Author: Donna Bingham Munger
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1461665965
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
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.
Pennsylvania Land Records
Author: Donna Bingham Munger
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1461665965
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1461665965
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
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.
Pennsylvania Archives
Author: John Blair Linn
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Lost in Pennsylvania?: Try the Published “Pennsylvania Archives”
Author: Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer
Publisher: Genealogical Society of PA
ISBN: 9781422362396
Category : Genealogy
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Discusses the types of documents included in the various series of the Pennsylvania Archives, the best order to work through them to obtain the most results quickly, and routes to follow to locate a set of the Archives.
Publisher: Genealogical Society of PA
ISBN: 9781422362396
Category : Genealogy
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Discusses the types of documents included in the various series of the Pennsylvania Archives, the best order to work through them to obtain the most results quickly, and routes to follow to locate a set of the Archives.
Pennsylvania Archives
Author: Samuel Hazard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
A collection of documents supplementing the companion series known as "Colonial records of Pennsylvania" which contain the minutes of the Provincial Council, of the Council of Safety, and of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 746
Book Description
A collection of documents supplementing the companion series known as "Colonial records of Pennsylvania" which contain the minutes of the Provincial Council, of the Council of Safety, and of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania.
Colonial Records of Pennsylvania
Author: Samuel Hazard
Publisher:
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Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description
Collections of documents.
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Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 806
Book Description
Collections of documents.
Guide to African American Resources at the Pennsylvania State Archives
Author: Ruth E. Hodge
Publisher: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
"Some of the topics described in this guide are : abolition and abolitionists, affirmative action, African American colleges and universities ..., almshouses, business, census, certification and licensing ..., charitable and beneficial organization, civil rights, churches, corporations, county records, court records, education, governors' papers, governmental records, Habeas Corpus papers, historical events, historical markers, homes and hospitals, industries ..., legislators, marriages, migrant labor, military, music, prisons, slavery and slaves, sports, underground railroad, veterans' schools ..., women's activities and organizations, and the Work Projects Administration programs"--Introduction.
Publisher: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
"Some of the topics described in this guide are : abolition and abolitionists, affirmative action, African American colleges and universities ..., almshouses, business, census, certification and licensing ..., charitable and beneficial organization, civil rights, churches, corporations, county records, court records, education, governors' papers, governmental records, Habeas Corpus papers, historical events, historical markers, homes and hospitals, industries ..., legislators, marriages, migrant labor, military, music, prisons, slavery and slaves, sports, underground railroad, veterans' schools ..., women's activities and organizations, and the Work Projects Administration programs"--Introduction.
Pennsylvania Archives
Author: George Edward Reed
Publisher:
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Category : Governors
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The following types of papers are represented in this series: addresses, general messages, special messages, veto messages, and proclamations. Correspondence has been included only in certain cases where it has been of evident historical value.
Publisher:
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Category : Governors
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The following types of papers are represented in this series: addresses, general messages, special messages, veto messages, and proclamations. Correspondence has been included only in certain cases where it has been of evident historical value.
History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-5
Author: Samuel Penniman Bates
Publisher:
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Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 1354
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 1354
Book Description
Pennsylvania Archives
Author: Thomas Lynch Montgomery
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pennsylvania
Languages : en
Pages : 750
Book Description
Pennsylvania Archives
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 516
Book Description