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During this period of time, several major historical events shaped the mindset of the people and directly impacted the lives of town residents; one such event was the Civil War. In this volume, the authors retrace the steps of the brave Collins' men who volunteered to fight for the preservation of the Union. Included are details concerning the men, the paths they walked, and the battles they fought. To enhance the story, the authors have included facsimile reprints of photographs from the era. The history of this era also included two murders, which shocked area residents. One murder ended with the murderer taking his own life rather than face the mob that was hot on his trail. The other murder resulted in a trial that would make the O. J. Simpson murder trial appear to be no more than a copy from history. In addition, Collins' residents were facing new technological advances, easier access to communications, and the Spanish-American War.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda and Charlie Munro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2012, 6\" x 9\", paper, 420 pp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9780788451928\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e101-M5192\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39328248430710,"sku":"101-M5192","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/3033\/files\/101-m5192-1500px.png?v=1777225399"},{"product_id":"101-cd2115","title":"CD-Centennial History of Erie County, New York; Being Its Annals from the Earliest Recorded Events to the Hundredth Year of American Independence","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe history of the county of Erie, New York begins about the year 1620, when the first Europeans visited its vicinity. Before that time all is either tradition or inference. Afterwards, although the historic trace is often extremely faint, yet it is still to be seen, growing gradually plainer for a hundred and eighty years, until in the beginning of the present century (1800s) it swells into a broad and beaten pathway, trodden by the feet of scores of surveyors, of hundreds of pioneers, of thousands of farmers, of tens of thousands of all classes, conditions and nationalities. Covering the major, history-shaping events that occurred between 1620 and 1876 over an area that encompasses much of modern day western New York state, this book is a valuable research aid to the genealogist or historian interested in this part of the country. From early exploration to the time of the book's original printing, it's all here, including: the founding of Buffalo, the Holland Land Office selling plots to settlers, the War of 1812, the first stages of trade and commerce on Lake Erie and Western New Yorkers in the Civil War. In addition to the detailed descriptions of the major events, the book is also filled with anecdotes, personal accounts, stories of miraculous deeds, and lists of registered settlers and town officers from across the region. These lists contain the names of many of those who, though not mentioned in a folktale or anecdote, still did something quite remarkable, they helped settle the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis county history is chronologically arranged. Numerous residents are mentioned. It has been converted to electronic text in such a way that the original pagination, and the original index, have been retained. However, the file is all electronic text and can be searched electronically also.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis is a tangible media product shipped via mail. 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The historical overview is unique in its focus on the more compelling, less known historical factors which not only lent a hand in creation of the area, but also helped to shape the pioneers who first chose this area. This volume examines the explorations of Columbus, the Puritans, and the Quakers. Each volume contains biographies and genealogies of persons who at one time lived in Collins, beginning with the great Quaker family of Lawrence and Cassandra Southwick. Southwick and Smith family genealogies begin as the first member of each family made their way into the New World and continue through present day. Unlike previous local histories; this series will contain numerous biographies and genealogies of Native American families from the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, a large portion of which lies within the Town of Collins. This series recounts the phenomenal history of the town of Collins. Many current residents of Collins do not know that: numerous town residents played a part in the Underground Railroad, harboring escaped slaves in hidden chambers; or that Susan B. Anthony spent time in the area of Collins furthering the cause of both slaves and women; or that a hurricane devastated their town in the 1950's. A huge cemetery, the final resting place of many of the town's original pioneers lies unknown, unadorned, unattended; partially covered in woods, partially a field of corn. Photos and facsimile reprints of newspaper obituaries and news events enhance the text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda and Charlie Munro\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2008, 6\" x 9\", paper, 390 pp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9780788447594\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e101-M4759\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39328234307702,"sku":"101-M4759","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/3033\/files\/101-m4759-1500px.png?v=1776802971"},{"product_id":"101-r0641","title":"Erie County, New York Obituaries as Found in the Files of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis volume includes not only obituaries of residents of the Buffalo and Erie County area (1812-1880), but those of many former residents who had moved out of the area. These obituaries, abstracted from the holdings of the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society, are arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the deceased. Each entry gives residence of deceased, place and date of death and age. Most entries name family relationships; some give cause of death. Many persons moved west but originally resided in Erie County.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartha Reamy and William Reamy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e(1992), 2000, 8.5\" x 11\", paper, index, 346 pp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9781585496419\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e101-R0641\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":775171375120,"sku":"101-R0641","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1654\/3033\/files\/101-r0641-1500px.png?v=1777230168"},{"product_id":"101-t1482","title":"Amana: William Rufus Perkins' and Barthinius L. 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Much remains to reflect the German religious heritage of the community. Amana has become one of the major tourist attractions in the Midwest due to its unique architecture, its interesting shops and excellent restaurants. Amana may be seen as a community which successfully adapted itself to the American scene, and which has grown, prospered, and developed as a German-American community. 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