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"Much interest has been shown in the many Jones families of Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland and other states. The records are numerous and, of course, many times confusing due to the similarity of given names. As the years pass, the chances of tracing a specific Jones family and compiling an accurate genealogy become more remote. The object of this book, the first in a planned series, is to record in print some of the records found in the various archives of the United States in such a way that the tracing of Jones families is made easier"--Page after t.p. Vol. 2 continues with the many Jones families of Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland, and includes New Jersey records as well
Almost 75% of the letters in Volume 3 were previously unpublished. During this period (1841-1848) he discovered the magneto-optical effect and diamagnetism, allowing him to argue for his views on the nature of matter.
Lyell first came to America in 1841, remaining for more than a year and touring widely. His immediate reason for the journey was to deliver the prestigious Lowell lectures in Boston. His larger purpose was to study the geology of North America, hoping that the vast scale of the continent - its mountain ranges, plains, Great Lakes, and rivers - would confirm his belief in the uniformity of geological history.
Brief history of Hereford cattle: v. 1, p. 359-375.
Jean Panetier (d.1717) immigrated from France to Manakin Town, Virginia and his name was anglicized to John Pankey. Descendants lived in Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas and elsewhere.