Dictionary of Virginia Biography: Volume III
Subtitle: Caperton- Daniels
Publisher: Library of Virginia
Published: September 30, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 698
ISBN-13: 9780884902065
Subjects: Reference; Directories; Genealogy
Description: This book "is a multivolume historical reference work intended for teachers, students, librarians, historians, journalists, genealogists, museum professionals, and other researchers who have a need for biographical information about those Virginians who, regardless of place of birth or death, made significant contributuions to the history or culture of their locality, state, or nation. ..., Virginia is defined by the state's current geographic boundaries, plus Kentucky prior to statehood in 1792 and West Virginia prior to statehood in 1863. With a few exceptions, no person is included who did not live a significant portion of his or her life in Virginia."--P. vi.