Author Releases Comprehensive Family History Book On The Family of JACKEL, JEC
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Lionel Edward
Apr 29, 2010, 11:31:36 AM4/29/10
to AfriAm Families of Bartow County Georgia
When the topic of family history comes up, where do you stand? How do
you respond when someone asks you where you are from, or when
questions about your surname are raised? Do you wish you could give
something more than a vague reply, such as, "I grew up around here,
and I'm not sure about the name. ..I think it's German"? If so, you
aren't alone in your desire. The fact is, most people have a difficult
time identifying their lineage much past their grandparents. In most
cases, oral history alone is insufficient to traces one's family tree
back beyond a couple of generations. One way to determine your history
is through your own research, which can be quite frustrating, as well
as costly, and excessively time consuming. Or, if you are very lucky,
someone has already researched the family for you. Well, today is your
luck day!
Joseph Yakel has done just that in his comprehensive genealogy book,
"The JACKEL, JECKEL, JAECKEL, IEKEL, YAKEL Family History Book". All
you have to do is read it! Through extensive research, verification,
and cross-reference, the lineages of these, and other related
families, are traced back a full eight generations to the area of
Kreis Kreuznach, Germany. For perspective, that equates to you saying
the word "grandfather", with seven "greats" placed in front of it.
Impressive! Now then, back to answering those questions of who you are
and where you're from. Wouldn't it be nice to say, "I grew up in this
area, but my family comes from the Rhineland area of Germany. Our
surname was originally spelled JACKEL and JECKEL, but when part of the
family emigrated to America in 1847, the name was altered to what we
have today. We trace our family tree back to the 1600's." How many
people do you know that can say as much in so few words?
Author Joseph Yakel, third generation New Yorker, presents this unique
historical account with a keen eye toward detail in every way. After
more than five years of extensive research, Yakel said he is excited
to finally offer this reference book to others interested in
genealogical research. "This book effort was truly a work of love for
me. It's the product of an intense desire to re-discover aspects of
the JACKEL-JECKEL history that had been obscured by the span of time."
He added, "Now that their history has been revealed in print, I expect
that the story will continue to evolve. What I have written is much
more than a compilation of names, dates and places. Rather, it is the
rich, living history of a strong people, who, through the conduct of
their own lives, have helped to shape us into the people we are today.
And this is why, even at 460-odd pages, I don't consider it a 'done-
deal'. There is always more to contribute to the story."
Yakel continued, "The link to our past is surely as important as the
link to our future. Our history defines who we are. If you have ever
looked in a mirror and asked why you look as you do, or questioned why
your family practices a particular faith, or pondered the reason
behind a particular medical condition in the family, on some level,
you have sought out your family history. Research can answer those
questions, and many others. In the end, genealogical research is a way
for us to preserve our ancestry for future generations to cherish, and
pass on."
Over 460 pages in length, this chronology is packed full of otherwise
unavailable reference materials and information. It contains more than
170 photographs, maps, property indentures, birth, marriage, death and
other church records, directory listings, tax rolls, census data, and
more. In addition, the book includes sections on German/Prussian
history, as well as historical data on the Albany, NY area, where the
family re-settled in the mid-19th century. With dozens of names and
references fully indexed, Yakel opines that this book may well be the
MOST comprehensive work on these particular families ever written.
"The JACKEL, JECKEL, JAECKEL, IEKEL, YAKEL Family History Book" is
available in hardcopy or downloadable format, and can be purchased
from Lulu.com publishing at: http://www.lulu.com/content/112674
For additional works by this author, visit: http://www.lulu.com/yakel
Book Details:ISBN: 1-4116-2715-6 Download: PDF (55543 kb)Printed: 464
pages, 8.5 x 11.0 in., Perfect-bound, 60# white interior paper, black
and white interior ink, 100# white exterior paper, full-color (CMYK)
exterior License: Standard Copyright LicenseCopyright Year: ? 2005
Joseph YakelLanguage: English
Search Millions of Public Records: http://www.pubrecs.tk/
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you respond when someone asks you where you are from, or when
questions about your surname are raised? Do you wish you could give
something more than a vague reply, such as, "I grew up around here,
and I'm not sure about the name. ..I think it's German"? If so, you
aren't alone in your desire. The fact is, most people have a difficult
time identifying their lineage much past their grandparents. In most
cases, oral history alone is insufficient to traces one's family tree
back beyond a couple of generations. One way to determine your history
is through your own research, which can be quite frustrating, as well
as costly, and excessively time consuming. Or, if you are very lucky,
someone has already researched the family for you. Well, today is your
luck day!
Joseph Yakel has done just that in his comprehensive genealogy book,
"The JACKEL, JECKEL, JAECKEL, IEKEL, YAKEL Family History Book". All
you have to do is read it! Through extensive research, verification,
and cross-reference, the lineages of these, and other related
families, are traced back a full eight generations to the area of
Kreis Kreuznach, Germany. For perspective, that equates to you saying
the word "grandfather", with seven "greats" placed in front of it.
Impressive! Now then, back to answering those questions of who you are
and where you're from. Wouldn't it be nice to say, "I grew up in this
area, but my family comes from the Rhineland area of Germany. Our
surname was originally spelled JACKEL and JECKEL, but when part of the
family emigrated to America in 1847, the name was altered to what we
have today. We trace our family tree back to the 1600's." How many
people do you know that can say as much in so few words?
Author Joseph Yakel, third generation New Yorker, presents this unique
historical account with a keen eye toward detail in every way. After
more than five years of extensive research, Yakel said he is excited
to finally offer this reference book to others interested in
genealogical research. "This book effort was truly a work of love for
me. It's the product of an intense desire to re-discover aspects of
the JACKEL-JECKEL history that had been obscured by the span of time."
He added, "Now that their history has been revealed in print, I expect
that the story will continue to evolve. What I have written is much
more than a compilation of names, dates and places. Rather, it is the
rich, living history of a strong people, who, through the conduct of
their own lives, have helped to shape us into the people we are today.
And this is why, even at 460-odd pages, I don't consider it a 'done-
deal'. There is always more to contribute to the story."
Yakel continued, "The link to our past is surely as important as the
link to our future. Our history defines who we are. If you have ever
looked in a mirror and asked why you look as you do, or questioned why
your family practices a particular faith, or pondered the reason
behind a particular medical condition in the family, on some level,
you have sought out your family history. Research can answer those
questions, and many others. In the end, genealogical research is a way
for us to preserve our ancestry for future generations to cherish, and
pass on."
Over 460 pages in length, this chronology is packed full of otherwise
unavailable reference materials and information. It contains more than
170 photographs, maps, property indentures, birth, marriage, death and
other church records, directory listings, tax rolls, census data, and
more. In addition, the book includes sections on German/Prussian
history, as well as historical data on the Albany, NY area, where the
family re-settled in the mid-19th century. With dozens of names and
references fully indexed, Yakel opines that this book may well be the
MOST comprehensive work on these particular families ever written.
"The JACKEL, JECKEL, JAECKEL, IEKEL, YAKEL Family History Book" is
available in hardcopy or downloadable format, and can be purchased
from Lulu.com publishing at: http://www.lulu.com/content/112674
For additional works by this author, visit: http://www.lulu.com/yakel
Book Details:ISBN: 1-4116-2715-6 Download: PDF (55543 kb)Printed: 464
pages, 8.5 x 11.0 in., Perfect-bound, 60# white interior paper, black
and white interior ink, 100# white exterior paper, full-color (CMYK)
exterior License: Standard Copyright LicenseCopyright Year: ? 2005
Joseph YakelLanguage: English
Search Millions of Public Records: http://www.pubrecs.tk/
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