Hungerford, a gentleman whose accuracy of research and comprehensive examination of documentary authorities has made his labors of the utmost value to the writer in the preparation of this history. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. The mickey vernon museum collection has moved to the radnor township municipal building, located at 301 iven avenue in radnor, pa. Chester county pennsylvania genealogy is part of the pennsylvania history and genealogy project. Online phone book for delaware county, pa address and. Ruling suburbia chronicles the history of the republican machine that has dominated the political life of delaware county, pennsylvania, since. Historical address, sunday, october 23, 1932 by fackenthal, b. A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people, volume 1. Pennsylvania county histories and pennsylvania biographies. D illustrated volume i new york lewis historical publishing company 1914 not all of the book is online yet, but keep checking back as i upload chapters. The county seat is located in media and in addition the county government website is. History of delaware county, pennsylvania database online. Delaware county historical society passport to history. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications.
The mission of the delaware county chamber of commerce is to be a resource hub for businesses in delaware county, pennsylvania to create growth and stability in the region. History of delaware county, pennsylvania classic reprint. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware. If you have information about this county you would like to place online, then please contact me using the contact form on this website. William penn arrived aboard the welcome in 1682, from when we may date the beginnings of chester county. Early relations of delaware and pennsylvania book, 1930. The pennsylvania historical association advances knowledge about the history and culture of pennsylvania and the midatlantic region. Beatty states that george dunn, seeing the woman in the water, ran half a mile and got a rope from the rock house, and making it fast he sprang into the stream, swam to the woman. Fourseason guide to 50 of the best trails in eastern pennsylvania, new jersey, and delaware by charkes, susan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Delaware county was established on september 6, 1789 from chester county. Authoritative reference to the most important individuals, events, and topics in the united states, spanning more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history.
The first major settlement occurred under swedish rule by governor johan printz who in 1643 established the first court, school, church and governmental offices on tinicum island. Delaware county archives delaware county, pennsylvania. Delaware county emergency radio system assessment and conceptual design report presentation video delaware county recommends safety measures surrounding coronavirus concerns. It is made up of three counties established since 1638, before the time of william penn. Jordan pdf at chester and its vicinity, delaware county, in pennsylvania. A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people, by john w. Our goal is to optimize library service to the citizens of delaware county through cooperative efforts. It is situated just south of the foothills of the pocono mountains, 2. Welcome to delaware county pa history online drug store. It was a weekly column that talked of new buildings, developers, architects etc. Founded in 1895, dchs has been gathering and sharing the stories and artifacts of delaware county, pa and its people. The collection is now on loan to the sports legends of delaware county museum in the municipal building. A history of upper providence township delaware county, pennsylvania.
The ability displayed by the rector in this remote rural church was such that it attracted general attention in eastern pennsylvania and delaware, and when, in 1841, the diocese of delaware elected the first bishop of that state, rev. You can search the catalogue using the link below, many of the items can be viewed online. Upper providence tricentennial commission book committee editors on. The mission of delaware county historical society dchs is to collect, protect and preserve the history and culture of delaware county, pa making it accessible to all by providing strong educational outreach. The history of delaware as a political entity dates back to the early colonization of north america by europeanamerican settlers. The resource is organized by content type, topic, era, and activity as well as by the national standards for u. Delaware county courthouse and government center located in media, pa is dedicated to providing residents with high quality resources and services from all county department and agencies. Delaware county holds demonstration of new voting system feb. Shawnee on delaware is an unincorporated community on the delaware river, part of smithfield township in monroe county, pennsylvania.
Delaware county historical events,lectures, meetings etc. Book history of delaware county, pennsylvania history of delaware county pennsylvania chapter 29. Most historical maps of pennsylvania were published in atlases. After more than 20 years on the air, the program continues to produce an extensive video collection of interviews with the experts on pennsylvanias history and culture. Map of the early settlements of delaware county, penna.
Enter the coordinates you wish to search, or click anywhere on the map to the right to populate the fields below with the coordinates of that point. F and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Since 1895, dchs has been gathering and sharing the stories of the county and its people. History of delaware county, pennsylvania from the discovery of the territory included within its limits to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds by smith, george. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. The page as it states is to announce upcoming meetings, lectures and historical events throughout delaware county. Internet archive bookreader a history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people. Baldwins book barn rare, used, out of print, antiquarian. History of delaware county pennsylvania chapter 29 pa. My name is dennis partridge and i am the county coordinator. It is the second smallest state in the country and one of the most densely populated. The book is by jack lemon from media class of 1964. Baldwins book barn was established in 1934 and deals in all things books.
A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people, vol. Inscriptions on the ancient tombstones in the middletown, delaware co. Hi and welcome to the delaware county pennsylvania genealogy project. From the discovery of the territory included within its limit to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds, written under the direction and appointment of the delaware county institute of science. Within the atlases are historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people. The first of the original states to ratify the federal constitution, delaware occupies a small niche in the bostonwashington, d. Delaware county, presently consisting of over 184 square miles divided into fortynine municipalities is the oldest settled section of pennsylvania. This page contains photos, events, links, and information related to the history of delaware county, pennsylvania. Delaware county chamber of commerce 1001 baltimore pike, suite 9 ll, springfield. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information.
Agriculture, with a brief mention of our domestic animals. Deeds book a delaware county ny genealogy and history site. The delaware county historical society has extensive collections of delaware county newspapers, books, atlases, maps, yearbooks, and personal archives. Old historical city, county and state maps of pennsylvania. Much of this resource has been catalogued in a pastperfect database. Delaware county history books delaware county historical.
With genealogical sketches of some old families philadelphia. The following delaware county libraries have ongoing book sales. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Welcome to delaware county pa history website the areas largest archived website for historical photos, maps, and genealogical resources. On the delaware in falls township, bucks county, pennsylvania. During its early history it remained a small market town, hemmed in by farms. History of delaware county pennsylvania chapter 14 pa. The delaware county realty news was a column first published in the chester times in april of 1912. Does not show boundary lines of realproperty tracts. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Nov 15, 2002 the delaware county ny genealogy and history site is an attempt to gather in one place many of the public domain records for genealogical research in delaware county, new york. As well as antiques, manuscripts, maps, giclee and other prints.
A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people, volume 3 a history of delaware county, pennsylvania. A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people 3 volumes in 1. Chester county pennsylvania genealogy pennsylvania genealogy. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. This is a work in progress, scroll down to find active chapter pages as they are updated. Until 1850, chester was the county seat of delaware county and, before that, of chester county.
However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Aug 12, 2010 history of delaware county, pennsylvania from the discovery of the territory included within its limits to the present time, with a notice of the geology of the county, and catalogues of its minerals, plants, quadrupeds, and birds by smith, george. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, this september 1951 chester ti. With a population of 566,747, it is the fifth most populous county in pennsylvania, and the third smallest in area. History of delaware county, pennsylvania, from the discovery of the. Read a history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people, vol.
History of delaware county, pennsylvania book, 1884. Sussex county, delaware genealogy familysearch wiki. Pa books is a weekly program on pcn that features an hourlong conversation with authors of newly published books on topics unique to pennsylvania. Explore digital library delaware county library system. Delaware county pennsylvania libraries is a federated system comprised of 26 member libraries located in the western suburbs of philadelphia. It is interesting to note that two of these are mosquito borne illnesses. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Like a good detective, the genealogist must search for the pieces of a familys past in those many sources such as books, documents, and manuscripts. Our first friends, the early quakers a century after william penn opened his colony to settlers of all faiths, samuel mcpherson janney chronicled the history of quakers in pennsylvania, specifically mentioning the founders house overlooking the delaware river in bucks county, pennsbury manor. Google books a history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people. Location search queries our database for cities, towns, townships, counties and geographic features in a particular state.
Excerpt from history of delaware county, pennsylvania in that part of the work devoted to the histories of the several townships, the author has received the assistance of mr. Despite the suspicion it was dairyrelated, dengue fever, more commonly known as breakbone fever, is actually transmitted by mosquitos, as is. Before statehood it was the province of pennsylvania. Guide to delaware county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records this article is about a county of southeast pennsylvania.
Chester county, as one of the original pa counties, is a fascinating place where many of the events that shaped our nation took place. The state is organized into three countiesfrom north to south. 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. The delaware county ny genealogy and history site is an attempt to gather in one place many of the public domain records for genealogical research in delaware county, new york. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have.
A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people, volume 3. A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people volume i source. The majority of the work is devoted to the career of john j. Presbyterian churchyard family history library list of burials in middletown graveyard family history library sexton records of jacob habbet, middletown, delaware county, pennsylvania, 18171853 family history library newtown in delaware county cemetery records. Delaware county climate, together with notices of remarkable weather. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Deeds book b delaware county ny genealogy and history site. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and. A genealogical record of the descendants of john and mary palmer of concord, chester now delaware co. Lewis historical publishing company, 1914 delaware county pa. Public records and phone records in delaware county, pa free directory of delaware county current and previous addresses and demographic data. From the discovery of the delaware to the present time bucks, one of the three original counties of pennsylvania, is bounded on the northeast and southeast by the delaware, southwest by philadelphia and montgomery counties, and, 011 the north, by lehigh and northampton. Ongoing book sale carts located next to the reference and circulation desks during library hours.
National register of historic places listings in delaware. Dchs houses a research library, museum gallery and childrens education center. An administrative headquarters provides support to the member libraries. Discover the past of delaware county on historical maps. A history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in delaware county, pennsylvania this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in delaware county, pennsylvania, united states. Book history of delaware county, pennsylvania paroots. Dedicated to preserving the history and memory of delaware county sports legends. Darby genealogy in delaware county, pa usa 1,015,348 pennsylvania 60,654 delaware county 1,498 darby 47. Jordan pdf at items below if any are from related and broader terms. Delaware county, colloquially referred to as delco, is a county located in the u. The county was created on september 26, 1789, from part of chester county, and named for the delaware river. Pha achieves its mission by fostering the teaching and study of pennsylvanias past through publications, events and networking among scholars. Description this auction is for a book entitled a graphic history of delaware county pa.
Slaveholders occasionally provided surnames or exact birthdates in their wills. Ruling suburbia chronicles the history of the republican machine that has dominated the political life of delaware county, pennsylvania, since 1875. Buy a history of delaware county, pennsylvania, and its people, vol. Excerpt from history of bucks county, pennsylvania, vol. Some have been transcribed, others have been scanned into images and many of them are still incomplete. History of bucks county, pennsylvania, from the discovery of the delaware to the present time family history library history of chinas retreat. Internet archive bookreader history of delaware county, pennsylvania. Enslaved and free persons, and slaveholders is a database of enslaved and free africanamericans extracted from sussex county, delaware will books from 18361851, with ongoing updates. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. History of delaware county, pennsylvania, by henry graham. A guide to research at the delaware historical society the history of a family over many generations lies buried in different sources and places. Mcclure, who controlled the machine from 1907 until 1965.
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