History 19th century a list of deserters and nonreporting drafted men of the 16th congressional district of pennsylvania, from the several national drafts of 186364, arranged by subdistricts and counties in the order of the drafts, with an alphabetical index. Avella is a censusdesignated place in independence township, washington county, pennsylvania, united states. A member of the pennsylvania historical and museum commission, dr. Each chapter begins with the township warrantee map reduced in size to fit the 8 12 x 11 page limitation. Inclusion of an ancestral name is acceptable proof of residency for future applications. The history of amity township is the oldest incorporated township in berks county, pennsylvania. The area was settled by immigrants, mostly from germany, and became a hotbed of the whiskey rebellion the beechdale bridge was added to the national register of historic places in 1980 geography. Centre township is a township in berks county, pennsylvania, united states. 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. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much. Mount joy genealogy in lancaster county, pa usa 1,012,695 pennsylvania 60,629 lancaster county 2,950 mount joy 66. The berlin area which includes berlin borough, brothersvalley township, allegheny township, new baltimore borough, northmpton township, fairhope township pennsylvania berlin area historical society on. It outlines the early history and development of the county and city, including some coverage of its early residents and important events in the areas history.
The remaining area was called north sewickley township. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. Klein is professor emeritus of american history at penn state. Simons wonderfully illustrated and written book should serve as the entry into philadelphias history for a variety of audiences. Ephrata golden jubilee anonymous, 1941, 15 pages this is a program of the events of the golden jubilee of ephrata, lancaster county, pa in 1941. Township maps depict original land owners for selected townships across the. A rare of collection of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. Travel back in time with our images of america series. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books.
The pa history societys book, the physician assistant. Web site of the bedford county historical societybchs, bedford pa, bchs store. Independent of what has been said in the church history before referred to, re reach this conclusion from the fact that on the first assessment of brothers valley township which then comprised all of the region between the allegheny mountain and the laurel hill, that of 1773, there are three other persons that had a larger amount of cleared land, he having twentyone acres. Canal commissioners map books map books prepared by engineers at the. It became a part of bucks county in 1737, the year of the famous walking purchase. Books were personally hand scanned one page at time at a resolution of 600dpi paying careful attention to detail. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book.
This publication was produced as a souvenir history of williamsport, lycoming county, pa for the commemoration of the nations bicentennial celebration in 1976. Brothersvalley township is a township in somerset county, pennsylvania, united states. Pa history books physician assistant history society. According to the united states census bureau, the township has a total area of 62. The volume is part of the pennsylvania history series published by the pennsylvania historical association in partnership with temple university press. The township was created by the northampton county courts on august 12, 1794 and was officially named on november 11 of that year. The hays mill forest fire tower was erected by the pennsylvania department of forests and waters in the extreme southeastern part of the township in 1922. History of chestnuthill and middle smithfield townships.
Preserving berlin area history berlin borough brothersvalley township fairhope township allegheny township new baltimore borough northampton township stonycreek township shanksville borough indian lake borough member american association for state and local history. The area was then known as chincleclamousche township. The berlin area which includes berlin borough, brothersvalley township, allegheny township, new baltimore borough. Bellemans union church was listed on the national register of historic places in 1973. A history of brush valley township in indiana county, mechanicsburg, pennsylvania. Click each items photo for more details and to add it to your cart. Archives of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Wallace luckenbill, fleetwood junior high school lectures, 19381945. Richard peters to the proprietaries the above quote by peters, the land agent for the penn family, stimulated my curiosity. Bethlehem township was settled by europeans as early as 1730. Township map of berks county, pennsylvania, from actual surveys. This is a history and description of the city of lancaster in lancaster county, pa.
History of berks county in pennsylvania library of congress. The above information is from the archives of the springfield township historical society as compiled by betty gross riter. But, through my pa history class, and reading this book, theres so much more id like to read. General benner established the first iron forge in this area at rock, along the banks of spring creek. Bchs store books bedford co historical society, pa. Scogna it is my opinion that conrad weiser has teased the assembly into the erection of berks county. If you have interest in this township and would like to help us put more information online, please email jennifer gardner. History of bedford and somerset counties, chapter 5, volume 2. Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features. The town was settled in 1774 and was formed from bedford county. It is an excellent educational resource continue reading pa history books.
As it turned out, this happened to be calns centennial year and they were focusing on the history of the township. It then included all of the present county of somerset which is situated west of the allegheny mountain, and extended northward into the present county of cambria. Records of the land office pennsylvania historical. Brothersvalley township, somerset county, pennsylvania. History of berks county in pennsylvania contributor names montgomery, morton l. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers. Births, marriages, burials and minutes, 17771838 reformed and lutheran church berlin, pennsylvania family history library church records of berlin, somerset county, pennsylvania. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. List of approved ancestors genealogical society of.
It describes the citys beginning and growth through the years, and also briefly discusses its prominent men and women. History book of bern township 1738 1988 berks county pa ebay. An address delivered before the susquehanna county historical society, montrose, penna. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Grace mann, a member of the caln civic club, went to the township commissioners and asked them to save part of calns history. It was named for general philip benner, an early ironmaster who came to this area in 1793. Klein is the author or coauthor of seven books including president james buchanan. Brothers valley was organized as a township of bedford county, in 1771, and was the first township formed west of the allegheny mountains in the province of pennsylvania. Reading civilian conservation corps camp sp4pa a brief history of reading city of reading fire department history history of berks county richmond township john pritiskutch reproductions. Maxatawny township history a brief history of mohnton a little visit to the monocacy creek and its country source. This is a must for anyone researching their family history in somerset county. Genealogy history news special offers pennsylvania county history and genealogy books. Download a factfilled history and trivia sheet for more historical information about springfield township.
Several books were written about the area, including i went to pit college. The township is situated at the northeast edge of lehigh county. Lancaster township was established in 1729 as one of seventeen original townships in lancaster county. Normally, i like to rent the books that are required in my classes namely those i dont think ill want to keep ahold of. The township of bethlehem came into existence in 1746. Listed in this table are the qualifying ancestorsthose whose residency in pennsylvania falls within one of the required time periodsfrom first families applications approved to date. In that year, the patent books and landtitle papers of the master of rolls were. Theres all kinds of really interesting things to learn in here about pennsylvania. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Page 208 gentlemen, it did not happen to me to be born in a log cabin. Berks countys oldest structure, the mouns jones house is located in amity township.
Adobe acrobat reader required to view digital books. The state administration in pennsylvania, 19031906. 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. Frankstown, in frankstown township, is one of the oldest communities in blair county.
Pennypacker, on january 20, 1906 1906 reprint by pennypacker, isaac rusling, 1852 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. At that time, it was a political division of bucks county, pa. Centre township, berks county, pennsylvania wikipedia. 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 and books about butler county, pennsylvania.
History book of bern township 1738 1988 berks county pa. The historical and genealogical society of somerset county publishes a quarterly historical newsletter, the laurel messenger. He went on to explain that he and his fellow soldiers had felt the need of a summer outing, and thought we would take it at the north. Church records of berlin, somerset county, pennsylvania. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Gabriels church which was berks first congregation to be organized is also in amity. Other genealogical publications are available from the friends of the centre county library and the centre county historical society for additional information, contact ccgs.
A biography 1995 and pennsylvania politics, 18171832. New sewickley township was created in 1801 when the original sewickley township, then two years old, was divided. Today, valley township is experiencing a growth spurt with many new developments that are under construction or will be under construction in the near future. A history of brush valley township in indiana county. South park township was established in 1966 but a look. Brothersvalley township was incorporated in 1771 and its largest borough, berlin, laid out in 1784. Pennsylvania history and books history of berks county. Every purchase benefits the monroe county historical associations mission. As of the 2010 census the population was 804 residents. Valley township will soon become one of the fastest growing communities in the county. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. South beaver township experienced several divisions to satisfy residents complaints that the township was too large.
Page 507 fullerton has served as supervisor of the township for sixteen years. The 7th volume of county atlases in the early landowners of pa series, this dauphin county atlas contains all information shown on the 24 township warrantee maps which were produced by the pennsylvania land office in the 1940s. Named after frank stevens, who operated a trading post nearby, the junction of the juniata and the kittanning trail became a noted gathering and commercial center in the 1730s before being gradually abandoned in the following decade as fur trading opportunities arose elsewhere. It was the smallest of the townships with its boundaries defined by the conestoga river, manor township, the little conestoga creek, east hempfield township, and manheim township.
Located in allegheny county, pennsylvania, the south park community has an abundance of history. The luzerne county historical society is pennsylvanias oldest county historical society. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera at. According to the united states census bureau, the borough has a total area of 0. History of berks county in pennsylvania internet archive. Three other rural townships washington, heidelberg, and lowhill border north whitehall to the northwest and west. History of westmoreland county, pennsylvania, volume 2 history of westmoreland county. 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. Rieman, a native of stony creek township, came to brothers valley in 1865, and purchased a farm of samuel stutzman. Clearfield county was formed from parts of lycoming and huntington counties and was organized by act of assembly, march 26, 1804 and approved by governor mckean, the governor of the commonwealth.
Sewickley township divided in 1801 only one year after the establishment of beaver county into north sewickley and new sewickley townships. The northern townships had a much more complicated history of division. The opening of the route 30 bypass in 1966 made the township more accessible. Now, an exciting new partnership with temple university press will provide the resources, experience, and expertise of a highly regarded academic publisher. My friends, he began with good cheer, how do you like this way of coming back into the union. This is only a brief history of these two important monroe county townships. Map of butler county, pennsylvania, with township and municipal boundaries, is taken from the us census website and modified by ruhrfisch in april 2006. At that time, new sewickley township was situated in the eastern part of beaver county and was composed of about 19,279 acres of hilly, but very fertile land. And government of the borough of millheim 1893 centre county, pennsylvania. Brothersvalley township is located in the center portion of the county. Peters township public library opening books, doors and minds. 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. Local history books on pennsylvania arcadia publishing.