, physician's license, PLSS maps, slave records, Social Security Application (SS-5), Spanish archives for East and West Florida, Spanish land grants, federal and local taxes, territorial papers, voter lists, will and probate records, and more. The anticipated users of the book will be genealogists, biographers, historians, and college and high school students who are seeking primary source material.
Download or read book Non Federal Censuses of Florida 1784 1945 written by Karen Packard Rhodes and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2010-01-13 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the days of the Spanish colonial settlements until the last state census in 1945, a variety of censuses have been taken within the regions now comprising the modern state, from lists of Seminole War refugees to modern school censuses. This book is a one-stop guide to the colonial, territorial, and state censuses, along with their supplements and substitutes. Covering original documents along with indexes, abstracts, translations, transcriptions, extracts, periodical articles, and digitized or microfilmed documents, the guide describes each source and evaluates its usefulness to modern genealogical researchers.
Download or read book The Flemings of Fleming Island written by Scott Ritchie and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Irishman George Fleming arrived in Spanish East Florida in 1783. He established Hibernia on an island in the St. Johns River that is known today as Fleming Island. Hibernia became home to George's children and grandchildren, and in the course of over two hundred years, seven generations of the Fleming family have called it home. Among his descendants are Southern planters, soldiers, and statesmen most notably Francis Philip Fleming, the fifteenth governor of Florida. In the mid-nineteenth century, the Fleming family transformed Hibernia into a winter hotel that became a celebrated destination in the early days of Florida tourism and into the twentieth century. Today, Hibernia is a small residential enclave where a few remnants of the Fleming family's rich history still stand to remind us of days gone by. Author Scott Ritchie is part of the Fleming family by marriage. George Fleming is the fourth great-grandfather of Ritchie's children, who were all born in their home of Hibernia.
