BOOKS
AND PUBLICATIONS
Scots
are prolific writers, and there are numerous books and publications
written about the descendants of
John and Betty Taylor More of Rothiemurchus, Scotland, as well as the
John More Association. In addition, author
descendants
have
published works on various subjects.
JMA is
in the process of compiling this wealth of resource materials that are
relevent to JMA descendants. Publications listed here are a modest beginning.
The
Historical Journal of the More Family Association
Dues
paying descendants receive this semi annual (Spring and Fall) publication.
The first journal was printed in 1892 by the John More Association.
It includes news of births, marriages, deaths, family reunions, and
other news of family descendants.
Dues
are $20.00 per household annually.
.
The John & Betty Stories - Tales
of John More & Betty Taylor More, Pioneers in Delaware County, New
York
Second edition published in 1995 by the John More
Association upon the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the John More
Association. , Rogers-Kellogg-Stillson Co., New York. Author: Grace
Van Dyke More. Hard cover, 93 pages. Tales of American
frontier life of John More and Betty Taylor More who were one of the
first European settlers of the town of Roxbury in the Catskill Mountains
of Delaware County, New York. The book journeys from Scotland to pre-Revolutionary
War America, experience pioneer life in a log cabin, flee in the face
of an Indian raid, learn of John's military activities during wartime
and witness the growing More family. Price is $15.00 plus postage for
More descendants and $18.00 for all others. Use the order
form.
Chronicles of the More Family
Published upon the occasion of
the Sixty-Fifth Anniversary of the organization of the John More Association.
Grace Van Dyke More, Editor. Copyright, 1955, by the John More Association,
Roxbury, New York. Printed by Piedmont Press, Greensboro, NC, 424 pages.
A history of the descendants of John and Betty Taylor More of Rothiemurchus,
Scotland through the 1950's. Out of print.
History of The More Family and an
Account of Their Reunion in 1890
Published under the Direction of the JMA Historical Committee with
a Genealogical Record by Charles Church More. Printed in 1893 in Binghamton,
NY, Samuel P. More. 409 pages. Out of print. This publication is now
available online. CLICK
HERE for the link.
JMA
Information Brochure
Ttri-fold
promotional brochure which gives basic information about the John More
Association. Includes fascinating facts and a dues slip. Brochure price
is 25 cents each plus postage. If you'd like to order brochures, please
click HERE TO PRINT
AND MAIL AN ORDER FORM.