Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 4.124, Luther Barney, Conn. Privateer. Born at Norwich, Conn., March 4, 1757. Died in the town of Ellery, Chautauqua County, N.Y., Sept 30, 1844. Grave in Bemus Point Cemetery. He was the … Continue reading Luther Barney
Don Luis Sánchez de Tagle y de la Rasa, 1st Marquis of Altamira (1642 – 1710) was a Spanish aristocrat who gained great wealth and influence in New Spain during the 17th century. Parents: Anselmo Sánchez de Tagle Juliana de la … Continue reading Sánchez de Tagle
Spanish naming customs Naming customs of Hispanic America Núñez (medieval form Nunes, derived from the name Nunnus + suffix -ici-). Pérez (medieval form Peres, from the name Pero, derived of Petrus, + suffix -ici-). Sánchez (medieval form Sanches, from the name Sancho, derived from Latin Sanctius + suffix -ici-). Álvarez (from médieval … Continue reading Naming customs of Hispanic America
The Hickman Family of Henry County EUGENE STUDEBAKER WIERBACH The Reverend Joshua Hickman was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, April 10, 1766, the youngest son of Ezekiel and Elizabeth (Trammel) Hickman. When about thirteen years of age, he drove pack horses over … Continue reading The Hickman Family of Henry County