Lynch Martha Editor (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Early pioneer Indiana book with an unusual story. Mrs Martha Lynch's mother did not want to be buried in Miller Cemetery and told Martha such. But Martha's mother died soon after and was buried in Wells Cemetery. Martha was determined to purchase land for a new cemetery but needed funds to purchase the land. As a means to get the money she decided to interview the old people in the three counties about their early experiences and to add to the needed money she solicited local businesses to purchase add space. She was successful and her mother was reinterred in the new cemetery along with other family members. A rather scarce local history. This copy was rebound in green cloth with gilt titles and the pages are evenly tanned. A nice solid copy. Howes L586.…

A scarce Indiana local history, with a wealth of information on prominent pioneer families. The resourceful Mrs. Lynch, who needed funds to create a family cemetery near her childhood home, collected biographical sketches from old timers in the three counties, solicited a multitude of local advertisers, and then had Lipes, Nelson & Singmaster (Decatur cigar box manufacturers) print 6000 copies of the book. Few copies survive today. HOWES L586. Thirteen portraits. Original pebbled cloth. Spine and edges a bit sunned. Tanned. Else very good.…