Historical Records

The books and documents in this collection contain vital records, along with details of the day-to-day activities in your ancestors' lives. The information is carefully transcribed by hand, and verified for accuracy, from original documents mostly published between 1830 and 1930 -- including Masonic rosters, rural school and college catalogues, vintage telephone directories, insurance claims, tax records, church catalogues, railroad seniority rosters, fraternal group and business association memberships, farm directories and all sorts of clubs and societies!

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  • California Muzzle Loaders and Collectors 1963 Roster
  • Laramie Lodge, No. 582, B.P.O.E. 1913 Memorial
  • Junior Dorchester Woman's Club 1936-1937 Program
  • Rohrsburg Advanced School 1897-8 Souvenir
  • Farmers Mutual Insurance Association of Central Iowa 1956 Losses
  • Ipswich Female Seminary 1849 Catalogue
  • Montpelier Rooms and Boarding Places in 1923
  • Fairport Fire Department 1961 Roster
  • East Augusta Mutual Fire Insurance 1909-1928 Losses Paid
  • National Life Insurance of N.Y. 1870-1872 Losses Paid
  • Chester Institute 1864-1865 Catalogue
  • Georgia List of Registered Druggists 1940
  • Nokomis Household Science Club 1912 Program
  • Maryland Masonic Homes 1936-1937 Report
  • Topton Lutheran Orphans' Home 1897-1922
  • Federal Bowling Club 1920 Welcome Home Party Menu
     
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