Description: This book tells the remarkable story of a group of German families who emigrated to Virginia in 1714, becoming the first organized German colony in what would become the United States. The author delves into the origins of these families, tracing their roots to the Siegen region of Westphalia in Germany. The book explores their motivation for leaving their homeland, which was not simply a flight from persecution, but a desire for new economic opportunities and a fresh start in a land rich with resources. The book reveals how these German families played a key role in the development of Virginia's frontier, settling in a strategically important location near the Rappahannock River. The author uses historical documents, including letters from the Governor of Virginia, Alexander Spottswood, to bring to life the colony's establishment, its role in the defense against Native American incursions, and its contribution to the nascent iron industry in Virginia. The author meticulously traces the lineage of these families for over two hundred years, including biographical sketches of prominent individuals. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into a largely forgotten chapter of American history, shedding light on the vital contribution of German immigrants to the development of the nation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 395
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Book Title: Genealogy of the Fishback Family in America : The Descendants of John Fishback, the Emigrant, with an Historical Sketch of His Family and of the Colony at Germanna and Germantown, Virginia, 1714-1914 (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.8 in
Topic: Genealogy & Heraldry, General
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Référence, Literary Collections
Item Weight: 18.6 Oz
Author: Willis Miller Kemper
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
