The Signers of the Declaration of Independence: A Biographical and Genealogical Reference - Hardcover

Barthelmas, Della Gray

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786403187 ISBN 13: 9780786403189

Publisher: McFarland Publishing, 1997

Synopsis

A biography and genealogical history of each of the 56 signers are presented in this unique reference work. The biography focuses on his education, political career and the events that led him to advocate for independence. The narrative genealogical history provides names, birth and death dates, marriages, children and other details.

About this title

About the Author:

A former genealogical consultant, Della Gray Barthelmas now lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Review:

"complete biographies...information on the paternal and maternal ancestry of each" -- Ashe Mountain Times

"concise biographical and genealogical information...attractive, informative, and well written" -- ARBA

"impressive.... A valued contribution to any school or public library" -- Midwest Book Review

"should be found in every genealogical library" -- Booklist/RBB

"solid...will be of greatest value in the growing number of libraries that support genealogical research" -- Choice

"unique...well-written and extensively researched reference for students of early American History and for genealogists as well. It is recommended for both public and academic libraries" -- Catholic Library World

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland Publishing
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0786403187
• ISBN 13: 9780786403189
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 334