Purchase the ones that have been reprinted from one of several genealogical book vendors. Citizens genealogy wcls washington county library system. Worldcat heritage preservation services, civil war battle summaries by state, accessed 2 august 2012. Washington county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch. Abstracts of all wills 17761841 naming will maker, date will was made, probate date, witnesses, beneficiaries, and any specifics that might be of genealogical value. Grimes research library, and the washington country frontier history center. History of washington county from its first settlement to the present time, first under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781, and subsequently under pennsylvania. Under a constantly evolving set of procedures and relationships, the surveyor general cooperated with the secretary of proprietary affairs, a master of rolls, a receiver general, and commissioners of property in conducting the sale of pennsylvania lands. Bob and mary closson recompiled by permission of the citizens library of washington, pennsylvania. The centennial celebration of the incorporation of the borough of washington, pa. History of bedford, somerset and fulton counties, pa. Crumrine, boyd, history of washington county, pennsylvania with. Washington county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. Manuscript group 311, lehigh coal and navigation company records, 17921978.
History of washington county, pennsylvania historic pittsburgh. Inactive employment record cards, 191965, series 18. The county was created on march 28, 1781, from part of westmoreland county. Allegheny county historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding. There are several biographies online and linked in the index. American county histories pa only history of washington county from its first settlement to the present time. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. Pa state archives rg17 series titles records of the. The county was named in honor of george washington, first u. History of westmoreland county volume 1 index paroots. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781. Manuscript group 369, anthracite museum complex collections, 18961964. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Some pioneers of washington county, pa a family history, 1902 by francis smith reeder. The search on the right side will search all of the washington genealogy website, but will not search the data linked to from our offsite data pages. First, philadelphias history is a story of the efforts to sustain economic prosperity while fulfilling community needs and the continued tension between those priorities. Contains chronolgy, map, countybycounty information.
History of washington county, pennsylvania digital pitt. Recommended web sites for genealogical research washington. Washington county, pennsylvania was created on march 28, 1781 from westmoreland county. It is noted as an excellent premed and prelaw institution due to its fine liberal arts curriculum and is considered a good preparatory school for graduate level studies in general.
The washington county historical society is closed to the public until further notice in order to help curtail the spread of covid19. Index main home page for washington county pa genealogy and. Guide to washington county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history. History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania. The following is a bibliography of all of the books, booklets and pamphlets pertaining to history or family genealogy that i could find with an emphasis on. Wchspa washington washington county historical society. History of northampton county, pennsylvania, illustrated 1884. Located in downtown washington, the college now enrolls over 1,500 students. It also provides some historical details about different times and people in washington history. On march 28, 1781, washington county was created by an act of the pennsylvania general assembly, and named in honor of general george washington. Washington county pennsylvania biography index carol parris has offered to transcribe the bios from the history of washington county, pennsylvania by earle r. Seven hours was spent in explanations by the subjects of immersion, and in performing the act by the baptist elder and his assistant, elder henry spears. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Without sacrificing treatment of the influential leaders who made pennsylvania history, the book focuses especially on the lives of everyday. An illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, political and military, from its earliest settlement to the present time harrisburg, pa. Carved from the western section of westmoreland county, it was formed to allow the inhabitants of the area west of the monongahela river to have more convenient courts and public offices, rather than the. The book, the first comprehensive history of pennsylvania in almost three decades, sets the pennsylvania story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development. Washington county, maryland genealogy familysearch wiki. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. History of washington county, pennsylvania historic. Thomas john chew williams, a history of washington county, maryland washington co. Washington county, md, historical society home facebook. Property records public access site washington county, pa. Welcome to the washington county pennsylvania pa genealogy project. Washington is a city in and the county seat of washington county, pennsylvania, united states, within the greater pittsburgh region in the southwestern part of the state.
Internet archive bookreader history of washington county, pennsylvania. The pennsylvania legislature passed an act on march 28, 1781, erecting the county of washington pa and naming catfish camp as the place for holding the first election. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781, and subsequently under pennsylvania. The book that i was shippedwas not the same book in the photo.
When you find your ancestors tracts, your first step is to check two sources for details about their lives. Research in little washington, washington county, pennsylvania genealogy family history documents and newspaper data e. We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. County history creation of washington county on march 28, 1781, washington county was created by an act of the pennsylvania general assembly, and named in honor of general george washington. Washington countys land records deeds, mortgages, affidavits, and other instruments pertaining to real estate transactions begin in 1834. The city and county were both named after american revolutionary war leader george washington, who eventually. The city and county were both named after american revolutionary war leader george washington, who eventually became the first president of the united states.
History of washington county 181 elder mathias luce of a baptist church in washington county and were immersed in the deep pool in brush run, june 12, 1812. Texts partially cut off in some pages because of tight margin. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera. The washington county historical society is an organization devoted to the preservation. The origins of the proprietary land office may be traced to 1682 when william penn appointed thomas holme surveyor general. Second, philadelphias history was made by its people.
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