Men of Progress: Biographical Sketches and Portraits of Leaders in Business and Professional Life In and Of The State of New Hampshire

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Men of Progress: Biographical Sketches and Portraits of Leaders in Business and Professional Life In and Of The State of New Hampshire - Richard Herndon. A treasure trove for genealogists! More than 250 biographical sketches are listed alphabetically, and a portrait of the subject augments most sketches. Biographies of these significant 19th century figures include varying amounts of information such as the profession, date and place of birth, names of parents, name of immigrant ancestor and his country of origin (as available), education, military service, social and political memberships, names of associates, date of marriage(s), name of spouse(s), name(s) of children, plus date and place of death (as available). Many sketches provide additional information regarding ancestors, parents, or children; expand on the significant accomplishments of the subject; and offer miscellaneous personal tidbits of interest. The index only lists the subjects of the biographical sketches. (1898), 2003, 8½x11, paper, index, 233 pp. 101-H2223 ISBN: 0788422235