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The author begins with a discussion of the DNA mapping of his genetics to establish his authenticity as an Irishman with roots as a member of the Clan Dál gCais or sons of Cas. The ancient histories put together by monks and scribes from the oral Celtic Druid teaching in the period of 700 to 1000 AD are interpreted to lead the reader from Scythia in about 1200 BC via the Phoenicians (The Sea People) to the North African territory of Cyrenaica in about 1000 BC; at about the time of Pharaoh Ramses II. These Celts in Cyrenaica became an ally of Carthage’s about 700 BC. About 500 BC with the support of Carthage they invaded Galicia following the exploratory voyage of Himilco north along ...

Backyard Evangelism Reaching America – one neighborhood at a time. When we moved to Georgia our children were 5, 3, and 1. We found a ranch house in a small, quiet neighborhood. Our backyard quickly became the neighborhood playground. During our 11 years there we established several fun traditions which God used to reach many of our neighbors. This is a how to book. In its pages you will find all you need from coloring books to costume patterns so that you to can have a party with a purpose. Not only can they be great memory making traditions for your family, they can also bring your neighbors together and provide opportunity for fellowship and evangelism. When we sold our home ...

Behold! The brand new release for June of 2020 by Ben Swetmore! In one of the greatest history books written by the author thus far, he explores the wide history of influential and other historically significant animal's that have played a part during history, whether it be a famous war animal, a movie star dog, a seemingly immortal creature, or anything in between, this book has it all! We have picked what we thought should be considered some of the more interesting and perhaps slightly unusual animal stories from history, and through a lot of research wrote a book biography dedicated to all these famous creatures. This book encases the real life history of nearly forty of the world's m ...

1983 - 2013 30th Anniversary Edition of George Allen Wadsworth - Pilley to Panaca by Helen LaRae Free Kerr, M ED features nearly 200 pages of amazing new information about the family: Details of George's kidnapping of his own son, Little James Wadsworth, 1856-1858, including the actual deposition made during the Utah War More ancestors to add to your pedigree charts Some ancestors to delete from your pedigree charts Research reports and documents for future researchers, so this work does not have to be duplicated Additions to chapters in the original 1983 book which is included in its entirety as well.

This book is a compilation of letters written by the wife of a USAF pilot during his assignment to Tehran as an advisor to the Shah's Royal Air Force. The letters, along with many pictures, describe the day-to-day activities of an American family living in a strange foreign country, as they acclimate to Iran’s customs, so different from what they were used to. With two young children (one and three years old), the challenges were numerous, but they did not detract from the pleasure the family felt as their knowledge expanded and their lives unfolded in a new environment.

John McHenry emigrated from northern Ireland to New York state (somewhere between 1729-1739) and later moved into Pennsylvania. Their sons were early settlers in Northumberland County (the current Columbia County). John McHenry and four of his sons served in the American Revolution. This book is a history of John and Susannah (McNeal) McHenry and continues with the genealogy of two of their sons (Daniel and Thomas) and their descendants, and mentions John’s other seven children. It contains the family’s coat of arms and biographies of many descendants and some interesting anecdotes, as well as articles on relevant topics such as the Fishing Creek Confederacy. The book was written ...

A compilation of more than 1,800 published newspaper accounts and public records pertaining to the descendants of the Morgan County, Ohio Murphy family pioneers. Each full transcription also includes a brief Editor's Note to describe the relationship of the main subject(s) to the Murphy Family Tree. Volume II is a continuation of the research and compilation of newspaper accounts from the first volume, including obituaries, marriage licenses, wedding ceremonies, feature articles and profiles, etc. A Name Index is included for quick review and reference.

Personal stories of life on the Five Mile Prairie, located in Spokane, Washington.

A fact-based, heart wrenching tale of a 19th century Irish peasant family's forced emigration from their small tenant farm in County Cavan, Ireland to search for a better life in the Land of Liberty. It provides a vivid account of the history and politics of their times in both Ireland and America from the years 1815 to 1929, including the many difficulties encountered while establishing their New World. The story concludes with a successful progression of their subsequent Irish-American generations into the 20th century. This book also contains illustrations of certain events through the periods covered, and some original poetry and traditional Irish song lyrics to further compliment ...

This is a genealogical and family history of the immigrant Gossman and Grieb families from Switzerland and Germany who settled in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties of northern New York in the second half of the 19th C. Other related families included are the Dunlaveys, Mahers, Holdens and Coonradts. The work covers five generations in most cases and up to eight generations in others. There are many photographs and maps, and extensive documentation of sources.