Thanks to new evolving transportation systems of the 19th century and the newly erected cement industry, three separate villages sprang up in close proximity along the lehigh river. Historical collections of the state of pennsylvania 1843 by sherman day. Work on the line was completed in 1864 from stoneboro to jamestown and a. Monroe was named for president james monroe who was u. Pennsylvania did not require the recording of marriages prior to 1885. This is one of eighty township pages in three counties on this site. Bradford county is particularly distinguished for the most excellent quantity of her dairy products. The local history and genealogy room contains materials that are directly related to the people, history, and development of monroe county pennsylvania.
Housed on the second floor at the hughes library, the collection includes books, newspapers, census records, cemetery indexes, church records, family histories, online databases, and other materials relating to monroe county. And first, we require you to represent us with hearts replete with the most grateful and loyal veneration for the race of brunswick, for they have been truly our fathers. Eleven of the original 64 grantees were named lyman. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. The land with its lush farmland and woodland became an attractive site. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. You might be wondering who i am, and why i built this site on milton history. The county was originally covered with a heavy growth of timber, and for many years the business of lumbering was carried on extensively, the surplus products finding a market via the north branch and the susquehanna river to harrisburg, port. Monroe county, pa courthouse, clerks, tax assessor. It also formed an important center on the way to pittsburgh and farther. Thomas hutchins, a distinguished geographer and historian, who published several works of merit. By 1902, the villages had gained enough population to come together as a separate borough. She graduated from temple university, where she studied history and journalism, and began her career at the philadelphia inquirer, where she has covered crime, government and education, writing stories that attracted national attention and won her several journalism prizes.
Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. Pa s past histories of specific towns and townships 17. The borough of northampton as we know it today was originally part of allen township. The history of northampton county an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania by wm. Born in charlton massachusetts on april 27, 1818 grew up to be a carpenter by trade. First with the new haven, hartford and springfield as a superintendent.
It is located nearly centered in the southernmost county of five in the northeast corner that are part of the poconos mountains region of the state. Monroe is located in southcentral bradford county at 41. History in 1762 colonial governor john wentworth issued a grant number 11 to 64 persons obligated to clear, farm and settle one tenth of each of their parcels or forfeit the grant. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features more than thirty titles that advance the mission of the pha by engaging with key social, political, and cultural issues in the history of the state and region. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. This history presents the narrative of monroevilles story from the late 1700s to the 21st century. Bradford county, pennsylvania the history center on main. Monroe county, pa courthouse, clerks, tax assessor, register. The township of monroe was formed in march of 1859 at which time williamstown was designated as a place of elections and town meetings. Apr 24, 2018 illustrating the fascinating history of our area of the united states of america. That book you heard about once, written by somebody named fred that has sea somewhere in the title. Monroe township is in fact a bicentennial community. History of northampton county, pennsylvania, illustrated 1884. With a theme built around hotair balloons, explore our past.
Pa history books physician assistant history society. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. The office of the register and recorder in bradford county. It is an excellent educational resource continue reading pa history books. Mount pocono is a borough in monroe county, pennsylvania, in the united states.
His career however became one highly involved in the railroad. These pages are from the thirteenth through sixteenth books of the bradford county pa marriages. There are many other pages on this site that compile earlier marriages from church and newspaper records. History of wayne, pike and monroe counties, pennsylvania. The borough is surrounded by monroe township but is separate from it.
Watch over it, gentlemen, for to him it must descend unviolated, if my arm can defend it. The johnstown flood by david mccullough, in the seven mountains. Browse mls listings in monroeton and take real estate virtual tours at realtor. The pa history societys book, the physician assistant. He moved to michigan in 1929 to take advantage of an opportunity to go to college with a buddy, and i was born and raised there. Kristen graham is a philadelphia native and awardwinning journalist. See more ideas about wyoming, history and pennsylvania. With genealogical memoirs, volumes 12 history of dauphin county, pennsylvania. Carbon county 17951825, monroe county 17411825, schuylkill county 17551825. Monroe township is located in the northeast corner of gloucester county. Page 42 council of the colony we think it expedient ye hear our sentiments at this important juncture. Get in touch with a monroeton real estate agent who can help you find the home of your dreams in monroeton.
Prepared for the annual report of the secretary of internal affairs of pennsylvania part iv for the year 1875. Appears in 11 books from 18221973 page 43 it is entailed upon my son, and the tenure is sacred. Northeastern pennsylvania, specifically wyoming county and surrounding areas. History of warren county, pennsylvania by schenck, j.
An illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania 1876 by william egle, m. Monroeton, pa real estate monroeton homes for sale. In the 1820s, canals became a great way to move goods and people quickly and cheaply. In the early 1900s, the lutz barber shop occupied the site thats now home to the kind cafe. Monroe county vital records can be found at the pennsylvania office of vital records has copies of birth and death records since 1906 and death records. Route 220 passes through the borough, leading north 4 miles 6 km to towanda, the county seat, and south 9 miles 14 km to new albany. History of bradford county, pennsylvania by david craft. Tice monroe township, bradford county, pennsylvania. The research center is a great place to start, with information for both the novice and more experienced family historian. Local interest books fill in the blanks and can help you grasp the true spirit of pennsylvania s cities, towns, and communities. A history of the pennsylvania hospital by kristen a. One cannot begin to discuss the community of stoneboro without first engaging in a discussion about the history of the railroad in north western pennsylvania itself.
View our monroeton real estate area information to learn about the weather, local school districts, demographic data, and general information about monroeton, pa. Page 967erected as a county during the joint proprietorship of thomas penn and richard penn, sons of william penn, in the spring of 1752. Only two made the attempt but the charter was extended, in 1769, for another five years. Pennsylvanias picturesque playground in monroe county, pennsylvania pocono mountains, delaware water gap, delaware valley, the stroudsburgs source. Nov 09, 2008 kristen graham is a philadelphia native and awardwinning journalist. 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. You can link to that on the tricounties marriage page.
Ive never lived in milton, but my father and many other ancestors did. Our gift shop is a great place to shop for unique historical gifts and books, all year round. John bucher operated a popular restaurant and ice cream parlor in the space now comprising edward jones investments agency. Buy history of monroe county, pennsylvania, 17251976 by john conrad appel online at alibris. The lehigh coal and navigation canal was constructed alongside the only privately held river in the united states, the lehigh river. General history books will only tell you so much about a given american location. In the search window on the page upper left, type in the keyword you are searching for. Pete sauvigne has been generous to allow us to publish the talk he gave at shawnee preservation society focusing on the history of the village and of his and wife lindas home. The borough serves as a local highway nexus, and sees a lot of tourist traffic making use of resources in the region. Where can find monroe county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The story of monroeville is told from its beginnings.
Online library catalog monroe county historical association. She is a current member and past matron of the leraysvile easter star, as well as a member of the bradford county council of republican women. Monroe township history from seven counties outline. History of monroe county, pennsylvania, 17251976 by john. The mcha gift shop at stroud mansion offers local history books, videos and dvds, outofprint books, music, ornaments, clothing and other memorabilia dealing with monroe. Memberships also include the pennsylvania recorder of deeds association and the pennsylvania register of wills and clerk of orphans court association. Historical collections state pennsylvania abebooks.
The monroe county local history room website offers online indexes and databases for researching family history, historic photographs to view and purchase, and visitor information for visiting the local history room and wegner grotto. History of lancaster county, pennsylvania reprint edition by rupp author isbn. Mckee multiple formats at page images at hathitrust. History of monroe township monroe township, new jersey. Research center bradford county historical society.
History of bradford county, pennsylvania by david craft, lh. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. The research center and genealogical library is located on the third floor of the bradford county historical society. Special thanks to susan walters who transcribed this work. Jacob james january john john franklin joseph july june land lived luzerne luzerne county march married mckean mercur miles mill monroe monroeton o. This collection of acrylic paintings and colored pencil drawings focuses on figurative realism with the depiction of mavis a black and white terrier mix from new york in a variety of situations. The area quickly increased in population once safety became more established. Housed on the second floor at the hughes library, the collection includes books, newspapers, census records, cemetery indexes, church records, family histories, online databases, and other materials relating to monroe. Every purchase benefits the monroe county historical associations mission. There are 8 real estate listings found in monroeton, pa. Each chapter offers a glossary, map study, bios, related history and student exercises.
D pennsylvania, a guide to the keystone state compiled by wpa writers. Created from towanda in 1820, split to form durell in 1842 and split to form overton in 1853. Pas past histories of specific towns and townships 17. Bedford county was created on march 9, 1771 from part of cumberland county and named in honor of the fort bedford. You can search the monroe county historical association library catalog online through the eastern monroe public librarys website.
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