The Genealogy Committee of the Armstrong County Historical Museum and Genealogy Society will hold their monthly meeting on Sunday, September 11, 2011 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM in the Mildred Lankerd Thomas Genealogy Library – 300 North McKean Street, Kittanning, PA
Dr. William W. Betts, Jr., retired English Professor from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) will speak on his latest book, “Rank and Gravity, The Life of General John Armstrong of Carlisle”. This is a biography of one of the most prominent and influential figures of 18th century Pennsylvania. Most famous as the “first citizen of Carlisle” and as the “hero of Kittanning”.
Research will follow the presentation.