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A genealogical memoir of the Backus family, with the private journal of James Backus, together with his correspondence bearing on the first settlement of Ohio, at Marietta, in 1788. Also, papers and correspondence of Elijah Backus, showing the character and spirit of the times during the revolutionary period. In two parts: Part I. Genealogical, including journal of James Backus, and poems by Miss Sarah Backus. Part II. Historical, containing sketches of the first settlements of Connecticut and Ohio, with miscellaneous papers of historic interest.
Historical Society of Pennsylvania - Family History Room Fa 929.2 B126b 1889
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Backus, William W.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Backus family. (Samuel Backus, 1693-1740).
- Marietta (Ohio)--History.
- Marietta (Ohio).
- Ohio--Marietta.
- Genre:
- History.
- Physical Description:
- [385] pages, 1 leaf 9 pages (facsimile), iv pages frontispiece (portrait) plates 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- [Norwich, Conn.] [Press of The Bulletin Co.] 1889.
- Contents:
- pt. I. Genealogical, including the private journal of James Backus, and poems by Miss Sarah Backus.
- pt. 2. Historical, consisting of letters, legal documents, and other articles of historic interest, with sketches of the early settlements of Connecticut and Ohio.
- Appendix, containing facsimile reproductions of ancient papers.
- Notes:
- Paging irregular.
- Other Format:
- Online version: Backus, William W. Genealogical memoir of the Backus family.
- OCLC:
- 1561322
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