Book Reviews I have been digging, and finding, wonderful little books pertaining to the history of Franklin County. Some of these would never have been thought of as genealogical, but these are the wonderful books that give us a glimpse at the life and the times.As I read these books about the history of areas in Franklin County I naturally index them. Can’t seem to help myself. Book reviews and indexes are provided here. I hope you find that precious piece of information that helps you get a peek into the life of your ancestor. If you find your ancestor listed in any of these books, I can not stress enough how important it is to read the entire book in order to gain the complete picture of your ancestors life. Since some of these books are rather hard to find, I have also provided links to several bookstores to the left of this title. These online book sellers specialize in rare and hard to find books. You will be surprised that the book you are looking for may very well be worth the investment. |
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Kahlotus Is Home by Mrs. Minola Phillippay |
| “Kahlotus is Home” by Minola Phillippay was not written as a research book, but it is a genealogical gem. At the age of 92 years old, Mrs. Minola (Hauschild) Phillippay writes a letter of reminiscences to her children. Among the wording of “your father” you will find lists of baseball players, law officers, and caring mothers who lived in the Snake River and Kahlotus area from 1905 to 1950. Along with countless years of community service, Mrs. Phillippay served as the Registrar, Election Clerk, and on the School Board. She shares stories of the people of the area; how they influenced the growth of Kahlotus and of their personal lives. Mrs. Phillippay also revives memories of her children by telling them stories of their childhood friends. “Kahlotus Is Home” lists more then 400 individuals. If you have ancestors that may have lived in northeast Franklin County in the earlier part of the 1900s you will find this 82 page book well worth reading. |
| Click here for a full name index of "Kahlotus is Home". |
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Ainsworth: A Railroad Town by Bette E. Meyer |
| My curiosity about Ainsworth was satisfied by this 56 page book titled “Ainsworth: A Railroad Town” by Bette E. Meyer. Mrs. Meyer gives us a taste of the town by telling the history of why Ainsworth existed, why it continued to grow and why it no longer exists. Her research paper style writing is complete with 20 pages of Bibliography, Town Directory, and Plot Maps. In searching for a copy of this book for my library, I felt the $50.00 price tag I continued to see was a little steep for this book. However, if you find the hidden ancestor you are looking for, that price tag may purchase peace of mind. |
| Click here for a full name index of "Ainsworth: A Railroad Town". |
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Images of America, Kennewick, Washington by Mary Trotter Kion |
| "Images of America, Kennewick" is an easy to read book. It combines a coffee table appeal in an easy to carry paperback format. "Images of America, Kennewick" is simply a picture book with wonderful and detailed descriptions of each picture. Mary Trotter Kion visually takes us through a tour of Kennewick in the early 1900s. She lists most of the individuals that are in each photograph and gives us glimpses into their personal lives that may not be found elsewhere. This 128 page book does not have an index, so click below to see if your family member can be found in the delightful pages. |
| Click here for a full name index of "Images of America, Kennewick, Washington". |
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