If you would like to help out, contact the historical society and let us know. History of the county of westmoreland, pennsylvania books. The history of northampton county an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania by wm. Snyder county annals, volume one a collection of all kinds of historical items affecting snyder county from the settlement of the first pioneers in this section, to the names of the soldiers in the world war, 19171919 source.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Snyder county was carved out of the southern portion of union county in 1855. They were offered the system design and tools created for the ky project, but were free to set up their project in any way they chose. Goshen township is part of the original 1681 william penn grant and was established in 1704. All epitaphs taken from the markers in every burying ground of snyder county, complete rec.
Stroudsburg is a borough in monroe county, pennsylvania, united states. The university of scranton weinberg memorial library. Zaremba, vice president and secretarytreasurer of the nanticoke historical society, became aware that in his hometown of nanticoke there was no central repository for historical information about the city. Where can find snyder county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Battle page images at hathitrust the valley of the conemaugh by thomas j. A look at the different categories of records in hsps collection. American civil war american history civil war books war image civil war photos rare coins us history american revolution military history. History of northampton county, pennsylvania, illustrated 1884. Legend has it in 1790 hunter necho allen fell asleep at the base of broad mountain when his campfire ignited an outcrop of anthracite coal. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. In 1817, goshen was divided into east goshen township and.
It is part of the extensive earlynineteenthcentury pennsylvania canal systems susquehanna division and home to one of the nations first coeducational colleges, susquehanna. History of northampton county, pennsylvania ancestry history of northampton county, pennsylvania. A 200th anniversary history of noblestown, pennsylvania, 1796. At that time it covered what today are east goshen township, west goshen township, the borough of west chester, and part of westtown township. History of columbia and montour counties, pennsylvania, containing a history of each county. Snyder county, pennsylvania postcard history series by. Snyder 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. Here are some more photos regarding the nanticoke high school and nanticoke historical society combined effort to restore and display the trophies and awards received by various teams and players on the nanticoke teams, the wall of fame and the nanticoke hospital memorabilia display. Commemorative biographical record of northeastern pennsylvania.
State museum of pennsylvania announces february highlights. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. A beautiful part of the luzerne county courthouse is attributed to what nanticoke artist. Volumes include both editions of important texts and significant new research in the field. Richboro lies near the geographical center of northampton township at the junction of route 362 with the feasterville and richboro turnpike routes 232. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference book of erie county, pennsylvania. The county was part of armstrong county and venango county. Were located right in town of north east, pa wine country at 25 vine street. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera at. Anglosaxon chronicle old english books illustrated. Click on your county selection and it will take you to a web page with more information about that county and, when available, a selection of books specific to that countys history or genealogy. Being situated in north fayette township, allegheny county, and the fourth oldest town therein larimer, robert g on.
The new book, part of the then and now series, contrasts historic and modernday images of east stroudsburg and stroudsburg. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. State coordinators were sought to set up their own state project. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level.
Danboro is located at the intersection of ferry roaddanboro point pleasant pike and old easton road north of doylestown references. History and books about clarion county, pennsylvania. Northeastern pennsylvania, specifically wyoming county and surrounding areas. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information.
The pennsylvania student booklet is the student textbook. Snyder county, pennsylvania postcard history series by jim. Nanticoke historical society, nanticoke, pennsylvania. Snydersville is an unincorporated community in hamilton township in monroe county, pennsylvania, united states. Northampton 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. Search census records 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1890 veterans. In a history of the pennsylvania hospital, kristen graham introduces the people and ideas that guided the pennsylvania hospital through numerous wars and social and economic crises, landing it at the forefront of healing, learning and innovation. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference. Original blue cloth hardcover with bright gold lettering on bright lue spine, xviii pages, 982 pages, illustrated, no marks, a super clean tight square copy with sharp corners, the history of snyder county pennsylvania, central susquehanna river valley, as nice a copy as one could hope to obtain, these books originally had plain brown. East goshen township, pennsylvania images of america series.
Stroudsburg is part of the east stroudsburg, pa metropolitan statistical area. Nov 09, 2008 in a history of the pennsylvania hospital, kristen graham introduces the people and ideas that guided the pennsylvania hospital through numerous wars and social and economic crises, landing it at the forefront of healing, learning and innovation. The johnstown flood by david mccullough, in the seven mountains. Wormleysburg, pennsylvania directory of historic places. Linkpendium s goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. His ascension to office began a proud tradition of protection and service. A 200th anniversary history of noblestown, pennsylvania, 17961996. Northampton county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906. The historical society of pennsylvania is one of the largest family history libraries in the nation, has excellent collections on local and regional history, and offers a.
Noblestown chuchs history is that of the common man. Named after selinsgrove resident and pennsylvanias only threeterm governor simon snyder 18081817, the county is unique in many ways. Nockamixon township arcadia publishing history books. He and several others proceeded to establish the nanticoke historical society in 1995. Danboro is an unincorporated community in plumstead township in bucks county, pennsylvania, united states.
Apr 24, 2018 illustrating the fascinating history of our area of the united states of america. In may of 1997, this project was organized by jeff murphy, using the established ky biographies project as a model. Richboro, historic village, northampton township, bucks. Some of the early dutch and english pioneers, including the krewson, cornell, corson. The northampton county sheriffs department has a long and proud history of service to the county. Route 209 business, rimrock road, pensyl creek road, and middle easton belmont pike references.
Inkerman is a censusdesignated place cdp in jenkins township, luzerne county, pennsylvania, united states. With biographical sketches of many of its pioneers and prominent men, volume 1 george dallas albert l. Born in frederickshaven, denmark in 1877, olga sorensen was raised in the united states when her family settled in nanticoke, pennsylvania. Special thanks to susan walters who transcribed this work. History of the area and genealogy of the families of clymer township, tioga county, pennsylvaniaincludes, cemeteries, obituaries, census, schools, articles, photosincludes village of sabinsville, mixtown. Where can find northampton county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The county seat is also named clarion and was incorporated as a borough on april 6, 1841. Pennsylvania state history from a christian perspective. The office of commonwealth libraries ocl bureau of library development bld strengthens and improves pennsylvania s library services through advisory services, continuing education, library services, funding and research. More information on each is available by clicking on the links, which will take you to our online catalog discover. Click on your county selection and it will take you to a web page with more information about that county and, when available, a selection of. It is in the states poconos region, approximately five miles 8 km from the delaware water gap, at the confluence of the brodhead, mcmichaels and pocono creeks. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page.
Books contributed by the university of scranton weinberg memorial library. Newmanstown genealogy in lebanon county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 lebanon county 1,055 newmanstown 7 note. History of the county of westmoreland, pennsylvania. She attended nanticoke high school and began her art education at drexel institute of.
Northampton township archives, richboro, pennsylvania. A history of the pennsylvania hospital by kristen a. Harrisburg, pa the state museum of pennsylvania today announced its program schedule for february. Hsp is continually adding books on pennsylvania history to its published holdings, and heres a list of some of newlycatalogued titles you might find. This complete course for grades 3 through 12 is a 2book set which includes the pennsylvania state history student booklet and the master lesson plans and provides a complete course on pennsylvania state history from a christian perspective. Northampton county, pennsylvania genealogy records. Noblestown presbyterian is a plain little church at a sharp bend in a village road, the sort of building most people would pass by without a second look, or even a first. May 31, 2012 commemorative biographical record of northeastern pennsylvania. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc.
New pennsylvania history books now in library historical. A 200th anniversary history of noblestown, pennsylvania. Clarion county was created on march 11, 1839 and named after the clarion river. Pa history books physician assistant history society. Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. Old pictures, photographs and postcards from family albums, old yearbooks, genealogy records and shoeboxes submitted by researchers like you. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. In 1752, when northampton county was founded by the penn family, william craig was named the first sheriff of northampton county.
Harrisburg, pa the state museum of pennsylvania and the pennsylvania heritage foundation invite artists and artisans to submit applications to exhi. Read the story published in our february 2020 newsletter it started with a medal. Centennial history of the borough of connellsville, pennsylvania, 18061906. With more than 21 million items in our collections, from diaries and letters to deeds and directories, hsp is one of the most complete and professional genealogy centers in the nationand the largest in the midatlantic region. Jan 23, 2012 the history of nockamixon has been preserved in the many buildings that have survived centuries, as well as through the vintage postcards, photographs, and memories of longtime residents chronicled in images of america. Free parking is available behind the library just off jefferson street. The mission of the monroe county correctional facility is incarceration of person s adjudicated as offenders or suspected of being offenders of the law. History exclude extended shelves you can also browse an alphabetical list from this subject or from. If this lot happens to be full, metered parking is available in front of the library on east church street. East goshen township, pennsylvania images of america.
City history, geography and attractions information courtesy of wikipedia. The stroudsburgs in the poconos, pennsylvania then and. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time. Page 967erected as a county during the joint proprietorship of thomas penn and richard penn, sons of william penn, in the spring of 1752. Nanticoke valley historical society is a non profit that was founded to preserve and showcase the history of the valley which has a museum, school house, grist mill and carriage barns for buildings. Route 209 business, rimrock road, pensyl creek road, and middle easton belmont pike.
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