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*'''[Stephens]''' Scalf, Henry P., Henry Stephens, and Edgar P. Stephens. ''The Stephens Family''. Dayton, Ohio: C.E. Sheperd, 1970. {{FHL|98778|item|disp=FHL Book 929.273 St43sh}}.<br>  
*'''[Stephens]''' Scalf, Henry P., Henry Stephens, and Edgar P. Stephens. ''The Stephens Family''. Dayton, Ohio: C.E. Sheperd, 1970. {{FHL|98778|item|disp=FHL Book 929.273 St43sh}}.<br>  
*'''[Strother]''' Owen, Thomas McAdory, "William Strother of Virginia and His Descendants," ''Publications of the Southern History Association,'' Vol. 2, No. 1 (Apr. 1898):149-173. Digitized by [http://archive.org/stream/publicationssou15assogoog#page/n152/mode/2up Internet Archive].  
*'''[Strother]''' Owen, Thomas McAdory, "William Strother of Virginia and His Descendants," ''Publications of the Southern History Association,'' Vol. 2, No. 1 (Apr. 1898):149-173. Digitized by [http://archive.org/stream/publicationssou15assogoog#page/n152/mode/2up Internet Archive].  
*'''[Sword]''' Crouse, Randy F. McNew, "''[http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/rfloydc Michael Sword Ancestry and Historical Narrative, A Revolutionary War Veteran and Resident of Russell County, Virginia."]($),'' 2012. 87 pages.{{FHL|85586|item|disp=FHL Film 1035668 Item 10}} ISBN: 9781105710063. Avaialable at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2536669 FHL] and [http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/rfloydc Lulu]''($)''. This book is the result of several years of diligent research, the purpose of which was to prove the ancestry of Michael Sword and to document his Revolutionary War record. Michael Sword is the descendant of German immigrants who first arrived in Philadelphia in 1737. He served in the Revolution in the Army and was in battles at Brandywine, Germantown, and Charleston,SC. This book will be of interest to genealogists and those interested in military history and especially of interest to those researching the Sword family of Russell County, Virginia. Indexed. Fourth Edition. Full color front and back covers. Interior printed in black and white. IMPORTANT, be sure to check the companion book, [http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/rfloydc The Revolutionary War Diary of Major William Croghan]''($)'' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2521741 FHL]. Michael Sword was under his command and was with him on the march to Charleston and Maj. Croghan tells the minute details of their daily activities during the march and the battle for Charleston. If you are a Sword descendant this book is a must have and provides amazing insights into his military service.  
*'''[Sword]''' Crouse, Randy F. McNew, "''[http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/rfloydc Michael Sword Ancestry and Historical Narrative, A Revolutionary War Veteran and Resident of Russell County, Virginia."]($),'' 2012. 87 pages. ISBN: 9781105710063. Avaialable at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2536669 FHL] and [http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/rfloydc Lulu]''($)''. This book is the result of several years of diligent research, the purpose of which was to prove the ancestry of Michael Sword and to document his Revolutionary War record. Michael Sword is the descendant of German immigrants who first arrived in Philadelphia in 1737. He served in the Revolution in the Army and was in battles at Brandywine, Germantown, and Charleston,SC. This book will be of interest to genealogists and those interested in military history and especially of interest to those researching the Sword family of Russell County, Virginia. Indexed. Fourth Edition. Full color front and back covers. Interior printed in black and white. IMPORTANT, be sure to check the companion book, [http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/rfloydc The Revolutionary War Diary of Major William Croghan]''($)'' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2521741 FHL]. Michael Sword was under his command and was with him on the march to Charleston and Maj. Croghan tells the minute details of their daily activities during the march and the battle for Charleston. If you are a Sword descendant this book is a must have and provides amazing insights into his military service.  


*'''[Tate]''' Updike, Ethel Speer. ''Tate Families of the South''. 3 vols. Salt Lake City, Utah: Hobby Press, 1972-1984, 1989. Digital versions at FamilySearch Books Online: {{FSbook|112276|disp=Vol. 1}} | {{FSbook|96792|disp=Vol. 2}} | {{FSbook|96514|disp=Vol. 3}} - all free.  
*'''[Tate]''' Updike, Ethel Speer. ''Tate Families of the South''. 3 vols. Salt Lake City, Utah: Hobby Press, 1972-1984, 1989. Digital versions at FamilySearch Books Online: {{FSbook|112276|disp=Vol. 1}} | {{FSbook|96792|disp=Vol. 2}} | {{FSbook|96514|disp=Vol. 3}} - all free.  
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