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    The MacKennas of Truagh, revised edition - C. Eugene Swezey, III. This new, revised edition of the history of the McKenna family in Ireland adds a 45-page supplement to the previous 1977 edition. (McKenna is the current, usual spelling of this old name.) Illustrated with maps and drawings, this book follows the fortunes of the McKennas over the centuries from the time of Niall of the Nine Hostages in the fourth century right through the nineteenth century. The McKenna homeland of north Monaghan and south Tyrone is described in detail with an emphasis on the famous Green Woods of Truagh. 1993, 200 pp., 8.5x11, illus., paper $31.00 #ZS819

    A History of the Clan MacLean from its first settlement at Duard Castle, in the Isle of Mull, to the Present Period, including a Genealogyical Account of Some of the Principal Families together with their heraldry, legends, superstitions, etc, - J. P. MacLean. 1889 reprint, 495 pp, illus, maps, new fullname index, paper, $35.50 #M020

    CD_ROM - Makintosh, Macintosh, Mcintosh: Descentands of Alexander-1 Macintosh and His Wife, Clara Younkhause/Junghaus by Frances Sterling Drisko. 1999, 811 pp $15.00 #1252

    A Martin Genealogy Tied to the History of Germanna, Virginia - William A. Martin. This book contains a short history of Germanna and Germantown, Virginia, the small band of miners and their families who founded them, and the circumstances of their travel from the Nassau-Siegen District in Germany. Specifically covered is the family of John Joseph Martin. He was born May 24, 1691, in Muesen, Nassau-Siegen, Germany, and emigrated from Germany in 1713 with the first Germanna colony of 1714; his ancestry goes back to the 1500s. Martin's descendants are covered at great length, and the major allied families of Ehresmann, Fischbach, Heimbach, Knieling, Moore, Otterbach, Richter, Stuell, Turner, Wendling, and Zachmann are covered to at least three generations in the appendix. 1995, 382 pp., append., bibl., indexes, paper, $32.00 #ZM067

    Andrew Meade of Ireland and Virginia: His Ancestors and Descendants - P. Hamilton Baskerville. 1921 reprint, 170 pp, illus, original fullname indices $21.00 #B074

    Miles Families - William Neal Hurley. This work is thirteenth in a series about Maryland families. Following the custom of the earlier works in this series, the book begins with a look at the early history of the Maryland Colony and the formation of the counties, after which it discusses the earliest records of Miles's in the colonies and possible connections to the family lines discussed at length later in the text. Chapter 2 is devoted to the descendants of Charles Miles, who died in Montgomery County c.1842. Chapters 3 through 6 expand upon the lines of four of Charles Miles' children--Jemima Miles, James Hanson Miles, Elizabeth Miles and Charles Miles Jr.-- through several generations of descendants in both male and female lineages. Contains updates and newly discovered material pertaining to William Hurley's previous works Our Maryland Heritage, Book Five: King Families, Our Maryland Heritage, Book Twelve: Browning Families and Neikirk, Newkirk, Nikirk and Related Families, Vol. 1. 1999, 315 pp., fullname index, bibl., paper, $28.50 #H884

    The Descendants of Jean Monty, 1693-1785:Monty/Monte/Montee?Montie Families - Jeanne R. Monty. 1999, 780 pp 2 vols, append, fullname index, paper $57.00 #M553

    A History oand Genealogy of the Moore Family of Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Rogan H. Moore. 1999, 320 pp, illus, append, bible, fullname index, paper $28.00 #M560

    Updated Morgan Genealogy: A History of James Morgan (1607-1685) of New London, Connecticut, and His Descendants from 1607 to 1997 - Freeman E. Morgan, Jr. This new edition contains a wealth of fresh material in addition to a facsimile of the complete 1869 volume. Features include: Over 500 additional Morgans missed by Nathanial Harris Morgan in his excellent 1869 genealogy.

  1. An appendix introducing a newly discovered Southern branch of the family with 128 new Morgans including the famous (or infamous) Kentucky raider, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan.
  2. A section of helpful Morgan censuses for six pertinent states for 1790 and for New York in 1800.
  3. A reprint of the 1809 appendix to the original 1869 publication containing an account of the 1636 settlement of Miles Morgan in Springfield, Massachusetts, and some of his descendants.
  4. Helpful suggestions on places to look for still-missing Morgans. Documentation is virtually complete through five generations; essentially complete through six. In some cases the documentation is complete to as many as 13 generations!

    5. This brand-new edition has everything that earlier editions of the "reprint" had, and far more! Includes pedigree charts, original and new Morgan indices, and a fullname index for surnames other than Morgan. Mr. Morgan has been active in genealogy for many years, including doing research for others, holding administrative positions in genealogical organizations, and serving as the Vice President of the National Genealogical Society. 1998, 446 pp., indices, illus., paper, $30.50 #ZM564

    Mosser/Musser Family - Anita L. Mott. A genealogical survey of the Mosser family in America from colonial time to the present day. This enlightening text helps to dispel much of the confusion surrounding the history of the family in North America, specifically the wide variation in spellings of the name as the family spread across the country. A traditional German surname, the original Mosser was often misinterpreted in public records The text begins with a brief history of the family and the establishment of the "Pennsylvania Dutch" community. Individual chapters are devoted to the lines of descent from Hans Martin Mosser, Hans Adam Mosser, Hans Paulus Mosser and Philip Moser. Further chapters are included on Mosers not yet placed within known lines of descent and an exploration of twelve collateral lines for the allied families Boehm, Everett, Hower, Koppenhoffer, Lichtenwallner, Long, Oswald, Seberling and Wannamaker. (1999) 227 pp., illus., photos, fullname index, paper, $24.00 #M577

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