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“Dollie” the autobiography of Minnie Adell Hollingshead Wadsworth “John Franklin Hollingshead” by Dollie Wadsworth “Ida Dionitia Lee” by Dollie Wadsworth “Brud” brief biography of Lafayette LeRoy Wadsworth Descendants pictures and family group information Ancestry in pedigree charts updated with family memories from 1997 51 pages Compiled by Helen Free VanderBeek 1973 Reprinted by LaRae Free Kerr M ED 2012 Cover design by Steve LeMmon

The story of Harbor Christian Center begins in the 1930s. God spoke to Helen Carl and her husband, Norman, about a place called Wilmington. He wanted them to build a church there. From small and humble beginnings, God would raise up a church with international influence. A church whose sound would be heard around the world. A church that He continues to take from glory to glory. Recorded by Joan Davis, the pages of this book capture the supernatural history of Harbor Christian Center. You’ll read a first-hand account of someone being raised from the dead in the middle of a church service and you’ll even learn about how a group of our leaders survived a plane crash in Mexico. Through e ...

History of Twelve Generations Of The Ellis Family 1636-1974 by Ann Ellis Sheek reprint 40 years later with some additional photos and comments especially relating to the branch of the Family who moved to Nebraska. This book traces the landing of Edward Ellis in Virginia in 1636 to the migration of one branch of the family to Davidson and Davie County North Carolina 5 generations later. This book Focus is on the Davie County Ellis that are descended from this Edward Ellis. The update in 2016 gives more information on a branch that moved to Southwest Nebraska between 1910-1929 along with many pictures and an appendix with some obituaries from this branch. There is also some updated inf ...

Alojzij Repič was a Slovenian sculptor. He was born on March 11, 1866 in Vrhpolje, and died on May 18, 1941 in Ljubljana. This booklet is an anthology of his works and contains 47 photos. His life is summarized in several articles.

The Guitar Story (2nd edition)is the updated and in depth look of the evolution of the guitar, but it is not an attempt to include everything about the guitar or about every guitar ever made. This is the short story, yet it is fully comprehensive. I have stripped the fine print, educated guess work and in endless analysis down to the known facts. Also included are biographies of some of the greatest guitarists to date. A fun read for all. You do not need to be a guitarist to appreciate and enjoy this book. It is an intriguing read for anyone interested in the guitar or music history, as well as a real page turner for our current and future rock guitar heros. * Did you know that the leg ...

A heartwarming memoir by Dorthea Reeves Perrin, a 98-year-old first time author, recounting her childhood days growing up in South Mississippi. This is a charming glimpse into the life of a precocious young girl, as she remembers family and friends almost a century later.