CD: Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania

CD: Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania: Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, and of Many of the Early Settled Families - J. H. Beers and Company. Now on CD-ROM! This volume “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 over 1600 pages of text you will meet over 3,000 prominent citizens of Central Pennsylvania and their family members during the 1800’s.The book is divided into biographical sketches most of which include family origins, parents, siblings, marriages, spouses and their family backgrounds, children, children’s spouses and grandchildren. Information also includes place(s) of residence, birth and death dates, education, occupations(s) and political, religious and social affiliations. More than just facts, each sketch feels like a personal introduction to the man, his family and his life. Over 300 portraits are included as well as a full name index for easy access to information. Due to the length of the volume, this book has been divided into three parts and is offered as a three disc set. 2002, CD, Graphic Images, Adobe Acrobat, PC and Mac, 2028 pp. 101-CD2164 ISBN: 0788421646