"Levi Henry Crouse and Mary Louise Worrest were married marh 7, 1843 at the ages 26 and 18 years in Paradise, Lancaster co [sic] Pa. by Rev., Edward y. Buchanan of the Epsicopal church [sic], a brother of the President James Buchanan. Our parents named their first born -- a boy for that minister, Edward Buchanan."
"Aunt Kate was a teacher for some time at Millersville, Pennsylvania Normal School. The school published a magazine entitles [sic] 'The Page Monthly.' Her intimate frind on the faculty was Rose Budd, who wrote an article for the magazine entitled 'Let me die in Autumn.' It was Clara's last school days that she choose [sic] that poem for her recitation. Her wich was granted when she passed away Sept. 1, 1860."
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
This is the sequel to the author's first book about the Underground Railroad. It follows the routes north, south, east and west from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and tells the story of its "conductors", men and women who helped slaves escape to freedom. Nicely illustrated with black & white photographs and drawings. [from Amazon.com]
Westminster, Md. (Rear 63 E. Main St., Westminster 21157)
Publisher
Family Line Publications,
Date of Publication
1995-<1998>
Physical Description
v. <1-3> : map ; 21 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Contents
v. 1. Quaker records of Bradford Monthly Meeting (Bradford family records, marriages, etc.).--v. 2 Early church records of Chester County, Pennsylvania, by Charlotte Meldum & Martha Reamy (includes Uwchland monthly meeting; East Vincent Reformed Congregation; Goshen monthly meeting, and New Garden monthly meeting).--v. 3 Early church recrods of Chester County, Pennsylvania (includes map of townships of Chester County, Kennett monthly meeting (abstracted by Gilbert Cope); Londongrove monthly meeting (abstracted by Gilbert Cope); Vestry book of St. John's Church, Pequay (copied by Julius F. Sachse); and Great Valley Baptist Church members.
Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone F
Description
Document type: Specifications for repairs to bridges in Repair Zone F.
1. Octoraro No. 1
[Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County]
Location: At Steeleville, Sadsbury Twp.
2. Octoraro No. 1.5
Location: At Ross' Fording.
3. Andrew's Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]
4. Newcomer's Bridge, also known as Octoraro No. 5 [?]
5. Octoraro No. 3
Location: Over Octoraro Creek at Bell Bank, Colerain Twp.
6. Worth's Bridge, also known as Octoraro No. 5 [?]
[Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp., Chester County]
Admin/Biographical History
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
[Sadsbury Twp. and West Fallowfield Twp., Chester County]
2. Bridge No. 1.5
Ross' Fording Bridge
3. Bridge No. 2
Andrew's Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Upper Oxford Twp., Chester County]
4. Bridge No. 2.5
Newcomer's Bridge
5. Bridge No. 3
Bell's Fording Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Chester County]
6. Bridge No. 4
Holmes' Fording Bridge
[Colerain Twp. and Lower Oxford Twp.], Chester County
7. Bridge No. 5
Worth Fording Bridge
8. Bridge No. 6
Bunting Ford Bridge
Admin/Biographical History
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
