Excerpt from Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, Vol. 1 The history Of Pennsylvania and of its various political subdivisions has been written by various authors and at various times, each succeed ing writer adding a new chapter Of annals, or treating his subject from a different view point. Such history, splendid narrative that it is, is principally concerned, however, with what has been accomplished by the people in the mass, and takes little note of individuals, except those so pre - eminent as leaders as to come under the full glare of fame. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Genealogical and Personal History of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, Vol. 2 The P'easlee Family has furnished its full quota of soldiers to the Revolutionary army, as well as to the war of the Rebellion, and its in tense religious convictions are reflected from the notable execution of Susanna North Martin for' witchcraft at Salem in 1692, down through the exciting early struggles of the Quakers and the Methodists, in which its members bore a prominent part. In that short but decisive struggle for justice and human liberty, waged in eastern New York, and known. To history as The anti-rent War, Thomas P'easlee, the anti-rent er, was a distinguished leader, and to his fearlessness in the field and his sane and wise counsel in debate, may be largely attributed the suc cessful result of the strife in Schoharie county. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Genealogical and Personal History of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, Vol. 2 (iii) George Leslie Vance, son of William and Martha (leslie) Vance, was born in Slippery Rock township, Lawrence county, Pennsyl vania, May 13, 1857. His education was acquired in the public school near his home, and he assisted his father on the farm during his spare hours. In April, 1881, he came to New Sewickley township, Beaver county, Pennsylvania, to take charge of the one-hundred-acre farm here, and he became the owner of this and has lived here since that time. In 1889 he erected a large barn, and in 1903 a new modern farm house. He cultivates general produce, is also a stock raiser and to some extent runs a dairy and fruit farm. He is a man of great business ability, and is at the present time treasurer and director of the Brush Creek Valley Tele phone Company. He is a Prohibitionist in politics and has served twice as supervisor. He and his wife are members of the United Presbyterian Church, in which he has served as elder for a period of thirty years. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A supplemental textbook for middle and high school students, Hoosiers and the American Story provides intimate views of individuals and places in Indiana set within themes from American history. During the frontier days when Americans battled with and exiled native peoples from the East, Indiana was on the leading edge of America’s westward expansion. As waves of immigrants swept across the Appalachians and eastern waterways, Indiana became established as both a crossroads and as a vital part of Middle America. Indiana’s stories illuminate the history of American agriculture, wars, industrialization, ethnic conflicts, technological improvements, political battles, transportation networks, economic shifts, social welfare initiatives, and more. In so doing, they elucidate large national issues so that students can relate personally to the ideas and events that comprise American history. At the same time, the stories shed light on what it means to be a Hoosier, today and in the past.

Excerpt from Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pennsylvania, Vol. 2: Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Mary valeria sergeant, daughter of William and Elizabeth (morgan) Sergeant, married George Waln Blight, of Philadelphia, and their son. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.