Description: This book delves into the intertwined narratives of prominent families who played pivotal roles in shaping the history of Virginia and the broader American frontier. Through meticulous genealogical research and engaging biographical sketches, the author unveils the stories of individuals who left an indelible mark on the region's development. The Lewis family takes center stage, with their lineage traced back to their arrival in Virginia in the early 18th century. The book explores their significant contributions to both military and civil affairs, highlighting their involvement in pivotal events such as the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. Readers will encounter figures like Colonel John Lewis, a frontiersman and influential leader, and his son, Thomas Lewis, who served as a magistrate and delegate to the Continental Congress. Beyond the Lewis family, this book extends its reach to encompass other notable families, including the Clays, Van Meters, Cunninghams, and others. The author skillfully weaves together their stories, showcasing the intricate web of relationships that connected these families through marriage and shared experiences. The book offers insights into the social, political, and economic dynamics of the time, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs faced by these early settlers as they carved out a life in the Virginia wilderness. By preserving the legacies of these families, this book provides valuable insights into the foundational era of American history. It reminds us of the courage, resilience, and determination that characterized the individuals who shaped the nation's destiny. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.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. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families (Classic Reprint)
Topic: Administrative_Records, Genealogy
Genre: Classics
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Number of Pages: 211
Language: English
Publication Name: Genealogies and Sketches of Some Old Families : Who Have Taken Prominent Part in the Development of Virginia and Kentucky Especially, and Later of Many Other States of This Union (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Subject: Genealogy & Heraldry
Publication Year: 2017
Item Height: 0.6 in
Item Weight: 13 Oz
Type: Not Available
Item Length: 9 in
Subject Area: Référence
Author: Benjamin Franklin Van Meter
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
