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A genea-biographical history of the Rittenhouse family and all its branches in America, with sketches of their descendants, from the earliest available records to the present time, including the birth of Wilhelm in 1644

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5418
Author
Cassel, Daniel Kolb,
Date of Publication
1893.
Call Number
929 R613c
Responsibility
By Daniel K. Cassel. With an introduction by Alvah Rittenhouse. Vol. I.
Author
Cassel, Daniel Kolb,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
The Rittenhouse Memorial Association,
Date of Publication
1893.
Physical Description
xlix, 272 p. illus., ports., maps. 23 cm.
Notes
Binder's title: Origin and history of the Rittenhouse family. Vol. 1. Three generations in Europe, 1591 to 1644. Four generations in America, 1644 to 1825.
The author published a supplementary volume under title: The family record of David Rittenhouse, including his sisters Esther, Anne and Eleanor...Norristown, Pa., 1897.
Bibliography: p. xix.
Subjects
Rittenhouse family.
Rittershausen family (William Rittenhouse, 1644-1708)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 R613c
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A memorial history of Peter Bitsche, and a complete family register of his lineal descendants and those related to him by intermarriage, from 1767 to 1892. Chronologically arranged. With an appendix of those not received in time for their proper place

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5370
Author
Peachey, Samuel M.,
Date of Publication
1892.
Call Number
929 P355b
Responsibility
By Samuel M. Peachey ...
Author
Peachey, Samuel M.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
J. Baer's Sons, Printers,
Date of Publication
1892.
Physical Description
205 p. 18 cm.
Subjects
Peachey family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 P355b
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A brief history of Bishop Henry Funck and other Funk pioneers : and a complete genealogical family register, with biographies of their descendants from the earliest available records to the present time

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3272
Author
Fretz, A. J.
Date of Publication
1899.
Call Number
929 F979f
Responsibility
by Rev. A.J. Fretz ; with an introduction by John F. Funk.
Author
Fretz, A. J.
Place of Publication
Elkhart, Ind
Publisher
Mennonite Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
1899.
Physical Description
874 p. : front., plates, ports. ; 21 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
Funk family.
Funk, Henry, - d.1760 - Family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 F979f
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The Engle history and family records of Dauphin and Lancaster counties. The numerous lineal descendants of Ulrich Engel. Short sketches of Engle families not related. A sketch of the arrival and record of the origin of the brethren in Christ church of which a large number of these descendants are menbers

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo1204
Author
Engle, Morris M.,
Date of Publication
[1927]
Call Number
929 E585e
Alternate Title
History of the Engle Family in America 1754-1927.
Responsibility
Compiled, arranged, indexed and published by Morris M. Engle ...
Author
Engle, Morris M.,
Place of Publication
Mt. Joy, Pa
Publisher
The Bulletin press
Date of Publication
[1927]
Physical Description
161 p. illus. (incl. ports., maps) 24 cm.
Subjects
Engle family (Ulrich Engel, fl. 1753)
Groff family.
Kauffman family.
Miller family.
Stauffer family.
Brubaker family.
Hershey family.
Musser family.
Oberholtzer family.
Stoner family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 E585e
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A historical sketch of Michael Keinadt and Margaret Diller, his wife. The history and genealogy of their numerous posterity in the American states, up to the year 1893

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3501
Corporate Author
Michael Koiner Memorial Association.
Date of Publication
1893.
Call Number
929 K27
Responsibility
Prepared by a committe appointed for that purpose by the "Michael Koiner Memorial Association".
Corporate Author
Michael Koiner Memorial Association.
Place of Publication
Stauton, Va
Publisher
Stoneburner & Prufer,
Date of Publication
1893.
Physical Description
vi, [1], 171 p. front. 22 cm.
Subjects
Koiner family (Michael Keinadt, 1729-1796)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 K27
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A brief description of Indian life and Indian trade of the Susquehannock Indians. The tribe which inhabited what is now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A compilation of pen pictures by the earliest Europeans with whom they came in contact. Also giving a study of the exact location and period of occupation of their villages and fort stes based on the articles found in Indian graves here

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4254
Author
Landis, David H.,
Date of Publication
c1929]
Call Number
974.8011 L257b
Responsibility
By D. H. Landis ...
Author
Landis, David H.,
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa
Date of Publication
c1929]
Physical Description
1 p. β., [7]-48 p. front. (port.) illus. 23 cm.
Notes
Owing to an imperfect impression, p. 48 is numbered 4 in this copy.
"Only 150 copies will be printed and type destroyed."
"Reprinted from the Lancaster new era and also Intelligencer journal, June 22, l929."
Subjects
Susquehanna Indians.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 L257b
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A history of colonial Virginia, the first permanent colony in America, to which is added the genealogy of the several shires and counties and population in Virginia from the first Spanish colony to the present time

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo9564
Author
Cridlin, William Broaddus.
Edition
Pageant ed.
Date of Publication
1923.
Call Number
975.502 C928
Responsibility
By William Broaddus Cridlin ...
Author
Cridlin, William Broaddus.
Edition
Pageant ed.
Place of Publication
Richmond, Va
Publisher
Williams printing co.,
Date of Publication
1923.
Physical Description
vi, 181, 13 p. incl. front. (map) 21 cm.
Subjects
Names, Geographical - Virginia.
Virginia - History - Colonial period.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
975.502 C928
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Combination Trade Mark Holy Bible : showing in simple form all changes, additions and omissions that appear in the revised version, enabling all Bible readers to see at a glance wherein the two versions differ. Containing the Old and New Testaments. Translated out of the original tongues. And with the former trnaslations diligently compared and revised. The text conformable to that of the Oxford Bible, printed at the University Press, Oxford. Copious marginal references, chronological tables, and many important and valuable aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures. Written to increase the interest in and simplify the word of God

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19645
Edition
Self-pronouncing Edition. In which all the proper names are divided, accented, and marked with the vowel sounds, showing how they should be pronounced.
Date of Publication
[c.1895]
Call Number
220 H564 1895
Edition
Self-pronouncing Edition. In which all the proper names are divided, accented, and marked with the vowel sounds, showing how they should be pronounced.
Place of Publication
Place not identified
Publisher
Publisher not identified,
Date of Publication
[c.1895]
Physical Description
iv, 9-14, [4], 16, 28, [8], 48, [2], 16, [2], 32, 6, 4, 16, [2], 872, [8], 16, 8, [30, 6, 33-340, 4, [2], 8, 44, 4, 102, 36, 112 pages, 23 leaves of plates (some color), presentation page, 6 pages for family history, 4 pages for family portraits : illustrations ; 31 cm .
Notes
From the Collection of the Heritage Center Museum P95.17.1.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Herr family bible.
Genealogy of Abram R. Herr, 1882 - , and Mabel Anna Herr, 1882 - .
Marriage license 18 x 28 cm. of Abraham R. Herr and Mabel Anna Herr 1904 in the hand of Bishop Abraham B. Herr removed.
Genealogy of Herr family, 1882-1937.
Calligraphy by David C.Hoke, Lititz, Pa.
Full leather binding over boards with floral design and gilt tooling on edges ; gilted titlet; Holy Bible, gilted title Combination edition on spine; gilt page edges. Front cover detached.
Contents
History of the translation of the English Bible -- Contents of the books of the Old and New Testaments -- History of religious denominations of the world, both ancient and modern / H. D. Northrop-- Chronological and other valuable tables -- Maps -- Comprehensive and critical history of all the books of the Holy Bible / William Smith -- A comprehensive and critical description of the Isreaelitish Tabernacle and its sacred furniture / William Smith, Dean Milman, Johnn Ditto, Drs. Von Ewarld and Michelson -- Captiving Bible stories for the young, comprising narratives and interesting scenes and events in the Old and and New Testaments -- Cities and towns of the Bible, with descriptions and explanations / John Wilson -- Natural history of the Bible: containing descriptons of the animals, birds, insects, and reptiles that are mentioned in the holy scriptures / A. F. Thompson -- Illustrations and descriptions of ancient money -- Explanatory key to the vowel and consonant sounds in the perfect self-pronouncing Bible -- Only authentic self-pronouncing dictionary of the porper names in the Bible / J. R. Jones -- The parables of our Lord Jesus Christ / John Franklin -- List of readings and renderings preferred by the American Committee, recorded at their desire -- Chronological index to the Holy Bible -- Four thousand questions and answers on the Old and New Testamednts... -- Scripture difficulties explained -- Cruden's concordance to the Oland and New Testaments... / Alexander Cruden -- The psalms of David in metre -- Complete and practical household dictionary of the Bible ... / William Smith.
Subjects
Herr family, - Genealogy.
Herr, Abram R., - 1882- .
Herr, Mabel Anna., - 1882- .
Herr family.
Additional Author
DoreIÌ⁰℗£, Gustaav,
Bertrand, A., Sr.
Pannemaker
Friston, D. H.
Hoke, David C.
Additional Title
Bible.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 H564 1895
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Holy Bible : containing the King James and the revised versions of the Old and New Testaments, arranged in parallel columns. The text conformable to that of the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, with a complete concordance and the Psalms of David in metre. Copious marginal references, chronological tables, and many important and valuable aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures. Written to increase the interest in and simplify the word of God

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19879
Edition
Self-pronouncing ed.
Date of Publication
[â„—â™­1892]
Call Number
220 S532 1892
Edition
Self-pronouncing ed.
Place of Publication
Penryn, Lancaster Co., Pa
Publisher
H. H. Witmeyer & Bro.,
Date of Publication
[â„—â™­1892]
Physical Description
16, [16], 48, 16, 6, 4, 6, 32, 16, 6, 6, 624, 112, 16, 1018, viii, 16, 16, [12], 1022-1338, 44, 36 pages, 18 leaves of plates (some color), presentation page, 6 pages for family history, 4 pages for family portraits : illustrations ; 33 cm
Notes
Spine title: Pronouncing parallel Bible.
Some colored engravings by George B Harris & Sons and black-and-white engravings by G. Dure̹, P Grenier, and Heinridch J. M. F. Hofmann.
From the Collection of the Heritage Center Museum P97.10.1.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Sharpe family bible.
Genealogy of John W. Sharpe, 1874 - , and Ellen Nora Koser, 1878 - .
Genealogy of Sharpe family, 1874-1904.
Copy of genealogy in Sharpe family file.
Given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Quinn, Jr.
Calligraphy by Francis Blum.
Full leather pictorial binding with recesses with blind tooled on edges; front cover loose and heavily damaged; gilt edges.
Contents
History of the translation of the English Bible -- Contents of the books of the Old and New Testaments -- Revisers' Preface -- History of religious denominations of the world, both ancient and modern / H. D. Northrop-- Maps --Biographical sketches of the translators, reformers and martyrs / Joseph Jenkins -- Compresensive and critical history of all the books of the Holy Bible / William Smith, Dean Milman, John Kitto, Von Ewald, and Michelson -- The tabernacle in the wilderness, a description of the first sanctuary erected by the Israelites to the worship of almighty God -- A comprehensive and critical description of the Israelitish tabernacle and its sacred furniture ; -- "My father's house." description of the temples of Solomon and Herod / Philip Lee -- The cities and towns of the Bible, with descriptions and explanations / John Wilson -- Chronological and other valuable tables ... -- Natural history of the Bible: containing descriptions of the animals, birds, insects and reptiles / A. F. Thomspon -- Illustrations and descripton of ancient money... -- Illustrations and explanations of the proverbs of Solomon / Edward D. Lewis -- The parables of our Lord Jesus Christ / ill. by Joseph Haines -- Captivating Bible stories for the young, comprising narratives of interesting scenes and events -- Complete and practical household dictionary of the Bible / William Smith -- Explanatory key to the vowel and consonant sounds in the perfect self-pronouncing Bible -- Only authentic self-pronoundcing dictionary of the proper names in the Bible... / J. R Jones -- Scenes and incidents in the life of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ / Arthur P. Hayes -- Parables of our Lord illustrated and explained -- Hofmann gallery of original New Testament illustrations -- Revisors' preface -- List of readings and renderings preferred by the American Committee, recorded at their desire -- A chronological index to the Holy Bible -- Four thousand questions and answers on the Old and New Testaments -- Scripture difficulties explained -- Complete concordance to the Old and New Testaments -- The Psalms of David in metre.
Subjects
Sharpe family, - Genealogy.
Sharpe, John W., - 1874- .
Koser, Ellen Nora, - 1878- .
Quinn, Thomas S. Quinn and wife.
Koser family.
Additional Author
Dore̹, Gustaav,
Grenier, P,
Hofmann, Heinrich J. M. F.
Blum, Francis,
Additional Title
Bible.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 S532 1892
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The Aby family of Peoria County, Illinois : the Eaby family of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : progeny of Theodorus Eby (1663-1732), the Swiss Mennonite pioneer of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18789
Author
Aby, Franklin Stanton,
Date of Publication
1924.
Call Number
929 E16ac
Alternate Title
Eby family bulletin
Responsibility
by Malvina (Stanton) Aby (1826-1904) and her son Franklin Stanton Aby.
Author
Aby, Franklin Stanton,
Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill
Date of Publication
1924.
Physical Description
101 p. : maps, facs. ; 28 cm.
Series
Eby family bulletin
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Eby, Theodorus, - 1663-1732 - Family.
Eby, Benjamin, - 1801-1867 - Family.
Barnes, Timothy, - 1780-1873 - Family.
Cole, Gideon, - 1751-1826 - Family.
Stanton, Clark, - 1776-1850 - Family.
Eby family.
Barnes family.
Cole family.
Stanton family.
Mennonites - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Peoria County (Ill.) - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Aby, Malvina Stanton,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 E16ac
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In the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Eastern District : January term 1925, No. 257 - Elizabeth Kuhns, to the use of Frank. S. Everts and Silas E. Overdeer, Partners, Trading as Everts and Overdeed, appellants, vs. Conestoga Traction Company, Appellee - Brief for appellee - Brief from judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, to June term , 1920, No. 87

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16234
Date of Publication
[1925?]
Call Number
346.032 S631
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia]
Publisher
[s.n.],
Date of Publication
[1925?]
Physical Description
9 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
"S. R. Zimmerman, John E. Malone, attorneys for appelee."
Subjects
Kuhns, Elizabeth.
Zimmerman, S. R.
Malone, John E.
Everts & Overdeer (firm).
Conestoga Traction Company.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Supreme Court.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
346.032 S631
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Holy Bible containing the King James and the revised versions of the Old and New Testaments, arranged in parallel columns the text conformable to that of the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge : with a complete concordance and the Psalms of David in metre, copious marginal references, chronological tables, and many important and valuable aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures, written to increase the interest in and simplify the Word of God

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19876
Edition
Self-pronouncing ed.
Date of Publication
â„—â™­1892.
Call Number
220 G492 1892
Edition
Self-pronouncing ed.
Place of Publication
Place not identified
Publisher
publisher not identified,
Date of Publication
â„—â™­1892.
Physical Description
12. 8, 16, 48, 16, 6, 4, 6, [8], 6, 24, 112, 48, 16, 1018, viii, 16, 8 , [32], 1027-1338, 8, 48, 36, : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm
Notes
Includes Apocrypha.
On spine: Pronouncing Parallel Bible.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availaability, an appointment may be required.
Several pages torn or detached.
Gingrich family bible.
Genealogy of Herman C. Gingrich (1873) and Annie E. White (1869) 1869-1903.
Calligraphy by G. H. Luther and David C. Hoke.
One 18 x 11 cm. sheet with attached white braiding containing an obituary of Ella May Hauck (1899) removed to MG-399 Gingerich family bible.
Full leather binding with recesses and gilt edges.
Contents
History of the translation of the English Bible -- Contents of the books of the Old and New Testaments -- Revisors' preface / Jerusalem Chambers, Westminister Abbey -- History of the religious denominations of the world, both ancient and modern / H. D. Northrop -- Chronological and other valuable tables... -- Maps of the Bible lands -- Story of the Old Testament heroes ... / Philip Smith -- The tabernacle in the wilderness ... / Joseph L. Townsend -- "My father's house," descriptions of the temples of Solomon and Herod / Philip Lee -- Cities and towns of the Bible, with descriptions and explanations / John Wilson -- Biographical sketches of the translators, reformers and martyrs... / Joseph Jenkins -- Illustrations and explanations of the proverbs of Solomon / Edward D Lewis -- The parables of our Lord SaviourJesus Christ / Joseph Haines -- Captivating Bible stories for the young comprising narratives of interesting scenes and events -- Complete and practical household dictionary of the Bible / William Smith -- Comprehensive and critical history of all the books of the Holy Bible / William Smith --Explanatory key to the vowel and consonant sounds in the perfect self-pronouncing Bible -- Only authentic self-pronouncing dictionary of the proper names in the Bible / J.R. Jones --Appendix -- Family sheets -- Scenes and incidents in the life of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ / Arthur P. Hayes -- The life of St. Paul / Charles Farrar -- The parables of our Lord Jesus Christ illustrated by John Franklin -- Gallery of scripture illustrations -- The Books of the New Testament -- List of readings and renderings prerferred by the American Committee, recorded at their desire -- A chronological index to the Holy Bible -- The psalms of David in metre -- Portrait sheets.
Subjects
Gingrich, Herman C ., - 1873 - .
White, Annie E., - 1869 - .
Hauck, Ella May , - 1899.
Luther, G. H., - Calligrapher .
Hoke, David C., - Calligrapher
Gingrich family - Genealogy
Additional Title
Bible.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 G492 1892
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A narrative of the captivity and sufferings of Benjamin Gilbert and his family. Who were surprised by the Indians and taken from their farm, on Mahoning creek, in Penn township. Northampton county, not far from where Fort Allen was built, on the frontier of Pennsylvania, in the spring of 1780

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6082
Author
Walton, William,
Date of Publication
1890.
Call Number
974.822 N218
Author
Walton, William,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Priv. print.,
Date of Publication
1890.
Physical Description
1 p.l., 38 p. 24 cm.
Notes
150 copies printed.
Subjects
Gilbert, Benjamin, - 1711-1780.
Indians of North America
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.822 N218
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The American genealogist : being a catalogue of family histories, a bibliography of American genealogy or a list of the title pages of books and pamphlets on family history, published in America, from 1771 to date

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6093
Edition
4th ed. /
Date of Publication
1897.
Call Number
929.1 M969 1897
Edition
4th ed. /
Place of Publication
Albany, N.Y
Publisher
J. Munsell's Sons,
Date of Publication
1897.
Physical Description
328 p. ; 27 cm.
Notes
Spine title: Munsell's American genealogist.
Former editions were edited by William H. Whitmore in 1862, 1868, and 1875.
Subjects
United States - Genealogy - Bibliography.
Additional Author
Whitmore, William Henry,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 M969 1897
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In the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia District : Elizabeth Kuhns, to the use of Frank. S. Everts and Silas E. Overdeer, Partners, Trading as Everts and Overdeed, appellants, vs. Conestoga Traction Company, Appellee - Brief of appellants - Appeal from judgment of the Court of Common Pleas of Lancaster County, to June term , 1920, No. 87

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16235
Date of Publication
[1925?]
Call Number
346.032 S631c
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia]
Publisher
[s.n.],
Date of Publication
[1925?]
Physical Description
23,41 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
"K. L. Shirk, John A. Coyle, attorneys for appellants.
Subjects
Kuhns, Elizabeth.
Shirk, K. L.
Coyle, John A.
Everts & Overdeer (firm).
Conestoga Traction Company.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Supreme Court.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
346.032 S631c
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The Henckel family records : a periodical publication devoted to collecting and preserving the history of the Henckel family in Europe and America, 1635-1717

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17742
Date of Publication
1926-
Call Number
929 H494b
Responsibility
Henckel Family Association.
Place of Publication
New Market, Va
Publisher
The Henckel Press,
Date of Publication
1926-
Physical Description
v. : plates, ports., facsims. ; 24 cm.
Dates of Publication
No. 1 (May 1926)-
Ceased publication with no. 14 with Aug. 1939?
Notes
Editor: Elon O. Henkel.
LCHS has: #8, Jan. 1932 - #14, Aug. 1939.
Subjects
Henckel family (Anthony Jacob Henckel, 1668-1728)
Henckel family.
Additional Author
Henkel, Elon Osiander,
Additional Corporate Author
Henckel Family Association.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 H494b
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Journal of an English emigrant farmer : a record of the journey of an unknown Englishman to America in the year 1838 and his sojourn for a summer among the early pioneer settlers of Muncy Valley

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo8103
Date of Publication
1928.
Call Number
974.851 J86
  1 website  
Responsibility
edited by T. Kenneth Wood.
Place of Publication
Williamsport [Pa.]
Publisher
Lycoming Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1928.
Physical Description
38 p., [7] leaves of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Proceedings and papers - Lycoming Historical Society ; no. 6
Notes
"Occasional Publication No. 6."
Subjects
Farmers
United States - Description and travel - 1783-1848.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel - Personal narratives.
Additional Author
Wood, T. Kenneth.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.851 J86
Websites
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A genealogy of the Hess family from the first emigrant to this country down to the present time as far as could be ascertained

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo673
Author
Hess, John H.,
Date of Publication
1896
Call Number
929 h586
Responsibility
by John H. Hess.
Author
Hess, John H.,
Place of Publication
Lititz, Pa
Publisher
J.H. Hess,
Date of Publication
1896
Physical Description
248, [12] p. ; 14 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
Hess family (Samuel Hess, fl. 1712)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 h586
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Gottlieb Mittelberger's journey to Pennsylvania in the year 1750 and return to Germany in the year 1754 : containing not only a description of the country according to its present condition, but also a detailed account of the sad and unfortunate circumstances of most of the Germans that have emigrated, or are emigrating to that country

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17741
Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
917.48 M685
Responsibility
translated from the German by Carl Theo. Eben.
Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Uniform Title
Gottlieb Mittelbergers Reise nach Pennsylvanien im Jahr 1750.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.J. McVey,
Date of Publication
1898.
Physical Description
129 p. : facsim. ; 21 cm.
Notes
With facsimile t.p. of original German ed.: Stuttgard : Gedrukt ben Gottlieb Friderich Jenisch, 1756.
Summary
"Mittelberger's travelogue provides a firsthand historic account of the misery and exploitation of German immigrants during the US colonial period. In his work, he tries to convince his fellow Germans not to immigrate to the American colonies, as the forfeiture of freedom, cost of money, lack of health, and loss of life are too exorbitant to risk and sacrifice. Although never an indentured servant, Mittelberger's written testament is one of several surviving historic works describing the hardships of the redemption system. His meticulous account of his sea voyage to the British Atlantic colonies and subsequent experiences in Pennsylvania has become academically notable, due to the scarcity in primary source material concerning several of the issues he details. Such topics include religious practices in colonial Pennsylvania, European passenger fares for children and adults, as well as the nature and consequences of epidemics on colonial era ships.The work is also noted for its lengthy discussion of sexuality and social mores, including an account of a bigamous threesome and the status of illegitimate children, as evidencing the religious and sexual tolerance of colonial America. Gottlieb Mittelberger traveled to Pennsylvania from Germany in 1750 on a ship primarily filled with poorer immigrants who would become indentured servants upon arriving in Philadelphia. Mittelberger was not a servant, and worked as a school master and organist for three years before returning to Germany in 1754." [from Wikipedia]
Subjects
Mittelberger, Gottlieb - Travel - Pennsylvania.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel - Early works to 1800.
Pennsylvania - Emigration and immigration.
Additional Author
Eben, Carl Theodor,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.48 M685
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Gottlieb Mittelberger's journey to Pennsylvania in the year 1750 and return to Germany in the year 1754 : containing not only a description of the country according to its present condition, but also a detailed account of the sad and unfortunate circumstances of most of the Germans that have emigrated, or are emigrating to that country

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7300
Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Date of Publication
1898.
Call Number
974.802812 M685
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Responsibility
translated from the German by Carl Theo. Eben.
Author
Mittelberger, Gottlieb.
Uniform Title
Gottlieb Mittelbergers Reise nach Pennsylvanien im Jahr 1750.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.J. McVey,
Date of Publication
1898.
Physical Description
129 p. : facsim. ; 21 cm.
Notes
With facsimile t.p. of original German ed.: Stuttgard : Gedrukt ben Gottlieb Friderich Jenisch, 1756.
Summary
Gottlieb Mittelberger (1714-1758) was a German author, schoolmaster, organist, and Lutheran pastor. He was best known for his work Journey to Pennsylvania (1756). Mittelberger's travelogue provides a firsthand historic account of the misery and exploitation of German immigrants during the US colonial period. In his work, he tries to convince his fellow Germans not to immigrate to the American colonies, as the forfeiture of freedom, cost of money, lack of health, and loss of life are too exorbitant to risk and sacrifice.
Subjects
Mittelberger, Gottlieb - Journeys - Pennsylvania.
Germans - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Emigration and immigration.
Additional Author
Eben, Carl Theodor,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.802812 M685
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