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Donegal in the Revolution--patriotism and piety

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Author
Brosius, Marriott,
Date of Publication
1900
-Irish--Pennsylvania. Historical markers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Donegal (Pa.)--History. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1899-1900 Description: [44]-62 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical
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by Hon. Marriott Brosius.
Author
Brosius, Marriott,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1900
Physical Description
[44]-62 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 4, no. 2
Notes
Contains poem "Peace to the Brave" by Lloyd Mifflin.
Subjects
Mifflin, Lloyd, - 1846-1921.
Lowry family.
Galbraith family.
Daughters of the American Revolution. - Witness Tree Chapter (Lancaster, Pa.)
Scots-Irish - Pennsylvania.
Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Donegal (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Additional Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Mifflin, Lloyd,
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 4, number 2 (1900), p. 44-62Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.4
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Governor Wood, of Virginia

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Author
Steinman, George.
Date of Publication
1906
%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Steinman, George. Title: Governor Wood, of Virginia / by George Steinman. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Wood, James, 1750- Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1905/1906 Description: [157]-161
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by George Steinman.
Author
Steinman, George.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1906
Physical Description
[157]-161 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 5
Subjects
Wood, James, - 1750-
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 10, number 5 (1906), p. 157-161Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.10
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Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Date of Publication
1900
tablet, erected by the Lancaster County Historical Society, marks his country home. A stained glass window is his memorial in St. James' Church. His grave is in Christ Church Cemetery, Philadelphia. Of the 7,357 militia and 22,198 Con- tinentals furnished by Pennsylvania from 1775 to 1783, Lancaster
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by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson.
Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1900
Physical Description
[97]-109 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 4, no. 5/6
Summary
Assorted observations of events in 18th century Lancaster County.
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 4, number 5/6 (1900), p. 97-109Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.4
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Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Date of Publication
1901
672, 60 shillings on each. Many of the Hamilton deeds for lots will be found by consulting Book A, Volume 6 and Book I, in the Re- corder's Office, at Lancaster. Pa. In 1729, when Lancaster county was laid out, John Wright, Caleb Pearce, Thomas Edwards and James Mitchell were the Commissioners to lay
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by S. M. Sener, Esq.
Author
Sener, Samuel Miller,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[121]-133 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 6
Summary
''How, when and where (Lancaster,Pa ) laid out by the Hamiltons in1730 . The Hamilton ancestry and coat of arms.The ground rents, the market houses and the public spring . The population at various periods. "
Subjects
Lancaster Townstead (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Why was Postlethwaite's chosen and then abandoned as the county seat of Lancaster County?

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Author
Landis, David H.,
Date of Publication
1908
agricultural than after their needs were supplied through ³Alsop's Maryland, pp. 38-42. (4)Mombert's History of Lancaster County, p. 372. (5)Acrelius' "New Sweden" (Memoirs Pennsylvania Historical Society, vol. xi), p. 146. �the traffic with the traders, after which their clothing and their habits greatly
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by D. H. Landis.
Author
Landis, David H.,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[137]-167 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 4
Summary
"Giving an authentic sketch of the conditions as they appeared here before the scenes were changed by the first Europeans. Also, brief sketches of the Susquehannock or Conestoga Indians, the Traders, Penn's Troubles, the Palatines, Councils held at the Indian Town of Conestoga, Beginning of Lancaster City, Conestoga Manor and the location and present owners of prominent places which were intimately associated with Postlethwaite's; adding a sketch of John Cartlege, the King's first magistrate of what is now Lancaster County."
Subjects
Postlethwaite, John.
Postlethwaite Tavern (Conestoga Township, Pa.)
Indians of North America.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 4 (1908), p. 137-167Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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The birth of Lancaster County

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1908
Lancaster county, about 1526. About that time, John Fiske tells us, Lucas Vasquez d'Ayllon came from Hispaniola, and "tried the Chesapeake Bay" in search of the northwest passage, and "ob- tained a grant and began to build a town."' But that town was likely south of the Pennsylvania line. Then next, about
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[5]-39 p. ; ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 1
Summary
A journal article that reviews the history of the area from prehistoric time through the occupation by Europeans. It details the growth of the area as part of Chester County and the successful effort to have the area recognized as a separate county.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - To 1775.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 1 (1908), p. 5-39Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1902
--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Debt--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1901-1902 Description: [3]-7 p. ; 23 cm. Series
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by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1902
Physical Description
[3]-7 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 6, no. 1/2
Subjects
Roses - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Debt - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.
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The great Conestoga road

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1908
Material: Book Subject(s): Conestoga Turnpike (Pa.)--History. Roads--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Maps. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1908 Description: [215]-232 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[215]-232 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 6
Subjects
Conestoga Turnpike (Pa.)
Roads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Maps.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 6 (1908), p. 215-232Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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Lancaster county Indians; annals of the Susquehannocks and other Indian tribes of the Susquehanna territory from about the year 1500 to 1763, the date of their extinction. An exhaustive and interesting series of historical papers descriptive of Lancaster county's Indians prior to and during the advent of the paleface

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1908.
Call Number
974.8011 E75
Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Date of Publication
1908.
Physical Description
2 p. β., [3]-415 p. 23 cm.
Notes
LCHS copy inscribed by author.
Subjects
Indians of North America - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Susquehanna Indians.
Conestoga Indians.
Pennsylvania - History - Colonial Period, ca. 1600-1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Antiquities
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 E75
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Sketch of Judge Thomas Edwards

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1909
. Frank Eshleman, Esq. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Edwards, Thomas, 1673-1764. Judges--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1909 Description: [111]-127 p
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1909
Physical Description
[111]-127 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 5
Subjects
Edwards, Thomas, - 1673-1764.
Judges - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 13, number 5 (1909), p. 111-127Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.13
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Major John Andre's residence in Lancaster

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1904
Major John Andre's Residence in Lancaster. In a notable passage of one of the finest outbursts of modern oratory, a great man, on a great occasion, stand- ing in a great place, suggested that while it reeked little what he and his colleagues said, where they then stood, the world could never forget
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Responsibility
by Hon. W. U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1904
Physical Description
[142]-172 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 5
Subjects
Andre, John, - 1751-1780.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 8, number 5 (1904), p. 142-172Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.8
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Earliest Reformed Church in Lancaster County

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Author
Dubbs, J. H.
Date of Publication
1901
County. Reformed Church--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Church buildings--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Conestoga (Pa. : Township)--History. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1900/1901 Description: [3]-16 p. ; 23 cm. Series
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Responsibility
by Rev. Joseph H. Dubbs, D.D.
Author
Dubbs, J. H.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1901
Physical Description
[3]-16 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 5, no. 1
Subjects
Heller's Church - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Reformed Church - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Church buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Conestoga (Pa. : Township) - History.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Cresap's war : the Lancaster County border struggle

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1909
.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1909 Description: [237]-254 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 9 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.13 Location: LCHSJL -- Journal Article (reading room
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1909
Physical Description
[237]-254 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 9
Subjects
Cresap, Thomas, - 1702-1790.
Cresap's War
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Boundaries.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 13, number 9 (1909), p. 237-254Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.13
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List of the titles and brief descriptions of the papers read before the Lancaster County Historical Society

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Date of Publication
1908
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.12
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[339]-355 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 10
Subjects
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.) - Periodicals - Indexes.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - Periodicals.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.12
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Ceremonies at the dedication of the equestrian statue of Major-General Anthony Wayne, Commander-in-chief of the U. S. Army : Erected by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on the revolutionary camp ground at Valley Forge, June 20, 1908

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Date of Publication
1909.
Call Number
923.5 W359p
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Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
Harrisburg publishing co.,
Date of Publication
1909.
Physical Description
81 p. : plates, map (1 fold.) ; 23 cm.
Summary
Includes text of oration by former Governor Samuel Pennypacker.
Subjects
Wayne, Anthony, - 1745-1796.
Valley Forge (Pa.) - History.
United States - History - Revolution - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.5 W359p
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Our first Civil Courts

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1906
): Courts--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Politics and government--To 1775. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1905/1906 Description: 416-430 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1906
Physical Description
416-430 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 11
Subjects
Courts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - To 1775.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 10, number 11 (1906), p. 416-430Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.10
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Charles Hall: a revolutionary worthy

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Author
Robinson, Mary L.
Date of Publication
1904.
, Charles, 1720?-1783. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1903-4 Description: [177]-182 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 6 Call Number
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Responsibility
by Mrs. Mary L. Robinson.
Author
Robinson, Mary L.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1904.
Physical Description
[177]-182 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 6
Subjects
Hall, Charles, - 1720?-1783.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Old roads of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania : paper read before the Hamilton Library Association, Carlisle, Pa., March 23, 1909

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Author
Hemminger, J. D.
Date of Publication
1909]
Call Number
974.843 C969m v. 4
Responsibility
by J.D. Hemminger.
Author
Hemminger, J. D.
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1909]
Physical Description
44 p. : maps ; 23 cm.
Notes
At head of title: Local history.
Subjects
Roads - Pennsylvania - Cumberland County.
Cumberland County (Pa.) - History.
Additional Corporate Author
Hamilton Library and Historical Association of Cumberland County (Carlisle, Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.843 C969m v. 4
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History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania : from the discovery of the Delaware to the present time

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Author
Davis, W. W. H.
Edition
2d ed., rev. and enl. / with a genealogical and personal history of Bucks County, prepared under the editorial supervision of Warren S. Ely and John W. Jordan.
Date of Publication
1905.
Call Number
974.821 D265
Responsibility
by William W.H. Davis.
Author
Davis, W. W. H.
Edition
2d ed., rev. and enl. / with a genealogical and personal history of Bucks County, prepared under the editorial supervision of Warren S. Ely and John W. Jordan.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Lewis Publishing Co.,
Date of Publication
1905.
Physical Description
3 v. : ill., maps, ports. ; 27 cm.
Notes
Vol. 2 includes a historical index for vol. 1 and 2. The index for vol. 3 is a personal name index and follows the introduction.
Subjects
Natural history - Pennsylvania - Bucks County.
Bucks County (Pa.) - History.
Bucks County (Pa.) - Biography.
Bucks County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Ely, Warren Smedley,
Jordan, John W.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.821 D265
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Odds and ends of local history

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1906
accordance witn that act, Lieut. Governor James Hamilton, on August 16, 1750, issued a proclamation di- rected to the Sheriff of every county in the Province to present himself to the Governor, at Philadelphia, on or before September 1 of the same year, to make known and certify to the number of such iron
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by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1906
Physical Description
181-215 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 10, no. 6
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 10, number 6 (1906), p. 181-215Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.10
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