An anecdotal history of sullivan county, new york john conway on. We offer many services at our many libraries throughout york county, and online. In 1762 settlers from new england came to the wyoming valley, but were driven out by the indians. This website is in need of a county team associate. Finally, since 2011, jennifer has also served as a board member for the university of illinois history department alumni board, more commonly known as the. Your best source for free genealogy information for family research in indiana county,pennsylvania, always updating, always free. The sullivan county pa historical society and museum is a registered 501 c3 so your donation is tax deductible. Compiled by wilson ferguson and jack igoe, for the sullivan county historical society. John pardoe, who resides in a fine home in the town of forksville, sullivan county, pa. History of sullivan county, pennsylvania by ingham, thomas j. History books for 3rd graders history books for 3rd graders young characters reveal the stories of different eras from medieval times to the civil rights movement and make history real for todays kids. Topics include professional authorship and the literary marketplace, the history of reading and book distribution, booktrade studies and publishinghouse histories, and examinations of and literary property. The sullivan county historical society is committed to the education of the people in the county and extended communities.
Bible records from sullivan county historical society, laporte, pennsylvania. Sullivan county pa historical society and museum home. Sullivan county historical society of pennsylvania home. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in pennsylvania for current fees and application process.
The county government of sullivan is found in the county seat of laporte. See more ideas about pennsylvania dutch country, camping in pennsylvania and state parks. Sullivan county is a county equivalent area found in pennsylvania, usa. The byu library was the earliest to partner with familysearch to digitize books, even helping with early scanning of the salt lake fhl collection. Sullivan county, pennsylvania, united states britannica. These books do not contain actual patents, but serve as patentee name indexes to the original land patents granted by the commonwealth of pennsylvania for the dates 16841957. The atlas had details such as the population of the community which appears to have come from the 1890 census and whether there was a post office andor railroad service available. Parklands include wyoming state forest, worlds end state park, and part of ricketts. The owners say they experienced banging doors, strange noises from the basement, footsteps, knocks, screams in the night, a ghostly face that appears in the mirror in the secondfloor bathroom, and a.
It was home to turnpike elementary school, one of 2 elementary schools in the sullivan county school district prior to consolidation with sullivan county elementary school in 2011. Sullivan county, pennsylvania contributor names geological survey u. In conjunction with governor wolfs stayathome order, effective april 1, at 8 p. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,428, making it the secondleast populous county in pennsylvania. In 1842, wyoming county was created from part of luzerne county.
When i first passed through sullivan county, in 1850, the most of it was a primeval forest. Search byu family history librarys digitized books on familysearch here. Allegheny county, pennsylvania online historical directories expand your research by checking out the pennsylvania online historical newspapers here. Sullivan county is en kreis inn usbundsstaat pennsylvania. Welcome to the awardwinning sullivan county pennsylvania genealogy page. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Sullivan county was established on march 15, 1847 from lycoming county. Mildred is an unincorporated community in cherry township, sullivan county, pennsylvania, united states. Historical and biographical annals of berks county, pennsylvania. This seems unavoidable, for events which make history are constantly transpiring, and the historian can only stop at the most convenient point.
I was looking to find out the origin of rock walls in the woods in a higher elevation in this area, and for piles of rocks piled around trees at a friends cabin property off rocky road lane, which i assume were cleared fields for grazing farm animals where the soil was not good for farming. Captain john baker was born between 1735 1740 in bingenontherhine, prussia, germany, and was killed by indians in 1787 at cresap, ohio county, west virginia. Search,115 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. The sullivan county historical society has set as its mission and purpose the acquisition, preservation, display and demonstration of those elements of daily life used by the people of sullivan county. Located in gettysburg, pennsylvania, the adams county historical society. Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies this is a compilation of pennsylvania county, township and borough histories and biographical sketches that are on the web. Genealogical and personal history of beaver county.
Our office is committed to providing courteous, efficient, and professional service. The pillow historical society is a community organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of the borough of pillow, pa and the surrounding areas. Genealogy trails sullivan county pennsylvania biographies. Containing historical sketches of old families and of representative and prominent citizens, past and present pennsylvania county and regional histories.
Byu has digitized all of its public domain genealogy and u. The mention of sullivan county to the average person brings visions of hills, brooks, lakes with summer visitors completing the landscape. It was home to turnpike elementary school, one of 2 elementary schools in the sullivan county school district prior to consolidation with sullivan county elementary school in 2011 as of the 2010 census the population of zip code 18632 was 430 people. If you dont find what youre looking for, try browsing our entire archive. Farmers directory of crawford county, pennsylvania, 190910. This series publishes books that employ a mixture of approaches.
The bible had been acquired by its previous owner at a garage sale in plains, pa sometime in recent years. It was not until after the sullivan expedition in 1779 that families were able to establish a permanent settlement in the tunkhannock area. Famous stars of sport an screen have worked and played here. Jefferson exhibit collection library of congress ellicott, andrew budd and bartram. Home to 6,339 people, sullivan county has a total 6280 households earning 40964 on average per year. Publications sullivan county historical society of pennsylvania. Western pennsylvania genealogical society used book store. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Hi and welcome to the sullivan county pennsylvania genealogy project. Sullivan county is one of only two counties in pennsylvania with no known active railroad lines of any kind, the other being fulton county. Full text of history of sullivan county, pennsylvania. The county was created on march 15, 1847, from part of lycoming county and named for charles c. Historical collections of the state of pennsylvania. Welcome to the allegheny county recorder of deeds online.
Republication of quinlans history of sullivan county, ny 1873, complete and unabridged, with an entirely new index and timeline from quinlans material. Library directory for sullivan county, pennsylvania source. Books and booklets wayne county historical society museum shop. Recorded documents are assigned a sequential identifying number known as the book and page number and are then scanned. York county libraries libraries throughout york county, pa. History of new castle and lawrence county pennsylvania 1908. The county of sullivan was established in 1847, and the county seat is laporte.
A directory of libraries throughout the world periodical source index search sullivan county, pennsylvania source. Internet archive history of schuylkill county, pennsylvania volume 2, 1907 source. For the most current listing of resources for this location, and from additional publishers, please visit the sullivan county page in the live roots catalog. Whitepages people search is the most trusted directory. Souvenir of hillsgrove, valley of dreams and memories family history library laporte histories and genealogies.
There are three publications on centre county marriages for the years 1800 to 1885. Sullivan county elementary school is located just behind the high school. Judge lawrence cooke was the former chief judge of new york state and a lifelong resident of monticello, ny. Sullivan county, pennsylvania research at genealogy today. The aim of the publishers of this volume and of the author of the history has been to secure for the historical portion thereof full and accurate data respecting the history of the county from the time of its early settlement, and to condense it into a clear and interesting narrative. History of perry county, pennsylvania, including descriptions. Ebook history of clarion county pennsylvania libro. History of washington county, pennsylvania historic pittsburgh.
History of allegheny county, pennsylvania 1889 sold, no longer available genealogical and personal history of beaver county, pennsylvania 1914 sold, no longer available history of bedford, somerset, and fulton counties, pennsylvania 1884 sold, no longer available. Jennifer ann sullivan university of illinois college of law. View phone numbers, addresses, public records, background check reports and possible arrest records for john sullivan in pennsylvania pa. Internet archive history of schuylkill county, pennsylvania 1907 source. She presently is a member of the american bar association, illinois state bar association, will county bar association, will county womens bar association, and chicago bar association. Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies.
This updated and revised book covers the gamut of union countys history. History of sullivan county, pennsylvania unknown binding 1903. To register to vote or change registration information. A webpage for the book series penn state series in the history of the book published by penn state university press. The principal waterways are loyalsock and muncy creeks and hunters, eagles mere, and mokoma lakes. Google books history of schuylkill county, pennsylvania volume 1, 1907 source. Find my past sullivan county historical society and museum.
History of perry county, pennsylvania, including descriptions of indians and pioneer life from the time of earliest settlement by hain, harry harrison, 1873 from old catalog. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the trust you have placed in me by electing me to be your property appraiser. History of sullivan county, pennsylvania streby, george on. The huntingdon county, pennsylvania histories book collection is a group of 10 books that detail the history of huntingdon county primarily in the 19th and early 20th centuries. A celebration of history charles mccool snyder, john. Many of fayette countys local history books have been digitized, but finding them online can be tricky.
Sullivan county history hope farm press books for sale. Allegheny county, pennsylvania online historical directories. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. The county has a humid continental climate which is warmsummer dfb except in lower areas near the river which are hotsummer dfa. Your best source for free genealogy information for family research in indiana county, pennsylvania, always updating, always free 1843 history of indiana county, pennsylvania presented by genealogy trails. Mc kean county, pennsylvania mckean county, pennsylvania mc kean co. Sullivan county historian bob sweeney purchased the book for the sullivan county historical society, to which it was contributed in november 2002.
We have tried to ensure that the information contained in this electronic search system is accurate. Sullivan county historical society of pennsylvania, laporte, pa. Lancaster county, pennsylvania, farmers directory, 1914. Internet archive the muncy valley snapshots of scenery, geology, and history source. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,716, making it the thirdleast populous county in pennsylvania. Our used book sale makes these books accessible to everyone at a. Pennsylvania is divided into 67 recorder districts with an elected recorder of deeds responsible for each office. The pennsylvania historical association advances knowledge about the history and culture of pennsylvania and the midatlantic region. Wolfs closure of pennsylvania schools, the westmoreland history education. John sullivan in pennsylvania pa 249 records found. Sullivan county pa historical society and museum laporte, pennsylvania.
The organization has published a history book, calendars with historic photos, and christmas cards. Named for john laporte, surveyor general of pennsylvania from 18431851, laporte, the county seat, is perched atop the appalachian plateau at an elevation of 2,060 feet. Forest county is a county located in western pennsylvania. Please contact us if youd be interesting in helping to develop this resource were really glad you stopped by and i hope that you find this website useful for your genealogical research.
He married elizabeth ann sullivan between 1760 and 1765 in philadelphia, bucks county, pennsylvania, daughter of dr. Below are links to the scanned pages of the patent indexes. The county seat is located in laporte and in addition the county government website is sullivancounty. David gold is a south fallsburg native who has an interest as well as a phd in history. Three railroads, a canal, dozens of industries, and hundreds of hotels have come and gone since sullivan county was formed in 1809. The family of captain john baker and elizabeth sullivan. A project of the sullivan county pa usgenweb archives introduction this is a history of about twothirds of the first century of the settlements and improvements in what is now sullivan county. To return to the table of contents or the new york state county map. Search the history of over 423 billion web pages on the internet. Pha achieves its mission by fostering the teaching and study of pennsylvania s past through publications, events and networking among scholars. With your library card, you can download books, audiobooks, magazines and music. Here youll find a plethora of information concerning the settlers of sullivan county, its rich history, the endless mountains, and a lot of useful resources to research your family surnames. Save over 20% credits will not expire, so you can use them at any time.
The county was created in 1848 and later organized in 1857. Sullivan county, pennsylvania map of sullivan county, pa. Documents related to the ownership of real estate within the district are recorded at the recorder of deeds. Hope farm press 252 main street saugerties ny 12477. Weve built the following list with information that came from an atlas published by rand mcnally in 1895. Early irish experience in wayne county, pennsylvania.
Welcome to the nassau county property appraisers website. Lycoming county is the largest county in pennsylvania by land area and secondlargest by total area. Sullivan who took an active role in passing legislation to create the county. Sullivan county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. Huntingdon county, pennsylvania 10 historic books on cd. Some have been transcribed, others have been scanned into images and many of them are still incomplete. This publication includes a listing of all known cemeteries in sullivan county along with gps coordinates and topographical maps for each location. On this page, weve gathered our recommended titles for. The newest acquisition at the gift shop at the sullivan county historical society is david golds latest book, judge cooke. Price new from used from unknown binding, 1903 please retry inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. History of allegheny county, pennsylvania 1889 sold, no longer available. Links to directories at ancestry are to the images themselves, which are browsable. Anne sullivan was a teacher who taught helen keller, who was deaf, mute, and blind, how to communicate and read braille. History of schuylkill county, pennsylvania 1907 source.
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