The History of Augusta: First Settlements and Early Days as a Town, Including the Diary of Mrs. Martha Moore Ballard (1785 to 1812) |
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... death . came to him [ February 25 , 1904 ] he was putting through the press the masterpiece of his lifetime , ' The History of Augusta , ' which will make two large octavo volumes , and when published will stand as an enduring monument ...
... death . came to him [ February 25 , 1904 ] he was putting through the press the masterpiece of his lifetime , ' The History of Augusta , ' which will make two large octavo volumes , and when published will stand as an enduring monument ...
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... death by making it a residuary legatee ; by his death in 1811 , the college came into possession of his valuable library and collection of pictures ; from him the college received its name . He was the largest share - owner in the ...
... death by making it a residuary legatee ; by his death in 1811 , the college came into possession of his valuable library and collection of pictures ; from him the college received its name . He was the largest share - owner in the ...
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... death , he bequeathed the most of his real estate in Maine to his daughter Hannah's only son , Robert Hallowell , on condition that the latter should extend his name by adding to it the surname of the testator . " John Gardiner , the ...
... death , he bequeathed the most of his real estate in Maine to his daughter Hannah's only son , Robert Hallowell , on condition that the latter should extend his name by adding to it the surname of the testator . " John Gardiner , the ...
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... death , the bitter prejudice which his attitude and acts during the revolution had aroused in his fellow - citizens . Phinehas Jones , son of Nathaniel Jones , was born in Worcester , Mass . , in 1705 ; he removed to Falmouth ( Portland ) ...
... death , the bitter prejudice which his attitude and acts during the revolution had aroused in his fellow - citizens . Phinehas Jones , son of Nathaniel Jones , was born in Worcester , Mass . , in 1705 ; he removed to Falmouth ( Portland ) ...
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... death of his elder brother ) was the sole male heir , ceased all intercourse with his mother , and chose to sacrifice his heritage rather than join her in a conveyance.22 After the lapse of years , the rights of Lady Hol- land and of ...
... death of his elder brother ) was the sole male heir , ceased all intercourse with his mother , and chose to sacrifice his heritage rather than join her in a conveyance.22 After the lapse of years , the rights of Lady Hol- land and of ...
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The History of Augusta: First Settlements and Early Days as a Town ... Charles Elventon Nash No preview available - 1961 |
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