Browse biographies by family surname s my genealogy hound. Family records of hooten family in possession of alene lipscomb tudor, mrs. Surviving are his wife, the former germaine martin. This leatherbound hardcover book engraved with a beautiful coppercolored tree will become an invaluable keepsake for any family. Pittsylvania county, virginia compiled genealogies. When only a small quantity is needed or when you cant afford other options, this is perfectly acceptable. Dec 16, 20 this recipe is from the spurr family paper, 18441960. This plainenglish guide, newly revised and expanded, is a onestop resource on genetic genealogy for family. I especially enjoyed the passages recounting his expeditions in the virgin yukon territory. The spurr genealogy and family tree page welcome to the spurr family page at surname finder, a service of genealogy today. If you are just starting your family genealogy book, we have included some guidelines which you might find useful. Apr 26, 2020 get genealogy forms, from family tree templates to worksheets, ebooks and checklists, here. This is an ever growing collection as more of their library gets digitized. Our editors have compiled this checklist of genealogical resources, combining links to commercial databases along with usercontributed information and web sites for the spurr surname.
Child of johannes spoor and mary or maria singer is. Your guide to genealogical treasures by christine rose, cr publications, 2004. Traditionally, only males names are recorded in the books. Early origins of the spurr family the surname spurr was first found in devon where they held a family seat from very ancient times, as lords of the manor of spurway barton. Many family history books are photocopied or printed on home desktop printers.
Missouri family histories, genealogy books, maps, records. This was about 64% of all the recorded spurr s in canada. An informative and historical overview of cole county, missouri including three separate sections on one cd which include 6 historical maps 1851, 1902, 1904, 19, 1920s and 1929, plus the full cole county, missouri section from the book. Added the family of eli wheelock, son of edward wheelock and martha dagget. This section makes it possible to view all the biographies genealogies currently available for a particular family surname. This will give you similar names as well as entries for maiden and family names.
Other surnames mentioned within a biography are not included in these lists of surnames. Genealogy for captain richard richard spurr 1747 1791 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Robert spurr was born on december 29 1689, in dorchester, suffolk county, massachusetts bay colony, to lt col robert spurr and elizabeth spurr. Find your familys average life expectancy, most common occupation, and more. The family tree guide to dna testing and genetic genealogy. Tips for writing family history books national institute.
The free database site has a huge online digital library with genealogy books from all over the world. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Pittsylvania county, virginia compiled genealogies genealogy. Ubuildabook genealogy book family history book print. Where to find free genealogy books bespoke genealogy. Feb 02, 2002 he was the author of an extensive genealogy of the nova scotia spurr and related families and a number of shorter genealogical papers. The papers of richard alexander spurr contain financial records, genealogical sketches, autograph albums, photographs, recipe books, clippings, and material relating to. Discover the answers to your family history mysteries using the mostcutting edge tool available to genealogists. Town histories atlases and map books family histories genealogy newsletters. Discover the meaning of the spurr name on ancestry. Yorkshire had the highest population of spurr families in 1891. Edward spurr, who set out not once but twice to explore the vast heart of alaska.
It is helpful to the reader to create a numbering system for your book so that each persons ancestry can be readily visualized. Genealogy profile for jane spurr jane spurr shippee 1725 1790 genealogy genealogy for jane spurr shippee 1725 1790 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Create a free family tree for yourself or for robert spurr and well search for valuable new information for you. The family history archive is a collection of published genealogy and family history books.
Among the types of genealogy related books that have been digitized. The papers of richard alexander spurr contain financial records, genealogical sketches, autograph albums, photographs, recipe books, clippings, and material relating to the united daughters of the confederacy. New york had the highest population of spurr families in 1840. Janaway genealogy books new, used, and printondemand books for outofprint genealogical titles. William spurr was born circa 1916, at birth place, michigan, to william spurr and dora spurr. Within family histories, you may also find a record of events that had a profound impact locally, but received little attention in history books.
An interesting book about the life of josiah edward spurr and his remarkable family. The breadth of his talents was amazing demonstrated by the fact he has a mountain, mineral and a crater on the moon named after him. The surname spurr was first found in devon where they held a family seat from very ancient times, as lords of the manor of spurway barton. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. A genealogical history of the descendants of james buckley. Sidney spurr historical records and family trees myheritage. Clicking on the names of his children will take you to their family group. The archive includes histories of families, county and local histories, howto books on genealogy, genealogy magazines and periodicals including some international, medieval books including histories and pedigrees, and gazetteers.
The collection includes personal correspondence, general invitations to social events, and receipts of sale and tuition. He married mary or maria singer 21 apr 1700 in kingston, ulster co. Genealogy research books to assist in your family history. With some account of english ancestry by howes, joshua crowell, b. See more ideas about genealogy forms, genealogy and family genealogy. Matching trees can be merged into genis world family tree, which currently contains over 100 million living users. Mary adaline spurr married charles c denny dennie and had 5 children. If that fails then use the full name search with just the surname spurr. In 1911 there were 84 spurr families living in nova scotia. Thomas a direct descendant of william hooten and catherine george, his wife, both.
Users add and invite their relatives to join their family tree, which geni compares to other trees. In 1891 there were 705 spurr families living in yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded spurr s in the uk. A genealogy book or register is used in asia and europe to record the family history of ancestors. Browse the wheelock genealogy by clicking on the browse button at the top, search using the search box to the right, or visit one of the topics in the sidebar. Another 55 words 4 lines of text covering the years 1200 and 1542 are included under the topic early spurr history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Genealogy, the study of family ancestry, is booming. Spurr and his parties encountered natives, traders, missionaries, and prospectors, among others.
Search 701 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Brawn, benjamin, preloyalist c1739c1799 carlisle, robert, loyalist c17601832 davidson, hepsabeth 1811after 1870. Family record on vassar and brandenburg family in possession of mrs. Born in owen,kentucky on 9 mar 1883 to dudley spurr and mary polly purvis. In 1840 there were spurr families living in new york. Settlers of fort boone, booneborough kentucky goodman. For further research please refer to the surname data base. One of the best parts of creating your own genealogy book is that it will act as a backup of all your priceless information. May 01, 2010 the fact the book s appendix also details spurrs family genealogy might have proved disconcerting, had the author not done such an excellent job in fleshing out the players in his narrative that readers find themselves wanting to know more. Get that howto help delivered directly to your mailbox or email inbox with a family. The most spurr families were found in the uk in 1891.
Basic family trees simply outline the names of ancestors, while more interactive trees may tell the backstory of each member with the help of genealogy software. This work is a consolidation of all the family history articles that appeared throughout the complete run of the. Family tree guide to dna testing and genetic genealogy. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names. One key to a successful spurr reunion is preparation, and for the family researcher that means getting the word out in advance on what to bring such as the family photo collection. Johannes spoor son of jan wybesse spoor and anna maria hanse. Triedandtrue tactics for tracing elusive ancestors by marsha hoffman rising, family tree books, updated in 2011. Top 100 genealogy blogs and websites in 2020 family. Goodspeeds history of cole county, missouri originally published in 1889. Below is the family group of john dibble who settled in mount. There are ways to give your family history book professional polish. In stephen spurrs book, we learn about the authors grandfather, j. Historical records and family trees related to charles spurr.
Nova scotia had the highest population of spurr families in 1911. They are spurr genealogy by evelyn davis fincher and the descendants of michael and jane shippee spurr of round hill, annapolis co. Browse biographies by family surname my genealogy hound. Read the spurr surname history and see the family crest, coat of arms for the english origin. There are comprehensive books on both the usa and nova scotia sides of our family. Were all about helping you discover new ways to find the missing branches of your family tree. Charles spurr historical records and family trees myheritage. Please keep in mind that this is a list of only the primary biography subject surnames. We offer both standard and nonstandard book options, and give you the flexibility of printing and binding the genealogy book that you envision. There is no record that specifically says eli is the son of edward and martha. This section makes it possible to view all the biographies for a particular family surname. The spurr family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920.
Below is the family group of cornelius spurr who settled in mount washington, ma in 1821. His book, published by oxford university press promises to spur lively discussion and expand our. Please keep in mind that this is a list of only the primary biography surnames. This was about 32% of all the recorded spurr s in the usa. Research spurr in the surnames forums on genealogy.
Introduction this page contains a list of all the entries for the surname, maiden and family name spurr that are held within the gravestone photographic resource online database. Shumate shumate, john james and molly alice zagami shumate. Spoor spurr family johannes spoor son of jan wybesse spoor and anna maria hanse. Pittsylvania county, virginia research, buckner family research and allied families. Genealogy is the study of families, family history, and the tracing of their lineages. Together with other worldrenowned genealogical research partner libraries, the family history library is pleased to make its collections and its partners. Protect your valuable memories by recreating them in the form of a high quality bound genealogy book. There are also more tactile and creative options, like creating a family tree scrapbook that features photos and even personal items that belonged to the individual. Our descendants book is part of a series and a copy of the letter requesting relatives assistance is included in the chart below. A genealogy of pittsylvania countys largest family. Early history of the spurr family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our spurr research.
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