This is a bibliography of most of our biographical and historical volumes currently being used for transcription to our various pennsylvania counties. East whiteland township, chester county, pennsylvania. Of course, this information is a compiled book similar to popular books of the mid 1800s to early 1900. Amendment xix the right of citizens of the united states to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or by any state on account of sex. The pictures and information on this page come from the work she did over many years. Chester township is part of the western reserve, so named in september, 1786, when connecticut gave up her western land holdings but reserved this section. In the past 300 years, only two comprehensive chronicles about our county have been written. Chester township will offer ongoing ewaste recycling at the dpw garage at 65 furnace road. The chester county historical society in west chester, pa.
The chester county archives is administered by the chester county historical society in cooperation with the county of chester. Welcome to our chester county family history research page. Books in our collection include genealogies, as well as local, county and state histories for pennsylvania and surrounding states including new jersey. In his 1861 book entitled history of the religious society of friends from its rise to the year 1828, quaker minister and author samuel mcpherson janney 18011880 summarized quaker religious activities during the early years in pennsylvania.
A list of chester county townships and boroughs and their dates of organization and incorporation. This book connected me with my german and american family and hope to hear from other pa long family members. Chester county pennsylvania genealogy is part of the pennsylvania history and genealogy project ahgp. Chester county, as one of the original pa counties, is a fascinating place. Chester township is one of the first districts established after william penns first visit in 1682.
The first official recognition was at the court held on october 17, 1683. In chester, there are 78 miles of roads, and unlike city dwellers, chester township receives its drinking water from individual water wells. Founded in 1853, highland township is located on the western side of chester county, pennsylvania. Unfortunately, the state of pennsylvania did not plat the original warrantees and patentees on township maps, so there will be no volume regarding chester co. More information about each is available on the index page.
It is very difficult to photocopy a page in the book. Internet archive west chester an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, 1876. Updated westtown history book is available now here. Our municipality was one of the first municipal districts established by william penn during his first visit in 1682, when he divided the territory into counties. Mailing addresses associated with east whiteland include malvern, frazer, and a small area of exton. Chester township subdivision and land development ordinance. An illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, political and military, from its earliest settlement to the present time harrisburg, pa. History of kennett township kennett township figured prominently in our nations military history. A collection of genealogical profiles related to chester county pennsylvania history. Bucks and chester counties index to warrants, surveys and returns filed for lands in bucks and chester counties, generally prior to 1733. Learn more about the war of 1812, the civil war and how these historical events impacted the early days of kennett township. Westtown township is not large in area compared to other municipalities in chester county, but it has.
Chester is a city in delaware county, pennsylvania, united states. East whiteland township is a township in chester county, pennsylvania, united states. James represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in. The land can never be sold and is to be only used as a public square, a public parade ground, and for public buildings. My mother was irene fannie long form trevorton, pa. With a population of around 4,000 and home to three industrial parks, we invite you to explore our site, meet our council and staff, and learn the history. The old caln historical society consists of members interested in preserving the history of caln township, pa.
The friends, soon after their arrival, were careful to. Chester township is a township in delaware county, pennsylvania, united states. Grace mann, a member of the caln civic club, went to the township commissioners and asked them to save part of calns history. This way i know that i can borrow the book whenever i need it from the library. History of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches by futhey, john smith, 18201888. Chester county pennsylvania genealogy pennsylvania genealogy.
One of the historical commissions first major endeavors in the recording of our local history was the release of the townships history. Open to chester township and chester borough residents only. Oldchesterpa, begun in march 2000, is a gathering place for all things related to the history of the city of chester, pa. Delaware county council honored 10 recipients of the countys 2009 historic. We are a proud and safe community and our goal is to provide the best quality of life services for our residents and businesses. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. In the book indians of pennsylvania, author paul a. Internet archive bookreader history of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches internet archive bookreader history of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches.
During the revolution, british soldiers and hessian mercenaries passed through on their way to chadds ford. Each time i was exploring a different family in my genealogy research. Honey brook township is a pleasant mix of living arrangements. The commission meets in the historic john cadwalader house located at 21 north village avenue on the second thursday of each month except december. Elizabeth ann long anna maria annville benjamin bertha beshore bethel township. The names of the early settlers of darby township, chester county, pennsylvania, the pennsylvania magazine of history and biography, vol.
Chester township, delaware county, pennsylvania simple. Caln township is a township in chester county, pennsylvania, united states. The pequea creek, from which the township derives its name, forms the south and southwestern boundary, while the conestoga creek forms the northern boundary. History of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical. The pa fish commission, in cooperation with the chester county parks department, maintain struble lake. Chester township, delaware county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Search usa pennsylvania chester county chester county.
Richard harris book is a tremendous account of the history of blacks in the small, industrial city of chester in southeastern pennsylvania. The first record of chester township is in court documents from 1683 where a grand jury of seventeen people were impannelled to take out a convenient highway leading from providence to chester. Historical commission uwchlan township, pa official. This history is presented in a free ebook chester county and its people. In lieu of being able to produce a book of the earliest landowners, we are posting images from breous official series of farm maps, chester county published by w. The following indices to land records are available as online images. How to contact the chester county historical society directionsmap quest for county archives directionsmapquest for history center. William penn arrived aboard the welcome in 1682, from when we may date the beginnings of chester county. Chester pa images of america by chester historical preservation. Welcome to delaware county pa history website the areas largest archived website for historical photos, maps, and genealogical resources. It is bordered on the north by parkesburg and on the south by cochranville. There are some of the finest farms and farmhouses in our area.
Microfilmed scrapbooks of obituaries clipped from pennsylvania newspapers from 16 october 1891 to 3 march 1904. Delaware county delaware river the old days chester family history old houses pennsylvania old photos old things. Chester and its vicinity, delaware county in penna. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your chester county ancestors. Highland township, chester county, pennsylvania hours. History of chester county, pennsylvania, with genealogical and biographical sketches. The township of chester is a beautiful community with a rich history in delaware county, pennsylvania. The clock tower can be seen on the shoulder patch of any member of the chester township police force. This book records children who came under the care of the chester county poorhouse. Pequea township was originally part of conestoga township, organized into a separate municipality in 1853. Riggtown history home page west chester borough source. Penn township, chester county, pa, jennersville, west grove, pa.
Delaware county townships 1870 to 1940 and numerous maps. Hunting prepared a map and a list of those who settled in darby township up through 1760. With a population of 33,972 at the 2010 census it is the largest city in delaware county. This web site will focus on the history of chester township its early settlers, villages, schools, churches, modes of transportation, businesses, utilities, organizations, and. Many people from around the world have come together. It was the practice of the directors of the poor to ensure that the children did not remain in the unhealthy institutional environment of the poorhouse. Old caln historical society west chester university of. Pa state archives rg17 series titles records of the.
The town was early known as wooster, but in 1816 was changed to chester by the first settlers, some who came here from chester, massachusetts. I dont pretend this to be a history of chester county for that books. Chester township by nature of its elevation 1,290 feet above sea level and close proximity to lake erie, is in the heart of the snow belt. Smith futhey and gilbert cope 1881, and history of chester county pa, by charles heathcote 1926. Biographies, cemeteries, census and tax records, directories, genealogy, history, military records, newspaper records, naturalization records, and yearbooks. History of the long family of pennsylvania william.
Chester county, as one of the original pa counties, is a fascinating place where many of the events that shaped our nation took place. The township of chester is a beautiful, diverse community with a rich history in delaware county pennsylvania. He covers the presence of the first negroes in chester all the way through slavery times, the civil rights movement, and into the postindustrial decline of the city. These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Commission history uwchlan township historical commission was founded in 1975 to promote historic preservation within the township and in conjunction with the national bicentennial celebration. Armour james 17961877 pa center county, pa benner ruth married 10 aug 1828.
Ironically, in neither of these publications did tredyffrin township. Reference library for genealogy, local pennsylvania and american. This website features free genealogy and history concerning cheser county pennsylvania. Over the years i have borrowed a copy from the chester co library to explore at my leisure at home. Per the manual of the public schools of the city of chester, pa, 1900 a. Penn township, chester county community information page. Jo kelly, former chester township supervisor, created an awardwinning website on the townships history.
The item a history of westtown township, chester county, pennsylvania, by arthur e. Chester county historical society closes to the public. The township was founded by settlers from calne, wiltshire in england in 1714. The mission for every member of the police department is to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a feeling of security, safety and quality services to members of our community. In cases where such names are not known, but the location of the tract is known, patrons may wish to first examine any existing warrantee township maps, connected drafts, or county worksheet folios in the land office map. Chester township contact information is available here. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment to the constitution. Chester postcard history and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. See more ideas about chester, old photos and delaware county. The collection contains pdfs from the old caln historical society.
This history is presented in a free ebook chester county and its people edited by wilmer w. Learn how women in chester county gained the right to vote. There will be someone at the garage that can assist you when bringing in your ewaste. As it turned out, this happened to be calns centennial year and they were focusing on the history of the township.