Tombstone Inscriptions of Snyder County, Penna: All the Epitaphs Taken From the Markers in Every Burying Ground of Snyder County; A Complete Record ... Before the Revolutionary War Down to the - Hardcover

George Washington Wagenseller

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331501651 ISBN 13: 9780331501650

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book explores the extensive collection of tombstones from Snyder County, Pennsylvania. The author provides transcriptions and photographs of 8642 stones, most of which belong to the 18th and 19th centuries. This book provides unique insights into the lives and deaths of the county's early residents, their beliefs, and the history of the area. The author explores themes of mortality, the significance of tombstones as historical records, and the importance of preserving local history. The book is a valuable resource for genealogists, historians, and scholars interested in the region's rich past and the intricacies of American history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331501651
• ISBN 13: 9780331501650
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 285