Western pennsylvania genealogical society used book store. The pa history societys book, the physician assistant. The records department is working under a grant with the row offices of fayette county. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference. Generalcontent county map showing rural buildings and householders names. Helping make this task easier meaningful information was provided by a work in the public domain and an invaluable source, the history of fayette county, pennsylvania with biographical sketches of its pioneers and prominent men, written by frankin ellis in 1882. Coal, timber, iron ore, and oil made pennsylvania an industrial powerhouse, but their extraction and use also had a devastating impact on people. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Index of obituaries kept by eva hohenshal 19051928. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera. The county was created on september 26, 1783, from part of westmoreland county and named after the marquis. This extensive history includes indian occupation, french and indian war, braddocks defeat, early settlers, assessment lists, whiskey rebellion, military involvements and much more. Guide to monroe county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records. History and books about berks county, pennsylvania.
The history of fayette county in pennsylvania, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 45 page booklet, reprinted primarily from four hardtofind vintage books. There are many types of census records for fayette county guide you in researching your family tree. Erie, pennsylvania historic book collection 8 books. See county formations database kentucky land office. Fayette county, pa courthouse, clerks, tax assessor. Missing small section of lower border, torn at edges, halved. 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 fayette county public records chronicling america newspapers fayette county, pennsylvania. Family history and genealogy resources by surname fayette county, pennsylvania biography. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference book of fayette county, pennsylvania. 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 is an excellent educational resource continue reading pa history books. Originally published in james veachs the monongahela of old or historical sketches of southwestern pennsylvania to the year 1800 pittsburgh, 1910 edition. Dennis is a retired history teacher and a very active member of the fayette county historical society. A history and genealogy of the moore family of fayette.
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Learn about south fayette history through photographs and text in the book images of america. What fayette county, pa census records are available. Every name index to history of fayette county, pennsylvania. We specialize in books related to mennonite and lancaster county culture, history, religion and genealogy. Fayette county was created out of westmoreland county on sept. Pa the old miner this site features the histories of many company towns and lists of miners hurt or killed in accidents. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and. Probate records are among the most valuable records available for american genealogy but can be challenging to access because originals are kept in courthouses across the country. Chapter 5 french occupation at the head of ohio george washington of 1754 in youghiogheny river valley.
Fayette county was established on september 26, 1783 from westmoreland county. 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 fayette county public records chronicling america newspapers fayette county. The intent is to have online records and information available through the eservices of the fayette county row offices and fayette county records department. Early families of somerset and fayette counties, pennsylvania. History of bedford, somerset and fulton counties, pa. In 1981, the pennsylvania historical and museum commission installed a historical marker noting the historic importance of the county. History of fayette county, pennsylvania by, 1882, l. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county. Obituaries from the pittsburgh christian advocate 18421866.
Pennsylvanias abundant natural resources have always been essential to the development of the commonwealth, just as its natural beauty has forever been a source of inspiration to its residents. 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 county york county. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Historic pittsburgh book collection historic pittsburgh. Entered according to act of congress in the year 1858 by wm. Pennsylvania genealogy books by county mountain press. Centennial history of the borough of connellsville. The following books were writtencompiled by the pioneer library bedford county historical society. Books each year the society sells tens of thousands of new and used books through its bookstore, book auctions, summertime bookworm frolic and bargain books. About pennsylvania, wills and probate records, 16831993. Sportsmen are attracted to this hunting and fishing paradise, which includes the allegheny national forest and the headwaters of the susquehanna river system.
Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features more than thirty titles that advance the mission of the pha by engaging with key social, political, and cultural issues in the history of the state and region. History of fayette county, pennsylvania 1882 edition. Western pennsylvania genealogical society surname research. Patent maps showing early landowners by township 1855 map of uniontown displayed 1858 map of fayette county displayed 1865 map of fayette county displayed 1872 atlas of fayette county. The beaver county genealogy and history center operates on a very limited budget. Early families of somerset and fayette counties, pennsylvania by. New pennsylvania history books now in library historical. The resulting images are available for viewing and printing from public access terminals at the recorder office and at your home or office over the internet. Harts history and directory of the three towns, brownsville, bridgeport, west brownsville. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Hills, 1844, by israel daniel rupp page images at hathitrust the attitude of james buchanan, a citizen of lancaster county, lancaster, pa. Aug 23, 2017 genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. Recorded documents are assigned a sequential identifying number known as the book and page number and are then scanned into the recorder offices computer system. History of blair county, pennsylvania from its earliest settlement, and more particularly from its organization, in 1846 to june 1896.
Excerpt from genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania, vol. Our members ancestors have all contributed to the social and economic development of fayette county. Genealogical personal history fayette county pennsylvania. Biographical and portrait cyclopedia of blair co, pa. Includes embellished border fruits, flowers, leaves. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. The trading post soon became a tavern and inn, and was soon receiving emigrants heading west as it was located above the cut bank overlooking first ford. History south fayette township, pa official website. Fayette county is located in southwestern pennsylvania, adjacent to maryland and west virginia. Local history books on pennsylvania arcadia publishing.
Archives of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. Over the past sixty years it has also published occasional books on topics pertinent more. Every purchase benefits the monroe county historical associations mission. 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. Genealogy of fayette county map showing formation year of each township a general guide to our maps is available in pdf format via the link below. The western pennsylvania genealogical society is an educational organization of family historians and genealogists dedicated to the study and preservation of family history.
Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Fayette county genealogical society of pennsylvania. Bchs store books bedford co historical society, pa. Perryopolis genealogy in fayette county, pa usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 fayette county 1,181 perryopolis 25. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. Washington along with noted frontiersman christopher gist and others traveled through the area to deliver a message from the british to the french to vacate the territory. Appears in 179 books from 18372008 page 259 at the corners are assembled juntos of village idlers and wise men, who take their stations there for the important purpose of seeing company pass. Publications the pennsylvania historical association. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. 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. Books were personally hand scanned one page at time at a resolution of 600dpi paying careful attention to detail. Ancestor biographies of fayette county, pennsylvania. We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for.
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. List of books and articles about pennsylvania history. History of fayette county, pennsylvania historic pittsburgh. The history of erie county, pennsylvania, from its first settlement 1894 sanford, laura g 458 pages 5. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Pennsylvania county histories census wills deeds genealogy. Welcome to fayette county pennsylvania history and genealogy. 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. Colonial pennsylvania cast iron fire backs, stove plates, and warming stoves, 17261760 by daniel a. This collection includes images of probate records from the state of pennsylvania. No date of publication or statement of attribution is present. Monroe county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. Hand colored to emphasize township boundaries and territories.
Registers of mine accidents for fayette county, select the bituminous records. Before william penn arrived, dutch and swedish settlers were in the area with. In the meantime, please view our useful quick links. Pa history books physician assistant history society. Brownsville is a borough in fayette county, pennsylvania, united states, first settled in 1785 as the site of a trading post a few years after the pacification of the iroquois enabled a postrevolutionary war resumption of westward migration. 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. He was a veteran of the revolutionary war and died. Extracted from the book genealogical and personal history of fayette county by john w. Popular history of erie county, pennsylvania 1895 robbins, david p. An everyname index to nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference book of fayette county, pennsylvania family history library. 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. A rare of collection of historical books of reading, pa and berks county.
The county seat is located in uniontown and in addition the county government website is. A number of them, such as the 1858 map of fayette county, are marked with landowners names. Familysearch catalog the familysearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications in their collection. The fayette county genealogical society is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to remembering the past and the families who came before us. Use historical records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records. To arrange a visit, or to donate an item related to south fayette history, please email or call society president emily williamsonbrady at 4122573523 or 4122216657. As part of its mission to advocate and advance knowledge about the history and culture of pennsylvania and the midatlantic region, the pennsylvania historical association has published, since 1933, the awardwinning academic quarterly journal pennsylvania history. History of fayette county, pennsylvania internet archive. 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. Pennsylvania genealogy free pennsylvania genealogy.
In 1772, and until westmoreland county was established in 1773, bedford county encompassed all of southwestern pennsylvania. Our used book sale makes these books accessible to everyone at a. Fayette county, pennsylvania was created on september 26, 1783 from westmoreland county. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. He also wrote many other books on the biographical history of important areas in. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. This state page of our website provides direct links to free pennsylvania genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on pennsylvania genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Our gift shop is a great place to shop for unique historical gifts and books, all year round. Each county is shown in a map with notes on early settlers, settlements and other littleknown facts.
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