Author: Donna Bingham Munger
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1461665965
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 278

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The genealogist trying to locate families, the surveyor or attorney researching old deeds, or the historian seeking data on land settlement will find Pennsylvania Land Records an indispensable aid. The land records of Pennsylvania are among the most complete in the nation, beginning in the 1680s. Pennsylvania Land Records not only catalogs, cross-references, and tells how to use the countless documents in the archive, but also takes readers through a concise history of settlement in the state. The guide explains how to use the many types of records, such as rent-rolls, ledgers of the receiver general's office, mortgage certificates, proof of settlement statements, and reports of the sale of town lots. In addition, the volume includes: cross-references to microfilm copies; maps of settlement; illustrations of typical documents; a glossary of technical terms; and numerous bibliographies on related topics.

Author: Roy Ziegler
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450285805
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 141

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The Parrys left England to practice their Quaker religion without ridicule. They found their home in New Hope, Pennsylvania, where they went on to become one of the regions most illustrious families. Follow two generations of the Parry family, spanning a period of one hundred years from the pre-Revolutionary War to the end of the American Civil War. They rely on their knowledge, skills, and steadfast determination to leave a lasting impact on both New Hope and Philadelphia. The family derived much of its strength from Benjamin Parry, a multifaceted entrepreneur, inventor, and community leader who dominated New Hope for more than half a century. His efforts make the town the industrial capital of Bucks County in the early nineteenth century. The story continues with Benjamins son, Oliver, who becomes an intrepid pioneer of Philadelphias Spring Garden District when the city was expanding its boundaries westward in the mid-nineteenth century. Gain a unique perspective of the nations first one hundred years as it struggles to form a more perfect union by examining the hard work of just one family whose shared sense of destiny helped the nation achieve its potential. Be inspired by The Parrys of Philadelphia and New Hope.

Author: Chandler Family Reunion Committee
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Languages : en
Pages : 818

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Author: Gerald Ralph Fuller
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Languages : en
Pages : 728

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Author: Chalkley J. Hambleton
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Languages : en
Pages : 118

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Author: June Markus Hoopes
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Languages : en
Pages : 904

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Daniel Hoopes, son of Joshua Hoopes was born in Yorkshire, England. He married Jane Worrilow in 1696 in Lima, Pennsylvania. He died in 1749 in Westtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Author: Alpheus Hibben Harlan
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Languages : en
Pages : 1144

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Author: Richard Henry Greene
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Category : New York (State)
Languages : en
Pages : 542

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Languages : en
Pages : 806

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Author: J. Smith Futhey
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Category : Chester County (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 1250

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