|
|
| Source |
Commemorative biographical record of Washington County, Pennsylvania |
|
containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and of many of the early settled families |
Coverage
Publication information
| Type |
Book |
| Publisher |
J. H. Beers |
| Date issued |
1893. |
| Place issued |
Chicago, IL |
Citation
| Commemorative biographical record of Washington County, Pennsylvania: containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens and of many of the early settled families. ( Chicago, IL: J. H. Beers, 1893.). |
Repositories
Preface
THE importance of placing in book form biographical history of represent-
ative citizens both for its immediate worth and for its value to coming
generations is admitted by all thinking people; and within the past
le there has been a growing interest in this commendable means of
perpetuating biography and family genealogy.
That the public is entitled to the privileges afforded by a work of this
nature needs no assertion at our hands; for one of our greatest Americans has
said that the history of any country resolves itself into the biographies of its
stout, earnest and representative citizens. This medium, then, serves more than
a single purpose: while it perpetuates biography and family genealogy, it records
history, much of which would be preserved in no other way.
In presenting the Commemorative Biographical Record to its patrons, the
publishers have to acknowledge, with gratitude, the encouragement and support
their enterprise has received, and the willing assistance rendered in enabling
them to surmount the many unforeseen obstacles to be met with in the pro
duction of a work of this character. In nearly every instance the material
composing the sketches was gathered from those immediately interested, and
then submitted in type-written form for correction and revision. The volume,
which is one of generous amplitude, is placed in the hands of the public with
the belief that it will be found a valuable addition to the library, as well as an
invaluable contribution to the historical literature of southwestern Pennsylvania.
THE PUBLISHERS.
- Taken from Internet Archive.org transcription.
Inline Citation
Source:Beers, J.H., 1893 This work consists of a sequence of mini biographies. No author is indicated either for the individul biographies, or the document as a whole. The publisher of this work, J.H. Beers, probably solicited these biographies from individuals in the community, on a subscription basis. Given the absence of an identifiable author, or even the books editor, we are left to cite the publisher as the defacto author for purpose of inline citation.
Electronic Source
- Internet Archive.org
Publication History
- Originally published 1893 J.H. Beers and Company, Chicago, Ill.
- Reprinted 1976 under the patronage of the Genealogical Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania by Polyanthos, Inc
Usage Tips
May be ordered through the nearest Family History Center.
FHL film numbers
|
|
