York County PA Collection (26 Titles) - CD Start Price USD 25.00 Current Price USD 25.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Location Milton, Pa See more about 'York County PA Collection (26 Titles) - CD' Description York County Pennsylvania CollectionThis is an extensive collection of historical and biographical books on York County, PA.  These books were published between 1845 and 1953 and containing over 4,600 pages of information. This collection includes major historical & biographical volumes published for York County, as well as a number of obscure historical publications.The larger biographical volumes are an excellent place to start genealogical research as these detail hundreds of family genealogies from the county.  The smaller, more obscure publications are an excellent addition to the larger volumes, as they contain information of a more specific focus.  Often these smaller publications contain historical and genealogical gems found nowhere else - such as portraits, biographies, and records.  (Please see the descriptions below for specifics on individual books.)This is a wonderful opportunity to own your own library on York County.  To find and purchase all of these publications would be a huge investment in time and money.  Yet, here you can have all of this information to use at your convenience - and in a format that make research much easier.  The work in collecting this information has already been done, and now you can take advantage of it!1) History of Lancaster and York CountiesI. Daniel Rupp, 1845, 766 pagesThis is a very early history of Lancaster and York Counties, PA.  The information on York County covers pages 532-766.  It discusses its early settlers (particularly German and Irish) and also the formation and development of York County's townships and boroughs prior to the Revolution.  Following this is some discussion of the County's involvement in the Revolutionary War.  Other sections deal with educational institutions within the county and the various religious denominations that settled the area.2) History of the Congregation of Guinston, Chanceford, York County, PennsylvaniaRev. Francis McBurney, 1866, 23 pages3) The Origin and History of theSlate Ridge Presbyterian Church, Peachbottom, York Co., PAJoseph D. Smith, 1868, 24 pages4) The Historical Sketch and Account of theCentennial Celebration at York, July 4, 1876Centennial Publication Committee, 1876, 162 pagesThe full title is: "The Historical Sketch, and Account of the Centennial Celebration at York, July 4, 1876, Containing an accurate account of the proceedings from the time of the passage of the resolution by the Town Council to celebrate the Nation's birth and the appointment of a committee to carry out the spirit of the resolution, up to the close of the celebration; the earnest and eloquent Prayer offered by the venerable Dr. A. H. Lochman; the elaborate and instructive Historical Sketch prepared by John Gibson, Esq.; the beautiful Poem by E. N. Gunnison, Esq. and the eloquent Oration delivered by George W. McElroy, Esq."5) Authentic General Directory of the Boroughs of York, Hanover & Wrightsville, York County, PA For 1877Herman & Miller and Thomas, 1877, 179 pagesThe complete titles is: Authentic General Directory of the Boroughs of York, Hanover & Wrightsville, York County, PA For 1877, containing in addition a complete list of the societies, churches, depots, business men of the county, and all points of interest, connected with a history of the several boroughs.  As the title indicates, this begins with a general history of the county and the boroughs mentioned, followed by the directory.  The directory information is arranged alphabetically under each town, and notes the resident's name, occupation and street address.  The directory also included a number of ads for local businesses as well as engravings of buildings and places within the county.6) History and Manual of the Presbyterian Church at York, PARev. Henry E. Niles, 1879, 34 pagesThis publication is a history of the Presbyterian Church of York, York County, PA.  It covers the beginning and early history of the church with mention of many of the persons influential therein.  The concluding portion of the booklet is a directory listing of members of various church organizations, and schools.7) History of York County, PennsylvaniaJohn Gibson, 1886, 1031 pagesThis is the first major biographical volume focusing on York County, PA.  It begins with a general history of the county, followed by sections dealing with its townships and boroughs.  Each section gives a history and description of the township or borough including biographies of its prominent persons.  Following the historical section, there is a separate biographical section from pages 819-1031, focusing on additional persons important in various ways in the county.  A few pages from the general history section are missing, but all of the township, borough and biographical material is present.8) Industrial and Commercial Resources of PennsylvaniaHistorical Publishing Company, 1886, 122 pagesThis is a historical, descriptive and biographical review of the industries of southeast Pennsylvania. Includes sketches of prominent businesses and businessmen of York and Hanover, York County, PA. -- From York: -- Pennsylvania Agricultural Works, John F. Patton & Co., E. S. Buck, Dale & Hart, Phineas Palmer, Chas. S. White, Matthew Taylor, Wm. Smith & Co., Laucks & Son, N. C. Baughman, Bender & Son, O. J. Bollinger, Union Tea and Coffee Company, Buttorff, The Spangler Manufacturing Co., Alex. Klinedinst, Geo. Graybill, The York Match Company, John C. Schmidt & Co., J. T. McFall, -- From Hanover: -- Wm. J. Young & Co., A. J. Snively, M.D., Henry W. Miller, D. S. Tanger & Son, Ehrhart, Conrad & Co.9) The Lutheran Church in York, Penn'aBeale M. Schmucker, 1888, 59 pagesThis is a brief history of the Lutheran Church of York, York County, PA, and of the men who served there.10) Industries and Wealth of the Principle Points in Southeastern Pennsylvania(Excepting Philadelphia) Embracing Dauphin, York, Lancaster, Schuylkill,Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware CountiesAmerican Publishing and Engraving Co., 1890, 148 pagesContains sketches of industrial and economic significance from the major populated areas of southeastern PA. -- From York: -- Baugher, Kurtz & Stewart, W. H. Lanius, I. W. Allen, Hubley Printing Company, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, A. B. Farquhar Company, E. I. Kraber & Son, W. T. Gerber, P. C. Wiest & Co., White & Jessop, Gnau, Alexander & Co., B. C. Wikinson, B. J. King, Acme Oil Company, Jacob Seacrist, G. W. Hoover, York Transfer, Hantz & Jessop, Albert Willis, John A. Morrison & Bros., Amos Hoffman, D. V. Doyle, F. T. Scott's Sons, H. W. Heffener, The National Hedge and Wife Fence Co., Schall & Danner, Howard E. Wantz, Finley & Lachicotte, Laucks & Son, The Spangler Manufacturing Company, Schall & King, B. F. Willis, C. A. Bayler, J. T. McFall, C. E. Adams, J. R. Davis, E. W. Bowman, Alex. Spangler, C. F. Hoffmeyer, J. D. Kauffman, Wm. Smith & Co., H. Lanius's Sons, B. F. Frick, George Graybill, The York WIre Cloth Company, John M. Habliston, Parkhurst & Co., Gross Brothers, W. F. Ramsey, Lehmayer & Bro., City Drug Store, Harry Washers, A. D. Thompson, Bennett's China Hall, T. S. Klinefelter, R. F. Polack, Bacheldor's Business College, Quickel & Graybill, Wm. Fluhrer, C. F. Keech11) 1790-1890 One Hundred YearsLower Marsh Creek Presbyterian ChurchW. S. Van Cleve, 1890, 42 pagesThis is a historical sketch of the church made for its 100th anniversary.12) The Forney Family of Hanover, Pennsylvania 1690-1893Lucy Forney Bittinger, 1893, 66 pagesThis is a record of the descendants of Johann Adam Forney many of whom settled in Hanover, York County, PA.13) Business Directory of York, Delta, Hanover, Wrightsville, and Columbia 1896-7Barks Ink Co., 1896, 53 pagesThis is a business directory for the towns noted above.  The directory information is arranged alphabetically by trade under each town, and notes the business name and street address.  The directory also included a number of ads for local businesses as well as engravings of buildings and places within the county.14) Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of theNineteenth Congressional District Pennsylvania[Cumberland, York & Adams Counties]Samuel T. Wiley, 1897, 550 pagesThis publication is a historical and biographical volume on the 19th Congressional District of Pennsylvania, comprising the counties of Cumberland, York and Adams.  It begins with a brief history and description of the area and its features.  Following this are biographies of the prominent citizens of Cumberland, York and Adams counties.  Many of the biographical sketches are accompanied by portraits of the sketch subjects.Biographical Sketches:Ahl, Alleman, Allewalt, Bahn, Baird, Baker, Barshinger, Beck, Bellman, Benner, Biddle, Billheimer, Birch, Bittenger, Bittinger, Black, Blasser, Boas, Bollinger, Bond, Bosler, Bowman, Boyd, Brame, Brenneman, Bressler, Brickley, Brindle, Brown, Bucher, Buehler, Bushman, Callender, Carl, Cassatt, Chapin, Cochran, Conrad, Culp, Dale, Daron, DeHoff, Delone, Dick, Dietz, Diven, Dougherty, Dromgold, Durbin, Durkey, Ebert, Eckert, Eichelberger, Ehrehart, Ehrhart, Elcock, Elliott, Farquhar, Fastnacht, Fegley, Fisher, Flora, Floyd, Forney, Franklin, Freas, Frey, Frick, Frysinger, Gable, Gardner, Gerry, Gibson, Gilbert, Glessner, Goodyear, Gotwalt, Graham, Gross, Grossbrenner, Grove, Hagerty, Haines, Hamilton, Hartley, Hay, Hays, Heiges, Heilman, Heller, Hemler, Hemminger, Hench, Henderson, Herman, Hersh, Himes, Hoober, Hoover, Houck, Hubley, Humrich, Jameson, Jones, Kerr, Keyworth, Klinger, Krise, Lafean, Lanius, Latimer, Lenhart, Lewis, Lilly, Lindner, Lloyd, Long, Loucks, Manifold, Mayer, McClean, McCoy, McElroy, McGuire, McIlhenny, McKinnon, McKnight, McPherson, McSherry, Meisenhelder, Milleisen, Miller, Minnich, Mohler, Moore, Mowers, Moyer, Murray, Musselman, Myers, Neeley, Neely, Neiman, Nes, Niles, Nisbet, Nixon, Norcross, O'Neil, Passmore, Patrick, Peffer, Peters, Pitcher, Plank, Quay, Quinby, Reed, Rees, Reese, Robbins, Ross, Ritchey, Rupp, Sadler, Safford, Schall, Schlueter, Seiffert, Sell, Sheely, Shindel, Shulenberger, Slagle, Small, Smead, Smith, Smyser, Snyder, Sonneman, Spangler, Stahle, Steacy, Steck, Stevens, Stewart, Stock, Stuck, Strawbridge, Strine, Stubbs, Swope, Tanger, Taylor, Thompson, Todd, Trimmer, Underwood, Vandersloot, Vale, Valentine, Van Cleve, Wagner, Walker, Wanner, Wasbers, Watts, Weakley, Weaver, Webb, Weber, Weiser, Wetzel, Whiting, Williams, Wood, Wormley, Yeagley, Young, Ziegler15) Some Facts Concerning York and York CountyA Sesqui-Centennial MementoCharles H. Hawkins & Houston E. Landis, 1901, 131 pagesFrom the Introduction:"This little book is designed to present to the general public some facts concerning the City of York, its notable development and its conspicuous advantages as a manufacturing and commercial center. It has been prepared chiefly for the benefit of our own citizens as a sequence to the sesqui-centennial celebration of the organization of York County in 1749."16) Local History of Dillsburg, PAA. N. Eslinger, 1902, 34 pagesFull Title: "Local History of Dillsburg, PA. by A. N. Eslinger, fifty years a resident, with notes and comments, from the earliest known settlement to the present 1902."  This publication is a brief history and description of the town of Dillsburg.  It also includes a few biographies of its important citizens: Hon. Matthew Stanley Quay, Hon. John M. Bailey, Dr. George L. Shearer, Col. S. N. Bailey, John Heiges, Jacob Lauman and Henry Sidle.17) History of Centre Presbyterian Church, New Park, PA 1780-1903Rev. R. Lorenzo Clark, 1903, 82 pagesThis book is a history of the Centre Presbyterian Church of New Park, York Co., PA.  It covers its formation and growth, as well as the ministers who presided over it throughout the years.  The concluding portion of the publication is a listing of person who held various offices within the church as well as statistics from 1859-1903.18) Historical Sketch of the Proudfit Family of York County, PennsylvaniaMargaret Compton, 1911, 110 pagesThis is a history and genealogy of the Proudfit family of York Co., PA.  It is a through look at a family which settled early in York County, and includes a number of photographs of its members, residences, etc.  Other families associated with this Proudfit family, and given mention are Billings, Burch, Campbell, Caulkins, Church, Culbertson, Dundon, Gemmill, Gillespie, Goodrich, Hutchinson, Marble, Marsh, Moore, Perry, Pulling, Putnam, Richardson, Sinclair, Spittall, Watkins, Williams, and Wylie.19) Wrightsville Book of FactsThe Historical Committee, 1923, 94 pagesAccording to the title page: "A souvenir inspired by the sixtieth anniversary of an event of the Civil War, which occurred at Wrightsville, York County, PA., known as 'Farthest East Reached by the Confederate Army', June the 28th, 1863. - Including a classified Professional and Business Directory."20) History of the Kreutz Creek Charge of the Reformed ChurchRev. Walter E. Garrett, 1924, 257 pagesThis is a history of the Kreutz Creek Charge, including the churches of Kreutz Creek Union Church, Trinity Church (Hellam), Canadochly Union Church, Canadochly Reformed Church, and Locust Grove Reformed Church.21) The Story of the Moravian Congregation at York, PennsylvaniaRev. S. C. Albright, 1927, 243 pagesAs the title suggests, this is a history of the Moravian Church of YorkChapters:1 - The Moravians2 - Moravian Missions3 - Moravian Evangelization in the North American Colonies4 - Ecclesiastical Functions and Rituals From the Early Days5 - Pioneer Life in York County6 - Beginnings of the Congregation at York7 - The Gemeinhaus8 - The Moravian Cemetery9 - National, Congregational and Local Activities10 - Ministerial Succession From the Revolutionary War11 - New Hopes in a New Location12 - Present Congregational Activities and Future Prospects22) History of York CountyFrom its Erection to the Present Time; 1729-1834(New Edition; with Additions)W. C. Carter & A. J. Glossbrenner and A. Monroe Aurand, Jr., 1930, 232 pagesThis publication was originally published in 1834 as a history of York County, Pennsylvania, covering the time period 1729-1834.  This edition is a reprint of that original edition with corrections and some added material.  In addition to the historical information there are some biographies of prominent men of York County.Biographies:Rev. Samuel Bacon, Gen. John Clark, Gen. Jacob Dritt, Michael Eurich, Gen. James Ewing, Rev. Jacob Goering, Thomas Hartley, Gen. Henry Miller, Rev. Lucas Raus, Hon. James Smith, 23) Mathew Dill Genealogy (Volume II)Salie Jones Dill, 1935, 123 pagesThe full title of the publication is: "Mathew Dill Genealogy - A study of the Dill Family of Dillsburg, York County, Pennsylvania 1698-1935."This publication outlines the history and genealogy of Mathew Dill and his descendants.24) Eight Centuries of SpanglersBelmont Farley, 1939, 64 pagesThis privately published work was compiled as a brief history of the Spangler family.  The history touches on Adams and York County, as some of the early members of the family in America settled in these areas.25) Centennial of the Presbyterian Church, Stewartstown, PATolbert Dwight Hewlett, 1942, 14 pagesThis booklet briefly outlines the history of the church.26) Delta Centennial 1853-1953Miss Elizabeth Morrow, 1953, 85 pages.This is a souvenir history of the town of Delta, York County, PA.  Along with the history, it includes a program of the events associated with the centennial celebration as well as numerous photographs of the town.PDF file on CDThis auction is not for the actual books listed.  Instead, the pages of these publications have been scanned into a PDF file and copied to a CD. 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