Records And Memorials Of The Speed Family (1892)

242 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""Records and Memorials of the Speed Family"" is a historical book written by Thomas Speed and published in 1892. The book is a comprehensive genealogy of the Speed family, one of the oldest and most prominent families in Virginia and Kentucky. The author traces the family's lineage back to the 16th century in England and follows their migration to America in the 17th century.The book contains detailed information about the family's history, including their involvement in the American Revolution and their contributions to the development of Kentucky. It also includes biographical sketches of prominent members of the family, such as James Speed, who served as Attorney General under President Abraham Lincoln.In addition to genealogical information, the book also provides insights into the social and cultural history of Virginia and Kentucky during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a valuable resource for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in the history of the Speed family and their impact on American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781120023063
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 26.08.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: Thomas Speed