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Ancestral trails : the complete guide to British genealogy and family history

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17052
Author
Herber, Mark.
Edition
2nd ed.
Date of Publication
2006.
Call Number
929.1 H535 2006
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Responsibility
Mark Herber.
ISBN
9780806317717 (alk. paper)
Author
Herber, Mark.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Genealogical Pub. Co.,
Date of Publication
2006.
Physical Description
xxi, 873 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 630-653) and index.
Subjects
Genealogy
Great Britain - Genealogy - Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Additional Corporate Author
Society of Genealogists (Great Britain)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 H535 2006
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/ee0398a7-61ce-4555-b69d-155005004680
Collection
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Title
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Object ID
MG0663
Date Range
1928-2002
230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Ranck Family Reunion Records, 1928-2002 Object ID: MG0663 1 box 11 folders .5 cubic ft. Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization) Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 13 Scope and Content
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Ranck Family Reunion Records
Title
Ranck Family Reunion Records
Description
The Ranck Family Reunion Records contain reunion programs of the Ranck family from 1928 to 2002, lists of descendants from 1983 to 2000, minutes from 1976 to 2002, and letters and correspondence pertaining to the Ranck clan.
Date Range
1928-2002
Year Range From
1928
Year Range To
2002
Date of Accumulation
1928-2002
Creator
Ranck family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 13
People
Poole, Vera
Ranck, E. M.
Ranck, Ezra H.
Ranck, Harriet M.
Ranck, Iola S.
Ranck, P. J.
Rank, George Seldomridge
Ronk, John
Shippen, Edward, Jr.
Subjects
Family reunions
Letters
Minutes (Records)
Programs (Publications)
Search Terms
Cemeteries
Correspondence
Family reunions
Finding aids
Genealogy
Letters
Manuscript groups
Maps
Minutes
Obituaries
Programs
Scholarships
Songs
Extent
1 box, 11 folders, .5 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0663
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-663
Classification
MG0663
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/494933ec-2de6-46d6-8f50-132988624174
Collection
Abele and Shirk Family Research
Title
Abele and Shirk Family Research
Object ID
MG0977
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Collection
Abele and Shirk Family Research
Title
Abele and Shirk Family Research
Description
This collection contains genealogical research of the Abele and Shirk families of Lancaster County and allied families in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Includes research information about Abele, Shirk, Haines, Henry families, newspaper clippings, ephemera and photographs.
Admin/Biographical History
The family of John I. Abele (1904-1987) and Blanche Henry Abele (1912-2003) lived in the city of Lancaster, but had family ties to other parts of Lancaster County. This collection documents those ties.
Date of Accumulation
c. 1987-c.2005
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives North
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Brandon, Patricia Abele
Abele, John Israel
Abele, Jeanne
Abele, John Israel II
Abele, Barbara
Abele, Blanche Henry
Shirk, Ulrich
Abele, John Frederick
Abele, Mary Rebecca Kautz
Abele, Maria de Los Angeles Monserrate
Other Creators
Abele and Shirk families
Subjects
Genealogy
Search Terms
Genealogies
Family History
Families
Finding aids
Manuscript groups
Extent
1 box
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0977
Related Item Notes
Abele and Shirk Family Photograph Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Abele and Shirk Family Research (MG0977), Album # or Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions except for Folder 2, which cannot be used.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.041
Other Numbers
MG-977
Other Number
MG-977
Classification
MG0977
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/5cb96eaa-7d36-4521-b2a6-106807956229
Collection
M. Duffield Harsh Research and Family Papers
Title
M. Duffield Harsh Research and Family Papers
Object ID
MG0826
Date Range
1880-1910, 1940s, 1970-2011
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M. Duffield Harsh Research and Family Papers
Title
M. Duffield Harsh Research and Family Papers
Description
3-ring binder with genealogy for the extended Harsh family, compiled by M. Elinor Harsh ca. 1970.
3-ring binder for the extended Meguigan family.
Original manuscript from 1889 of the Black Horse Tattler, an in-house newspaper created by students at a rural Lancaster County school. Cabinet card of Jacob N. Beam.
Panoramic photograph of the unit Duff [trained with] during WWII. (maybe basic training?)
Research reports (not family):
Early Bomberger Properties: Warwick Twp. 1979
[Sheaffer Family History Materials]. 1985
A History of 2601 Kissel Hill Road, including a Short History of Landis Valley. 1993
Notes on Samuel Frantz (1799-1872). 1997
Notes on an Old Notebook (Abraham Hoover). 2001
Transcription of pew rent book of First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, 1844-1849. 2002
Meriwether Lewis in Lancaster: a Search for Documentation. 2002
Notes on Lancaster City "Warrants & Survey" Books at LancasterHistory. 2003
First Presbyterian Church: a Real Estate History. 2004
Wheatland Before and After Buchanan: a Graphical Chain of Title. 2004
History of a Farm: 380 Kendig Rd., Conestoga. 2004
213 Old Trinity Place: a House History. 2004
Notes on the Fulton Grocery, ca. 1924-1925 (Duff's family, see business records in MG). 2006
Property History to 1909 for 126 North Water Street. 2006
Randon Notes: Benedict Family Members, 1776-1867. 2006
Two Soldiers: The Story behind the Hamilton Street Honor Roll. 2008
Notes on Frederick Harsh (probably not related). 2008
Notes on the Taylor Papers. 2008
Miscellaneous Notes: The Hambright/Brubaker/Wirth Farm (New Holland Pike, Manheim Twp.). 2010
Raising Oscar's Barn: a Work in Progress. With photo album and note from Duff's Aunt M. Elinor Harsh. 2011
Collection of about 100 photographs of family members (Lancaster County residents). Nearly all have names written on back, some with information identifying families and dates. Beam family and Meguigan family. ca. 1880-1910.
Date Range
1880-1910, 1940s, 1970-2011
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
2011
Date of Accumulation
1880-1910, 1940s, 1970-2011
Creator
Harsh, Maurice Duffield, 1925-2019
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 15
People
Harsh, Maurice Duffield
Search Terms
Amish
Barn raisings
Family archives
Family history
Genealogy
House histories
Manuscript groups
Research
Schoolhouses
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0826
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Photograph Collection (MDH-01-01-01 to MDH-01-10-01)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
These items have been added to a previous donation of Mr. Harsh's house and schoolhouse research. This collection was given in memory of M. Duffield Harsh.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
This collection is not cataloged. Original items may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2023.048
Other Numbers
MG-826
Classification
MG0826
Description Level
Fonds
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/7deddffa-b8fe-4aa5-a874-291886703460
Collection
Howard C. Bare Papers
Title
Howard C. Bare Papers
Object ID
MG0430
Date Range
1911-2002
230 North President Avenue • Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603-3125 717.392.4633 • www.LancasterHistory.org Howard C. Bare Papers, 1911-2002 Object ID: MG0430 5 boxes 69 folders 3 cubic ft. Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization); PV7 Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 10 Scope and Content
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Howard C. Bare Papers
Title
Howard C. Bare Papers
Description
The Howard C. Bare Papers contain documents created and collected by Mr. Bare. His baby book, college degrees, certificate to practice as an attorney, original writings and correspondence are among the personal papers. His memories of being a prisoner of war and discharge papers provide information about his service during World War II. There is also considerable genealogy and related correspondence for the Bare family.
Admin/Biographical History
Howard C. Bare was an attorney in Lancaster, PA. He served during World War II and was taken Prisoner of War. He took the place of his brother, Kendig C. Bare, as Mayor of Lancaster from 1950-1951, when Kendig was called to service during the Korean Conflict. Please see Folder 1 for more information.
Date Range
1911-2002
Year Range From
1911
Year Range To
2002
Date of Accumulation
1911-2002
Creator
Bare, Howard C., 1911-2002
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Baer, Friederick
Bare, Edith C.
Bare, Howard C.
Bare, Kendig Charles "Casey"
Bare, Kendig Herr
Bare, Robert C.
Barr, Christian
Barr, Elias J.
Subjects
Autobiographies
Genealogy
Letters
Poetry
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945--Prisoners and prisons
Search Terms
Autobiographies
Finding aids
Genealogy
Letters
Manuscript groups
Memoirs
Poetry
World War II
WWII
Extent
5 boxes, 69 folders, 3 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0430
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
See also the Curatorial Collection and Photograph Collection.
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Howard C. Bare Papers (MG0430), Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2002.MG0430
Other Numbers
MG-430
Classification
MG0430
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The items in this collection were selected from Mr. Bare's estate by the staff of LancasterHistory.
Processed and box list prepared by TH, Spring 2015. Added to database 22 February 2022.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b72b0b4a-6d43-4181-b4e0-957663483477
Collection
Lefever Genealogy (Descendants of Philip Lefever)
Title
Lefever Genealogy (Descendants of Philip Lefever)
Object ID
MG0573
Date Range
1923-2003
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Collection
Lefever Genealogy (Descendants of Philip Lefever)
Title
Lefever Genealogy (Descendants of Philip Lefever)
Description
This collection contains genealogy for some of the descendants of Philip Lefever. Family history includes family sheets for several descendants, the family crest and a family tree. Copies of the will and estate inventory of Martin K. Lefever are among the documents. Minutes are preserved from the Adam Lefever Descendants Reunions, 1945-1979. There are also legal papers and information for the Philip Lefever Cemetery and Philip Lefever Burial Ground Association, including the rededication of the cemetery in 2001.
Date Range
1923-2003
Creation Date
1923-2003
Year Range From
1923
Year Range To
2003
Creator
Lefevre family
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 12
People
Brandt, Kathleen
Brenneman, Mabel
Brubaker, Ann Mary Lefever
Brubaker, John H.
Buckwalter, Nancy
Buckwalter, Naomi
Buckwalter, Nathan
Dagen, Florence Lefever
Dagen, Jacob Jr.
Dagen, Jacob L.
Dagen, Lester L.
Eaby, Christian Earl
Eshleman, Arlene
Eshleman, Chester L. Jr.
Frey, Furry H.
Gontner, Lizzie
Hess, Edith A. Lefever
Houser, Emma Lefever
Huber, Christian
Huber, Elizabeth Lefever
Kirk, Ethel
Knight, Mary Lefever
Lefever, Adam K.
Lefever, Ruth M.
Lefever, Benjamin M.
Lefever, Charles
Lefever, Charles J., Sr.
Lefever, Charles R.
Lefever, Christian
Lefever, Clair
Lefever, Edna
Lefever, Elizabeth
Lefever, Elizabeth M. Gerlach
Lefever, Emilie A.
Lefever, Enos
Lefever, Ernest
Lefever, Frank K.
Lefever, Gertrude M.
Lefever, Gladys Brenneman
Lefever, Harry M.
Lefever, Henry
Lefever, Henry K.
Lefever, Isaac
Lefever, John A.
Lefever, John M.
Lefever, Leon
Lefever, Martin
Lefever, Martin K.
Lefever, Martin M.
Lefever, Mary Buckwalter
Lefever, Mary C.
Lefever, Mengen
Lefever, Parke M.
Lefever, Paul S.
Lefever, Philip
Lefever, Walter F.
Martin, Anna G. Lefever
Martin, Reba Mae
Meck, Robert A.
Mellinger, Catherine
Metzler, Mary L. Lefever
Morrow, Grace
Mylin, Amanda C.
Mylin, Frank H.
Mylin, Martha Lefever
Rohrer, Betty P. Lefever
Sensenig, Gladys
Shimp, Charles
Shimp, Verna Lefever
Smith, Dottie
Stoltzfus, Amos L.
Stoltzfus, Clarence L.
Stoltzfus, Elmer L.
Stoltzfus, Marjorie E. Lefever
Williams, Steven A.
Subjects
Family records
Cemeteries
Genealogy
Business records
Family reunions
Search Terms
Business records
Cemeteries
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Correspondence
Family records
Family reunions
Finding aids
Genealogy
Grave Concerns, Inc.
Harvest Presbyterian Church
Letters
Manuscript groups
Minutes
Newspaper clippings
Obituaries
Philip Lefever Burial Ground Association
Philip Lefever Cemetery
Wills
Extent
1 box, 21 folders, 1 binder, .75 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0573
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-573
Classification
MG0573
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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The best of Roots and Branches : Pennsylvania Genealogy and Family History newspaper column

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17377
Author
Beidler, James M.
Edition
2nd ed. rev.
Date of Publication
2006.
Call Number
929.1 B422
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Responsibility
by James M. Beidler. Edited by Valerie Gehr.
Author
Beidler, James M.
Edition
2nd ed. rev.
Place of Publication
[s. l.]
Publisher
The author ,
Date of Publication
2006.
Physical Description
iii, 107 p.; 28 cm.
Notes
First ed., October 2005 ; 2d. ed. (revised), September 2006.
Includes index.
Newspaper not identified.
Subjects
Genealogy
Pennsylvania - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Gehr, Valerie.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 B422
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The complete beginner's guide to genealogy, the Internet, and your genealogy computer program

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo12049
Author
Clifford, Karen.
Date of Publication
c2001
Call Number
929.1 C637
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Alternate Title
Genealogy, the Internet, and your genealogy computer program
Responsibility
by Karen Clifford.
ISBN
0806316365
Author
Clifford, Karen.
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD
Publisher
Genealogical Publishing Co.,
Date of Publication
c2001
Physical Description
343 p. in various pagings : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects
Genealogy
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 C637
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Courthouse research for family historians : your guide to genealogical treasures

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo13129
Author
Rose, Christine.
Date of Publication
2004.
Call Number
929.1 R795cr
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Responsibility
by Christine Rose.
ISBN
0929626168 (pbk.) :
Author
Rose, Christine.
Place of Publication
San Jose, CA
Publisher
CR Publications,
Date of Publication
2004.
Physical Description
xviii, 219 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-203) and index.
Subjects
Court records - United States.
Genealogy
United States - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 R795cr
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Digitizing your family history : easy methods for preserving your heirloom documents, photos, home movies and more in a digital format

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18559
Author
McClure, Rhonda R.
Date of Publication
c2004.
Call Number
929.1 M128d
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Responsibility
Rhonda R. McClure.
ISBN
1558707085 (pbk.)
9781558707085 (pbk.)
Author
McClure, Rhonda R.
Place of Publication
Cincinnati, Ohio
Publisher
Family Tree Books,
Date of Publication
c2004.
Physical Description
188 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects
Genealogy
Digital preservation.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 M128d
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