Richard Peters: His Ancestors And Descendants, 1810-1889 (1904) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165477500)

""Richard Peters: His Ancestors and Descendants, 1810-1889"" is a genealogical book written by Nellie Peters Black in 1904. The book chronicles the life of Richard Peters, a prominent figure in the history of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his family lineage. The book begins with an extensive genealogy of Peters' ancestors, including his great-grandfather, who was a member of the Continental Congress. The author then delves into Peters' own life, including his education, military service, and career as a lawyer and politician. The book also explores Peters' involvement in the construction of the Pennsylvania Railroad and his role as a founding member of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences. The latter half of the book focuses on Peters' descendants, tracing their lineage and providing information on their lives and accomplishments. Overall, ""Richard Peters: His Ancestors and Descendants, 1810-1889"" is a valuable resource for those interested in Philadelphia's history and genealogy.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.

Author: Nellie Peters Black
ISBN-10: 1165477505
ISBN-13: 9781165477500
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.38d