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Retrospect of western travel

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo757
Author
Martineau, Harriet,
Date of Publication
1838.
Call Number
917.3 M384
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Responsibility
By Harriet Martineau ...
Author
Martineau, Harriet,
Place of Publication
London, New York
Publisher
Saunders and Otley; Sold by Harper & Brothers,
Date of Publication
1838.
Physical Description
2 v. 19 cm.
Notes
LCHS copyinscribed: Catharine Yeates, 1839.
Summary
This English journalist travelled in the United States in the early 19th century making observations about its politics and social customs.
Subjects
United States - Description and travel.
United States - Social life and customs.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
917.3 M384
Websites
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Das neue Testament unsers Herrn und Heilandes Jesu Christi

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16221
Edition
10te. mit stereotypen gedruckte aufl.
Date of Publication
1839.
Call Number
220 H313p 1839
Responsibility
Nach der deutschen uebersetzung von dr. Martin Luther. Mit kurzem inhalt eines jeden capitels, vollständiger anweisung gleicher schriftstellen und aller sonn- und festtäglichen evangelien und episteln. Mit 12 bildern geziert.
Edition
10te. mit stereotypen gedruckte aufl.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
S. Peters,
Date of Publication
1839.
Physical Description
511, 5 p. : front., plates ; 17 cm.
Notes
Leather over boards with one clasp missing and no spine label.
Subjects
Pennsylvania imprints
Pennsylvania imprints - Pennsylvania - Harrisburg.
Additional Author
Luther, Martin,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
220 H313p 1839
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Author
Lavater, Johann Caspar,
Edition
1st American ed.
Date of Publication
1830.
Call Number
090 L244ai 1830
Responsibility
Tr. from the original manuscript of the Rev. John Caspar Lavater; citizen of Zuric ...
Author
Lavater, Johann Caspar,
Edition
1st American ed.
Place of Publication
Lancaster
Publisher
W. Albright,
Date of Publication
1830.
Physical Description
140 p. 14 cm.
Notes
Tr. by Henry Fuseli.
Additional Author
Fuseli, Henry,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244ai 1830
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Gristmills of the Good family of Martic, Conestoga, Pequea Townships [Lancaster County, Pa.] / by John J. Good

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16310
Author
Good, John J.
Date of Publication
[2010]
Call Number
725.4 G646
Author
Good, John J.
Place of Publication
Computer printout
Date of Publication
[2010]
Physical Description
4 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Good family.
Gristmills - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Water mills - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
725.4 G646
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Lancaster County, PA connections : evidence of persons residing in other states or countries with a connection to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : compiled from deeds recorded in Lancaster from 1770 to 1830

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16322
Author
Wevodau, Edward N.
Edition
1st ed.
Date of Publication
2010.
Call Number
974.815 LACO W544c
Responsibility
by Edward N. Wevodau.
ISBN
9781558565173 (v. 1)
1558565175 (v. 1)
9781558565197 (v. 2)
1558565191 (v. 2)
Author
Wevodau, Edward N.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
Apollo, Pa
Publisher
Closson Press,
Date of Publication
2010.
Physical Description
2 v. : map ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes indexes.
Subjects
Deeds - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Migration, Internal - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Emigration and immigration.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
974.815 LACO W544c
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Pennsylvania's revolution

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16436
Date of Publication
c2010.
Call Number
974.803 P397
Responsibility
edited by William Pencak.
ISBN
9780271035796 (cloth : alk. paper)
027103579X (cloth : alk. paper)
Place of Publication
University Park, Pa
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press,
Date of Publication
c2010.
Physical Description
viii, 396 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary
"A collection of essays on the American Revolution in Pennsylvania. Topics include the politicization of the English- and German-language press and the population they served; the Revolution in remote areas of the state; and new historical perspectives on the American and British armies during the Valley Forge winter"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Additional Author
Pencak, William,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.803 P397
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Shenk family history : 300 year story

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16481
Author
Shenk, John S.
Date of Publication
c2010.
Call Number
929 S548
Responsibility
by John S. Shenk, II.
Author
Shenk, John S.
Place of Publication
Morgantown, Pa
Publisher
Masthof Press,
Date of Publication
c2010.
Physical Description
108 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), coat of arms, maps ; 28 cm.
Notes
Sequel to: The path of faith, a 300 year heritage, 2002.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 108) and index.
Contents
Present-day Shenk heritage listings -- Early history of the Shenk family and name -- The "Shenk" name in early European history before 1500: Religious reform beginnings in Europe, 1450-1550 ; Early Shenk Swiss ancestors -- The Shenks in America: Basis of the research ; The Shenk descendants arrive in American ; The immigrants settle in Pennsylvania ; Life in the new world -- An organized look at Michael Shenk's descendants in America: Christian Shenk's descendants ; Hans Shenk's descendants ; Barbara Shenk's descendants ; Michael Shenk's descendants -- The first four generations in America: location of the Shenk ancestors -- A summary of the Shenk families at the end of the fourth generation -- Display of Shenk homes built or lived in after the first four generations.
Summary
"This book covers the first 4 generations of the Shenk family as it moved out from the Pequea settlement in 1717. It includes pictures of over 20 Shenk historical houses built by their descendants along with present day Shenk families and their stories"--Cover, p. [1].
Subjects
Schenk family.
Schenk family - Homes and haunts.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Buildings, structures, etc.
Eggiwil (Switzerland) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 S548
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A farm in Germantown: Charles Eberle's diary 1828-1836

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16483
Author
Eberle, Charles,
Date of Publication
2011.
Call Number
929 E16f
Responsibility
transcribed and edited by Jan Lundy and Judith Callard.
Author
Eberle, Charles,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Published by The Germantown Historical Society ,
Date of Publication
2011.
Physical Description
314 p. : ill. , 2011.
Notes
Includes index.
Charles Louis Eberle was born in Dalheim,Germany, in 1766. He took up the family trade of making cutlery and surgical instruments. He emigrated to America in 1794 and continued in his trade. He first lived in Philadelphia and later moved to New York state where he took up farming. He moved again to Germantown,PA, to help his son who was farming and operating a store. A daughter lived in Lancaster County,PA.
Subjects
Eberle family.
Pennsylvania Dutch
Germantown, Pa., - History - Personal narratives.
Diaries.
Additional Author
Lundy, Jan
Callard, Judith
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 E16f
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Thaddeus Stevens home & law office 45-47 South Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania : Application to National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16485
Author
Harris, Randolph J.
Date of Publication
2011.
Call Number
728.37 T363
Author
Harris, Randolph J.
Place of Publication
[N. l
Publisher
n. s.]
Date of Publication
2011.
Physical Description
32, [31] leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
"Submitted [to National Park Service National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom] on behalf of Lancaster County Convention Center Authority and LancasterHistory.org ... in Partnership with Pennyslvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau, January 2011, Prepared by Randy Harris, consulting historian, Lancaster, PA."
OMB Control Nol 1024-0232; Expires 5/31/2013.
Subjects
Stevens, Thaddeus, - 1792-1868.
Underground railroad - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
728.37 T363
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Heinrich Scherr/Share family graveyard in East Donegal Township, Lancaster County, PA

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16487
Date of Publication
2011
Call Number
310.35 S326
Responsibility
Photographed, transcribed and translated by James C. Landis.
Place of Publication
Computer printout
Date of Publication
2011
Physical Description
28 p. : ill. ; 28cm.
Notes
Includes biographical information on Heinrich Scherr/Henry Share.
Rineer's "Churches and Cemeteries of Lancaster County, Pa. " page 122, #24.
Subjects
Kauffman family.
Shelley family.
Heinrich Scherr/Share Family Graveyard - Pennsylvania - East Donegal Township.
Cemeteries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Author
Landis, James C.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
310.35 S326
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