These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and. Pennsylvania is one of the original states and was originally founded in 1681 as a result of a royal land grant to william penn. Contact us northumberland county historical society. Northumberland county pennsylvania historical society.
Including its aboriginal history, the colonial and revolutionary periods, early settlement and subsequent growth, political organization. Northumberland county, pa tax lists 17781780, 1790 to canada grimsby, ontario after 1794 ranger of the frontiers 17781783 all were in joseph greens co. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Northumberland county, pennsylvania its people, history and culture book collection on cd. Welcome to the official facebook page of the northumberland county historical society. Guide to northumberland county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family. Genealogy of mary della book nelson mine explosion shamokin apr 1893 joe bortex killed source. The northumberland county, pennsylvania histories book collection is a group of 6 books that detail the history of northumberland county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Northumberland county, pennsylvania pagenweb homepage. Created on march 21, 1772, from parts of berks, bedford, cumberland, lancaster and northampton counties. Northumberland county historical society northumberland county.
Historical maps of northumberland county, pennsylvania pa d. To log into overdrive be sure to call the library at 5704738201 so that we can add your library card number to the overdrive database. This family name was originally written goss, and was anglicized to gass about 1800. Northumberland county, virginia genealogy websites edit edit source northumberland county, virginia usgenweb northumberland county, virginia archives see wills familysearch catalog. What counties are adjacent to northumberland county, pa. History of northumberland county, pennsylvania, including its aboriginal history. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and.
History of northumberland county, pennsylvania chicago. The county was formed in 1772 from parts of lancaster, berks, bedford, cumberland, and northampton counties and named for the county of northumberland in northern england. Genealogical and biographical annals of northumberland. Usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 pennsylvania histories and genealogies 3,603 northumberland county histories and genealogies 24. The northumberland county pennsylvania historical society, located in sunbury, pa, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of sunbury. Northumberland county pa histories and genealogies. Pickaway and allen co ohio history of the boyd family and descendants source. Bicentennial historical book committee, northumberland and point. Including its aboriginal history, the colonial and revolutionary periods, early settlement and subsequent growth, political organization, agricultural, mining, and manufacturing interests, internal improvements, religious, educational, social, and military history, sketches of its boroughs, villages, and townships, portraits and biographies of. Printing this file within by noncommercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Northumberland county northumberland county was created on march 21, 1772, from parts of five different counties.
An american family history is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program. Northumberland county, pennsylvania was created on march 21, 1772, from parts of berks county, bedford county, cumberland county, lancaster county and northampton county. Genealogical and biographical annals of northumberland county, pennsylvania. Historical newspapers from pennsylvania 1719 1997 north hills news record north hills, pennsylvania local historical and biographical notes from the files of newspapers published in easton, penna. Pennsylvania public record is a comprehensive resource for finding public record information by county, with important links to government websites and other state agencies to assist individuals with locating vital records, genealogy archives, court record documents, and other public record searches. Where can find northumberland county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. When boats began to commonly travel along the susquehanna river, catawissa became locally important. History of northumberland county, pennsylvania books. Northumberland county since the founder, jacob goss, came hither from berks county, pa. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Frontier rangers from northumberland county, pa, 17781783 paul w.
Northumberland county, pennsylvania genealogy records. History and books about northumberland county, pennsylvania. Printing this file within by noncommercial individuals. Northumberland county historical society, sunbury, pa. Northumberland county, pennsylvania public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Northumberland county, pennsylvania genealogy guide. Its leaders, members and volunteers are dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other items which tell the story of northumberland county, pennsylvania and its people. The northumberland county, pennsylvania histories book collection is a group of 6 books that detail the history of northumberland county. History of northumberland, pennsylvania is an unchanged, highquality reprint of the original edition of 1876. The northumberland county historical society is a pennsylvania nonprofit organization, which was chartered on october 26, 1925 and incorporated on may 21, 1998. Northumberland county, va history, records, facts and genealogy.
Historians believe it was named for an english county with the same name. No everyname index, has a surname index only for the subjects of biographical sketches. Internet archive biography of john luther brenizer the presbyterian ministerial directory, 1898 source. The history of northumberland and montour counties in pennsylvania, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 54 page booklet, reprinted primarily from four hardtofind vintage books. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Genealogy trails northumberland county pennsylvania. It offers a museum of historical and archaeological artifacts dealing with fort augusta, from the french and indian war through the american revolution, as well as items of significance to the history of northumberland county. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. History and topography of northumberland, huntingdon, mifflin. It provided a bigger scoop than just the answer to this adoption issue. Genealogy history of northumberland county, pennsylvania chicago.
History of northumberland county, pennsylvania, 1891, genealogy. Lancaster county, pennsylvania genealogy family history library. Historical collections of the state of pennsylvania. Pennsylvania and new jersey, church and town records, 166920 includes northumberland county source. History of northumberland county by sherman day, william egle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Northumberland county pennsylvania history and genealogy biographies c cabel, jesse. Bedford county, berks county, cumberland county, lancaster county and northampton county. Northumberland county, pennsylvania public records directory. Search northumberland county public property records.
Northumberland archives floyds genealogy northumberland county genweb page return to northumberland county archives index page click on the filename to view documents. Book printed material history of northumberland co. Full text of history of northumberland county, pennsylvania, including its aboriginal history. The area where catawissa now is was originally owned by william henry in 1769. It is charming to see books in the infancy of this remote land. This is a bibliography of most of our biographical and historical volumes currently being used for transcription to our various pennsylvania counties. Charlotte darrah walter library offers old newspapers and tax records on dvd and scores of genealogical reference books.
A typical county history of the era, 1256 pp including about 400 pp of biographical sketches. Northumberland county pennsylvania genealogy trails history. Bells history of northumberland county, pa contents file contributed for use in usgenweb archives by tony rebuck. Schwaben creek northumberland county lies in the central eastern region of pennsylvania. History of northumberland county, pennsylvania, 1891, genealogy, herbert c. This database contains records for schwaben creek, or himmel lutheran and reformed church, which is located in washington township, northumberland. Google books history of the boyd family and descendants 1912 source. Northumberland county historical society wikipedia.
Northumberland county has been affected by the opioid epidemic. This database contains records for schwaben creek, or himmel lutheran and reformed church, which is located in washington township, northumberland county. Additional printed county history books available historical. According to the united states census bureau, the borough has a. Northumberland, pennsylvania project gutenberg self.
Lancasterhistory is a communitybased, notforprofit organization established to educate the public on the history of lancaster county and its place in the history of pennsylvania and the united states, to advance the missions of regional historical organizations, and to promote the acquisition, preservation, and interpretation of resources. Mount carmel cemetery, compiled by schuylkill roots, may june 1989 oak hill o. Northumberland county revolutionary war militia upper division associators, 24 january 1776 commanding officers. The archives section includes a wealth of information, comprised, but not limited to wills and estate records, land records, military records, obituaries, and church registers.
Bordering counties are lycoming county, montour county, columbia county, schuylkill county, dauphin county, perry county, juniata county, snyder county, union county. Including its aboriginal history, the colonial and revolutionary periods, early settlement and subsequent growth, political organization, agricultural, mining, and manufacturing interests, internal improvements, religious, educational, social, and military history, sketches of its boroughs, villages, and townships, portraits and biographies of pioneers and representative citizens, etc. Northumberland county is a fifth class county according to the. Northumberland county pennsylvania pa history culture. Reprinted by windmill publications, mount vernon, in, 1991. Northumberland county, pennsylvania pagenweb resources page. Northumberland county, pennsylvania library of congress. The gasses of northumberland county are descended from one frederick goss. Welcome to northumberland county pennsylvania history and genealogy. Bookprinted material history and topography of northumberland, huntingdon, mifflin, centre, union, columbia, juniata and clinton counties. File contributed for use in usgenweb archives by tony rebuck.
Northumberland county historical society home facebook. Facsimile reprint of the classic book genealogical and biographical annals of northumberland county pennsylvania containing a genealogical record of representative families, including many of the early settlers, and biographical sketches of prominent citizens, prepared from data obtained from original sources of information originally published. At this time it was referred to as hughesburg or catawissey. Simons wonderfully illustrated and written book should serve as the entry into philadelphias history for a variety of audiences. Image 1 of history of riverside and south danville. Northumberland historic district, northumberland borough. Welcome to the northumberland county, pagenweb page. The northumberland county historical society headquarters is located in the hunter house, on the site of fort augusta, 1150 north front street, sunbury, pennsylvania. The volume is part of the pennsylvania history series published by the pennsylvania historical association in partnership with temple university press. Restored by the pennsylvania historical and museum commission, the house features two finely detailed entrances with fanlights, a frieze board with triglyphs, a balustraded rooftop observatory platform, and an expansive lawn, which formerly extended to the north branch. Gendisasters bauerbauers bower bower s roots in northumberland co. N8b43 history of northumberland county, pennsy 3 1924 009 706 841.
For current information about a center near you, go to the family history center map. Some family history centers and libraries maintain collections of previously loaned microfilms or microfiche. History of northumberland county, pennsylvania, including. Northumberland county lies in the central eastern region of pennsylvania. The controller serves as a member of the county prison board and as secretary for the county retirement board. Bell text files at items below if any are from related and broader terms. About northumberland county, pennsylvania, 17741846. Pennsylvania history and books northumberland county. Northumberland county, pennsylvania pagenweb resources. In partnership with ebranch2go overdrive, priestleyforsyth memorial library offers a vast selection of e books for download to your kindle, nook or ereader. Northumberland county is a county located in the u.
Cemetery at mount carmel alaska, compiled by schuylkill roots, may 1989, schuylkill county pennsylvania archives volume ii by phillip a rice and jean a. The controller is responsible for prescribing systems of accounting, approving all bills, auditing the books, records and accounts of county officers, and preparing the countys annual financial report. Bells history of northumberland county, pa the revolutionary period part 2. The county was named for the english county of northumberland. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Northumberland county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy. History of northumberland, pennsylvania anonymous on. It also offers changing exhibits on topics of historical and archaeological interest.
The filmdigital notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. This week i received a copy of the profiles of the fleming family in lycoming, chester and northumberland, pennsylvania from the pennsylvania historical society. Northumberland county, pennsylvania 6 historic books on cd. A camera icon indicates items that are digitally available online. Pennsylvania northumberland county 201 market street, rm. The lots of the town were distributed out by lottery. Northumberland county, pennsylvania contributor names geological survey u. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Fileviewer provides access to scanned indexes and image of the historical and current documents, indexes and plats for real property, and oil and gas records all over texas and new mexico. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more.
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I have purchased the following books and am willing to do lookups for any northumberland county list member. Northumberland county pennsylvania history and genealogy. The northumberland county historical society is a pennsylvania nonprofit organization, which. Including its aboriginal history, the colonial and revolutionary periods, early settlement and subsequent growth, political organization, agricultural, mining, and manufacturing interests, internal improvements, religious, educational, social, and military history, sketches of its boroughs, villages, and townships, portraits and biographies of pioneers and representative citizens. Northumberland county, virginia genealogy genealogy. It probably was named for the english county of the same name. Containing a genealogical record of representative families, including many of the early settlers. Please click here to join us in our cause to help our residents help themselves or help others that are struggling with drug related issues.