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Book abt Rev. War veteran George Cress

Book abt Rev. War veteran George Cress

Posted: 2 Mar 2013 1:42PM GMT
Classification: Biography
I have spent 6-8 years extensively researching the descendants of Revolutionary War veteran George Cress (ca1739-1823). Last fall I published my first book, “The Bassetts of Wales,” to share all the Welsh research I completed. After reflection, I thought I should do the same for the descendants of George Cress. What I am planning is modest sized book (80-100 pages) that covers George and 3 generations of his descendants. It will include thorough notes and reference material in a CD.
The purpose of this e-mail is several-fold:
1) to gauge the level of interest
2) to learn who else might be actively researching this family
3) to gather old photos of general interest

Photos are an area where I am rather under-prepared. I have no photos of any Cress relative born prior to the Civil War. Do any of you have some or know someone who does who might be willing to allow them to be used in a book of this kind? Since the first generations were in York Co., PA; Rockbridge Co., VA and Smyth/Wythe Co., VA, photos of old cabins or interesting terrain would be of interest.
I do have a few interesting photos including one of the old White Horse Tavern (near Philadelphia) where George Cress was wounded in 1777.

So I look forward to hearing from you. Please forward this e-mail to anyone you know who might have a photo to let me use or who might be interested in the book. Finally, I should say that my previous experience (along with the fact that I am not yet retired) suggests this project will take about 18 months.

David Attride
2323 Wynwood Dr.
Jonesborough, TN 37659

Re: Book abt Rev. War veteran George Cress

Posted: 27 Jun 2014 5:27AM GMT
Classification: Query


Hi I don't know much but its in my understanding that your interested in info about George Cress ..
George Cress is one of my descendants..
I have pictures and basically my Grand fathers brother has this history book that's over 100 yrs old and he made copies .. its got at least over 100 pages ..

if interested in speaking more about this please contact me lovemenotlie23@yahoo.com
Thank you.

* George Kress was married to Christiana ....
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