Books

Genealogy

“Forerunners” by Harry M. Strickler – ($36.00) – “This is Harry Strickler’s first book, published in 1924, on the history and genealogy for the Strickler families, their kith, and kin, including Kauffmans Stovers, Burners, Ruffners, Beavers, Shaffers, Brumbacks, Zirkles, Blossers, Groves, Brubakers, Neffs, Rothgebs, and other early families of Shenandoah, Rockingham, Augusta, Frederick, and Page Counties.  The information in this book dates to 1700.”

“Mauck-Brubaker (Families of the Page Valley of Virginia)” by Janie Mauck Spitler – ($39.50) – “The descendants of Daniel Mauck who died in 1803 and Abraham Brubaker (1723-1804) are included.  All the information on these families was compiled by Miss Mary Brubaker between 1920 and 1950.”

“The Keyser Chronicles” by Jack Keyser – ($15.00) – “This spiral-bound publication was written for the Keyser/Kiser/Kayser Families of the Shenandoah Valley.  This chronicle was recently found among our treasure trove of books and has not been in print for some time.  This is an exciting addition to our collection and a must-have for the Keyser Families in the area.”

Page County

“A Short History of Page County” by Harry M. Strickler – ($43.00) – “One of Virginia’s more important county histories.  It is believed that the first settlement of the Shenandoah Valley at Massanutten was in 1726.  Old homes, excerpts from court records, the Civil War, towns and villages, Shenandoah National Park, churches, education, industry, Indian mounds, biography, and genealogy. A must in a Page County resident’s library.  Published in 1952.  Reprinted 1996.”

“Aunt Betty’s Story, The Narrative of Bethany Veney, A Slave Woman” – ($5.00) – “Bethany Veney was born a slave in Luray, Page County, Virginia in 1815. Originally published by George H. Ellis Press in Boston in 1889, this booklet relates her everyday stories and hardships, her fidelity to trust, her religious experiences, her angers, and sorrows, and finally her freedom in 1858 and her new home in the North.”

“Civil War Diary of Joseph F. Kauffman” – ($7.50) – “Joseph F. Kauffman, born December 22, 1838, was the oldest son of Barney and Rebecca Mauck Kauffman.  He married Nancy S. Beasley in 1860, and they had a son, William Barney Kauffman in 1861.  This is Joseph’s diary during the period of time that he served in the Confederate Army until his death August 28, 1862, at the Second Battle of Manasses.”

“From Iron Plantation to Company Town: The Shenandoah Iron Works, 1836-1907” by Dr. Charles Ballard – ($5.00) – “Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries iron mining and manufacturing emerged as an integral component of the regional economy of the greater Shenandoah Valley and Appalachian highlands of Virginia and West Virginia.  A large iron work that, to date, has not received deserved attention was the Shenandoah Iron Works, located at or near the town of Shenandoah in Page County, Virginia.  These now defunct works were in operation from 1836-1907, and Dr. Ballard writes an excellent history on the operations of these Works and its contributions to the county economy as well as the Civil War effort.”

“Interesting Page County Landmark Booklet” – ($3.00) – “Pictures and a brief history of many Page County Landmarks.”

“Luray/Page County Men and Women in World War II” – ($15.00) – “Shortly after World War II, Luray’s VFW Post 621 compiled photographs and service information on over 400 Page County men and women who served in the U.S Armed Forces during the war.  The resulting book was printed in a limited quantity, and therefore has become a much sought-after item.  Responding to numerous requests from the community, the Heritage Association has republished this popular book. It is now available for relatives and friends of WWII veterans and others interested in this period of Page County history.”

“Old Homes of Page County” by Jennie Ann Kerkoff – ($30.00) – “Locations, exterior and interior photos, and extensive descriptions of a number of old Page County homes and forts.  This book is in its fourth printing because of popular demand. Published 1962.”  SOLD OUT

“Page County, Virginia 1840 Census” by Jon Vogt – ($13.00) – “An easy-to-read transcription of the first census taken after Page became a county. It has an introduction and is well indexed.”

“Page County, Virginia, Men in Gray” by Thomas M. Spratt – ($29.95) – “This book was published in 1997.  While the Regimental Histories provide much information on the veteran’s service, they do not include much genealogical data.  Men In Gray accomplishes this and, in many instances, parental information, spouses, and names of children and burial sites for all Page County veterans.  Names are also listed alphabetically by unit.  If you don’t know what unit your veteran was in and/or want some genealogical information, this is the book.”

“Page, The County of Plenty” – ($5.00) – “In 1976 the Page County Bicentennial Commission printed this booklet to celebrate our nation’s 200th birthday.  In accordance with this celebration, the Commission "wished to commemorate the efforts and deeds of our forefathers and leave for posterity a tangible and fitting remembrance of them."  These brave men forged into the Page Valley and established a heritage upon which their descendants could build a productive future.  Page County is indeed proud of her long history and of her contributions to the spirit of independence that brought our great nation into being.  This historical booklet was dedicated to all people, past and present, who have been fortunate enough to call Page County their home.  This booklet is a basic must for all county households.”

“Pictorial Heritage of Page County” by PCHA – ($49.50) – “The newest publication from The Page County Heritage Association, featuring 208 pages of pictures of people, places, and things in and about Page County.  This hard cover book has a beautiful blue cover with gold lettering, a high-quality dust jacket featuring the Mauck Meeting House, Calendine Museum, Hamburg Store and Massanutten One Room School.  This is surely going to be a future collectible.”

“Record of the Hawksbill Church 1788 - 1850 in Page County Va” by Klaus Wust – ($10.00) – “German entries from the German Union Church - Hawksbill Creek near Luray Va.  Index of 850 names.”

Rockingham County

“Historic Harrisonburg” by Dr. John Wayland – ($20.00) – “First published in 1949, this book has a wealth of information of the people and places in and around Harrisonburg, Va.  419 pages, hard cover, also contains pictures, maps and very well indexed.”

“History of Rockingham County” by Dr. John Wayland – ($42.50) – “Hard Cover history originally printed in 1912, reprinted in 1996, from a great history of one of the Shenandoah Valley's most historic counties.  466 pages and well indexed.”

Shenandoah & Page Counties

“1885 Atlas of Shenandoah and Page Counties” by Shenandoah County Historical Society – ($25.00) – “Historic Atlas with reprints from Lakes Atlas 1885.  Lots of great maps by district!  Maps were added in 1991.”

“The French and Indian War in Shenandoah County: Life on the Inner Frontier 1752-1766” by R. Patrick Murphy – ($30.00) – “This is the story or the French and Indian War in Shenandoah County ("the Forgotten War") as it exists in memory and artifact. It has colored illustrations and a fold-out map showing the French and Indian war sites in the county.  Soft cover.”

“Shenandoah County, Virginia, Men in Gray” by Thomas M. Spratt – ($59.00 for 2 book set) – “While the Regimental Histories provide much information on the veteran’s service, they do not include much genealogical data.  Men In Gray accomplishes this and, in many instances, parental information, spouses, and names of children and burial sites for all Shenandoah County veterans.  Names are also listed alphabetically by unit.  If you don’t know what unit your veteran was in and/or want some genealogical information, this is the book.  Two volume set.”

“History of Shenandoah County” by Dr. John Wayland – ($52.50) – “This is the most comprehensive book available covering Shenandoah County, Virginia, written by the most notable historian in this region.  Over 850 pages filled with facts, photos, and stories for anybody connected to this great county.  Hard cover, well indexed.”

Shenandoah Valley

“A History of the Valley of Virginia” by Samuel Kercheval – ($35.00) – “The all-time favorite history of Virginia’s famous Shenandoah Valley.  The first edition was published in 1833, revised and enlarged by the author in 1850.  A third edition followed in 1902, and a fourth in 1925.  Probably the best and fullest authority on the early conditions in the Valley.  Kercheval enjoyed the very great advantage of having conversed with men and women who had been actors in the pioneer period.  A lot of the information in this book was derived firsthand.”

“Dismissing the Peculiar Institution: Assessing Slavery in Page and Rockingham Counties” by Dr. Charles Ballard – ($5.00) – “Historians Wayland and Strickler have presented the low percentage of African American slave inhabitants in Page and Rockingham Counties, compared with the higher percentages for other Shenandoah Valley counties as well as those counties east of the Blue Ridge, as an indication that slavery was of little economic and social significance in Page and Rockingham counties.  Ballard challenges these beliefs in several areas, especially the importance of industrial slavery to the iron working industry.”

“1861 Life in the Shenandoah Valley” by Elsie Renalds Newcomer & Janet Renalds Ramsey – ($21.50) – “This book is an extensive record of Siram Peter Henkel's day-to-day activities and experiences written in a journal which he kept for many years.  Siram and his wife, Margaret Coiner, had three sons who served in the war between the states.  They lived on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River a few miles west of New Market, VA.  Included in the book are a collection of letters written to, or by, Dr. Casper Coiner Henkel.  Lots of pictures included.”  SOLD OUT

“1862 Life in the Shenandoah Valley” by Elsie Renalds Newcomer & Janet Renalds Ramsey – ($21.50) – “This book is a compilation of "The Journal of Siram Peter Henkel", the Letter Collection of Casper Coiner Henkel, M.D., and The Daily Dispatch of Richmond, VA.”

“1863 Life in the Shenandoah Valley” by Elsie Renalds Newcomer & Janet Renalds Ramsey – ($21.50) – “This book is a compilation of "The Journal of Siram Peter Henkel", the Letter Collection of Casper Coiner Henkel, M.D., and The Daily Dispatch of Richmond, VA.  This book has lots of illustrations.”  SOLD OUT

“1864 Life in the Shenandoah Valley” by Elsie Renalds Newcomer & Janet Renalds Ramsey – ($21.50) – “This book is a compilation of "The Journal of Siram Peter Henkel", the Letter Collection of Casper Coiner Henkel, M.D., and The Daily Dispatch of Richmond, VA.  This book has lots of illustrations.”

“1865 Life in the Shenandoah Valley” by Elsie Renalds Newcomer & Janet Renalds Ramsey – ($21.50) – “This book is a compilation of "The Journal of Siram Peter Henkel", the Letter Collection of Casper Coiner Henkel, M.D., and The Daily Dispatch of Richmond, VA.  This book has lots of illustrations.”

“The German Element of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia” by Dr. John Wayland – ($30.00) – “In this volume, Dr. Wayland gives us an account of the first white men in the Valley, the Germans-whence they came, why, and when, early settlements, counties and county records, towns and town founders, religious life and organizations, politics and war, education and literary activities, rum and slavery, home life, industrial habits and enterprises.  An appendix gives interesting data on early records and transactions.  Published 1907.”

“Massanutten” by Harry M. Strickler – ($18.00) – “This book discusses the first settlement in the Shenandoah Valley in 1726.  This settlement was the beginning of five counties—Augusta, Frederick, Shenandoah, Rockingham, and Page.  The materials in this book for genealogies are voluminous and valuable.  There is good information on early religious organizations, mainly the Baptists and Mennonites.  Also, information on many old homes and forts.  Originally published in 1924, reprinted in 1994.”

“Twenty-Five Chapters on the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia” by Dr. John Wayland – ($43.00) – “To which is appended a concise history of the Civil War in the Valley. Featured are various phases of interest that have hitherto not been given prominence.  The formation of the counties, the comprehensive variety of races and religions composing the population, historical literature and newspapers, singing and the production of singing books, and other important subjects such as the Revolutionary War period in the Valley, the naming of streams and mountains and the old wooden bridges and their builders.  Published 1957.”

“Virginia Valley Records” by Dr. John Wayland – ($43.00) – “440 pages of well indexed lists of marriages, landowners, church records, old letters, court records, family histories and much more.  A wealth of information.  This pertains mostly to Rockingham and Augusta counties, with some information from surrounding counties.  Originally published in 1930.”

“Shenandoah, Daughter of the Stars” by Julia Davis – ($25.00) – “In 1945, Julia Davis published the original text for this book. In 1994, Lucian Niemeyer collaborated with Mrs. Davis by adding the most spectacular color photography imaginable.  This book has 212 pages, fully indexed.  It measures 10 1/2 x12 inches, hard cover.  Originally sold for $39.95, we are offering this book for much less.  Would make a great gift!”

“Shenandoah Valley Cookbook” by Shenandoah Valley Folklore Society – ($5.00) – “Featuring folk food in the days of farm and family self-sufficiency.  Lots of old timey recipes and folklore tales.”

“Touring the Shenandoah Valley Backroads (2nd ed.)” by Andrea Sutcliffe – ($21.00) – “A guide to the history and beauty of the Valley.  13 separate tours from Presidential homes to wonderful caverns, the book is filled with pictures showing many historical sites and old homes.  A must-have for touring our valley!”  SOLD OUT

Virginia

“Fairfax of Virginia - The Forgotten Story of Americas only Peerage” by Hugh Fairfax – ($42.00) - “The Fairfax family occupies a unique place in the story of America, as the only members of the British House of Lords - the Peerage - to have been longtime residents (who owned 5 million acres of land) of the United States.  For over 150 years, first as colonialists and then as loyal citizens of the Republic, they played an active part in many of the great events that helped make America the country it is today.  The family remained in America until the authors grandfather Albert 12th Lord returned to England and reclaimed his seat in The House of Lords.”

“Remembering the Civil War Reunion and the Limits of Reconciliation” by Caroline E. Janney – ($37.00) – “The author who hails from Luray, Virginia.  Is a history professor at Purdue University.  She examines how the war generation - men and women, black and white, Unionists and Confederates crafted and protected their memories of the nation’s greatest conflict.  She explores the subtle yet important differences between reunion and reconciliation.  451 pages.”  SOLD OUT

“Touring Virginias and West Virginia's Civil War Sites 2nd Edition” by Clint Johnson – ($21.00) – “This new edition includes new sites, new photographs, and updated directions to the significant civil war sites in both Virginia and West Virginia.  The 18 tours visit cemeteries, battlefields, historic houses and buildings, monuments and statues, rivers, and mountains, sharing the history behind each location.”  SOLD OUT

Other

“Herbert Barbee's Roots” by Rolf Hubbee – ($10.00) – “A thirty-page pamphlet about the life of the sculptor, with ties to many "old valley names".”  SOLD OUT

“Confederate Monument – Herbert Barbee” by PCHA – ($3.00)

“CONTRABAND Slaves - Captured, Fugitive and Emancipated Slaves Regarded as Contraband During the Civil War” by Janet R. Ramsey (compiled) – ($30.00) – “A collection of articles from The Richmond Daily Dispatch of Richmond, VA 1860-1865.”  SOLD OUT

“USPS Commemorative Envelope – Herbert Barbee Monument” with sleeve – (2 for $1.00)

“USPS Commemorative Envelope – Herbert Barbee Monument” without sleeve – (2 for $1.00)