History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania;

History of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania;
Author: John Newton Boucher
Publisher: Franklin Classics
Total Pages: 752
Release: 2018-10-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780341958093
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Haunted History: Westmoreland County

Haunted History: Westmoreland County
Author: Ronald Murphy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2016-05-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9781533065988
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Ghost are bookmarks to the trials and tribulations of the past, reminding us of the heoric events and the terrible deeds that shaped our region. Come follow this tumultous timeline of history through Westmoreland County Pennsylvania as we explore the people and places behind the haunts. Stretching back to the French and Indian War, we will then ride the stage, canal, and railroad up until the current era, examining how this region of the country helped shape the creation of the United States. And we shall also meet the ghosts associated with its turbulent, and often violent, history. Grab yourself a good pair of walking shoes and step in as we begin our tour of the haunts of Westmoreland County.

Southwestern Pennsylvania's Coal Region

Southwestern Pennsylvania's Coal Region
Author: Marion M. Piccolomini
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2020
Genre: History
ISBN: 1467104175
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Southwestern Pennsylvania has a strong history in the coal, coke, and steel industries that helped shape the region in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Existing communities expanded, and new towns were built by mining companies. The available jobs attracted people from around the United States and the world, creating a melting pot of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs.

Pennsylvania Land Records

Pennsylvania Land Records
Author: Donna Bingham Munger
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1993-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1461665965
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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.