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The dying confession of John Lechler : who was convicted for the murder of his wife Mary Lechler and sentenced to be executed on the 25th day of October, 1822, made in the presence of Samuel Carpenter, mayor of the city of Lancaster & others

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19553
Author
Lechler, John,
Date of Publication
1822.
Call Number
090 L244st 1822
Author
Lechler, John,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Penn
Publisher
S.C. Stambaugh, printer,
Date of Publication
1822.
Physical Description
16 pages ; 23 cm
Notes
Inscriped on first page: Jacob Bucher his book.
Bound with: A Report of the trial of John Lechler.
Subjects
Criminals - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Confession of judgment - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Confession of judgment.
Criminals.
Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
090 L244st 1822
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The story of tourism in Lancaster County, PA : The Garden Spot of the World, Lancaster County

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7610
Author
Stoltzfus, Louise.
Date of Publication
2000.
Call Number
338.4 S876
Responsibility
by Louise Stoltzfus.
Author
Stoltzfus, Louise.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Pennsylvania Dutch Convention and Visitors Bureau ,
Date of Publication
2000.
Physical Description
16 p. : ill. colored ; 28 cm.
Notes
Autographed by the author.
Subjects
Tourist trade - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
338.4 S876
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Gilbert family history : the story of John Gilbert who emigrated in 1682 from Cornwall, England to Bucks County, Pennsylvania and some of his descendants : including the Walton and Rakestraw families, and an account of the Indian captivity of the family of Benjamin Gilbert and Elizabeth Walton

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17449
Author
Lynch, Dennis P.
Date of Publication
2006].
Call Number
929 G464
Responsibility
[compiled by Dennis Lynch].
Author
Lynch, Dennis P.
Place of Publication
[Laurel, MD
Publisher
D. P. Lynch,
Date of Publication
2006].
Physical Description
[74] leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes An account of the captivity of Benjamin Gilbert and his family by the Indians, 1780-1782.
Cover title.
Includes bibliographical references (leaf 74)
Subjects
Gilbert, John, - 1629-1711 - Family.
Gilbert family.
Walton family.
Rakestraw family.
Quakers - Pennsylvania - Bucks County - Genealogy.
Society of Friends - Pennsylvania - Bucks County
Indian captivities.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 G464
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Rakestraw family history : the story of William Rakestraw who emigrated in 1684 from England to Pennsylvania, and his descendants, who intermarried with the Joseph Yard and Justinian Fox families, were members of the Carpenters Company of Philadelphia, and master builders of the city

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19053
Date of Publication
2007.
Call Number
929 R162
Responsibility
Dennis Lynch.
Place of Publication
Laurel, MD
Publisher
the author ,
Date of Publication
2007.
Physical Description
unp. : maps, photo ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Rakestraw family.
Yard family.
Fox family.
Gilbert family.
Downsing family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 R162
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Master index to the emigrants documented in the published works of Annette K. Burgert, F.A.S.G., F.G.S.P

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15926
Author
Burgert, Annette K.
Edition
Rev. and updated.
Date of Publication
2000.
Call Number
929.3 B954d
Author
Burgert, Annette K.
Edition
Rev. and updated.
Place of Publication
Myerstown, Pa
Morgantown, Pa
Publisher
AKB Publications,
Mastof Press.
Date of Publication
2000.
Physical Description
84 p. : map ; 28 cm.
Notes
"Index revised and updated May, 2000. Includes 18 titles."--Prelim. page.
Summary
Ann Burgert takes the names from passenger lists and connects them to church records in Germany. "This index includes names from 18 published volumes of 18th- and 19th-century emigrants that have been compiled by Burgert. The index includes the surname and given name of the emigrant, followed by the year of emigration when given, and a short citation for the work in which the emigrant appears."
Subjects
German Americans - Pennsylvania - Genealogy.
German Americans - Genealogy.
German Americans - Pennsylvania - Indexes.
German Americans - Indexes.
Immigrants - Pennsylvania - Registers.
Immigrants - United States - Registers.
Pennsylvania - Genealogy.
Germany - Genealogy.
Palatinate (Germany) - Genealogy.
Switzerland - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.3 B954d
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Extracts from the Ahimon Rezon, for the use of the members of Lodge no. 43, A. Y. M. : arranged in chapters to correspond with their by-laws

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17394
Corporate Author
Freemasons. Lodge, No. 43 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Date of Publication
[1825]
Call Number
366.1 F855ex
Corporate Author
Freemasons. Lodge, No. 43 (Lancaster, Pa.)
Place of Publication
Lancaster
Publisher
Myers & Wylie, printers,
Date of Publication
[1825]
Physical Description
v. ; 13-14 cm.
Notes
p. [23] has title: By-laws of Lodge, no. 43. A. Y. M. Lancaster :Myers & Wylie, printers, 5853. Similar title page for each edition.
Library has 1825, 1865, 18790, 1878, 1900 and 1929.
Printers: Lancaster : Cooper, Sanderson, & Co, Printers, 1865 -- Lancaster : Intelligencer Print, 1870 -- [N. l : n. s.] , [1878] -- Lancaster : The New Era Printing Co, 1900 -- Lancaster : Lancaster Press, 1929
Subjects
Freemasonry - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
366.1 F855ex
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Finding the way : the story of a combat navigator in World War II

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18053
Author
Farmer, Andrew H.
Date of Publication
2006.
Call Number
940.5491 F223f
Responsibility
by Andrew H. Farmer.
Author
Farmer, Andrew H.
Place of Publication
Lynchburg, VA
Publisher
Warwick House Publishing ,
Date of Publication
2006.
Physical Description
vii., 235 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-230) and index.
Subjects
World War, 1939-1945 - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
940.5491 F223f
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Powwowing among the Pennsylvania Dutch : a traditional medical practice in the modern world

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15472
Author
Kriebel, David W.,
Date of Publication
c2007.
Call Number
398.089 K925
Responsibility
David W. Kriebel.
ISBN
9780271032139 (cloth : alk. paper)
0271032138 (cloth : alk. paper)
Author
Kriebel, David W.,
Place of Publication
University Park, Pa
Publisher
Pennsylvania State University Press,
Date of Publication
c2007.
Physical Description
xi, 295 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society ; v. 41. Pennsylvania German history and culture series ; no. 8
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-286) and index.
Subjects
German Americans - Pennsylvania
Traditional medicine - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
398.089 K925
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Introduction to the English reader : or, A selection of pieces, in prose and poetry, calculated to improve the younger classes of learners in reading, and to imbue their minds with the love of virture. To which are added, rules and observations for assisting children to read with propriety

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo109
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Date of Publication
1829.
Call Number
817.5 M982i 1829
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Responsibility
By Lindley Murray.
Author
Murray, Lindley,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
S. Probasco,
Date of Publication
1829.
Physical Description
166 p. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
Readers.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
817.5 M982i 1829
Websites
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In search of your German roots : a complete guide to tracing your ancestors in the Germanic areas of Europe

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12715
Author
Baxter, Angus,
Edition
4th ed. updated
Date of Publication
c2008.
Call Number
929.1 B355g 2008
Alternate Title
German roots
Responsibility
Angus Baxter.
ISBN
080631656X
Author
Baxter, Angus,
Edition
4th ed. updated
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Genealogical Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
c2008.
Physical Description
v, 122 p. : map ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. [117]-120) and index.
Subjects
German Americans - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Germany - Genealogy - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Europe - Genealogy - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 B355g 2008
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