They Came From Blair County

They Came From Blair County tells a story. In fact, it tells a whole bunch of stories. It tells the stories of people who have come from this great county that have gone on to do some great things either in their personal or professional lives. It goes to show you, that no matter where you are from, you can achieve your goals no matter how lofty they may be."Most of us can name a few people of note from our hometown. We probably can't name enough people to fill an entire book, let alone a series. Read this one and you'll find you've had more famous neighbors than you'd thought."-Doug Herendeen -Talk Radio 98.5 WRTA, Altoona and Easy Favorites 96.9 & 100.7 WTRN"As an elderly Pennsylvania resident having lived my entire life in Altoona, PA, I found this book to be extremely refreshing. The author's extensive research highlights the diverse backgrounds, interests, and aspirations of each individual. They Came from Blair County is a tribute to the small-town people who had a big impact in their industry."-Jackie Russo- Director of Beauty, Brains and Heart"This is a great book for local history buffs and all Blair County residents. It's a wonderful reflection of the people of Blair County."-Mary Russell - Publicity Chair, Blair County Genealogical Society