Charles r aikin charles r aikin, a retired merchant of calico rock, ark, was born in colorado, in 1854, and is a son of william m and catherine w rudolph aikin, who were born in south carolina and maryland, respectively. Both the wild west frontier and thick roots of deep south america are woven into arkansas history. A complete history of baxter county, arkansas, for the first 100 years 18731973. Izard county izard county was formed on october 17, 1825, as the th county of the territory of arkansas. The pike county archives and history society was founded in 1986 and is a 501 c3 taxexempt, nonprofit organization. Family biographies are available for viewing now for the following arkansas counties.
This izard county website genealogy trails history group. The pike county archives and history society pcahs. Maps including some property owner plat maps are also available for many areas. The marriages are listed alphabetically by surname of the groom. The lawrence county historical society of arkansas is a nonprofit organization devoted to the preservation of the history of lawrence county, arkansas photo gallery lawrence county historical society arkansaslawrence county historical society arkansas.
First and only collective history of monette high school with 198. Central arkansas library systems cals seventeenth annual six bridges book festival has been rescheduled for. List of books and articles about arkansas history online. Arkansas probate records, 18171979 includes newton county source. This work provides a basic foundation and fundamental source for beginning your genealogical research into izard county. Biographical and historical memoirs of southern arkansas by goodspeed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. My genealogy hound is a free resource provided by hearthstone legacy publications. Neara collects material on a 16county region in northeast arkansas, which. Sebastian county, arkansas history, genealogy, and maps 229 pages of sebastian county, arkansas history and genealogy including 217 family biographies plus 4 different historical maps featuring the locations of 49 sebastian county, arkansas communities. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the.
Also a successful freelance writer of both fiction and nonfiction, she has penned articles that have appeared in such publications as womens home journal and country america magazine, and she is the author of a trilogy of historically based novels. Discover librarianselected research resources on arkansas history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. The index, alphabetical by the brids full maiden name. Covering the counties of hempstead, howard, nevada and little river counties. It is suitable for a wide range of users, from high school students looking for quick and reliable facts on a historical topic, to researchers examining hardtofind primary source. History of boone county, arkansas with a narrative by roger v. The arlansas family historian arkansas genealogical society. The cals encyclopedia of arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of arkansas. Johnson county was created from a portion of pope county, by the act of november 16, 1833, and was named johnson honoring the first territorial judge of arkansas, judge benjamin johnson. If all arkansas read the same book arkansas state library. Goodspeed volumes usually follow a standard format. Arkansas ashley baxter benton bradley calhoun carroll chicot clark clay cleveland columbia conway craighead crawford crittenden cross dallas desha drew faulkner franklin fulton garland grant greene hempstead hot springs howard independence izard jackson jefferson johnson lafayette lawrence lee lincoln. Local history books on arkansas arcadia publishing.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Worthen, published by the university of arkansas press in 1990 and 1991. Books, periodicals, and other print resources create a general arkansas. See the following pages for additional arkansas items. The core of nearas holdings include approximately 500 cubic feet of lawrence county government records, donated by the lawrence county historical society.
Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. This work provides a basic foundation and fundamental source for beginning your genealogical research into izard county, arkansas. Lawrence county residents, natives, and their ancestors are a vital piece in the puzzle of arkansas history. The history and families of izard county, arkansas. Confederates buried in boone, baxter, carroll, newton and searcy counties, arkansas compiled by j. Neara also serves as a resource center for historical research focusing on the unique. Sharp county, arkansas history and biographical sketches. Iiprairie county, arkansas, marriage records books c. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. History of baxter county centennial edition 18731973 mary ann messick on. The forefront purpose of the izard county historical and genealogical society is to preserve and promote research of arkansas history, its ancestors, and allied families.
A reminiscent history of the ozark region arkansas and missouri 1894. History study center history study center is an online resource providing a vast collection of digitised primary and secondary sources for the study of history. This page will be a place to share the history and images of newton county, arkansas. The organization is dedicated to collecting and preserving materials which brings together the unique history of pike county, arkansas and its people. Biographies in izard county, ark genealogy trails history group. History of baxter county centennial edition 18731973. What other genealogical resources are available in boone county, ar. For book recommendations of all kinds, please visit the cals catalog. About arkansas, northwestern counties history, 1889 this database contains a history of benton, carroll, crawford, franklin, madison, sebastian, and washington counties, located in northwestern arkansas. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Hearthstone legacy publications publishes a wide variety of early and rare county history books on cd, dvd or as digital downloads. In the 1880s and 1890s, goodspeed publishing company of chicago produced dozens of county history compilations covering many of the southern and midwestern states.
Guide to arkansas county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. The author will be speaking at the hempstead county library hope and the. Census bureau, july 1, 2015, there were,696 people living in izard county. Biographical and historical memoirs of eastern arkansas, comprising a condensed history of the state, a number of biographies of distinguished citizens of the same, a brief descriptive history of each of the counties by goodspeed publishing co. Arkansas county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch. Izard county was formed on october 27, 1825 as the th county of the territory of arkansas from parts of independence county. It was named for the second governor of the territory, george izard. The following are web links to genealogy, records and resources pertaining to boone county. Arkansas genealogy books on american family history from broughs books.
Growing and changing from a sweeping, and mostly deserted wilderness landscape into a flourishing american state, the history of arkansas spans less than six hundred years, only a drop in the immense pool of world history. Land, labor and federal favor in twentieth century arkansas 1996, university press of virginia, and arkansas biography, with nancy a. The arkansas state archives houses approximately,000 cubic feet of state records and manuscript collections pertaining to the history of arkansas and its people. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sebastian county, arkansas history, genealogy, and maps. The county seat of izard county is located in melbourne, ar. A history of greene county arkansas hansbrough, vivian on. Arkansas history 1st semester pacing guide the rogers school district is committed to providing an environment of educational excellence where all belong, all learn, and all succeed. Biographical and historical memoirs of eastern arkansas. Read magazines and newspapers from around the country and the world. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. A native of northwest arkansas, velda brotherton is an editor and feature writer for the washington county observer. That publication, now known as arkansas living magazine, is still going strong today with about 950,000 readers.
A history of izard county arkansas karr shannon on. With its entertaining articles, compelling photographs of rural arkansas and everpopular recipes, the monthly magazine truly is a cooperative institution. Books about boone county the argenweb project arkansas. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. These inventories, called finding aids, are keyword searchable. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. A survey of the decorative, mechanical and fine art produced in arkansas, by swannee bennett and william b. The society brings this volume to your booksehlf with pleasure and pride.
Arkansas biographies by counties my genealogy hound. Familysearch arkansas wills and probate records, 18181998 includes newton county source. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Were offering them in electronic form with searchable text. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. In this book, you will see how life evolved from the early days of the county to the present, meeting the people, families and communities that have played a major role in the development of lawrence county. Washington county, arkansas images of america series by. Books about boone county the argenweb project arkansas home. Years of field work and research by historic arkansas museum culminated in the publication of the first two volumes of arkansas made. Created in 2001, if all arkansas read the same book is an annual, statewide. Sharp county, arkansas history and biographical sketches goodspeed 39 pages, 8. Index to the arkansas general land office 18201907, volume 6.
Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the communities throughout time. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. To view the biographies available for a county, click on the county name in the list below. These materials have been described and inventoried for ease of access. The many family sketches of more than 500 izard countians their ups and downs, trials, happy times, and painful accounts, as well as much history, is. Johnson county was created from a portion of pope county, by the act of november 16, 1833, and was named johnson honoring the first territorial judge of. Books, periodicals, and other print resources create a general arkansas history reference library. The authors approach is similar to many 20th century authors addressing in part i such topics as the early settlers, early history, early modes of transportation, education and schools, banking, newspapers, towns and villages, wars and conflicts, churches, and. Guide to hempstead county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history. Whayne is chair of the history department, university of arkansas. The encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture electronic edition, continuously updated multimedia at the encylopedia of arkansas history and culture, by butler center for arkansas studies illustrated html at. Title and date from stephensons civil war maps, 1989.
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