If you have a historical group or web site youd like us to list in this directory. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera. A biographical history of york county, pennsylvania john gibson, gibson on. The recorder of deeds office is responsible for the recording and maintaining of all real estate documents in the county of york, pennsylvania. Recorded history began in york township in 1736 with the signing of a treaty between the indians and the penn proprietors and with the westward surge of settlers across the susquehanna river. York county, pa abstracts of wills, 17491820 abstract of york county wills, 17491820 catalog record only the text is a photoreproduction of the original ms. Manchester township historical society mths manchester township historical society has been established to preserve and document the history of manchester township in york county, pennsylvania. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781, and subsequently under pennsylvania.
The history of the five indian nations of canada which are dependent on the province of new york, new york, a. Bookprinted material, pennsylvania, genealogy, york county. Societies edit edit source york county history center formerly york heritage trust 250 east market street york, pa 17403. The society is the major historical repository for the townships of abington, cheltenham, lower moreland, upper moreland, and the boroughs of bryn athyn, hatboro, jenkintown and rockledge. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. The first english school was started at saegersville in 1823 in a onestory log building and was used until 1880. Guide to york county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history. Mar 15, 2016 recalling york county schools during wwii june lloyd, guest columnist published 4. Barnes and company, 1904, by cadwallader colden page images at hathitrust peace principles exemplified in the early history of pennsylvania. Hively has researched 11,400 colonial surnames, and 4,545 tracts of land while creating the maps. The history of the former city of york dates back to 1791 when upper canada ontario was first surveyed and divided into townships. 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. York township was formed in 1753 when very few settlers lived there.
Washington township is a township in york county, pennsylvania, united states. This is a static, archived version of the phmc pennsylvania agricultural history project website which will not be updated. Civil war books cannonball york pa history on yorkblog. Beyond real estate, the recorders office also records military discharge papers and notary bondscommissions. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781. Some have been transcribed, others have been scanned into images and many of them are still incomplete. Map 10 fawn township with inset maps of new market and porters siding. All american history books books 1 16 of 15566 total 16 per page. Jacob devers, a york native, helps lead the allied invasion of europe. Most lived in the southeast part, most of which subsequently seceded into the boroughs of dallastown, red lion, and yoe.
History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. Further, we disseminate historic information to the public in a useful and interesting manner including publications. Today york township is still partially rural, but is mostly suburban in character as the. York township website of york township pennsylvania. After many hours and miles of travel to the york county history center, the pennsylvania state archives, the historical society of pennsylvania and the hall of records in annapolis, maryland, he created 16 books and 14 maps for york county. Department appended classic reprint gibson, john on. York township, york county, pennsylvania wikipedia. This site is devoted to preserving the history and genealogy in ransom township and newton township, lackawanna county, pa books about families in newton and ransom twps. York township 190 oak road dallastown, pa 173 phone. Today york township is still partially rural, but is mostly suburban in character as the most populous suburb of york. Volume 2 contains the genealogical records of prominent and influential families of york county. Dallastown area historical society operates intriguing museum and has. Codorus township, heidelberg township, penn township, york township, more. History and genealogy of ransom township and newton township.
York county, pennsylvania usgenweb project land of the. The nature of their occupation gave to york county and to york township a. The york county history center provides unique experiences through multiple historic buildings and museums in york, pa. The township was mostly rural until after world war ii. History of york county pennsylvania from the earliest time to the present by gibson, john, editor. Map 11 franklin township with inset of franklintown. Click on a municipality below to see its 1850 census rolls. Thomson, illinois, public library providing the community with resources, programing, computers, ebooks and reading materials.
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. A mix of agriculture, business and residential with parks and a highachieving school district make this a great place for home and work. Washington township, york county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Recorded history began in york township in 1736 with the signing of a treaty. This long list tells where to learn york county history. Wiley, revised and edited by winfield scott garner, published by the gresham publishing company, philadelphia, pa, 1893. 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. This database is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent men from the county in the nineteenth century. From the earliest period to the present time, divided into general, special. Biographical and portrait cycopedia of chester county, pennsylvania, comprising a historical sketch of the county by samuel t. As yorkers know, their city was the birthplace of the articles of confederation and it was here that the words the united states of america were first spoken. Our mission is to gather information from available records along with individual personal interpretations of township history. York county, pennsylvania wikipedia history of york county, pennsylvania. Map 19 lower chanceford township with insets of airville p.
The bridge in washington township and henry and elizabeth berkheimer farm are listed on the national register of historic places geography. History and genealogy of henry glatfelter 17521833 of york co. Find best sellers about civil war, american legends, breweries and wineries, and more. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. From a historical perspective, york, pa and york county pa and the surrounding counties are known for.
The york plan coordinates industries to back allies in world war ii. List of books and articles about pennsylvania history. About a biographical history of york county, pennsylvania bordered by the susquehanna river in southeastern pennsylvania, york county was formed in 1749 from neighboring lancaster county. York county, pennsylvania usgenweb project land of the free. For more history about the area, check out york townships 250thanniversarybook. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Et march 15, 2016 students at hakes glen allen school in september 1947. If you know youre ancestors township they will be quite easy to find. American county histories pa only history of washington county from its first settlement to the present time. Revolutionary war patriot, with appendices on moyermyers, bentz, and tyson catalog record only includes bibliographical references and index.
A biographical history of york county, pennsylvania ancestry. Also included is a special history of the city of york, every borough and township in the county, and chapters devoted to the press, the bench and bar, medical profession, religious and educational interests. Prowell 1907 203mb pdf a biographical history of waterloo township and other townships of the county waterloo, ontario, canada. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. York county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. Also see libraries and museums york is named after york, england and its nickname the white rose city comes from the war of the roses. Also see libraries and museums york is named after york, england and its nickname the white rose city comes from the war of the roses between york, england and lancaster, england. History of heidelberg township heidelberg township.
Bookprinted material, pennsylvania, genealogy, york. It is a snapshot of the website with minor modifications as it appeared on august 26, 2015. Research guide to york township, borough and city 1793. Foldout map following page 298 is damaged and areas may not be legible. Recalling york county schools during wwii june lloyd, guest columnist published 4.
Five wards were established, each ward electing one member to the board of commissioners. This mandated a change in the political structure of the township. Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies. A biographical history of york county, pennsylvania. In 1959, york township reorganized from a second class township and became a first class township. This work embraces about 1,200 sketches of 19thcentury york countians. York county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy familysearch. Historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding western. Whether you are a business, resident, or a visitor, we hope you will find easy access to a wide range of services and information. Includes york county will index 17491940, will books aaa 17491879.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Dorchester and is counted among the countys 500plus war dead. This site is devoted to preserving the history and genealogy in ransom township and newton township, lackawanna county, pa. York county 1850 census manuscripts phmc pennsylvania. Originally known as dublin, york township was a large area surrounding toronto, designated as the provincial capital and renamed york in 1793. Manchester township population estimate as of december 31, 2007 was 16,670. The city of york, pennsylvania named for york, england was part of the building of our nation, a littleknown part of history that many tend to forget, or just dont know. Geography according to the united states census bureau, the township has a. From the earliest period to the present time, divided into general, special, township and borough histories.
Illustrated historical atlas of york county, penna. The first school of the township was connected with the heidelberg church, and as late as 1910 on the of the township school buildings was still jointly owned by the township and two congregations. A biographical history of york county, pennsylvania search. Township and borough histories, with a biographical department appended. Divided into general, special, township and borough histories with a biographical department. The bridge in washington township and henry and elizabeth berkheimer farm are listed on the national register of historic places. York township is located in south central york county, pennsylvania. Popular authors scott mingus and jim mcclure, in conjunction with the york daily recordsunday news, york county history center and pennsylvania civil war 150, published echoing still. We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. York county, pa courthouse, tax assessor, registry of. According to the united states census bureau, the township has a total area of 27. Most sketches include a variety of genealogical and biographical data. Originally published as part ii of history of york county, pennsylvania.
Originally settled by the english and english quakers from chester county as early as 1730, and german immigrants from the york and hanover areas in the late 1700s, much of the land now encompassed by fairview township was part of pennsborough township, lancaster county. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The early european settlers were of many nationalities including english, german, scotch, and irish, all with a common background in farming. Mths preserves and documents the history of manchester township in york county, pennsylvania. More civil war voices from york county, pathis is a companion book to their 2011 book civil war voices from york county. This is a static, archived version of the phmc pennsylvania agricultural history project website which will. York county administrative center 28 east market street york, pa 174011590. Further, we disseminate historic information to the public in a useful and interesting manner including publications, workshops, and seminars.
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