Deeds, Surveys, Maps for Bedford and Cumberland Counties PA

We’ve had another wonderful contribution today.  I didn’t just want to add a link, but tell the story too!  Here’s what Pat wrote to me: For the past twenty years I have been doing something very similar to yours.  Although … Continue reading →

Trollinger Family Bible

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This bible is in remarkable condition. It looks to be from 1869. There are actually two sets of bible records.  There were four small very thin worn pages tucked inside the larger bible.  I’ve copied them all.  Nimrod Trollinger b. 1827 in Maryland and … Continue reading →

Thomas, Shattuck Family Bible

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This bible is in rough shape, but the few pages with family history are just what the historian could want.  Beginning with  Moody Shattuck, born in Pepperell Ma April 28th 1772 and his wife Eunice Tarbell, also from Pepperell, born … Continue reading →

Ruppenthal, Mueller, Kunz Family Scrapbook and Photo Album

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Two items bought separately on Ebay, a scrapbook and a photo album, both connected to the Kunz family of Milwaukee Wisconsin were the early seeds of what is now Goodwill Genealogists. Two genealogists, one in California and one in Massachusetts, … Continue reading →

In the Queue from the Carter Collection

Here are some items awaiting scanning.  If we hear from you, we’ll do our best to scan them sooner.

Beadle Family Letters

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Purchased from a reseller, these  beautifully penned letters between family members are from late 1800 Shickshinny, Pensylvania.  Once acquired, the family was located, and the originals were returned to a Beadle family historian.  The digitized copies were uploaded to a Ancestry.com, and are now presented … Continue reading →

The Stalla Family of Chicago: Photographs

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This small collection comes from an album purchased by a reseller for the purpose of sending a gift to the Stalla family. 

Mrs. Paula Ryder’s Family History Bible from Maine

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This Maine bible is inscribed to Pauline S Ryder.  Surnames included are: Paulina A Davison and Robert P. Ryder; Joseph C Hall and Mary V Ryder, Charles H Howes and Lizzie N Ryder.  W. Ryder and Helen D. Bates. The dates … Continue reading →

Amos Barrett Family Bible of Concord, MA

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This is s stunning bible, with its tan leather cover, and handwritten contents going back to the marriage of Amos Barrett, born in 1752 and his bride, Mary Hubbard, born in 1755 of Concord, Ma and Vermont.

Andrew and Maria Gilmore Family History Bible and More

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This is a beautiful bible beginning with Andrew and Maria Gilmore of Wilmington, Del and Philadelphia, PA.