The Annals of Newberry is a comprehensive history which addresses the county's early settlement, sometime prior to 1752, its development, as well as biographical, religious, literary and anecdotal matters. The work takes the reader through the Revolution, the Civil War, and on to the turn of the century. The authors' research and documentation identifies thousands of early settlers, residents, elected officials, landmarks, and military figures with the use of rosters, lists, and narratives filled with the names of subjects and participants. When describing settlements and residents, there are extensive discussions on their ethnicity and religions, including practices and customs.