Author: Nancy Cataldi
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738549142
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Maple Grove Cemetery, a rural Victorian cemetery located on the backbone of Long Island," opened in 1875. Found within this tranquil sanctuary are extraordinary monuments with lush landscaping that continues to offer a serene escape from New York City. Beyond its gates are the resting places of those who left their mark on the world. Maple Grove Cemetery features the fascinating stories of such noteworthy individuals as Millie Tunnell, former 111-year-old slave; Ann Wilkins, one of the first female missionaries to Africa; John Sutphin, Queens politician and philanthropist; Samuel Loyd, America's puzzle king; Charles Manly, aviation pioneer; Alfred Grebe, radio and broadcast pioneer; Elisabeth Riis, wife of social reformer Jacob Riis; Russian pianists Josef and Rosina Lhevinne; and Blues singer Jimmy Rushing. The cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004."
Maple Grove Cemetery
Author: Nancy Cataldi
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738549142
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Maple Grove Cemetery, a rural Victorian cemetery located on the backbone of Long Island," opened in 1875. Found within this tranquil sanctuary are extraordinary monuments with lush landscaping that continues to offer a serene escape from New York City. Beyond its gates are the resting places of those who left their mark on the world. Maple Grove Cemetery features the fascinating stories of such noteworthy individuals as Millie Tunnell, former 111-year-old slave; Ann Wilkins, one of the first female missionaries to Africa; John Sutphin, Queens politician and philanthropist; Samuel Loyd, America's puzzle king; Charles Manly, aviation pioneer; Alfred Grebe, radio and broadcast pioneer; Elisabeth Riis, wife of social reformer Jacob Riis; Russian pianists Josef and Rosina Lhevinne; and Blues singer Jimmy Rushing. The cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004."
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738549142
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Maple Grove Cemetery, a rural Victorian cemetery located on the backbone of Long Island," opened in 1875. Found within this tranquil sanctuary are extraordinary monuments with lush landscaping that continues to offer a serene escape from New York City. Beyond its gates are the resting places of those who left their mark on the world. Maple Grove Cemetery features the fascinating stories of such noteworthy individuals as Millie Tunnell, former 111-year-old slave; Ann Wilkins, one of the first female missionaries to Africa; John Sutphin, Queens politician and philanthropist; Samuel Loyd, America's puzzle king; Charles Manly, aviation pioneer; Alfred Grebe, radio and broadcast pioneer; Elisabeth Riis, wife of social reformer Jacob Riis; Russian pianists Josef and Rosina Lhevinne; and Blues singer Jimmy Rushing. The cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004."
Stories Carved in Stone
Author: Rusty Clark
Publisher: Dog Pond Press
ISBN: 0975536222
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Agawam Massachusetts - Stories Carved in Stone by Rusty Clark is a fascinating collection of tales based on Colonial headstones found in the picturesque cemeteries of Agawam, Massachusetts. The book features information on early New England gravestone carvers, and includes over two hundred photos and illustrations, with over one hundred photographs of this Yankee folk art. It also contains historical and genealogical information about the pioneers who settled in the Connecticut River Valley. Take this field guide along as you visit these ancient burial grounds.
Publisher: Dog Pond Press
ISBN: 0975536222
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Agawam Massachusetts - Stories Carved in Stone by Rusty Clark is a fascinating collection of tales based on Colonial headstones found in the picturesque cemeteries of Agawam, Massachusetts. The book features information on early New England gravestone carvers, and includes over two hundred photos and illustrations, with over one hundred photographs of this Yankee folk art. It also contains historical and genealogical information about the pioneers who settled in the Connecticut River Valley. Take this field guide along as you visit these ancient burial grounds.
Stone
Stone; an Illustrated Magazine
The Cemeteries of Jackson and Sandy Ridge Townships, Union Co., NC: Volume 3- Death Index
Author: S. David Carriker, D. Min.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387199749
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
The third volume of this series documents the death date order of 27,524 graves in the Jackson and Sandy Ridge Townships, Union Co., NC.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387199749
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 560
Book Description
The third volume of this series documents the death date order of 27,524 graves in the Jackson and Sandy Ridge Townships, Union Co., NC.
The Cemeteries of Jackson and Sandy Ridge Townships, Union Co., NC: Volume 1- Name Index
Author: S. David Carriker, D. Min.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387199412
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
This volume introduces the study of 144 cemeteries in Jackson and Sandy Ridge Townships, Union Co., NC, and the surrounding areas. Over 27,524 graves are included.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387199412
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
This volume introduces the study of 144 cemeteries in Jackson and Sandy Ridge Townships, Union Co., NC, and the surrounding areas. Over 27,524 graves are included.
Census Reports
Social statistics of cities
Author: United States. Census Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1086
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1086
Book Description
Census Reports Tenth Census. June 1, 1880
Author: United States. Census Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1078
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1078
Book Description
Tenth Census of the United States, 1880: Social statistics
Author: United States. Census Office. 10th census, 1880
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1066
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 1066
Book Description