First, philadelphias history is a story of the efforts to sustain economic prosperity while fulfilling community needs. Original land record maps and books by neal otto hively. The history of the former city of york dates back to 1791 when upper canada ontario was first surveyed and divided into townships. York county is located in the susquehanna valley, a large fertile agricultural region in south central. History of york county pennsylvania by prowell, george r. We are dedicated to the preservation of the history of collier township, pa. Codorus township, heidelberg township, penn township, york township, more. Mths preserves and documents the history of manchester township in york county, pennsylvania. Using a pedigree chart or family group sheet, record all vital information about you and your immediate family, i. Our mission is to gather information from available records along with individual personal interpretations of township history. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781, and subsequently under pennsylvania. Revolutionary war patriot, with appendices on moyermyers, bentz, and tyson catalog record only includes bibliographical references and index.
York township is located in south central york county, pennsylvania. 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. Originally published as part ii of history of york county, pennsylvania. Founded in 1749, york county has played a proud role in the long and exciting drama that is the history of the united states of america.
The township was mostly rural until after world war ii. Without sacrificing treatment of the influential leaders who made pennsylvania history, the book focuses especially on the lives of everyday. Also see libraries and museums york is named after york, england and its nickname the white rose city comes from the war of the roses between york, england and lancaster, england. The history of the five indian nations of canada which are dependent on the province of new york, new york, new amsterdam book company, 1902, by cadwallader colden page images at hathitrust william penn as the founder of two commonwealths, new york, d. York county is located in the susquehanna valley, a large fertile agricultural region in south central pennsylvania. Conewago township school district, york county, pennsylvania, treasurers accounts.
Some have been transcribed, others have been scanned into images and many of them are still incomplete. From the york peppermint patty to the made in york campaign, york has had some spectacular historic moments. Appears in 294 books from 17751989 page 16 that a virtuous and steady opposition to this ministerial plan of governing america, is absolutely necessary to preserve even the shadow of liberty, and is a duty which every freeman in. The york county history center ychc is a notforprofit educational institution that preserves and uses its collections, historic sites and museums to inspire people to explore the history and culture of york county, pennsylvania. Foldout map following page 298 is damaged and areas may not be legible. Societies edit edit source york county history center formerly york heritage trust 250 east market street york, pa 17403. York township website of york township pennsylvania. York county, pa courthouse, tax assessor, registry of. A mix of agriculture, business and residential with parks and a highachieving school district make this a great place for home and work. History and genealogy of henry glatfelter 17521833 of york co. Ychc maintains eight historical sites that preserve and present 300 years of york countys rich and diverse history.
Pennsylvania did not record births and deaths until 1906 and york county began recording marriages in 1885. Pa history books physician assistant history society. Originally known as dublin, york township was a large area surrounding toronto, designated as the provincial capital and renamed york in 1793. An illustrated history, is a concise history of the people, places, and events that have propelled the concept of the physician assistant from its inception at duke university in 1965 to its position as a major force in american medicine today. Conewago township school district, york county, pennsylvania, treasurers accounts, 18751935 family history library conewago tax records. It is an excellent educational resource for anyone interested in learning about the history of. Church book and protocol of the united evangelical congregation formerly known as stehlis, now st. Research guide to york township, borough and city 1793. Surviving early records of york county, pennsylvania. Davids or shermans reformed and lutheran church, west manheim township, york county, 17631869 family history library. Second, philadelphias history was made by its people.
York township 190 oak road dallastown, pa 173 phone. Manchester township population estimate as of december 31, 2007 was 16,670. When combined with the adjacent boroughs of west york and. The population within yorks city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, a 7. Before planning a trip to a research facility, it is best to begin the journey with yourself. Our county was in the forefront of organized resistance during the american revolution. A brief history provides an accessible and readable overview of the history of philadelphia from its founding by william penn to the deindustrialization and gentrification of early twentyfirst century. Illustrated historical atlas of york county, penna. The pa history societys book, the physician assistant. In 1959, york township reorganized from a second class township and became a first class township. York county, pennsylvania genealogy genealogy familysearch. Original thirteen townships and founding dates were.
Whether you are a business, resident, or a visitor, we hope you will find easy access to a wide range of services and information. Klein is the author or coauthor of seven books including president james buchanan. The historical society of collier township home facebook. Davids shermans church, manheim township presently west manheim township, york county, pa.
York township was formed in 1753 when very few settlers lived there. Recorded history began in york township in 1736 with the signing of a. First under virginia as yohogania, ohio, or augusta county until 1781. Map 19 lower chanceford township with insets of airville p. Welcome to york county pennsylvania history and genealogy. It is a snapshot of the website with minor modifications as it appeared on august 26, 2015. The will requires that this announcement shall be made in every book added to the library under its provisions. American county histories pa only history of washington county from its first settlement to the present time. Our growing community of approximately 8,000 residents was founded in the mid1700s and officially established as a township by the commonwealth in february of 1854 by an act of assembly of pennsylvania. The word saucon is derived from the indian word suakunk which was the name applied to an indian village at the mouth of saucon creek, and afterwards a large tract of land.
Further, we disseminate historic information to the public in a useful and interesting manner including publications. Thomson, illinois, public library providing the community with resources, programing, computers, ebooks and reading materials. Yarrick, known as the white rose city after the symbol of the house of york, is the county seat of york county, pennsylvania, united states, located in the southcentral region of the state. Bookprinted material, pennsylvania, genealogy, york county. York township recreation navigate site home register programs search activities facilities facility list calendar general info news dept info meetings gallery team info contact contact us help how to register affiliates township site account account login create account. A member of the pennsylvania historical and museum commission, dr. This database is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent men from the county in. For more history about the area, check out york townships 250thanniversarybook. Copies of this book are available at the township municipal building at 1501 mt zion road, york, pa 17402. The following article written by jim mcclure appeared in the daily records book, never be forgotten, a yearbyyearlook at york countys past, published in 2006. Internet archive york an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, 1876 source. Map 10 fawn township with inset maps of new market and porters siding.
If you have a historical group or web site youd like us to list in this directory. York county, pennsylvania wikipedia history of york county, pennsylvania. York county, pennsylvania genealogy familysearch wiki. Wmths is a notforprofit educational organization whose mission is to promote an understanding of the history of west manchester township by.
This is a static, archived version of the phmc pennsylvania agricultural history project website which will not be updated. Township history read chapters from the book springettsbury township centennial our first 100 years of progress in the county of york, pennsylvania. Click on a municipality below to see its 1850 census rolls. First, philadelphias history is a story of the efforts to sustain economic prosperity while fulfilling community needs and the continued tension between those priorities. Divided into general, special, township and borough histories with a biographical department.
History upper saucon township lehigh county, pennsylvania. Historic pittsburgh collection is a digital collection that provides an opportunity to explore and research the history of pittsburgh and the surrounding western pennsylvania area on the. If you have a historical group or web site youd like us. Map 11 franklin township with inset of franklintown. Today york township is still partially rural, but is mostly suburban in character as the. York county, pa courthouse, tax assessor, registry of deeds. A biographical history of york county, pennsylvania search. Bookprinted material, pennsylvania, genealogy, york. About a biographical history of york county, pennsylvania bordered by the susquehanna river in southeastern pennsylvania, york county was formed in 1749 from neighboring lancaster county. Docket book, 18 oct 18391 nov 1852 of john reeser, justice of peace for conewago township, york county, pennsylvania family history library conewago school records. Upper saucon township a bicentennial tribute 1743 1976 indians were the first inhabitants of the area known today as upper saucon township. From a historical perspective, york, pa and york county pa and the surrounding counties are known for. History of westmoreland county pennsylvania, john n. York county was created on august 19, 1749 from part of lancaster county and named either for the duke of york, an early patron of the penn family, or for the city and shire of york in england.
Internet archive york, the industrial city presenting a few interesting facts of the largest industrial city, per capita, in the country source. A complete record of baptisms of the guinston united presbyterian church, chanceford township, york county, pennsylvania, from 17721846. West manheim township is located in the south west corner of york county pennsylvania, nestled against the famous masondixon border. A biography 1995 and pennsylvania politics, 18171832.
York township, york county, pennsylvania wikipedia. As yorkers know, their city was the birthplace of the articles of confederation and it was here that the words the united states of america were first spoken. Township and borough histories, with a biographical department appended. This database is a collection of biographical sketches of prominent men from the county in the nineteenth century. History of adams county pennsylvania, part 3, including biographical sketches from history of cumberland and adams counties, pennsylvania.
A biographical history of york county, pennsylvania ancestry. Five wards were established, each ward electing one member to the board of commissioners. This long list tells where to learn york county history. The book, the first comprehensive history of pennsylvania in almost three decades, sets the pennsylvania story in the larger context of national social, cultural, economic, and political development. Guide to york county, pennsylvania ancestry, genealogy and family history.
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