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The 1869 diary of Samuel R. Hess of Clay Township, Lancaster County : Mennonite, farmer & nurseryman

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Author
Hess, Samuel R.,
Date of Publication
c1997
Call Number
905.748 JHSCV v. 22
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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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[A memoir]

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Author
Van Nest, Magaretta.
Date of Publication
1990?
Call Number
929 V266
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Van Nest, Magaretta.
Place of Publication
Carbon typescript
Date of Publication
1990?
Physical Description
14, [11] leaves ; 28 cm.
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"Levi Henry Crouse and Mary Louise Worrest were married marh 7, 1843 at the ages 26 and 18 years in Paradise, Lancaster co [sic] Pa. by Rev., Edward y. Buchanan of the Epsicopal church [sic], a brother of the President James Buchanan. Our parents named their first born -- a boy for that minister, Edward Buchanan."
"Aunt Kate was a teacher for some time at Millersville, Pennsylvania Normal School. The school published a magazine entitles [sic] 'The Page Monthly.' Her intimate frind on the faculty was Rose Budd, who wrote an article for the magazine entitled 'Let me die in Autumn.' It was Clara's last school days that she choose [sic] that poem for her recitation. Her wich was granted when she passed away Sept. 1, 1860."
Subjects
Crouse family.
Agriculture - Pennsylvania - Chester County
Agriculture - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Genealogy - Pennsylvania - Chester County.
Genealogy - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Chester County (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Chester County (Pa.) - Personal recollections.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Personal recollections.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 V266
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Ann Henry : Lancaster County's woman treasurer

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Author
Steinman, George.
Date of Publication
1897
/Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Steinman, George. Title: Ann Henry : Lancaster County's woman treasurer / by George Steinman, Esq. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Henry, Ann Wood, 1732-1798. Women--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--Biography. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--18th century
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Ann Wood Henry:
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by George Steinman, Esq.
Author
Steinman, George.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1897
Physical Description
[69]-71 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 1, no. 3
Subjects
Henry, Ann Wood, - 1732-1798.
Women - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 1, number 3 (1897), p. 69-71Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.1 n.3
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An old petition from citizens of Martic Township

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Author
Evans, Samuel,
Date of Publication
1897
Township / by Samuel Evans, Esq. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Martic (Pa. : Township)--History. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1896-97 Description: [160]-166 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical
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by Samuel Evans, Esq.
Author
Evans, Samuel,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1897
Physical Description
[160]-166 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 1, no. 5
Subjects
Martic (Pa. : Township) - History.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 1, number 5 (1897), p. 160-166Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.1
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Barracks in Lancaster : the first ten years

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Author
Gordon, Joan Pinkerton.
Date of Publication
1997.
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by Joan Pinkerton Gordon.
Author
Gordon, Joan Pinkerton.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1997.
Physical Description
80-92 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v.99,no. 2
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Lancaster Barracks (Pa.)
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 99, number 2 (1997), p. 80-92Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.99
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A brief history of Lancaster county, Pennsylvania

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Author
Lestz, Gerald S.
Date of Publication
c1998.
Call Number
974.815 LACO L643b
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by Gerald S. Lestz.
Author
Lestz, Gerald S.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
John Baer's Sons,
Date of Publication
c1998.
Physical Description
16 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Cover title.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO L643b
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A brief history of Lancaster County, with special reference to the growth and development of ist institutions, designed for the school and home

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Author
Clare, Israel Smith,
Date of Publication
1892.
Call Number
974.815 LACO C591
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By Israel Smith Clare. Edited by Anna Lyle ...
Author
Clare, Israel Smith,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Argus publishing company,
Date of Publication
1892.
Physical Description
vi, p., 1 l., 317 p. : illus., 3 double maps ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Lyle, Anna.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 LACO C591
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Colonel James Crawford

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Author
Evans, Samuel,
Date of Publication
1899
, James. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1898-99 Description: [40]-44 p. ; ,e 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 3, no. 2 & 3 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.3 Location: LCHSJL -- Journal Article
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by Samuel Evans, Esq.
Author
Evans, Samuel,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1899
Physical Description
[40]-44 p. ; ,e 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 3, no. 2/3
Subjects
Crawford, James.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 3, number 2/3 (1899), p. 40-44Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.3
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Colonel James Crawford, a Revolutionary soldier

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Author
Shaeffer, J. W.
Date of Publication
1899
Revolutionary soldier / by J. W. Shaeffer. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Crawford, James, 1724-1804. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1898-99 Description: [17]-19 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical
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by J. W. Shaeffer.
Author
Shaeffer, J. W.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1899
Physical Description
[17]-19 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 3, no. 1
Subjects
Crawford, James, - 1724-1804.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 3, number 1 (1899), p. 17-19Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.3
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Col. Samuel J. Atlee

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Author
Ellmaker, J. Watson.
Date of Publication
1898
: Col. Samuel J. Atlee / by J. Watson Ellmaker and read by Miss Martha B. Clark. Second paper by Amelia B. Ehler. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Atlee, Samuel John, 1739-1786. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--17th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1897-98
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by J. Watson Ellmaker and read by Miss Martha B. Clark. Second paper by Amelia B. Ehler.
Author
Ellmaker, J. Watson.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1898
Physical Description
[140]-145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 2, no. 5
Summary
Samuel Atlee was born in 1739 in Salisbury Township. As a Colonel, he served in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. He was also a member of the American Continental Congress.
Subjects
Atlee, Samuel John, - 1739-1786.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Additional Author
Ehler, Amelia B.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 2, number 5 (1898), p. 140-145Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.2
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