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Report of the committee to place and unveil a marker designating and commemorating the Indian town of Conestoga, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, Penna

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Date of Publication: 1924

of Stehman's U. B. Church, provided chicken corn soup, cakes, ice cream, etc., Mrs. E. 0. Sneath, chairman. Of these local committees Charles M. Witmer was treasurer. All of these committees served faithfully, and promptly and nothing in- terferred with the complete success of the event. A list of

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Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1924

Physical Description: 129-149 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 28, no. 9

Subjects: Penn, William, - 1644-1718.; Indian Town (Conestoga, Pa.); Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Indians of North America - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Conestoga Indians.; Paxton Boys.; Conestoga Massacre, Pa., 1763.; Conestoga (Pa. : Township) - History.

Additional Author: Magee, Daniel F.; Landis, David H.,; Beck, Herbert Huebener,

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 28, number 9 (1924), p. 129-152Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.28

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The old wooden covered bridges of the Octoraro

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Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Date of Publication: 1923

Creek (Pa. and Md.) Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1923 Description: 121-126 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 27, no. 7 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.27 Location: LCHSJL -- Journal Article (reading room

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Responsibility: by D. F. Magee, Esq.

Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1923

Physical Description: 121-126 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 27, no. 7

Subjects: Covered bridges - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Octoraro Creek (Pa. and Md.)

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 27, number 7 (1923), p. 121-126Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.27

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The location and boundaries of the Martin Chartier tract : together with the site of the original residence of Martin Chartier

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Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Date of Publication: 1925

location and boundaries of the Martin Chartier tract : together with the site of the original residence of Martin Chartier / by D. F. Magee, Esq. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Chartier, Martin, d. 1718. French Americans--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--History. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster

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Responsibility: by D. F. Magee, Esq.

Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1925

Physical Description: 97-100 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 29, no. 8

Subjects: Chartier, Martin, - d. 1718.; French Americans - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 29, number 8 (1925), p. 97-100Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.29

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The White Swan Tavern

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Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Date of Publication: 1924

." At noon the President honored the citizens with his presence at a splendid dinner which was given in the Court House. The local Company of Light Infantry paraded before the Court House and fired three volleys." This was the Fourth of July, 1791, the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Declaration of

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Responsibility: by D. F. Magee.

Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1924

Physical Description: 156-169 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 28, no. 10

Subjects: Slough, Matthias.; White Swan Tavern (Lancaster, Pa.)

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 28, number 10 (1924), p. 156-169Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.28

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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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Christopher Marshall's home in which he lived and wrote his diary in year 1777 and 1781 inclusive

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Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Date of Publication: 1927

CHRISTOPHER MARSHALL'S HOME IN WHICH HE LIVED AND WROTE HIS DIARY IN YEAR 1777 AND 1781 INCLUSIVE By D. F. Magee, Esq. On the date of the Sesqui-Centennial of the meeting of the Continental Congress in Lancaster, September 6th, 1927, there was placed upon the eastern end of the home of Mrs. Mary

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Responsibility: by D. F. Magee, Esq.

Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1927

Physical Description: 118-120 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 31, no. 8

Notes: Christopher Marshall, a politically active resident of Philadelphia, lived in Lancaster County during the American Revolution. He had begun writing a diary in Philadelphia that included observations on events of the day. He continued this while in Lancaster. The diary shows much about life in Lancaster during the Revolution.

Subjects: Marshall, Christopher, - 1709-1797.; Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century - Personal narratives.; Diaries.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 31, number 8 (1927), p. 118-121Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.31

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Hydro-electric plant and bridge spanning Susquehanna River three miles below Conowingo

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Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Date of Publication: 1927

: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1927 Description: 91-94 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 31, no. 7 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.31 Location: LCHSJL -- Journal Article (reading room

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Alternate Title: HYDRO-ELECTRIC PLANT AND BRIDGESPANNING SUSQUEHANNA RIVER 3 MILES BELOW CONOWINGO

Responsibility: by D. F. Magee.

Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1927

Physical Description: 91-94 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 31, no. 7

Subjects: Hydroelectric power plants - Maryland - Conowingo.; Conowingo Dam (Md.); Susquehanna River.; Conowingo Reservoir (Md. and Pa.)

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 31, number 7 (1927), p. 91-94Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.31

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The so called "Kentucky rifle", as made in Lancaster County

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Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Date of Publication: 1926

this family, Ferrees and LeFevres, not engaged in making guns or rifles erected gun powder mills and manufactured gun powder. Prior to the Revolutionary War, Isaac LeFevre, son of Joel LeFevre, had a mill on Wiconisco creek in Lykens valley, Dauphin County, Pa. In 1777, Jacob Ferree, born August 8th

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Responsibility: by D. F. Magee.

Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1926

Physical Description: 47-60 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 30, no. 4

Subjects: Kentucky rifle.; Rifles; Industries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 30, number 4 (1926), p. 47-60Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.30

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Emanuel Carpenter, the lawgiver

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Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Date of Publication: 1920

, located west of and adjoining the present graveyard, at Carpenter's Church, to which the buildings are quite close. Col. Carpenter, the historian of the family, states that this house was built by old Heinrich, the settler who moved there and died in this house. In that we think he is mistaken. The house

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Responsibility: by D. F. Magee, Esq.

Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1920

Physical Description: 144-152 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 24, no. 7

Subjects: Carpenter, Emanuel, - -1780.; Judges - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Courts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 24, number 7 (1920), p. 144-152Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.24

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Rafting on the Susquehanna

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Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Date of Publication: 1920.

Rafting on the Susquehanna. BY D. F. MAGEE, ESQ. Rafting on the Susquehanna began as a steady business within the first decade of our existence as a nation, and gradually grew to very large propor- tions for 60 to 70 years and then gradually slackened for a decade or more and finally ceased

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Responsibility: by D. F. Magee, Esq.

Author: Magee, Daniel F.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1920.

Physical Description: 193-202 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 24, no. 9

Subjects: Timber; Lumbering.; Canals.; Pilots and pilotage.; Susquehanna River.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 24, number 9 (November 1920), p. 193-202Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 24, number 9 (1920), p. 193-202Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.24

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Report of the committee to place and unveil a marker designating and commemorating the Indian town of Conestoga, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, Penna

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The old wooden covered bridges of the Octoraro

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The location and boundaries of the Martin Chartier tract : together with the site of the original residence of Martin Chartier

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The White Swan Tavern

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Scrapbook

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Christopher Marshall's home in which he lived and wrote his diary in year 1777 and 1781 inclusive

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3997

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Hydro-electric plant and bridge spanning Susquehanna River three miles below Conowingo

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The so called "Kentucky rifle", as made in Lancaster County

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Emanuel Carpenter, the lawgiver

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Rafting on the Susquehanna

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