The Pioneer Collection, by Dohrman J. Sinclair, 189, small print, soft cover, $20.00 is in print again. It is one of the best little books of our area. Contents include Revolutionary Soldiers and Pioneers of Jeff. Co., OH, early cemetery records (who buried where) , 1850 Citizens Directory of Steubenville, Index to the 1897 Filson's Photographic Centennial Group of 1200 early citizens of Steubenville. (This large photo is available in poster form at the Vivian Snyder Library and an original photo hanging at the Land Office in Steubenville, OH.) Also included is the 1804-1811 Spencer Ledger which includes personal descriptions of pioneers who lived on both sides of the Ohio River from as far away as Pittsburgh, PA, Columbiana Co., to Wheeling, VA/WV. (Remember our pioneers used that river as a fast and convenient method of transportation). Some examples are - "has a big fat good looking woman for a wife", residence - near Chapmans' sawmill on Harmon Creek", or " married to Susy Johnson, dau of widow Johnson; he is going to live on Christian Snider's place or New Salem" as well as credit history stating "proper account" or "Good for Nothing". Also included are business advertisements (Saddler & Harness Makers, Dry Goods, Livery Stables, Cabinet & Undertakers, Oyster & Ice Cream Saloon, Tanner and Curriers, & etc. ) from the early newspapers of Steubenville. Any family researcher of our local Ohio Valley will recognize many of the names looking over the index of this book. And of course the author has included more material on his personal genealogy and connections to his Sinclairs, Hays, McKenzie, Sloan, Ingoldsby, McDonalds, & Lynn - and much much more. This book is again offered by the Jefferson County Historical Association http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjcha/ which is participating at the Fort Steuben Festival TODAY until 8 p.m. All of their publications can be viewed at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjcha/Books.htm and are conveniently displayed at this weekend's Fort Steuben Festival for research as well as opportunity for purchase. If you ever make a trip to Steubenville, consider stopping by and visiting Jefferson County Historical Library and Museum - all details of hours and location are on the web page above. Wishing everyone a new found ancestor, JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAPTER, OGS http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohjefogs/ Julia A. Krutilla President