By Frank B. Lemen

History of the Lemen family of Illinois, Virginia and elsewhere, in Two Parts with portraits, biographical sketches and genealogical tables. The book covers the period from 1656 to 1898 and each chapter focuses on a specific branch of the family tree. The first chapter provides an overview of the family's history and includes information on its earliest known ancestor, Johannes Leman, who was born in Germany in 1656. The subsequent chapters trace the family's migration from Virginia to Illinois and other parts of the country.The book includes biographical sketches of prominent members of the family, including Reverend James Lemen, who was a pioneer Baptist minister in Illinois, and Dr. John Lemen, who served as a surgeon during the Civil War.It is considered a valuable resource for those interested in genealogy, family history, and the broader history of the United States.

(644p., Illus, Index, 1898)