Thank you to Laura Wayland-Smith Hatch, who announced that she is donating her recently released genealogical compilation, “Rectors Remembered” to the Germanna Foundation. The compilation reflects almost 10 years of work and consists of 8 volumes and more than 5,000 pages. Laura’s work is available on Amazon, and we’re sure that Rector descendants will find […]
1942 Book: Fisher Genealogical History
A reader who is a direct descendant of Ludwig Fisher sent the Germanna Foundation a link to an online 1942 book by Gertrude Fisher Harding called, “Fisher Genealogical History.” You can read the book in various format by clicking on this link or view it here. Below is the text format to help with keyword searching […]
Recommended Books Pt 1
Books recommended by Germanna Foundation members: Seasons of War: The Ordeal of the Confederate Community, 1861-1865, by Daniel E. Sutherland In 2014, the Germanna Foundation is celebrating the 300th anniversary of the founding of Germanna. At the mid-point of its story is the Civil War, which pitted Germanna families against one another in battles spanning […]
Germanna Records Available on Amazon
Just in time for the upcoming holiday season, the Germanna Records can now be easily purchased through Amazon. The Germanna Foundation is an Amazon Associate, meaning every time you click on an Amazon link on our website and purchase something, the Germanna Foundation earns money. Here are the titles currently available: QUICK LINKS TO AMAZON: […]
Book Review: The Rogue Republic: How Would-Be Patriots Waged the Shortest Revolution in American History
Reviewed by Barbara Kemper If you’ve ever sewn a crazy quilt from a bag of scraps, you can appreciate what William C. Davis has done to write the book, The Rogue Republic: How Would-Be Patriots Waged the Shortest Revolution in American History. First, you have to find sound material to use. Then, discard any thin […]
