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Guide to records of the sale of commonwealth property in the county of Philadelphia, 1780-1798

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12407
Author
Duffin, James M.
Date of Publication
c1996.
Call Number
929.37481 D857
Responsibility
compiled by James M. Duffin.
ISBN
1887099069
Author
Duffin, James M.
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia]
Publisher
Published by the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania for the Philadelphia Area Consortium of Hereditary and Genealogical Societies,
Date of Publication
c1996.
Physical Description
xvi, 79 p. ; 26 cm.
Series
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania monograph series ;
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. xvi) and indexes.
Subjects
Pennsylvania. - Land Office - Registers.
Vendors and purchasers - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Landowners - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Philadelphia (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Area Consortium of Hereditary and Genealogical Societies.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.37481 D857
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Session I: 2-day unreserved public auction of Pennsylvania German folk art and antiques, the collections of the late Dr. Earl F. and Ada F. Robacker (of White Plains, New York): to be held Friday,May 26, and Saturday, May 27, 1989

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16969
Corporate Author
Horst Auctioneers (Ephrata, Pa.)
Date of Publication
1990]
Call Number
745.0294 H819r
Responsibility
Horst Aucts. ... ; catalogue by Clarence E. Spohn ...
Corporate Author
Horst Auctioneers (Ephrata, Pa.)
Place of Publication
[Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
Horst Auctioneers,
Date of Publication
1990]
Physical Description
various paging : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
Text inside front cover.
Price list accompanies each session.
Number Seven of Eight Bound Sets autographed by the editor.
Bound with Session II: 2-day unreserved public auction of Pennsylvania German folk art and antiques, the collections of the late Dr. Earl F. and Ada F. Robacker (of White Plains, New York): to be held Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th, 1989 -- Session III: 2-day unreserved public auction of Pennsylvania German folk art and antiques, the collections of the late Dr. Earl F. and Ada F. Robacker (of White Plains, New York): to be held Friday, July 21st and Saturday, July 2nd, 1989 -- Session IV: 2-day unreserved public auction of Pennsylvania German folk art and antiques, the collections of the late Dr. Earl F. and Ada F. Robacker (of White Plains, New York): to be held Friday August 18th and Saturday, August 19th, 1989 -- Session V: Three day unreserved public auction of Americana, Pennsylvania German imprints, Pennsylvania history, antique reference books, post cards and miscellaneous paper from the libraries and collections of the late Dr. Earl F. and Ada F. Robacker of White Plains, New York, the late Edgar H. Sittig of Shawnee-on-Delaware, Penna., and others: to be held Friday September 1 and Saturday, September 2nd, and Monday September 4th [1989].
Subjects
Folk art - Pennsylvania - Catalogs.
Americana - Catalogs.
Imprints
Pennsylvania - Catalogs.
Postcards - Catalogs.
Additional Author
Spohn, Clarence E.
Robacker, Earl. F.
Robacker, Ada F.
Sittig, Edgar H.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
745.0294 H819r
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Family Tree Maker genealogical records The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Volumes 1-39

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11408
Date of Publication
c1998.
Call Number
929.3748 P415 CD
Alternate Title
Genealogical records : The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Volumes 1-39
Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, Vols. 1-39
ISBN
1579441092
Place of Publication
[Novato, CA]
Publisher
Brøderbund Software,
Date of Publication
c1998.
Physical Description
1 computer laser optical disc ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 user's manual (23 p. : 13 cm.)
Series
Family tree maker's family archives ;
Notes
Title from disc surface.
"CD #213."
Summary
Contains images of the pages of volumes 1 through 39 of The Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine plus four supplements. Published by the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania. Contains book reviews, methodological case studies, discussions of major resources, family histories and genealogies, and research guides. Originally published between 1895 and 1995, it includes information on approximately 343,000 individuals. Information is from Society of Friends meeting minutes, death records, correspondence, personal histories, census records, church records, etc. Includes name index.
Subjects
Society of Friends - Pennsylvania - Periodicals.
Pennsylvania - Genealogy - Periodicals.
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Brøderbund.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Media
Call Number
929.3748 P415 CD
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Unreserved public auction : 900 lots, the libraries and collections of the late John W Aungst, Jr., of Landisville, Penna., Miriam E. Bixler formerly of Lancaster, Penna., Clyde L Groff of Lancaster, Penna., Grace T. Steinmetz of Manheim, Penna. and others to be held ... March 13, 1992 ... and March 14, 1992

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo15560
Corporate Author
Horst Auctioneers (Ephrata, Pa.)
Date of Publication
1999.
Call Number
018.2 H59i
Corporate Author
Horst Auctioneers (Ephrata, Pa.)
Place of Publication
Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
Horst Auctioneers,
Date of Publication
1999.
Physical Description
2 parts. ; 28 cm & 35 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
Part 2 of 2099 lots held on April 10 and 11, 1992.
"Catalogue by: Clarence E. Spohn ..."
"Prices realized ..."--[7] p., laid in.
Subjects
Aungst, John W, Jr. - Library
Bixler, Miriam E. - Library
Groff, Clyde L. - Library
Steinmetz, Grace T. - Library
Pennsylvania German imprints - Bibliography - Catalogs.
Additional Author
Spohn, Clarence E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
018.2 H59i
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Abstract of wills of Berks County, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7936
Author
Martin, Jacob,
Date of Publication
1999]
Call Number
974.816 A164b
Alternate Title
Berks County, PA abstracts of wills
Abstract of wills and administrations, Berks County, PA
Responsibility
abstract of English records prepared by Jacob Martin ; German records by John P. Smith.
Author
Martin, Jacob,
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia (1305 Locust St., Philadelphia 19107-5405)
Publisher
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1999]
Physical Description
2 v. ; 28 cm.
Series
Collections of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania ;
Notes
"Presented to the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania by Alfred Smith, of Philadelphia."
The text is a photoreproduction of the original ms.
Includes indexes.
Contents
v. 1. 1752-1798 -- v. 2. 1798-1825.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Berks County.
Manuscripts, American - Pennsylvania - Berks County - Facsimiles.
Berks County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Smith, John P.,
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 A164b
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Abstracts of Philadelphia wills

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo8744
Date of Publication
1999]
Call Number
974.811 A164p
Alternate Title
Philadelphia will abstracts
Philadelphia County will abstracts
Philadelphia wills
Phila. wills
Abstract of Philadelphia County wills
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia (1305 Locust St., Philadelphia 19107-5405)
Publisher
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1999]
Physical Description
11 v. ; 28 cm.
Series
Collections of the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania ;
Notes
Originally published: Philadelphia : Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, 1893-1904.
Vol. 7 lacks t.p.
The text is a photoreproduction of the original ms.
Includes indexes.
Contents
[1] Books A, B, C, D 1682-1726 -- [2] 1726-1747 -- pt. 3. 1747-1763 -- v. 4. 1763-1784, will books N, O, P, Q -- v. 5. 1777-1793, will books R, S, T, U & abstracts of some other counties filed in Philadelphia County -- v. 6. Boosk [sic] W, X, Y (index is in volume 7), 1790-1802 -- [7] Index to Phila. wills, 1790-1802 -- v. 8. Books 1, 2, partial 3, 1802-1809 -- v. 9. 1810-1815 -- v. 10. Books 5 (concl.), 6, partial 7, 1815-1819 -- v. 11. Books 7 (concl.), 8, 1820-1825.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia.
Manuscripts, American - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - Facsimiles.
Philadelphia (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.811 A164p
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Lost in Pennsylvania? : try the published Pennsylvania archives

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo11296
Author
Crawford-Oppenheimer, Christine.
Date of Publication
1999.
Call Number
974.8 C899
Responsibility
by Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer.
ISBN
1887099093
Author
Crawford-Oppenheimer, Christine.
Place of Publication
[Pennsylvania]
Publisher
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1999.
Physical Description
20 p. ; 22 cm.
Series
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania special publication ; no. 7
Notes
Reprinted from the Pennsylvania genealogical magazine, 40, no. 2 (Fall/winter 1997).
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary
"The published Pennsylvania Archives (PA) can be an intimidating reference source for the genealogical researcher. Its 138 vol. fill several library stacks. Yet the researcher who does look for ancestors in them may find rich veins of info., gaining clues about where his ancestor was & what the ancestor was doing at different times in his or her life. This article, reprinted from the Penna. Genealogical Mag. & is intended to demystify PA & give researchers the confidence to delve into it, discusses what types of documents the various series of PA contain, the best order to work through them to obtain the most results quickly, & routes to follow to locate a set of PA. Includes a chart summarizing each volume s contents & indexing." [from the publisher]
Subjects
Pennsylvania - History - Archival resources.
Pennsylvania - Genealogy - Archival resources.
Pennsylvania - History - Sources.
Pennsylvania - Genealogy - Sources.
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Additional Title
Pennsylvania genealogical magazine.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8 C899
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The 1869 diary of Samuel R. Hess of Clay Township, Lancaster County : Mennonite, farmer & nurseryman

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5667
Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Date of Publication
c1997
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
Responsibility
introduction, transcribed & indexed by Clarence Edwin Spohn.
Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Place of Publication
Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley,
Date of Publication
c1997
Physical Description
viii, 48 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Series
Journal of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley ;
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
This issue contains the transcription of the 1869 diary of Clay Township resident Samuel R. Hess, and provides a day-to-day look at the life of a typical Mennonite farmer and businessman. The diary has been indexed by name and provides a list of local residents with whom Hess had contact with.
Subjects
Hess, Samuel R., - 1830-1906 - Diaries.
Mennonites - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Farmers - Pennsylvania
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Personal narratives.
Additional Author
Spohn, Clarence E.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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Abstract of wills of Chester County, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7935
Author
Martin, Jacob,
Date of Publication
1999]
Call Number
974.813 A164c
Alternate Title
Chester County, Pennsylvania
Chester County, PA abstracts of wills
Abstract of wills and administrations, Chester County, PA
Responsibility
prepared by Jacob Martin ; indexed by Gilbert Cope.
Author
Martin, Jacob,
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia (1305 Locust St., Philadelphia 19107-5405)
Publisher
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1999]
Physical Description
4 v. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Originally published: Philadelphia : Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, 1900-1901.
Includes indexes.
Contents
v. 1. 1714-1758 -- v. 2. 1858-1777 -- v. 3. 1777-1800 -- 1801-1825.
Subjects
Wills - Pennsylvania - Chester County.
Chester County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Cope, Gilbert,
Additional Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.813 A164c
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Divorces granted by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, December 1785-1801

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo14515
Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Date of Publication
1992.
Call Number
312.5 G326
Corporate Author
Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania.
Place of Publication
Bedminster, PA
Publisher
Adams Apple Press,
Date of Publication
1992.
Physical Description
11 p. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
"The ninety-nine references which folloe were originally compiled and published by the Pennsylvania Genelaogical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before 1900."
Indexed, edited and republished by Adams Apple Press.
Subjects
Divorce records - Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania. Supreme Court.
Adams Apple Press.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
312.5 G326
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