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How the Pennsylvania railroad came through Lancaster

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1907
How the Pennsylvania Railroad Came Through Lancaster. The casual purchase of a basketful of old books at a recent public sale threw into my possession three small manuscript volumes of rare local in- terest. They relate to an incident in the history of Lancaster city and os the public works of the
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by Hon. W. U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1907
Physical Description
[75]-113 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 11, no. 3
Subjects
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Railroads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Lancaster (Pa.) - Politics and government - 20th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 11, number 3 (1907), p. 75-113Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.11
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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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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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Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.5
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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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Responsibility
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,
Contained In
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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The Wabank House : the story of a Lancaster County summer resort

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1905
: Diffenderffer, Frank Ried, 1833-1921. Title: The Wabank House : the story of a Lancaster County summer resort / by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt.D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Wabank House (Lancaster, Pa.) Historic buildings--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Resorts--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster
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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
1905
Physical Description
[3]-24 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 1
Subjects
Wabank House (Lancaster, Pa.)
Historic buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Resorts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Buildings, structures, etc.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 9, number 1 (1905), p. 3-24Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.9
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The newspapers of Lancaster County

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1902
newspapers of Lancaster County / by F. R. Diffenderffer. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): American newspapers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. German American newspapers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Newspapers. Lancaster (Pa.)--Newspapers. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster
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Responsibility
by F. R. Diffenderffer.
Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1902
Physical Description
[103]-113 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 6, no. 8
Subjects
American newspapers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
German American newspapers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Newspapers.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Newspapers.
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Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.6
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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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Responsibility
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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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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Revolutionary soldiers at Donegal

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Author
Evans, Samuel,
Date of Publication
1908
): Donegal Presbyterian Church (East Donegal, Pa.) Soldiers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Cemeteries--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1908 Description: [303]-306 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster
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by Samuel Evans, Esq.
Author
Evans, Samuel,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1908
Physical Description
[303]-306 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 12, no. 8
Subjects
Donegal Presbyterian Church (East Donegal, Pa.)
Soldiers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Cemeteries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 12, number 8 (1908), p. 303-306Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.12
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Fortieth anniversary souvenir : Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 1867-Michaelmas-1907 September 29th

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Corporate Author
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (Lancaster, Pa.)
Date of Publication
1907.
Call Number
284.1 C554f
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Alternate Title
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1867-Michaelmas-1907 September 29th
Corporate Author
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (Lancaster, Pa.)
Place of Publication
[Lancaster, Pa.?]
Publisher
[Committee],
Date of Publication
1907.
Physical Description
93 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Notes
Committee: Jacob P. Ackerman, Harry L. Coho, William E. Nauman.
Cover title.
Laid in between front cover and flyleaf: The ministerium at work: News of the Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania and adjacent states, vol 21, no. 1, Philadelphia, Pa, January 20, 1946.
Subjects
Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (Lancaster, Pa.)
Lutheran Church - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lutheran Church.
Pennsylvania - Church history.
Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Church history.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
284.1 C554f
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Letter of Edward Shippen of Lancaster, 1754

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Author
Shippen, Edward,
Date of Publication
1906.
Call Number
905.748 HSP v.30
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Author
Shippen, Edward,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania ,
Date of Publication
1906.
Physical Description
pp. 85-90 ; 23 cm.
Notes
In: Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, v. 30.
Summary
The article focuses on a letter from Edward Shippen lll to his son, Edward Shippen lV (who would later become the Chief Justice of Pennsylvania). The letter contains advice on how to live a good and productive life both in business and family life.
Subjects
Shippen, Edward, - 1639-1712 - Correspondence.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Periodical Article
Call Number
905.748 HSP v.30
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Early German printers in Lancaster

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1904
: Early German printers in Lancaster / by F. R. Diffenderffer, Litt. D. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County. Printing--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Printers--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Lancaster (Pa.)--Biography. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical
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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
1904
Physical Description
[53]-83 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 8, no. 3
Subjects
Newspapers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Printing - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Printers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Biography.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 8, number 3 (1904), p. 53-83Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.8
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An authentic history of Donegal Presbyterian Church : located in East Donegal Township, Lancaster Co., Pa

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Author
Ziegler, J. L.
Date of Publication
1902
Call Number
285.1 D681z
Responsibility
by J.L. Ziegler.
Author
Ziegler, J. L.
Place of Publication
Mount Joy, Pa
Publisher
[s.n.],
Date of Publication
1902
Physical Description
173, xii p., [8] leaves of plates : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes tombstone inscriptions from adjoining cemetery and Donegal Moravian Church information with partial gravestone inscriptions.
Some included family names are: Agnew, Armstrong, Bayly, Boggs, Boyd, Cameron, Clark, Cooke, Dodge, Duffey, Ellmaker, Evans, Ferree, Galbraith, Hatfield, Hayes, Lowery, Lytle, McClean, McConaughy, Mehappey, Moore, Park, Patterson, Pedan, Pinkerton, Richards, Schock, Scott, Sheller, Spangler, Spear, Stahl, Sterrett, Watson, Whitehill and Woods.
Subjects
Donegal Presbyterian Church (East Donegal, Pa.) - History.
Donegal Moravian Church (Donegal, Lancaster County, Pa.) - History.
Presbyterians - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
285.1 D681z
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The great Conestoga road

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1908
" and Bryn Mawr. (Bryn Mawr is on the Pennsylvania railroad, and one of the stations.) He says, also, at page 368, that what we are accustomed to call Montgomery avenue or Lancaster Road, extending from High street (now Market street) to Lancaster, was formerly known as the old Con- estoga Road, but was
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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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P. R. R, [Pennsylvania Rail Road] How the "Main Line" was constructed through the city

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1907.
Call Number
385 H526
Responsibility
by W. U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
[S. l
Publisher
s. n.] ;
Date of Publication
1907.
Physical Description
19 p. ; 22 c.m.
Notes
"A Paper Read before the Lancaster County Historical Society, May 1, 1907."
Subjects
Pennsylvania Railroad - History.
Railroads - United States
Railroads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
385 H526
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Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Physical Description
2 vol. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
A series of pamphlets bound together.
Contents
Vol 1: Father Ferdinand Farmer, an apostolic missionary in three states by John F. Quirk--A discourse, delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854 by P.J. Timlow--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Christ Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pa.--Report of the commissioners appointed to examine the affairs of the Lancaster Savings Institution.
Vol.2: Resources and industries of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa.--Historical sketch of St. Anthony's Church, Lancaster, Penna., 1870-1895 by Anthony F. Dorley--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Historical sketch of Zion's Reformed Church [Millersville] by D.H. Landis.
Subjects
Timlow, P.J.
St. Anthony's Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Christ Lutheran Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Lancaster Savings Institution - Report.
Leacock Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.) - History.
Sacred Heart Academy (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
St. Anthony's Parochial School (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.)
Reformed Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Roman Catholic Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Lutheran Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Millersville (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
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Directory of rural residents comprising the names of residents on rural free delivery routes in the vicinity of Lancaster and Columbia

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Date of Publication
1905
Call Number
917.4815 D598c 1905-1906
Place of Publication
Norfolk, VA
Publisher
The Directories Publishing Corporation ;
Date of Publication
1905
Physical Description
unp. 28 cm.
Notes
Photocopy.
Directory for 1905-6
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Columbia (Pa.) - Directories.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
917.4815 D598c 1905-1906
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The story of a picture

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Author
Diffenderffer, Frank Ried,
Date of Publication
1905
- cipal portion of Lancaster Borough was confined to two squares, or less, in every direction from the centre of the town, although buildings were strag- gling, more or less remote from each other, over a far greater area. Finding of the Picture. But I must now return to the pic- ture and relate the few
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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
1905
Physical Description
[182]-230 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 9, no. 7
Subjects
Church buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 1775-1865.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Buildings, structures, etc.
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Historical points of interest along the Strasburg trolley road

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Author
Franklin, Walter M.
Date of Publication
1903
Farmers' National Bank, and ran what was known as the Blue Line freight cars on the Pennsylvania Railroad. His sister, Ann Miller, survives at the age of 91, and resides in the old home- stead at Lampeter Square. One of the earliest settlements in Lancaster county was made in Lam- peter township in the
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Responsibility
by Walter M. Franklin, Esq.
Author
Franklin, Walter M.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1903
Physical Description
[3]-14 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 7, no. 1
Subjects
Street-railroads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Description and travel.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 7, number 1 (1903), p. 3-14Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.7
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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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Gleanings from an old newspaper

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Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Date of Publication
1903
Responsibility
by Mrs. Mary N. Robinson.
Author
Robinson, Mary N.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1903
Physical Description
[143]-153 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 7, no. 7/8
Subjects
Newspapers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 1775-1865.
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