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The birth of Lancaster County

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1908

grandmother told her, tells us in her "Journal" that the farmers on the Susquehanna about 1730 did not de- pend on wheat and corn, but on hemp and hops to make a living. (See Journal Hist. Soc. Pa,) To tell the number of people who lived here when the county was or- ganized in 1729 is a difficult matter. In

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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.

Contained In: 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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Lincoln's visit to Lancaster in 1861 : and the passing of his corpse in 1865

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1909

dedicated. In the evening the G. A. R. posts held anni- versary exercises in the Martin Audi- torium, which consisted of patriotic songs by church choirs nd the audi- ence, short religious exercises and ad- dresses by Rev. J. W. Meminger, H. Frank Eshleman, Esq., and the, Mayor, J. P. McCaskey . Various

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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: 55-79 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 3

Subjects: Lincoln, Abraham, - 1809-1865.; Lancaster (Pa.) - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 13, number 3 (1909), p. 55-79Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.13

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The great Conestoga road

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1908

the same may be confirmed accordinglie, and that a return thereof be made into the Secretary's Office, in order to a final confirmation of the same." This will readily be seen to be an extension of the road leading to Rad- nor, up towards Haverford Meeting House or Church. The completion of the road

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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.

Contained In: 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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The great historical scenes enacted in Lancaster's first court house, 1739-1784

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1903

, the Congress went to York by way of Bethlehem. At the latter place they spent Sunday. Some attended the Moravian Church and praised the music; and others re- mained at the Sun Inn and drank Ma- deira wine. The Congress moved from Lancaster to York on horseback, taking care to drink a sufficient

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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: 1903

Physical Description: [177]-209 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 7, no. 9

Subjects: Lancaster County Courthouse (Pa.); Courthouses - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Politics and government - 1775-1783.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 7, number 9 (1903), p. 177-209Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.7

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Cresap's war : the Lancaster County border struggle

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1909

Cresap on the charge of murder, and that the Sheriff, attended by a lot of German Protestants and Europeans, lately ar- rived, of the Communion of the Church of England and Scotland, went over to capture Cresap and set fire to his house in doing so, but that there was bloodshed in the undertaking. Joseph

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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.

Contained In: 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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Sketch of Judge Thomas Edwards

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1909

descendants, became Bap- tists after the Keithian fight. Alexander Edwards moved from Radnor to the vicinity of Montgomery Square, Philadelphia county, now Montgomery county, and purchased 900 acres of land sometime previous to 1700. (Pa. Arch., 249. 276 and 326.) He died in November,1712,and his will was

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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.

Contained In: 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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Our first Civil Courts

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1906

which has always beer of a non-resist- ant church, John Brubaker. The next suit is as follows: John Hough non pros for want 2 vs. of a Decl &. James ffinlow This needs no explanation, because by simply expanding the abbreviations into complete words it means the suit was adjudged and decreed by the

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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.

Contained In: 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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Early Lancaster taxables--1754

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1909

EARLY LANCASTER TAX- ABLES--1754 r A document, entitled "The Return of the Borough of Lancaster, 1754," has just come to my hands. It has never been in print, and its contents are not recorded in any book of record in the Court House or elsewhere. It consists of five sheets of pa per, not bound

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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: [263]-277 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 13, no. 10

Subjects: Taxation - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Politics and government - To 1775.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Biography.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 13, number 10 (1909), p. 263-277Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.13

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Scrapbook

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Thomas Welsh Scrapbook

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_Scrapbk2

Date Range: 1854-1936

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Collection: General Thomas Welsh Family Papers

Title: Thomas Welsh Scrapbook

Description: Scrapbook appears to be the work of Thomas' son, Blanton Welsh. The volume was origianlly a record book for the Commonwealth Insurance Company, for which Thomas Welsh was an agent in Columbia. The scrapbook contains newspaper articles from the Columbia Spy, beginning with articles on the cholera epidemic of 1854, Welsh's cases as Justice of the Peace, and published war correspondence by Thomas Welsh under the names "Thirsty Squad" and "45". Blanton continued the scrapbook with newspaper articles about his father and sisters, and a lawsuit against him in 1930; his mother's obituary; his wedding announcement; his visiting cards; a letter from Lillie to Blanton; and letters to Thomas Welsh. The letters to Thomas Welsh are scanned and transcibed as MG0828_SeriesD-61_F03, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F04, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F05, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F07, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F08, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F09, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F10, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F11, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F12, MG0828_SeriesD-61_F13, MG0828_SeriesD-63_F10, MG0828_SeriesD-63_F14, and MG0828_SeriesE_F04.

Admin/Biographical History: Thomas Welsh (1824-1863) was a Lancaster County native (born and raised in Columbia), who rose from hardscrabble origins to local fame, first as a Mexican War hero, and then as a brigadier general during the Civil War. He was well known and well respected as a no nonsense officer, for his leadership and gallantry in battle, for his dedication to the service of his country, and for his concern for the welfare of his men. See MG0828 for more biographical information.

Date Range: 1854-1936

Creation Date: 1854-1936

Year Range From: 1854

Year Range To: 1936

Creator: Welsh, Thomas, 1824-1863

Storage Location: LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA

Storage Room: Archives South

Storage Wall: Side 19

Storage Container: Box 0004

People: Buchanan, James; Welsh, Blanton Charles; Welsh, Alice; Welsh, Annie Eunice Young; Welsh, Effie; Welsh, Lilian; Welsh, Mary Young "Mazie"; Welsh, Thomas

Other Creators: Welsh, Blanton Charles, 1860-1939

Subjects: Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia (Pa.); Commonwealth Fire Insurance Company; Justices of the peace; Letters; Newspapers; Obituaries; Personal correspondence; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; West Point (N.Y.); Zurich (Switzerland)

Search Terms: Buchanan Collections; Civil War; Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.); Columbia; Commonwealth Fire Insurance Company; Correspondence, Personal; James Buchanan; Justices of the peace; Letters; Newspaper clippings; Obituaries; Scrapbooks; West Point, New York; Zurich, Switzerland

Extent: 1 item

Object Name: Scrapbook

Language: English

Condition: Fair

Condition Notes: Casing and binding are worn.

Parent Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF

Object ID: MG0828_SeriesF_Scrapbk2

Notes: Added to PP 12/29/2020 by HST; Provenance: Passed down through the family, Blanton Charles Welsh to Emilie Benson (Welsh) Wiggin to Nancy Jane (Wiggin) Townsend. Acquired from: Chuck Townsend, Knoxville, Tennessee, 2016/05/15.

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Credit: Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Other Numbers: TW-F-XX-XX

Classification: MG0828

Description Level: Item

Custodial History: Cataloged by Richard C. Wiggin prior to donation.

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Early local references

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Author: Eshleman, Henry Frank,

Date of Publication: 1907

. Keith, Bart., Gov. of Pa., and the Deputies of the Five Nations. Printed and sold by Andrew Brad- ford." Dr. Jordan says this has never been seen in print as a pamphlet. It is quoted in Hildebrun's issues of Penn- sylvania Press, p. 58, but there is a Dublin reprint, dated 1723, in the Ridgeway Branch

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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: 1907

Physical Description: [281]-296 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 11, no. 8

Subjects: Newspapers - Pennsylvania.; Pennsylvania - History - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 11, number 8 (1907), p. 281-296Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.11

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The birth of Lancaster County

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Lincoln's visit to Lancaster in 1861 : and the passing of his corpse in 1865

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7807

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The great Conestoga road

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7966

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The great historical scenes enacted in Lancaster's first court house, 1739-1784

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo947

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Cresap's war : the Lancaster County border struggle

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7805

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Sketch of Judge Thomas Edwards

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7808

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Our first Civil Courts

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo911

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Early Lancaster taxables--1754

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Scrapbook

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Early local references

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