Product Description
by Josiah Granville Leach (Author)
Genealogical and Biographical Memorials of the Reading, Howell, Yerkes, Watts, Latham, and Elkins Families is a book written by Josiah Granville Leach in 1898. The book documents the genealogy and biographical information of six prominent families from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Reading family is one of the oldest and most influential families in Pennsylvania, and the book provides a detailed account of their history and notable members. The Howell family is also well-known in the area, having played a significant role in the American Revolution. The Yerkes family has roots in England and has been prominent in Pennsylvania since the 17th century. The Watts family is another prominent family in Pennsylvania, having been involved in the coal and iron industries. The Latham family, originally from England, settled in New Jersey and became successful merchants and bankers. The Elkins family, also from Pennsylvania, made their fortune in the railroad industry.The book includes detailed family trees, photographs, and biographical sketches of notable members of each family, providing a comprehensive overview of their history and achievements. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in genealogy or the history of these families and their contributions to Pennsylvania and New Jersey.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
