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The Christian's new and complete family Bible: or, Universal library of divine knowledge: being a clear, full, and comprehensive exposition and commentary on the Holy Scriptures, containing the sacred texts of the Old and New Testaments, with the Apocrypha at large; illustrated with annotations and commentaries ... Together with practical reflections on each chapter, and notes, historical, chronological, biographical, moral, and divine

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Date of Publication
[1788]?.
Call Number
220 H794 1788.
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by those eminent divines, Henry, Doddridge, Gill, Brown, &c. &c. ...
Place of Publication
Berwick
Publisher
Printed for John Taylor.
Date of Publication
[1788]?.
Physical Description
568 leaves plates 41 cm (fol.)
Notes
Printed in double columns.
Some plates engraved by E. Kirkall, J. Mynde and others, after L. Cheron, Raphael, and others.
New Testament has special t.p. with imprint: Berwick: Printed by and for John Taylor; and sold by the booksellers of London, Edinburgh ... [etc.] and by all the other booksellers in Great-Britain.
Printed in Great Britain and issued in parts.
Signatures [A]-Z, Aa-Zz, Aaa-Zzz, 4A-4Z, 5A-5Z, 6A-6Z, 7A-7U; 8A-8G; 9I-9O, A-Z, Aa-Ii; [A]-Z, Aa-Zz, 3A-3H.
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Hopkins family Bible.
Genealogy of James Hopkins and Ann Ross, 1791-1815 on back of New Testament title page.
One partial leather spine label: Ann. Hopkins removed to MG399; Hopkins family bible.
Many pages torn with some repair to others.
Full gold-tooled leather binding; most spine title missing; both covers loose; breaks at eight signature sewings.
Subjects
Hopkins, James.
Hopkins family - Genealogy.
Commentaries.
Additional Author
Brown, John,
Doddridge, Philip,
Gill, John,
Henry, Matthew,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 H794 1788.
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American and English genealogies in the Library of Congress

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Corporate Author
Library of Congress
Edition
2nd ed.
Date of Publication
1919.
Call Number
929.1 U58
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Responsibility
comp. under the direction of the chief of the Catalogue division.
Corporate Author
Library of Congress
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
G.P.O.,
Date of Publication
1919.
Physical Description
iv, 1332 p. 27 cm.
Notes
Compiled and edited by M.A. Gilkey. cf. Prefatory note.
Subjects
Library of Congress - Catalogs.
United States - Genealogy - Bibliography - Catalogs
Great Britain - Genealogy - Bibliography - Catalogs
Additional Author
Gilkey, M. A.
Additional Corporate Author
Library of Congress. Catalog Division.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 U58
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A brief history of Bishop Jacob Mast and other Mast pioneers; and a complete genealogical family register and those related by intermarriage, with biographies of their descendants from the earliest available records to the present time

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Author
Mast, C. Z.
Date of Publication
[1911]
Call Number
929 M423 msg 10/08 Use HeritageQuest
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with portraits and other illustrations. By C. Z. Mast. Elverson, Penna.
Author
Mast, C. Z.
Place of Publication
Elverson, Penna
Date of Publication
[1911]
Physical Description
822 p. front., illus. (incl. ports.) 23 cm.
Subjects
Mast family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 M423 msg 10/08 Use HeritageQuest
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Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania : genealogy, family history, biography ; containing historical sketches of old families and of representative and prominent citizens past and present

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Date of Publication
1916 date not identified..
Call Number
974.817 S397g
917.817 S397g
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Place of Publication
Chicago, Ill. : Plac of publication not identified
Publisher
J.H. Beers, Publisher not identified,:
Date of Publication
1916 date not identified..
Physical Description
2 volumes, 45 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 28 cm
Notes
Paged continuously.
Includes indexes.
LHO copy is a reprint with no publishing information.
Subjects
Schuylkill County (Pa.) - Biography.
Schuylkill County (Pa.) - History.
Schuylkill County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Pennsylvania - Schuylkill County.
Biographies.
Genealogy.
History.
Additional Corporate Author
J.H. Beers & Co.,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.817 S397g
917.817 S397g
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Sidelights on an early political campaign

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1914
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.18
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Responsibility
by W. U. Hensel, Esq.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1914
Physical Description
90-95 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 18, no. 4
Summary
This article features letters from James Buchanan to Henry A. Muhlenberg and letters from Simon Cameron to Muhlenberg indicating their support for him in the upcoming election for governor of Pennsylvania in 1844. Muhlenberg was nominated by the Democratic party for that position, but he died prior to the election.
Subjects
Muhlenberg, Henry Augustus Philip, - 1782-1844.
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Correspondence.
Cameron, Simon, - 1799-1889 - Correspondence.
Electioneering - Pennsylvania
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.18
Websites
https://archive.org/details/drabrampgarbera00keidgoog/page/n101?q=journal+of+the+lancaster+county+historical+society
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The religious convictions and character of James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States - a citizen of Lancaster County - a member of the Presbyterian church

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1912.
Call Number
923.173 B918he
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a paper by W.U. Hensel in the course of "Profitable Evenings," Bellevue Presbyterian Church, Gap, Pa., November 10, 1911.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster
Publisher
Intelligencer Print,
Date of Publication
1912.
Physical Description
34 p. 23 cm.
Notes
"A considerable part of this paper has been published heretofore as an address on 'A Pennsylvania Presbyterian president, ' before the Presbyterian social union, at Philadelphia, November 25, 1907. Since that time much new matter has been found and added."
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918he
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The Attitude of James Buchanan : a citizen of Lancaster county ; towards the institution of Slavery in the United States

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1911.
Call Number
923.173 B918ha
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  1 website  
Responsibility
by W.U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Press of the New Era Printing Co.,
Date of Publication
1911.
Physical Description
20 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Slavery - United States.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.).
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918ha
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t9086c73f;view=1up;seq=5
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James Buchanan as a lawyer : an address before the Law School of the University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, March 28, 1912

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1912?]
Call Number
923.173 B918hj
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Responsibility
by W.U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
[Philadelphia, Pa.?
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1912?]
Physical Description
36 p. ; 27 cm.
Notes
"Reprinted from the University of Pennsylvania law review and American law register, 1912."
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Lawyers - Pennsylvania - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.173 B918hj
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Report of the committee on the W. U. Hensel tablet unveiling

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Date of Publication
1915
family of the late W. U. Hensel, for- mally presented to Mr. Paul Heine, owner of the magnificent hostelry, a marble tablet to commemorate the visit to the old Cadwell House of Abraham Lincoln, James Buchanan, Horace Greeley, General Winfield S. Hancock and Theodore Roosevelt. These distinguished
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1915
Physical Description
[88]-120 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 19, no. 4
Subjects
Hensel, W. U. - 1851-1915.
Lincoln, Abraham, - 1809-1865.
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Greeley, Horace, - 1811-1872.
Hancock, Winfield Scott, - 1824-1886.
Roosevelt, Theodore, - 1858-1919.
Grant, Ulysses S. - 1822-1885.
Washington, George, - 1732-1799.
Hotel Brunswick (Lancaster, Pa.)
Hotels - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 19, number 4 (1915), p. 89-120Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.19
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The attitude of James Buchanan (a citizen of Lancaster County) towards the institution of slavery in the United States

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1911
The Attitude of James Buchanan (a Cit- izen of Lancaster County) towards the Institution of Slavery in the United States It is the happy and appropriate function of an historical society, with even the local limitations of ours, to fearlessly explore and faithfully chron- icle the events of general
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Responsibility
by W. U. Hensel, Esq.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1911
Physical Description
142-159 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 15, no. 5
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868 - Views on slavery.
Slavery - United States
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 15, number 5 (1911), p. 142-159Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.15
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The homeland of the first settlers in Lancaster County

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Author
Kuhnz, Oscar.
Date of Publication
1917
the genealogy of the chief families of the various cantons of Switzerland from the earliest times. Lancaster County people will find a rich mine of information therein. A copy of this book is in Harvard University, and I think there is a copy in the library of the Pennsyl- vania Historical Society, in
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Responsibility
by Prof. Oscar Kuhnz.
Author
Kuhnz, Oscar.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1917
Physical Description
23-28 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 21, no. 2
Summary
The article discusses the areas in Switzerland from which many emigrated to the Lancaster County, PA.
Subjects
Genealogy.
Zurich (Switzerland : Canton) - Genealogy.
Bern (Switzerland : Canton) - Genealogy.
Switzerland.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 22, number 2 (1917), p. 23-28Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.21
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Blue book of Schuylkill County : who was who and why, in interior eastern Pennsylvania, in Colonial days, the Huguenots and Palatines, their service in Queen Anne's French and Indian, and Revolutionary Wars : history of the Zerbey, Schwalm, Miller, Merkle, Minnich, Staudt, and many other representative families

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Author
Elliott, Ella Zerbey
Date of Publication
1916.
Call Number
974.817 E46
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Responsibility
by Mrs. Ella Zerbey Elliott.
Author
Elliott, Ella Zerbey
Place of Publication
Pottsville, Pa
Publisher
Pottsville, Pa. "Republican", Joseph Zerbey, proprietor,
Date of Publication
1916.
Physical Description
456 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Genealogy - Pennsylvania.
Schuylkill County (Pa.) - History.
Schuylkill County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.817 E46
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89060732906&view=1up&seq=13
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Annville's oldest burial-place and its memories. Read before the Lebanon County historical society, November 5, 1915

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Author
Stein, Thomas S.
Date of Publication
1915]
Call Number
974.819 L441 v. 6 no. 15
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by Prof. Thomas S. Stein ...
Author
Stein, Thomas S.
Place of Publication
[Lebanon, Pa
Date of Publication
1915]
Physical Description
1 p. l., [345]-411, [2] p. plates. 24 cm.
Series
[Lebanon County historical society. Historical papers and addresses] vol. VI, no. 15
Subjects
Epitaphs - Annville (Pa.)
Genealogy - Annville (Pa.)
Annville (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Newspaper
Call Number
974.819 L441 v. 6 no. 15
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The record interpreter : a collection of abbreviations, Latin words and names used in English historical manuscripts and records

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Edition
2nd ed.
Date of Publication
1910.
Call Number
929.1 R311
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Responsibility
compiled by Charles Trice Martin.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Stevens and Sons,
Date of Publication
1910.
Physical Description
xv, 464 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
"An amplification of the Appendix to the ninth edition of Wright's 'Court hand restored' ... brought out in 1879"--Pref.
Subjects
Genealogy - Dictionaries.
Genealogy - Terminology.
Abbreviations, Latin.
Abbreviations, French.
Names, Latin - Great Britain.
Names, Geographical - Great Britain.
Latin language, Medieval and modern
Additional Author
Martin, Charles Trice,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929.1 R311
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An account of the arguments of counsel, and the directions of the court, on a plea of Auterfois Acquit : pleaded by James Foy, at the Summer Assizes 1786 ... to an indictment for procuring ... Andrew Creagh, otherwise Craig ... to slee and murder Patrick Randal McDonnell, Esquire, and Charles Hipson, with the pleadings in that case

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Author
Foy, James.
Date of Publication
1786.
Call Number
Book 601 1786a
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Author
Foy, James.
Place of Publication
Dublin
Publisher
Printed by P. Byrne, no. 108, Grafton-street,
Date of Publication
1786.
Physical Description
viii, 80 pages ; 21 cm (8vo)
Notes
Jasper Yeate's Colonial Law Library.
Book number 601 as assigned by Yeates.
Handwritten contents on cover title page.
With half-title: An account of the arguments of counsel and the directions of the Court in the case of the King and Foy.
Signatures: pi4 A-K4 (pi1 verso, pi2 verso, K3 verso blank).
Bound with The trials of George Robert Fitzgerald, Esq; and Timothy Brecknock...the murder of Pat. Ran. McDonnell and Charles Hipson...Dublin: P. Byrne, 1786 - The trial of John Magee for....libel against Richard Daly...Dublin: P. Byrne, 1790 - Ten thousand pounds damages...a report on the trial ...brought by the Reverand Charles Massy against...the Marquis of Headfort for criminal conversation with plaintiff's wife...Philadelphia: P. Byrne, 1804 - Trial of Fracis Bellew, esq...for appearing in arms with a mob of defenders...Dublin: P. Byrne, 1794 - A faithful report of the trial of the proprietors of the Northern Star...Belfast, 1794.
Subjects
Foy, James
Foy, James.
Trials (Murder) - Ireland - Early works to 1800.
Murder - Ireland - Early works to 1800.
Murder.
Trials (Murder)
Ireland.
Full blind-tooled leather (Binding)
Gilt title on maroon spine label (Binding)
Early works.
Trials, litigation, etc.
Additional Author
Yeates, Jasper,
McDonnell, Patrick Randal,
Hipson, Charles,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Yeates Collection
Call Number
Book 601 1786a
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Die Bibel, oder, die ganze Heilige Schrift des alten und neuen Testaments, nach der deutschen Uebersetzung Martin Luthers : nebst der Vorrede des seligen Herrn Consistorialraths Gotthilf August Francken

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Edition
4. Aufl.
Date of Publication
1782.
Call Number
220 S642 1782
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Edition
4. Aufl.
Place of Publication
Halle
Publisher
Gedruckt in der Cansteinischen Bibel-Anstalt beym Waisenhause,
Date of Publication
1782.
Physical Description
22, [2], 1079,308, [4] pages ; 24 cm
Notes
With general title in red and black, illustration at the beginning of the foreword and each Testament, foreword to the 1st ed. dated Halle 18 March 1741, 'August Hermann Franckens Kurzer Unterricht, wie man die heilige Schrift zu seiner wahren Erbauung lesen solle', text in double column format, chapter headings, inter-Gospel references, references, index of Gospels and Epistles for specific days.
New Testament has separate t. p.
Viewing bibles contingent on staff availability, an appointment may be required.
Abraham Smith family bible.
Darlow and Moule, 4259
Full leather binding with maroon morocco spine title; covers loose, clasps missing.
Subjects
Smith, Abraham.
Smith family - Genealogy.
Additional Author
Luther, Martin,
Francke, Gotthilf August,
Francke, August Hermann,
Additional Corporate Author
Canstein Bible Society.
Additional Title
Bible.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Bible
Call Number
220 S642 1782
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Lancaster County Papers

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Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
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Date of Publication
1854-1922.
Physical Description
2 vol. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
A series of pamphlets bound together.
Contents
Vol 1: Father Ferdinand Farmer, an apostolic missionary in three states by John F. Quirk--A discourse, delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854 by P.J. Timlow--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Christ Lutheran Church, Lancaster, Pa.--Report of the commissioners appointed to examine the affairs of the Lancaster Savings Institution.
Vol.2: Resources and industries of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa.--Historical sketch of St. Anthony's Church, Lancaster, Penna., 1870-1895 by Anthony F. Dorley--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, Lancaster County, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 1854--A discourse delivered in the Leacock Presbyterian Church, July 21st, 1892 by P.J. Timlow--Historical sketch of Zion's Reformed Church [Millersville] by D.H. Landis.
Subjects
Timlow, P.J.
St. Anthony's Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Christ Lutheran Church (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Lancaster Savings Institution - Report.
Leacock Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.) - History.
Sacred Heart Academy (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
St. Anthony's Parochial School (Lancaster, Pa.) - History.
Presbyterian Church (Lancaste County, Pa.)
Reformed Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Roman Catholic Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Lutheran Church (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Millersville (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Directories.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO L245i
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Rowan County (N.C.) records : early settlers

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Author
Bean, Eugene H.
Date of Publication
1914.
Call Number
975.671 B367
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Responsibility
Eugene H. Bean.
Author
Bean, Eugene H.
Place of Publication
Washington
Publisher
Carnahan Press,
Date of Publication
1914.
Physical Description
11 p.
Notes
"List of early settlers and land owners previous to 1800."
Subjects
Rowan County (N.C.) - Genealogy.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
975.671 B367
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Pennsylvania archives

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Date of Publication
1874-1935.
Call Number
974.8 P415a
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Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Date of Publication
1874-1935.
Physical Description
v. illus. 22 cm.
Dates of Publication
[1st ser.] v. 1-12; 2d ser., v. 1-19; 3d. ser., v. 1-30; 4th ser., v. 1-12; 5th se., v. 1-8; 6th ser., v. 1-15; 7th ser., v. 1-5; 8th ser., v. 1-8; 9th ser., v. 1-10.
Notes
A collection of documents supplementing the companion series known as "Colonial Records" which contain the Minutes of the Provincial Council, of the Council of Safety, and of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Genealogy.
Pennsylvania - History - Sources.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Reference
Call Number
974.8 P415a
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The Skeleton (yearbook)

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Corporate Author
Lancaster (Pa.) Gerneral Hospital Training School.
Date of Publication
1916.
Call Number
371.805 L244g
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Corporate Author
Lancaster (Pa.) Gerneral Hospital Training School.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Press of L. B. Herr & Son ,
Date of Publication
1916.
Physical Description
v. : portraits ; 23 cm.
Notes
Faculty: :Lillian F. Wardell , Harry C. Fulton , Percy C. Joy , James R. Montgomery , Charles G. Shillot , Louisa Cramer Erb , Sarah M. Krick , M. Ruth Eby , Mary A Markley , Betty I. Sinclair , Julia R. Bauer , Chaire I. Bone , Frank S. Dean , and William Groff.
Class: Alma Mae Alexander , Ellen Margaret Robinson , Kathryne Elizabeth Sharpe , Helen May Kline , Pearl Edna Wiggins , Anna Esta Kemper , Brita I. Hoover , Ozetta Marie Bourbonnaise , Anna Amelia Pugh , Orma Estella Lohr , Marian Maud Baker , Jane Elizabeth Miller , Mabel Doner Hershey , Miriam Emma Dreibelbis , Catharine Marie Spicer , Mary Elizabeth Hinkle , Barara Edith Bitner , and Carrie Jane Dohner.
Subjects
Pennsylvania - Lancaster - Genealogy.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster (Pa.) General Hospital Training School.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
371.805 L244g
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