Historic pittsburgh is a collaborative effort from multiple institutions in the greater pittsburgh region and is hosted by the university of pittsburghs library system. History of fayette county, pennsylvania 1882 edition. 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. Fayette county genealogical society of pennsylvania.
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Sportsmen are attracted to this hunting and fishing paradise, which includes the allegheny national forest and the headwaters of the susquehanna river system. Our members ancestors have all contributed to the social and economic development of fayette county. Fayette county was created out of westmoreland county on sept. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference book of fayette county, pennsylvania. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic.
The county was created on september 26, 1783, from part of westmoreland county and named after the marquis. Before william penn arrived, dutch and swedish settlers were in the area with. Generalcontent county map showing rural buildings and householders names. Volume 2 paperback or softback by jordan, john woolf 18401921, ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Colonial pennsylvania cast iron fire backs, stove plates, and warming stoves, 17261760 by daniel a. 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. When completed, the philadelphia congregations early records project will offer over 41,000 pages of. This extensive history includes indian occupation, french and indian war, braddocks defeat, early settlers, assessment lists, whiskey rebellion, military involvements and much more. Erie, pennsylvania historic book collection 8 books. He learned the glass blowers trade and worked at window glass making until 1907. History of fayette county, pennsylvania historic pittsburgh. 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. During the early years 1780 1840, kentucky was growing to be much more than a backwoods farming state. Reading this book during our current struggles with the coronavirus is an eye opener to what people 102 years ago lived through, without the aid of technology to keep them informed. What fayette county, pa census records are available.
Fayette county is located in southwestern pennsylvania, adjacent to maryland and west virginia. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. Biographical and portrait cyclopedia of blair co, pa. Originally published in james veachs the monongahela of old or historical sketches of southwestern pennsylvania to the year 1800 pittsburgh, 1910 edition. Publications the pennsylvania historical association. History of blair county, pennsylvania from its earliest settlement, and more particularly from its organization, in 1846 to june 1896. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Registers of mine accidents for fayette county, select the bituminous records. 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. Pennsylvania fhs the fayette county historical society. The pa history societys book, the physician assistant.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Missing small section of lower border, torn at edges, halved. The intent is to have online records and information available through the eservices of the fayette county row offices and fayette county records department. Monroe county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. Historic pittsburgh book collection historic pittsburgh. In 1772, and until westmoreland county was established in 1773, bedford county encompassed all of southwestern pennsylvania. New pennsylvania history books now in library historical. The fayette county genealogical society is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to remembering the past and the families who came before us. A history and genealogy of the moore family of fayette county, pennsylvania. 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.
Obituaries from the pittsburgh christian advocate 18421866. Pa the old miner this site features the histories of many company towns and lists of miners hurt or killed in accidents. 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. Aug 23, 2017 genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. History south fayette township, pa official website.
Index of obituaries kept by eva hohenshal 19051928. 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. Federal population schedules are available for 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. 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.
Popular history of erie county, pennsylvania 1895 robbins, david p. 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. 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. 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. We specialize in books related to mennonite and lancaster county culture, history, religion and genealogy. 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. Bchs store books bedford co historical society, pa. Pennsylvania genealogy free pennsylvania genealogy. History and books about berks county, pennsylvania. Fayette county, pennsylvania was created 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.
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. In 1981, the pennsylvania historical and museum commission installed a historical marker noting the historic importance of the county. Western pennsylvania genealogical society used book store. Books were personally hand scanned one page at time at a resolution of 600dpi paying careful attention to detail. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. Adobe acrobat reader required to view digital books. Every purchase benefits the monroe county historical associations mission. 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. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. An illustrated history, is a concise history of the people, places, and events that have propelled the concept of the physician assistant from its inception at duke university in 1965 to its position as a major force in american medicine today. There are many types of census records for fayette county guide you in researching your family tree. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts.
Harts history and directory of the three towns, brownsville, bridgeport, west brownsville. Early families of somerset and fayette counties, pennsylvania by. Every name index to history of fayette county, pennsylvania. Hills, 1844, by israel daniel rupp page images at hathitrust the attitude of james buchanan, a citizen of lancaster county, lancaster, pa.
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. A history and genealogy of the moore family of fayette. This collection includes images of probate records from the state of pennsylvania. Ancestor biographies of fayette county, pennsylvania. See county formations database kentucky land office. Welcome to fayette county pennsylvania history and genealogy. Extracted from the book genealogical and personal history of fayette county by john w. An everyname index to nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference book of fayette county, pennsylvania family history library. The county seat is located in uniontown and in addition the county government website is. He was a veteran of the revolutionary war and died. Over the past sixty years it has also published occasional books on topics pertinent more. Pennsylvania county histories census wills deeds genealogy. 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.
Hand colored to emphasize township boundaries and territories. Pennsylvania genealogy books by county mountain press. 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. It is an excellent educational resource continue reading pa history books. Nelsons biographical dictionary and historical reference. Pa history books physician assistant history society. Genealogical personal history fayette county pennsylvania. The history of erie county, pennsylvania, from its first settlement 1894 sanford, laura g 458 pages 5. 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. In the meantime, please view our useful quick links. A number of them, such as the 1858 map of fayette county, are marked with landowners names.
Dennis is a retired history teacher and a very active member of the fayette county historical society. Fayette county, pa courthouse, clerks, tax assessor. The records department is working under a grant with the row offices of fayette county. He also wrote many other books on the biographical history of important areas in. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county. Archives of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. 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. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and. History of fayette county, pennsylvania internet archive. The western pennsylvania genealogical society is an educational organization of family historians and genealogists dedicated to the study and preservation of family history. Our used book sale makes these books accessible to everyone at a.
Guide to monroe county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records. Entered according to act of congress in the year 1858 by wm. 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. A rare of collection of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. A young virginian saw first hand the importance of the area now known as fayette county in the winter of 1753.
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 bedford, somerset and fulton counties, pa. In presenting the following history of uniontown to a reading public it is with the belief that such a work is desirable and that it will be given a cordial reception. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania volume 2 john woolf jordan. 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.
The history of fayette county, by franklin ellis 1882 chapter 1 historic ground of fayette. Centennial history of the borough of connellsville. Perryopolis genealogy in fayette county, pa usa 1,060,369 pennsylvania 62,615 fayette county 1,181 perryopolis 25. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Family history and genealogy resources by surname fayette county, pennsylvania biography. 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. 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. Our gift shop is a great place to shop for unique historical gifts and books, all year round. Excerpt from genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania, vol. The beaver county genealogy and history center operates on a very limited budget. About pennsylvania, wills and probate records, 16831993. Includes embellished border fruits, flowers, leaves.
We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. Encyclopedia of genealogy and biography of the state of pennsylvania, vol. The following books were writtencompiled by the pioneer library bedford county historical society. Genealogical and personal history of fayette county, pennsylvania. Local history books on pennsylvania arcadia publishing. Western pennsylvania genealogical society surname research. Coal, timber, iron ore, and oil made pennsylvania an industrial powerhouse, but their extraction and use also had a devastating impact on people.
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