Books were personally hand scanned one page at time at a resolution of 600dpi paying careful attention to detail. The fayette county law library contains pennsylvania statutes, federal laws. Available for use are pennsylvania and federal statutes laws, regulations, judicial. The sullivan county courthouse is a historic courthouse building in downtown laporte, pennsylvania, united states. History of clearfield county pennsylania, present and past, t. History of the berks county courthouse return to historical articles index. Prothonotary history cumberland county, pa official website. Margins are tight with some text cut off in the gutter. The twoacre site is leased to indiana county by the cambria county historical society.
The history of the lancaster county court began when william penn drafted his frames of government and the english system of government was adopted in pennsylvania. This word dates back to ecclesiastical law as being the highest administrator of the court of rome and the first notary, known as the prelate of a body of 12 notaries. Davis, syracuse, 1887 the biographies have been extracted and entered on the clarion county biography databoard. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 union co. The mcha gift shop at stroud mansion offers local history books, videos and dvds, outofprint books, music, ornaments, clothing and other memorabilia dealing with monroe. Fayette county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. Every name index to history of fayette county, pennsylvania. History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies this is a compilation of pennsylvania county, township and borough histories and biographical sketches that are on the web. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. Located in the law library, library information services also provides books. Old indiana county courthouse, indiana borough, indiana. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781, and subsequently under pennsylvania.
The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding western pennsylvania area on the. Each county is shown in a map with notes on early settlers, settlements and other littleknown facts. The area quickly increased in population once safety became more established. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940 fayette co.
Our gift shop is a great place to shop for unique historical gifts and books, all year round. Genealogy trails history group fayette county pagenweb source. Lancaster county courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at lancaster, lancaster county, pennsylvania. This is a bibliography of most of our biographical and historical volumes currently being used for transcription to our various pennsylvania counties.
From the discovery of the delaware to the present time william watts hart davis democrat book and job office print, 1876 bucks county pa. The courthouse was the only skyscraper and artdeco style temple of justice in the united states when it was completed in 1932, and is one of three art deco buildings in the city. Bedford county was created on march 9, 1771 from part of cumberland county and named in honor of the fort bedford. The law library is located on the 8th floor of the lehigh county courthouse.
Google books orphans court docket, 17831802 and minutes of the court of general quarter sessions of. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Popular pennsylvania history books showing 150 of 98 the johnstown flood hardcover by. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. The county seat is located in lewisburg and in addition the county government website is what counties are adjacent to union county, pa. About pennsylvania, wills and probate records, 16831993 this collection includes images of probate records from the state of pennsylvania. The history of fayette county, by franklin ellis 1882 chapter 1 historic ground of fayette. Adobe acrobat reader required to view digital books. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The editor invites the submission of articles dealing with the history of pennsylvania and the middle atlantic region, regardless of their specialty. Allegheny county bedford county berks county bucks county chester county cumberland county dauphin county delaware county fayette county franklin county huntingdon county lancaster county luzerne county mifflin county montgomery county northampton county northumberlandcounty washington county westmoreland.
The office of the county controller supervises the fiscal affairs of the county including the books and records and fiscal actions of those who collect receive, hold or disburse the public money of the county, subject to the power and duty of the county commissioners to manage and administer the fiscal affairs of the county. At its peak, the furnace employed over 90 people and utilzed 45 mules to produce about 1,080 tons of iron a year. The following books were writtencompiled by the pioneer library bedford county historical society. Jack brubaker shelved 1 time as pennsylvaniahistory. Fayette county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. In 1906 the state of pennsylvania took over the the registration of births and marriages.
Osterling company of pittsburgh, is registered as a national landmark. She belongs to several historical and genealogical organizations. The north wing was added between 1896 and 1898, and low flanking wings on either side. Fayette county is located in southwestern pennsylvania, adjacent to maryland and west virginia. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. History the cumberland county courthouse, built in 1846, is a brick structure with sandstone columns and an impressive bellandclock tower.
The law librarys archives include a variety of titles other than law, including a rare books collection and local history books on fayette county. Stuart demanded that the union general william smith surrender and he replied, shell and be damned. Fayette county, pennsylvania record dates edit edit source. Every purchase benefits the monroe county historical associations mission. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and. What union county, pa census records are available. Union county was established on march 22, 18 from northumberland county. David mccullough shelved 5 times as pennsylvaniahistory. The adams county courthouse was built in 1859 to replace the original 1804 courthouse located in the town square. In fayette county, pennsylvania leonelli, victoria dutko on. There are many types of census records for fayette county guide you in researching your family tree. Victoria dutko leonelli is a lifetime resident of fayette county, pennsylvania. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more.
Bucks county recorder of deeds adopt a book program. Aug 05, 2012 history of washington county, pennsylvania with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men published 1882 by h. American local history network fayette county history and genealogy source. Read a summary of fayette county pa history, access an educational video, and check out a list of recommended books. History of washington county, pennsylvania 1882 edition. History of the county of westmoreland, pennsylvania, with biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men. Keeper of the civil records the word prothonotary is latin in origin and means first notary.
List of books and articles about pennsylvania history. There are many types of census records for union county guide you in researching your family tree. The original building was designed by philadelphia architect samuel sloan 18151884. The division of vital records in new castle, pennsylvania holds birth records from 1911present and death records from 1966present. Thus the rural people of the county related to their courthouse in a personal way and on a frequent basis. These include topographical maps, patent maps, tourismlandmark maps, and street mapsboth recent and historicalof cities like uniontown. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. These are usually found in the register of wills office in each county.
County history washington county, pa official website. This searchable catalog of the fayette heritage museum and archives shows thumbnail images from its large collection of fayette county photographs. History of fayette county, pennsylvania internet archive. Some have been transcribed, others have been scanned into images and many of them are still incomplete. Chapter 5 french occupation at the head of ohio george washington of 1754 in youghiogheny river valley. The present day washington county courthouse, completed in 1900 by the f.
The franklin county archives is dedicated to safeguarding and preserving its history and heritage as well as providing the. Collectableused civil war books,bedford county historical. Sportsmen are attracted to this hunting and fishing paradise, which includes the allegheny national forest and the headwaters of the susquehanna river system. A brief history provides an accessible and readable overview of the history of philadelphia from its founding by william penn to the deindustrialization and gentrification of early twentyfirst century. Volume 2 paperback or softback by jordan, john woolf 18401921, ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It also formed an important center on the way to pittsburgh and farther. A rare of collection of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. The mcha gift shop at stroud mansion offers local history books, videos and dvds, outofprint books, music, ornaments, clothing and other memorabilia dealing with monroe county and pennsylvania history.
On the trail of the paxton boys in lancaster county paperback by. Welcome to fayette county pennsylvania history and genealogy. History of berks county in pennsylvania internet archive. An online exhibit presented by the center for american history, university of texas at austin.
Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. Genealogical personal history fayette county pennsylvania. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera. Fayette county is bordered by westmoreland county north, somerset county east, garrett county, maryland southeast, preston county, west virginia south, monongalia county, west virginia southwest. Livingstons law register, 1851 fayette county lawyers source. Aug 23, 2017 genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. History lancaster county courts, pa official website. Courthouses are important places to look for birth, marriage and death records. Archives of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. Many of our indexes were originally kept by courthouse clerks over a century ago. A vivid collection of fayette county, pennsylvania histories by ohanlonlincoln, ceane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A journal of midatlantic studies, where they will note articles in social, intellectual, economic, environmental, political, and cultural history, from the distant more. First, philadelphias history is a story of the efforts to sustain economic prosperity while fulfilling community needs.
American county histories pa only history of washington county from its first settlement to the present time. What fayette county, pa census records are available. It was the scene of the only speech ever given in the county by a presidential candidate when john f. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. Hundreds of years ago, great forests of very old trees grew in the gentle valleys, on the rolling hills, and on the steep mountains of what is now berks county. History of perry county, pennsylvania, including descriptions of indians and pioneer life from the time of earliest settlement, harrisburg, pa. Prothonotary history cumberland county, pa official. Thomas hutchins, a distinguished geographer and historian, who published several works of merit, was born in new jersey about 1730, but early settled in pittsburg, where he died in 1789. Elk county, located in the scenic allegheny mountains of northcentral pennsylvania, is named and known for the wild, freeroaming elk herd that has become a valuable source of tourism.
For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can. Pennsylvania history and books history of berks county. Fayette county was established on september 26, 1783 from westmoreland county. For general information and books about pennsylvania, or to locate information about other counties, visit the pennsylvania page of time voyagers bookstore dont forget to check on the parent county from which a county was originally founded. The bucks county recorder of deeds has introduced the adopt a book program to save historic. Linkpendium fayette county, pennsylvania fayette county, pennsylvania genweb project fayette county cemeteries list at findagrave fayette county court records directory african american coal miner information center fayette county public libraries fayette county look ups at books we own fayette county message board at rootsweb.
The original building was built between 1852 and 1855. National register of historic places indiana county. History of clearfield county pennsylvania, lewis cass aldrich, 1887. The new brick italianate style building was designed to be large enough to house both the court system and county offices. The old indiana county courthouse was also the site of special events in the history of indiana county. To complement these books, westlaw and lexis nexis legal databases. With biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, historical society of york county pa. Where can find fayette county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Before william penn arrived, dutch and swedish settlers were in the area with. Bchs store books bedford co historical society, pa. A history and old photo of the beautiful 1890s courthouse at the fayette county government web site.
Please contact bchs at 8146232011, concerning purchasing any of these books, shipping, etc. Transcribed from microfilm copies from the fayette co. The county seat is located in uniontown and in addition the county government website is. She is a professional researcher and is the curator of the pennsylvania room at the uniontown public library.
Wallace luckenbill, fleetwood junior high school lectures, 19381945. Lancaster county courthouse pennsylvania wikipedia. Fayette county, pa courthouse, clerks, tax assessor. History of the cumberland county old courthouse cumberland. Adams county courthouse history adams county bar association. County courthouses in pennsylvania state library of pennsylvania. The land with its lush farmland and woodland became an attractive site. Web site of the bedford county historical societybchs, bedford pa, bchs store. See also the what is the directory structure for the texts. Hills, 1844, by israel daniel rupp page images at hathitrust the attitude of james buchanan, a citizen of lancaster county, lancaster, pa. The bell in the bell tower was cast in philadelphia in 1804.
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