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Many people, when they are young often are quoted as saying, "I can't do anything in this town" when talking about their hometown. They Came From Blair County proves this theory wrong time and time again.It shows that no matter where you are from you can do whatever you set your mind to. It features thirty-one people from a variety of backgrounds in different fields including entertainment, politics, business, medicine, and sports among others. It shows how they set their goals and then proceeded to accomplish them.Not only do their stories talk about their accomplishments, but it shows how they affected their hometowns and eventually made history. This local history lesson will bring many memories to the older generation and will teach the younger ones that their home communities are something to be proud of and they too can accomplish great things.
Many people, when they are young often are quoted as saying, "I can't do anything in this town" when talking about their hometown. They Came From Blair County proves this theory wrong time and time again.It shows that no matter where you are from you can do whatever you set your mind to. It features thirty-one people from a variety of backgrounds in different fields including entertainment, politics, business, medicine, and sports among others. It shows how they set their goals and then proceeded to accomplish them.Not only do their stories talk about their accomplishments, but it shows how they affected their hometowns and eventually made history. This local history lesson will bring many memories to the older generation and will teach the younger ones that their home communities are something to be proud of and they too can accomplish great things.
A definitive guide to veterans from Blair County, Pennsylvania who served in: Revolutionary War; War of 1812; Mexican War; Civil War; Spanish American War; and, World War 1. Many records include addresses, dates of birth and death, burial places and other information. Historical data on wars and the local area is also included.
The sketches in this book, numbering approximately 2,250 and naming a total of 50,000 related persons, generally treat subjects who were born in the early nineteenth century, with reference to immediate forebears of the late eighteenth century. The sketches typically mention the date and place of birth and marriage of the principal subject, the place of birth of his parents and often grandparents, sometimes the name of the first ancestor in America, and details of religion, education, military service, occupation, home, and residence.